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Greetings! 
We have a Facebook presence. Creating a Judith M page has been on my "to do" list for a couple years. Amazing how I can allow things to slide, but it is up. And we invite you to "Like" us or visit it periodically as we plan to use it to announce new products, events and so on. Our Indiana summer calls us to spend more hours out-of -doors, smelling fragrant blooms, feeling gentle breezes across our faces, walking barefoot in grass, and gathering the green harvest from the garden. All of which can be done, while wearing a great hat. In the last newsletter (March 2012) I mentioned that our website rebuilding was nearing completion. We have spent many hours on the product data entry and are still not ready to go live. It is beginning to feel like one of those never-ending stories. The carrot at the end of the stick, enticing us to go on and on, but never in reach of the carrot. Perhaps another month will bring the reward of a new site. I no longer look at "when", I only continue to toil and encourage the development staff to labor along side. We are thinking of a spa day to celebrate when the eventual end arrives. We feel in need of pampering. Please check out our workshop schedule for 2012. Besides the chance to learn from top notch instructors the interaction with other students yields a bonanza of new information and ideas. One goes home with a fluttering of inspired dreams to try out. judith
judithm@judithm.com "Hats are a great antidote to what's going on. It's really their purpose to put a happy face on a sad world." - Stephen Jones |
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We have wonderful learning opportunities in one and two-day settings at our Indiana studio. Our instructors are excellent and pack a lot into the classes. Everyone leaves exhausted but fulfilled and inspired.
All of our instructors are able to work with beginner and advanced students and welcome the challenge of helping each student meet her/his specific goals during the class.
Students at a recent one day class with Laura Hubka had lots of fun creating fascinators, from the base up. As well as learning how to add interest to the hat. We have posted photos on our Facebook page.
Click on the link below to read more about the workshops being offered at Judith M Studio. We will continue to add to the list as the instructors confirm dates.
Hat Workshops 2012
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HatHelp Special with Guest Writer Tricia Roush
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Tiny toques continue to be an accessory of interest and it is bringing more women to the hat wearing world. Below is an article taken, with permission, from the blog of milliner Tricia Roush. It is fairly long so we are posting only the first two steps. The instructions will continue in our next newsletter.
How to Wear a Small Hat Small hats, those less-than-full-size confections, go by many names: cocktail hats, fascinators, minis, etc. They are festive additions to outfits for the holidays, weddings, special events, etc., and they're a bit different than full size hats. Here's some advice about how to wear them with panache.
Step One. First Thing's First: Choosing the Hat for You. Just like with other clothing, it's important to think about size, color, shape, etc. when choosing a hat. The same hat worn by different people, with differently shaped faces, can look quite different. Proportion is especially important. The smaller the person (and/or the head and face), the smaller the hat that can be worn and still look in proportion. But an average or larger person will probably look best in a slighter larger mini hat. That's why I offer two sizes of small hats- a mini and a 'midi', to give my customers more options. Customers who visit my studio can try on hats to their heart's content until they find the right one, and I also assist online customers to find the best hat choice for them through email.
Step Two. A Bit of Practice: Find the Sweet Spot. Now that you've got the hat of your dreams, it's time to figure out how to wear it. If you just pop a mini on top of your head, it will probably look tacked on, it's important to place it carefully so it's flattering to your face. Most hats look better worn slightly off-center, at an angle, and/or tipped forward partially onto the forehead, and this is especially true for small hats. In my  product photography, I've placed the hat on the mannequin head in a suggested position for wear, but everyone is different so you'll need to find the right angle for you. In front of a mirror, try it on in various positions on your head, until you find one that looks good. Feel free to play around and try different things! Although I put a label on the sweatband inside at the 'intended' center back of the hat, there is no 'right' way to wear it, only what looks best to you. Take the hat off and flip it over to view its underside. Notice whether or not there is an elastic band and where the combs are, if any, then put it back on the sweet spot, and make a mental note of the approximate spots where the combs are on your head.
We will continue with Steps 3 and 4 in our next newsletter.
-Step Three. Now the Hard Part, Made Easy: How Does a Small Hat Stay on Your Head?
-Step Four: Make a Commitment.
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To paraphrase Monty Python, "The problem with the world today,
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HatHelp Line
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Please visit the online forum to ask your hat related questions anytime.
Click on our mascot above to go to the forum now.
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| FREE! Diamond Jubilee HATalk Download |
 Diamond Jubilee download free
The folks at HATalk wanted to share some Jubilee Joy with you by giving away a very special bonus issue of HATalk e-magazine. This mini-edition of HATalk showcases the four winners of our recent Diamond Jubilee Hat Competition. It is completely FREE to download even if you are not a subscriber.
Thank you to Becky, Catherine and Anne and the how2hats team for hosting this wonderful contest.
Also Thank You to:
Chateau Dumas
Guy Morse-Brown Hat Blocks Ltd
how2hats
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Nylon Buckram NEW!
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| Ny-Buck is a flexible nylon buckram. It is lightweight, sheer and has a firm hand without bulk. It is ideal for situations where buckram would be too bulky or might buckle from moisture (such as perspiration) or as an interfacing for translucent hats. Ny-buck is an ideal choice for flat-patterned hats for theatre and for the re-enactor. And can easily replace wire framing as a faster solution.
Link to Ny-Buck
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NeoCon Forums
Color Marketing Group
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The Forum is June 12 in Chicago.
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CMG's World Palette is the culmination of regional and international color forecasting events held throughout 2011. The palette compares colors forecast in North America, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. This session will look at trends and influences, and gives insight into where color is moving around the world.Click to go to CMG for more information or to register
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National Costumers Event
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The 85th annual National Convention of the National Costumers Association is approaching! July 13-16 in Atlanta, costume store owners will gather for networking, education, and fellowship with their counterparts nationwide. They'll share ideas and sources, brainstorm on issues and solutions, and spend four days immersed in how better to succeed in their businesses and their vocations. NCA Organization
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