Hello Friends :)
The Daily Kos community, you Kossacks, have done it again, you have helped make life better for one of us going through a challenging time. Thank you !
Many of you know ramara, from This Week in the War on Women, D'var Torah, and numerous other diaries and comments. She is a beloved member of our community. She is also disabled and recovering from cancer surgery on her scalp, so some of us got together and decided she needed a hat to keep her head warm and cozy, even in the southern climate in which she lives.
I have a friend of many, many years, who is a superlative hat maker. Her name is Heather Daveno and her business name is August Phoenix. Her hats are all handmade from reclaimed materials inspired by lots of different cultures and eras, so we asked Rachel to consult with Heather on her very own hat made just for her. Kossacks raised the funds necessary for the hat. It is now keeping Rachel's head warm and cozy, in the gorgeous style that fits her so well :)
From Rachel:
Thanks for getting this special hat for me. I've never had anything custom made before. An example of what that's like: I got an email from Heather saying she was working on my hat, and would I like a wool lining or would I prefer another fabric, linen or such? That felt almost more luxurious than the finished hat!
Here is the finished hat :)
Rachel's New Hat
handmade by Heather Daveno of August Phoenix,
this design is called Suleyman Garden
Thank you, all of you, who helped make this happen, whether by donating the funds or making the diary in which the funds were more visible :) You are part of what makes the Kossack community so wonderful :)
Here is the August Phoenix web site:
http://www.augustphoenix.com/
Several art galleries around the country carry her hats, and she is always up for a commission.
Here are some of Heather Daveno's other creations:
Bamboo Pith Helmet
Black Venetian
Viking Voyageur
Bird Steamer Fascinator
Winter White Imperial
Thank you and enjoy !
Love and Hugs,
Heather