Thursday, May 28, 2009

‘Hattitude’: Black cap with decorative pins

Cynthia Parkhill wearing black hat decorated with button displaying two sour-faced critics who ask, “But is it art?”, Toastmasters International lapel pin and a cloissone Autism Awareness pin

One of my co-workers gave me this hat, which is great for wearing decorative pins. In this picture, it features a button displaying two sour-faced critics who ask, “But is it art?”, my Toastmasters International lapel pin and a cloissone Autism Awareness pin.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Braid donated to Locks of Love

Cynthia Parkhill holding cut-off braid, 2009

On May 23, 2009, I had my braid of more than 10 years cut off to donate to Locks of Love. Kerry G. at A Beautiful You in Middletown did the shearing. Locks of Love makes hairpieces for children who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy. For more information, visit www.locksoflove.org/donate.html.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Dealing with media requires its own fluency

Since July 2008, I’ve been in charge of publicity for the Tenacious Talkers, local club 8731 of Toastmasters International. I’ve submitted several press releases about our club’s activities.

Friday, May 8, 2009

‘Hattitude’: Reversible paisley-and-striped hat

Cynthia Parkhill wearing a brimless burgundy-and-gold paisley fleece cap while holding Gizmo, a white kitten with an asymmetrical black-tabby splotch between his ears. The cap is rolled up to display the brim, in burgundy, gold and green-striped fleece fabric.

I made this hat out of fleecy fabric. The shell is paisley and the lining is stripes. But it’s reversible so I could wear it the other way if I wanted to. As a bonus, I’m holding a kitten!

‘Hattitude’: Hand-made Tudor flat cap

Cynthia Parkhill wearing a Tudor flat-cap. The crown is pieced together from brown and green diamond-shaped pieces of fabric. The brim is brown brocade on the outside and lined with dark green. A pheasant feather is pinned to the hat on the wearer's right and drapes to the back.

The best hats are the ones that I make myself. Here is a Tudor flat cap, pieced together out of favorite fabrics in shades of green and brown.

Originally posted to “Hattitude” photo album on Facebook

Monday, May 4, 2009

Repeat broadcast of Temple Grandin interview