Sea dreams

The ocean provides inspiration for a hat-making hobbyist who has found enjoyment in learning the techniques of millinery

By Nadine Kam

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Sep 13, 2012

~~<p>Kristin Keller made her first hat five years ago on a whim. She just needed something to go with a black velvet, Victorian-style riding habit she was wearing to an event, and figured a hat would complete the ensemble.</p>
<p>"So I made one," she said of her black velvet miniature top hat with trailing mesh veil. "It took about two weeks and turned out great."</p>
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Kristin Keller made her first hat five years ago on a whim. She just needed something to go with a black velvet, Victorian-style riding habit she was wearing to an event, and figured a hat would complete the ensemble.

"So I made one," she said of her black velvet miniature top hat with trailing mesh veil. "It took about two weeks and turned out great." Login for more...