Episode 73—Andrea Blohm, Milliner
Millinery is the art and craft of designing, making, and selling hats, typically women’s hats. A milliner is a skilled artisan who creates hats using various materials like felt, straw, fabric, and embellishments such as feathers, ribbons, and beads. In today’s episode, guest Andrea Blohm introduces us to the art of millinery and its place in the world of modern sewing. Andrea is co-owner of the North American Millinery Group, which produces Millinery Meet Up, the largest millinery education event in the US, and The American Institute of Millinery Education, a virtual learning format featuring instructors from around the world. She is also on the boards of the Michigan Folk school and The Milliners Guild.
SHOW NOTES
Andrea Blohm’s website
Millinery Meetup—held every other year at Arrowmont School in Gatlinburg, TN
Michigan Folk School—helping to keep the old ways alive
The Milliners Guild—the Guild has both Professional Milliner and Emerging Milliner membership levels.
Millinery Suppliers
Umbrella Joan
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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana
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