Anna Worden
This hat had quite the July adventure. I finished this hat just barely in time for the release of Little House on the Prairie. I shipped it on July 6th, thinking it would arrive July 8th, in time for the owner to have it in the 9th. It seemed to be moving as expected, arriving […]
Anna Worden
When Little House on the Prairie premiered, I intended to write a post introducing the hats and bonnets I made. Instead, I found myself swept into the conversations surrounding the bonnets. Questions about their shapes, styles, and historical accuracy filled my inbox and social media, and before I...
Anna Worden
Much of the recent discussion about the bonnets has centered on whether they are “correct.” Before we can answer that question, it helps to understand that not all bonnets served the same purpose. A fashionable straw bonnet and a cotton sun bonnet were different garments, designed for different...
Anna Worden
I have had a myriad of questions about the straw bonnets Caroline, Mary, and Laura are wearing as they enter Independence for the first time. Questions in post comments, private messages, text messages, in-person, and on the live watch party. Questions ranging from what “are they?” to “how...
Anna Worden
As the first season of Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie reaches audiences, I want to say thank you to everyone who brought this beloved story to life for the 21st century audience. Bringing a cherished story to the screen requires the talents of countless people: writers, actors,...
Anna Worden
If you’ve been following me for a while, Thank you! If you’ve found your way here recently, Welcome! Some of you may have discovered my work through social media or because of the upcoming Little House on the Prairie series, for which I had the privilege of creating hand-sewn straw hats and...
Anna Worden
Last month, I was excited to share one of my straw hats appeared in the new Little House on the Prairie teaser. Well……. Little House on the Prairie premieres on next week……. and I am still excited! 😊 🤗 I do not know if one of my pieces will appear or if more will be […]
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My adrenaline officially crashed at 4 pm today as I walked through the door following the close of school for my 21st year. While I still have 2 days to wrap up the year, I can officially switch gears to my summer plan, both mentally and physically. As you recall from my previous post about […]
Anna Worden
I absolutely hate that I am posting this. I just found out I do not have the summer position I have come to rely on. This 6-week position may not seem like much to some. To me, it works out to about $6,000 and is how I pay my rent and bills for the summer […]