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Hat Block No.63 Pierre Cardin Beret

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Hat Block Description This block is a striking tall round beret inspired by Pierre Cardin's hats from the 1960s.  For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block Size Inner Circumference 46.2cm 18in Outer Circumference 64cm 25.25in Depth...

Hat Block No.62 High-Peak Beret

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Hat Block Description This is an elegant beret shape with a high peak on its side.  The hat block is an original block from Rico, a producer of classic vintage blocks.  It creates a hat with...

Hat Block No.61 Oval Beret with Small Peak

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Hat Block Description This block is oval shaped with a small peak at the front. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 53cm 21in Outer circumference 65.5cm 26.2in Diameter over dome front to back 38cm 15in Height at highest point 13.3cm 5.3in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1...

Hat Block No.60 Large Crown

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Hat Block Description This standard round slightly oval shaped hat block is one of my largest crown blocks measuring 23.25inches or 59.5cm. Hat Block Size Circumference 59.5 cm 23.25 in Diameter from front to back 9 cm 23 in Height at highest point  17 cm  6.75...

Hat Block No.59 Slash Groove Beret

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Hat Block Description This beret has a deep slash going through on the side and another one parallel to the edge.   For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block Size Inner...

Hat Block No.58 Waved Crest Beret

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Hat Block Description This large beret has a beautiful waved crest featured on its side.  For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 50cm 19.7in Outer circumference 67cm 26.4in Diameter over dome front to back 36cm 14in Height at...

Hat Block No.57 Wave Brim

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Hat Block Description This block can be used to create two different shapes. One side provides a brim with a slight wave turned up on one side, the other side creates a brim facing downwards. Hat...

Hat Block No.56 Deep Rim Beret

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Hat Block Description This block is great for creating hats in the 1950s style.  The inner circumference of this block is 50cm or about 20 inches, however, once its blocked, it can easily stretch as...

Hat Block No.55 Large Round Beret

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Hat Block Description This is a large round beret block and could easily be used to create other statement hat pieces by blocking just the top. Hat Block Size Inner Circumference 52cm 20.5in Outer Circumference 79cm 31in Diameter Top Length 40cm 16in Height 9.5cm 3.75in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire...

Hat Block No.54 Large Flat Brim

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Hat Block Description This block is a large oval brim, very slightly overturned.  For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 58.5cm 23in Outer circumference 93cm 36.5in Depth at the front 6cm 2.4in Depth at the back 5cm 2in All sizes...

Hat Block No.53 Standard Crown in size 22

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Hat Block Description A standard round block in size 56cm or 22inches.   For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 56cm 22in Diameter across the block 41cm 16in Height 14cm 5.5in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire...

Hat Block No.52 Round Crown

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Hat Block Description A standard round block in small size 53.5cm or 21inches.   For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 53.5cm 21in Diameter across the block 44cm 17.3in Height 16.6cm 6.5in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire...

Hat Block No.51 Groove Beret

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Hat Block Description This voluminous beret has four small grooves going across the block.  A larger groove forms the edge of the beret. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 51cm 20in Outer circumference 63.5cm 25in Diameter over dome front to back 40.7cm 16in Height at highest point 14cm 5.5in All sizes are...

Hat Block No.50 Breton Cap

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Hat Block Description This five-piece block creates bold caps with a relatively high body.  The peak is beautifully formed and curves across half of the block Hat Block Size Inner circumference 48.5cm 19in Outer circumference 60cm 23.5in Depth of the peak at longest point 6cm 2.5in Height at highest point 9cm 3.5in All...

Hat Block No.49 Wide Groove Trilby

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Hat Block Description This trilby has a deep groove on top of the block.  Great trilby shape. Hat Block Size Circumference 56cm 22in Length of the groove on top 18.3cm 7.2in Diameter over dome front to back 38cm 15in Height at highest point 11.5cm 4.5in All sizes are approximate. Hat...

Hat Block No.48 Pillbox

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Hat Block Description This block creates a beautiful pillbox crown.  At the back the block curves down on the edge.  For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block Size Circumference 56cm 22in Depth of block...

Hat Block No.47 Bonnet Beret

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Hat Block Description This block creates a bonnet style beret.  If blocked vertical it creates an iconic 1960s style hat, blocked horizontal, the look takes on a traditional bonnet. Hat Block Size Circumference at the top (vertical) 54cm 21.2in Side to side at...

Hat Block No.46 Large Circular Beret

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Hat Block Description This large almost circular beret has a slightly domed shape. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 53cm 21in Outer circumference 73cm 29in Diameter over dome front to back 39cm 15.5in Height at highest point 7cm 2.5in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £12 2 Weeks £20 Deposit: £60 To Hire Find...

Hat Block No.44 Deep Dimple Beret

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Hat Block Description A dramatic beret shape with deep dimples. Please note that a piece of the beret is broken, so this might affect your blocking slightly. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 51 cm 20 in Outer circumference 63.5cm 25in Diameter over dome front...

Hat Block No.43 Military Helmet Crown

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Hat Block Description This block is made from wood chip. It creates a dramatic military style hat.  The sides are slightly pointy. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 47cm 18.5in Outer circumference 60cm 23.5in Diameter over dome front to back 39cm 15.5in Height at highest point 11cm 4.5in All sizes are...

Hat Block No.42 Shakespeare Crown

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Hat Block Description This low dome-shaped crown block might remind you of the type of hat Shakespearean characters wore. For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 56cm  22in Outer circumference 61cm 24in Diameter...

Hat Block No.41 Round Crown

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Hat Block Description Standard round crown in size 57cm or 22.5inches. Hat Block Size Circumference 57 cm 22.5in Diameter over dome front to back  41cm 16in  Length of block  19cm 7.5in Height at highest point 14cm 5.5in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £10 2 Weeks £15 Deposit: £60 To Hire Find...

Hat Block No.40 Shallow Brim

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Hat Block Description Shallow simple brim, great for trilby style hats or a fedora. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 57cm 22.5in Outer circumference 76cm 30in Depth of brim at the front 4cm 1.5in Depth of brim at the back 2.5cm 1in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £15 2 Weeks £20 Deposit:...

Hat Block No.39 High Dome Beret

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Hat Block Description This beret block is relatively high and the dome is embraced by a wide side around the hat block. The block has a slightly domed top and is designed to be worn...

Hat Block No.38 Twisted Brim

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Hat Block Description This brim is elegantly twisted to create a large curved cap shape at the front. Hat Block Size Inner Circumference 52 cm 20.5 in Outer Circumference 76 cm 30 in Brim depth at front 7 cm 2.75 in Height at the highest point 4.5...

Hat Block No.37 Chita Chula

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Hat Block Description This unusually shaped block makes for a great turbine or pumpkin hat. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 51 cm 20 in Outer circumference 63.5cm 25in Diameter over dome front to back 37cm 14.5in Height at highest point 13cm 5.2in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire...

Hat Block No.36 Shallow French Beret

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Hat Block Description This shallow beret is slightly oval shaped and is 6cm or 2.5inches high. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 47cm 18.5in Outer circumference 73cm 29in Diameter over dome front to back 35cm 13.75in Height at highest point 6cm 2.5in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1...

Hat Block No.35 Notched Cloche

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Hat Block Description This cloche block has a deep dimple at the front. It creates the classic French cloche hat shape. Hat Block Size Inner Circumference 51 cm 20 in Outer Circumference 70 cm 27.5 in Diameter from front to back 18 cm 7.25 in Height...

Hat Block No.34 Slash Beret

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Hat Block Description This beret has two grooves, one going from the top to the bottom and the other on the side. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 48cm 19in Outer circumference 62cm 24.5in Diameter over dome front to back 36.5cm 14.5in Height at highest point 11cm 4.5in All sizes are...

Hat Block No.33 Round Dome Beret

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Hat Block Description This round beret block came original from the former GDR (East Germany). It is made from a mash of wood saw. Hat Block Size Inner Circumference 54 cm 21.25 in Outer Circumference 63 cm 24.75 in Diameter from front to back 28...

Hat Block No.32 Brim for Trilby

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Hat Block Description This brim has a depth of about 3.5cm or 1.5inches, creating a great brim for a trilby or other small brims required with a low depth. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 55cm 21.5in Outer circumference 75cm 29.5in Depth of brim 3.5cm 1.5in All sizes...

Hat Block No.31 Small Flat Crown

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Hat Block Description This block creates a very shallow crown, ideal to combine it with a large brim, like No 76.  For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block Size Circumference 53.3cm 21in Diameter across...

Hat Block No.30 Classic French Beret

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Hat Block Description This beret block is a simple classic sloped shape. The beauty of this block is that its curved side provides a deep fit for the resulting hat. The hat is best worn...

Hat Block No.29 Lumberjack

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Hat Block Description This block has a similar shape to a classic western ‘lumberjack’ hat. Hat Block Size Inner Circumference 55cm 21.5in Outer Circumference including small brim 69cm 27in Depth of the Peak (brim) 3cm 1.2in Height 10cm 4in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £15 2 Weeks £25 Deposit:...

Hat Block No.28 French Bowler

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Hat Block Description This is an original French bowler block, the inner circumference is 54cm or 21inches however, this can easily be stretched. Martina Bohn has used this block a number of times in her...

Hat Block No.27 Three-puckered Beret

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Hat Block Description This small beret has three distinctive dents in its top, and can also be used to block a small fascinator hat.  It's a small beret with a circumference of 51cm or 20inches. Hat...

Hat Block No.26 Soft Wave Brim

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Hat Block Description This brim is a great shape and suitable for use with most crowns. It's slightly waved on both sides creating a very flattering brim, at the longest point it is 8 cm...

Hat Block No.25 French Beret with Grooves

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Hat Block Description This is an original 1950s French beret block with five deep grooves across the top.  Creates a very flattering beret shape. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 54cm 21in Outer circumference 61cm 24in Diameter from front to back 34cm 13in Height at highest point 13cm 5.1in All sizes...

Hat Block No.24 Vintage Creased Crown

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Hat Block Description This hat block was originally used by a milliner creating custom-made hats for Liberty of London. It's an original from the 1950s. The block is slightly damaged at the front however, it...

Hat Block No 23 Classic French Beret

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Hat Block Description This classic beret shape looks good on both men and women.  It has a beautifully sloped dome. The finished hat is best worn on the side of the head using a hidden (hair...

Hat Block No.22 Pillbox Beret

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Hat Block Description This pillbox beret has a square end and horseshoe curved sides. Hat Block Size Inner circumference 52cm 20.5in Outer circumference 66cm 26in Height 9cm 3.5in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £12 2 Weeks £20 Deposit: £70 To Hire Find out more about how to...

Hat Block No.21 Round Extension Crown

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Hat Block Description This round extension block can be used to extend a crown. Hat Block Size Circumference 56cm 22in Diameter Length 18cm 7in Height 6.5cm 2.5in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £10 2 Weeks £15 Deposit: £40 To Hire Find out more about how to hire. To request...

Hat Block No.20 Pork Pie Top Hat

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Hat Block Description This Pork Pie round hat block takes its inspiration from the classic Top Hat. Hat Block Size Circumference (Inner) 47 cm 18.5 in Circumference (Outer Top) 56 cm 22 in Diameter Top Length 22 cm 8.6 in Height 14.5 cm 5.75 in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block...

Hat Block No.19 Cap

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Hat Block Description This block creates a lovely cap shaped brim. Hat Block Size Circumference (Inner) 49 cm 19.3 in Circumference (Outer Top) 54.5 cm 21.5 in Diameter (Width of cap) 28 cm 11 in Diameter (Length of cap) 5 cm 2 in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire...

Hat Block No.18 Rimmed Beret

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Hat Block Description This block originated in the US. It creates an elegant hat shape, ideally worn perched on the side.  This is a five piece block for handling blocking with ease. Please note that this...

Hat Block No.17 Fascinator Cap

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Hat Block Description This small cap shaped fascinator is made by Boon & Lane from Luton. Hat Block Size Circumference  49cm 19.5in Diameter (Length) 15cm 6in Height  5cm  2in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £10 2 Weeks £15 Deposit: £40 To Hire Find out more about how...

Hat Block No.16 Large Trilby

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Hat Block Description This large trilby block has deep grooves giving it a lot of character. Hat Block Size Circumference (Inner) 60.5 cm 23.75 in Circumference (Outer Top) 55 cm 21.25 in Diameter Top Length 19 cm 7.5 in Height 10 cm 4 in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block...

Hat Block No.15 Top Hat

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Hat Block Description This is a classic top hat crown block made up of five separate pieces to ensure easy-handing.   HAT BLOCK SIZE Circumference (Inner) 57 cm 22.5 in Circumference (Outer Top) 66 cm 25.75 in Diameter Top Length 22 cm 8.6 in Height 14.5 cm 5.75 in All...

Flat Beret No.14

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Hat Block Description This flat hat block can be worn either tilted to the side or as a cap in the middle. For further views of a hat made from this block visit www.martinabohn.com. Hat Block...

Hat Block No.13 Cloche Brim

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Hat Block Description This is a cloche brim made by Guy Morse-Brown.   HAT BLOCK SIZE Circumference (Bottom) 80cm 31.5in Circumference (Top) 60cm 23.55in Diameter Top Length 19cm 7.5in Height 8cm 3in All sizes are approximate. HAT BLOCK HIRE FEE Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £10 2 Weeks £15 Deposit: £60 TO HIRE Find out more about how to hire. To...

Hat Block No.12 Trilby with Grooves

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Hat Block Description This block is a classic trilby shape made by Guy Morse Bown.  The trilby has a deep groove on the top of the block and two deep grooves on the side.  The size...

Hat Block No.11 Large Circular Fascinator

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Hat Block Description This circular fascinator is slightly tilted and relatively large for a fascinator. HAT BLOCK SIZE Circumference 57cm 22.5in Diameter 17cm 6.75in Height  3cm  1.5in All sizes are approximate. HAT BLOCK HIRE FEE Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £10 2 Weeks £15 Deposit: £40 TO HIRE Find out more about how to hire. To request hire...

Hat Block No.10 Flat Beret

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Hat Block Description This is a shallow flat beret hat block with a slightly domed top. HAT BLOCK SIZE Circumference (Inner) 52 cm 20.25 in Circumference (Outer) 69 cm 27.1 in Diameter Top Length 29 cm 11.5 in Height 7.5 cm 3 in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire...

Hat Block No.9 Oval Crown

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Hat Block Description This shallow slightly oval-shaped crown block can be either used with a brim or on its own. This is an easy to use block and can be used to create various hat...

Hat Block No.8 Pork Pie Crown

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Hat Block Description This is a near circular pork pie crown block which has been used to create theatre costumes. HAT BLOCK SIZE Circumference (Inner) 55 cm 21.65 in Circumference (Outer Top) 59 cm 23.25 in Diameter Top Length 19 cm 7.5 in Height 7.7 cm 3 in All...

Hat Block No.7 Beret

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Hat Block Description This is a beautiful French round beret block, which can be worn slightly tilted or snug covering the forehead. Martina Bohn has a number of hats made with this block. They can...

Hat Block No.6 Large Brim

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Hat Block Description This is one of my largest brims which can be easily used with other crown blocks to make a fantastic statement hat. The inner circumference size can be adjusted depending on which...

Hat Block No.5 Fez

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Hat Block Description A classic Fez hatblock, size 54cm or 21.25inches. Hat Block Size Circumference 54cm 21.25in Diameter Bottom 17cm 7in Diameter Top 12.5cm 5in Height 10.5cm 4.4in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £10 2 Weeks £15 Deposit: £50 To Hire Find out more about how to hire. To request hire...

Hat Block No.4 Homburg Crown

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Hat Block Description This oval-shaped Homburg block with a groove on the top is the crown needed to create the classic Homburg hat. Hat Block Size Circumference 56cm 22in Diameter Length 19cm 7.5in Diameter Width 16cm 6.25in Height 10cm 4in All sizes are approximate Hat Block Hire Fee Hire Period Hire Fee 1...

Hat Block No.3 Crown in Triangular Shape

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HAT BLOCK DESCRIPTION A beautiful crown block with a triangular slightly off-center front.  Great for statement hats. HAT BLOCK SIZE Circumference 56cm 22in Diameter Length 19cm 7.5in Diameter Width 15cm 6in Height 14cm 5.4in All sizes are approximate. HAT BLOCK HIRE FEE Hire Period Hire Fee 1 Week £20 2 Weeks £30 Deposit: £80 TO HIRE Find out more...

Hat Block No.2 Small Crown

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  Hat Block Description This is a classic small oval domed crown block which can be used with many styles of brims.  The size is 54cm or 21.25inches. Hat Block Size Circumference 54cm 21.25in Diameter Length 18.5cm 7.6in Diameter Width 15cm 6in Height 12cm 4.75in All sizes are approximate. Hat Block...

Hat Block No.1 Round Fascinator

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Hat Block Description This is a small circular block which can be used to make different styles of fascinators.  Martina Bohn used this block as a base for the flowered plum pillbox hat at www.martinabohn.com. Hat...