This sunbonnet is from a vintage pattern (Mother Earth News, July/ August 1978, p.78-79) and made with some mystery fabric from my stash. The article proclaims that "the traditional, decorative, and practical sunbonnet is back in style." Perhaps it was for those who read Mother Earth News in 1978. It does have a certain charm.
Please rest assured that it fits much better on a human head than a watermelon and will hopefully shield my mother's face from the sun as she feeds horses and goats on her farm. Unfortunately, using the melon to model a hat did not reduce the number we need to consume, so after completing the bonnet I mashed one into juice and started a gallon of Watermelon Wine. One down, four to go!
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