Greetings, Stitchers!

How are y’all doing? The holiday season is officially here, folks! This one radio station up here in Bangor has been playin’ nothing but carols, all day every day for our listenin’ pleasure. And I’ve dusted off my good old Santa hat to wear around the house. You know, I was in the store a few weeks ago and I saw Santa hats in tons of colors and even ones with the world champion Phillies logo on them. Golly! I’d never seen a pink Santa hat before -- I always thought the jolly old guy looked great in fire engine red, myself. Anyway, you Stitchers are going crazy for hats this December! I’ve gotten a ton of requests for hats, although no Santa hats, I’m afraid. Maybe y’all are hoping to see some hats under those Christmas trees or inside stockings. I'd recommend taking a look at some of these nifty caps and accessories. They sure are neato! And keep spreading that holiday spirit!

Dear Phil,
I'm in need of a source for a U.S.-based, wholesale bomber hat in different colors by tomorrow. Can you help me out?
Penny

You're in luck, Penny! Lakeside Mills Inc., (asi/66105); (888) 723-1775; 66105.asisupplier.com; product 92214E. It's a classic premium polar fleece bomber hat available in a variety of colors. Also, try Outback Trading Co., (asi/75401); (800) 932-5141; www.outbacktrading.com; product 1492. This is a six-paneled bomber hat with fleece earflaps that can be worn down or tied up. I hope this helps.

Dear Phil,
I am looking for waxed caps for a customer. I've looked everywhere, but have only found waxed caps that are already embroidered. Do you know of any vendors? 
Thanks,
Alisha

Hi ya, Alisha. I think I may have found what you're looking for. Try Allcasion Travelware Co. (asi/34046); (888) 838-8998; www.allcasion.com; product C6870. This is a waxed cotton fabric cap available in seven dark colors. Or, try Outdoor Cap Co. (asi/75420); (800) 826-6047; www.outdoorcap.com; product 550IS for a blaze color, unstructured, six-panel waxed cap. Also, try the same company's product WAX606IS for more common colors.

Dear Phil, 
I'm searching for nylon or cotton/poly biker head wraps.
Thank you,
Jacqi

Jacqui, my dear, If it's biker-style head wraps you want, then its biker style head wraps you'll get. Try Otto International Inc.,(asi/75350); (800) 307-0880; www.ottocap.com; Product # 98-593. This is a cotton poplin head wrap made of 100% cotton. It's available in black and red. But for designed biker style head wraps, try Capsmith Inc. (asi/43796); (800) 228-3889; www.capsmith.com; product CO4138-P. Designs are lightning, flames, skulls, eagles and so on.