Five Star Gift Ideas

That's great to hear! There are a lot of fantastic gift ideas you can consider for someone like your boyfriend who is passionate about hat making. Here are some ideas to inspire you:

1. Hat Making Tools: Every good hat maker needs the right tools to work with. Consider investing in some high-quality hat making tools for your boyfriend, such as a brim block, crown block, flange block, hat iron or hat stand. These will help him create better and more precise hats.

2. Hat Making Materials: Consider purchasing some hat making materials for your boyfriend, such as high-quality felt fabric, straw, or various types of ribbon or hat bands. You can find these in many different colors, textures or designs. This would be a great opportunity to get him some materials he has never worked with before- perhaps something from a different country or time period.

3. Hat Making Books: If your boyfriend is still experimenting with hat making, getting him some hat making books with different styles and techniques can help him expand his knowledge and hone his craft. Consider books like “How to Make Hats” by Denise Dreher or “The Hat-Making Handbook” by Sarah Lomax and Rachel Skinner.

4. Hat Making Classes: If there are any local hat-making classes offered in your area, consider signing your boyfriend up for a session or two. This will give him hands-on experience, learn from professionals, and meet like-minded people. This gift will go beyond just materials or books!

5. Hat Collecting: If your boyfriend collects hats, you could get him a unique or vintage hat from a thrift store or an online auction. This would be a great way to add to his collection, and he would treasure the fact that you went hunting for a special piece for him.

6. Hat Display: If your boyfriend has many hats or just a few, a hat display would make a great gift. You can get him a hat rack, hat stand, or even a shadow box to show off his creations. This way, he would be able to use the display to show off the hats he has already made and the ones he will make in the future.

I’m sure that one of these gift ideas will resonate with your boyfriend and your budget. As a hat maker myself, I always appreciate materials, tools, or books that can help me expand my skill set, so any of these would be a great choice! Happy gifting!

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.

Rhea Patterson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“My fiancé loves to look at the stars so this was the perfect gift for his birthday. FUN FACT: Our first date was also the day he asked me to date him!”