by Becky Rawls-Riley | Nov 21, 2025 | Behind the Seams
When VoyageKC reached out about sharing my story, I found myself thinking about how this work really began — not with a business plan, not with a studio full of equipment, but with a conversation. Someone needed a hat that fit.Someone else needed something that would...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Nov 5, 2025 | Behind the Seams, Boonie Hats, Bucket Hats, Caps, Do Rags, Fisherman Caps, Floppy Hat, Floppy Hat Band, hat, Headbands, Ivy Flat Caps, Welding Cap
If you’ve visited our booth at a festival, street fair, or art market, you already know that the heart of Rawls-Riley Creations isn’t just in the stitching — it’s in the people who wear what we make. The new homepage header brings together customer photos from shows...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Oct 26, 2025 | Boonie Hats, Bucket Hats, Creative Living
Creative Living — Stories and inspirations from everyday life — gardening, creativity, and small joys behind the stitches. My Dieffenbachia’s Porch Adventure This summer, I decided to see if my dieffenbachia would like being a porch plant — and it loves it! This leafy...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Oct 23, 2025 | Behind the Seams, Caps, Ivy Flat Caps
Welcome to another peek “Behind the Seams!” This time, I’m sharing how a favorite macaw print from my boonie hat inspired a brand-new ivy flat cap — a Folies creation made with a custom-scaled design by fabric artist Ronya Lake and printed through Spoonflower....
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Oct 14, 2025 | Beanie Cap, Events, Fisherman Caps, Ivy Flat Caps, retail, Show, Slouchy Beanies
Returning Home for the Maple Leaf Festival – Baldwin City, KS I’m excited to be heading back to my hometown for the Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin City, Kansas, on Saturday & Sunday, October 18–19, 2025! This beloved fall tradition fills the streets with local...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Oct 7, 2025 | Boonie Hats, Events, Floppy Hat, Floppy Hat Band, Ivy Flat Caps, retail, Show
Handcrafted Headwear Returns to Mt. Vernon for Apple Butter Makin’ Days It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend for Apple Butter Makin’ Days in Mt. Vernon, Missouri — crisp mornings, lovely afternoons, and plenty of small-town charm. Rawls-Riley Creations is excited...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Sep 26, 2025 | Behind the Seams, Boonie Hats, Caps, Do Rags, Fisherman Caps, Hair Bag Do Rags, hat, Slouchy Beanies
Hat Wearing Became Unpopular Back in the 60s and I Was One of Those, “I Don’t Wear Hats” Not long ago, my daughter sent me an article titled “A hundred years ago, everyone wore hats. In 1960, they suddenly stopped. Here’s why.” It took me back. Because you see, I was...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Aug 23, 2025 | Do Rags, Events, Head Wrap, retail, Show, Skull Cap
Find Your Perfect Festival Headwear at Johnson County Old Settlers I’m bringing Rawls-Riley Creations handcrafted headwear back home to Olathe for the Johnson County Old Settlers Festival! Join the fun in downtown Olathe, KS, Thursday, Sept. 4 through Saturday, Sept....
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Aug 23, 2025 | Boonie Hats, Events, Fisherman Caps, Headbands, retail, Show
2025 SantaCaliGon Days: Find Your Perfect Headwear Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at SantaCaliGon Days in Independence, MO! Rawls-Riley Creations is back at the corner of Lexington & Osage (Booth 7159-2) with handcrafted hats and caps made for comfort, sun...
by Becky Rawls-Riley | Aug 3, 2025 | Behind the Seams, Boonie Hats
Sometimes the most striking hats come from the smallest remnants. This Big Boonie in rich purple with a vibrant patchwork brim came to life through a mix of creativity, resourcefulness, and a love for color. Designed in our largest size, it combines comfort, sun...
