About Me

Hey, I’m Diane! I make nifty welding caps out of fun fabrics that are quality made, well-fitting and comfortable. No cap headaches here! Choose a cool graphic or add your Local Union number and name to personalize your cap truly.

Part Seamstress.

I have loved to sew and design since I was a little girl. My grandmother, who had the patience of a saint, taught me to sew around the age of 8 on her Singer treadle sewing machine! I began sewing Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls using the same pattern my grandmother used to make dolls for my mother when she was young.

As the years went on, I made the dolls for my children, then my grandchildren. Soon others began asking me to make the sets, and www.raggedyannraggedyanydolls.com was born.

Based in central Oregon, I began making caps for my husband. And as he wore the caps, issues such as shrinkage and other minor problems were identified and perfected. As time went on, some of the unique and fun patterned caps gained popularity with my husband’s fellow Union members. Before long, I realized I needed a website so others could order caps – and I needed a way to keep track of those orders. Welding-caps.com officially launched in early fall 2019.

I am having a blast making these caps. I am always coming up with new ideas for embroidery designs and finding new and unusual fabric. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter; you never know what funky material I may see or what graphic I might start to offer.

Here are just a few things about my caps:

• American made by a Union members wife
• 100% pre-shrunk cotton fabric
• Caps are reversible
• Machine washable (try to avoid high heat for drying)
• Quality stitching
• Lots of fun fabrics to choose from
• Add your Local Union number and name
• Add an embroidered graphic
• Brim uses cotton batting

If you do not see the fabric you are looking for, I am sure I can find it! Special request? Can do! Email me anytime!

Part Designer.

I have been involved in print media since I was 14 years old, working for print shops, magazines and newspapers. In the 90s, I worked for a newspaper just getting started with the Internet and worked as the Online Editor. I began to acquire my knowledge of HTML.

• 35 years professional background in the graphic arts industry
• 25 years background in the web development
• 20 years Freelance Web Design

My website www.kdwebhostingdesign.com, registered in 2009, is the result of KD Web Page Design (registered in 2002) growing to meet clients’ needs past and future.

My goals as a web designer are to meet my clients’ needs and understand the message they wish to portray to their market to increase the appeal and experience for the visitor. Close communication with all my clients on all levels is essential and valuable to me.

Then there is just Me.

I love our dogs!
I love the Steelers!
I love to fish!
I love my husband, kids & family!