The Super Online Sewing Match!!!

I did not win however I wanted to thank everyone for following me and giving me words of encouragement along the way.

Thank you Beth and Kristin for hosting this competition on Sew Mama Sew.

Thank you to the judge's Jenny from Cashmerette, Rachel from House of Pinheiro, Amber and Jaime from Fancy Tiger Crafts, Rochelle New of Lucky Lucille, Novita Estiti of Very Purple Person, and Michelle from ThatBlackChic.com.

Thank you Grainline Studio, Closet Case Files, Noodlehead, Christine Haynes, and True Bias for all of the amazing patterns. Thank you Harts Fabric, Fabric Worm, Fat Quarter Shop, Sew Modern, and Fabric Depot.

Thank you all so much!!!

I have learned more in the past 2 months than I thought possible. New sewing techniques like customizing a pattern for my size, new zipper installation on a pouch, piping pajamas, and color blocking a dress. I have also learned a lot about taking pictures, modeling my handmade garments, updating my blog, and new indie pattern hangouts.
This competition really started with 10 fantastic seamstresses! I love their blogs and I love to follow the sewing projects they create.

Sewing Myself Stylish

Mrs. Hughes

Ziber Girl

Olivia Jane Handcrafted

Sewn Henge

Adventures of a Young Seamstress

Dandelion Drift

Ornamental Confectionery

Red Knits

I hope to sew wonderful handmade garments, accessories, quilts, kid's clothes, and more and I hope all of you come on the adventure with me!

Comments

Ginger said…

I'm sorry you didn't win. I loved your coat! Can't wait to see what you create next.

August 25, 2015 at 9:16 PM

Anonymous said…

Foul! Your coat was fabulous and you should have won. Your PJs were the best as well.

August 26, 2015 at 6:13 AM

Ticket to Ride said…

You may not have ended up with the prizes but you got lots of support and learnt plenty along the way. I'd call that a win! Thanks for showing us your prodigious talent.

August 26, 2015 at 7:06 AM

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