I promise to post SOON regarding something you all care a little bit more about: our schedule, Eden's health (good by the way), Thomas' semester, etc. But for now, you'll have to bare with me for another crafty post.
I stumbled upon Prudent Baby a few weeks ago, just in time to get in on their Sewing Machine Double Down contest. They are giving away two Brother sewing machines as part of a SKILLS BASED contest. I'm not much for lottery type contests, but tell me I'm going to get critiqued and I'm all over it. Nerd much? This is in fact the first sewing contest I have ever entered. It's been going on for a month and I've only known about it for a week, so I've been busy. While I don't have any hopes of winning (there are hundreds of entries) I had a ton of fun and gained some confidence in my abilities. For a couple days at least I can still dream about a sewing machine with automatic needle down, auto threading, satin stitching, and the option to lower feed dogs. Granny nerd much??
Honestly, I have a lot of friends who would like to learn to sew/quilt and it would be amazing to have an extra machine to teach on and loan out.
Entries are due by midnight. I don't know when the judging ends. You could submit as many as you wanted. They are judged with equal importance on these 4 criteria: Originality, Style, Workmanship, and Presentation. I have presentation down, but that's about it!! I'm happy that I did my best with the time I had. I also didn't allow myself to buy any materials (aside from cheap washcloths to tear up).
Here are my entries:
Oh Katie these are incredible! Grandma's silhouette??? The detail? Your script work? AMAZING. And your presentation indeed rocks. I hope you win!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Honestly, it's not grandma's silhouette, because I didn't have any of her, but I've been told I look like her so I just used mine. The sentiment is there!
ReplyDeletelove them.
ReplyDeletelove the choice of prints and the design. I hope you win. Then I wont have to take my machine to your place. Ha!
ReplyDeleteWow! I've always known you were incredibly talented. These projects are amazing. All the intricate detail. Very special. Give Eden a hug from the Yerkes family.
ReplyDeleteI wish you lived closer - I would pay you to teach me to do stuff like this. These are incredible, Katy!
ReplyDeleteknowing that it's your silhouette which is so close to grandma's profile that i didn't know it was you....kinda adds to how special it is. like it's another connection you have. awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteKatie, these are wonderful. I really can see my Mother and your sweet face in the silhouette. You made me cry (of course,) but ueally you are brilliant.Also loved the ruffales, so much fun. If I were Judging, you would win hands down! love, mom
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through prudent baby because of that fabulous ruffled potholder! I really hope you win! You should do a tutorial for it!
ReplyDeleteKaty, you are so talented. These are just amazing, beautiful and so clever and creative! If I was judging you would win too and I'm not even your mom! :)
ReplyDelete♥ Melissa~
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I absolutely LOVE your pot holders (saw the second one over on the Prudent Baby webpage and they were instantly my favorite!) Linking to your post on my Walk Around Blog-Land
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