And the winner was . . . someone else. Oh, well. June 24, 2013 16:33 4 Comments
The truth has been revealed. I will hide it no longer. I'm a procrastinator. But you'd figured that out already. Right, dear readers? No flies, and all that.
So. The bad news is that my Gertie coat didn't win. I did get 22 points out of 25, and this was a first-place only contest. Still. I feel rather good about it. If I had made bound buttonholes and used narrower horsehair braid and woven bias interfacing on the collar, I could have taken home the prize. That's what the judges wrote. Oh, well. Live and learn, as some sage once said.
Here's the jacket that won. Chanel-style. Complete with chain sewn on the lining inside.
So. There ya go. Hope you're glad I'm back, readers. I do have projects to share, including draperies. Isn't that thrilling? And a different hair style. Aren't you all a quiver?
Comments
Denise on May 20, 2015 12:36
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I am so eager to enter another contest.
Gertrud on May 20, 2015 12:36
I immediately see some little faults. The checks do not come together at the sleeves.
The checks at the left and right panelseam (hope this is the right word) are also not
identical.
So don´t be sad, your coat is great.
denise on May 20, 2015 12:36
Thank you, Rochelle!
Rochelle New on May 20, 2015 12:36
So close! Any instance in life where there’s something new to learn, does not count as a failure. You should be very proud of a 22/25! Very impressive score on a beautiful coat.