tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post2284596355724921559..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: I'm out!shamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-41632175232871202592013-11-01T21:10:46.407-07:002013-11-01T21:10:46.407-07:00Enjoy your next sewing adventure. Thank you so muc...Enjoy your next sewing adventure. Thank you so much for sharing your competition journey with us. You were amazingly creative, skilled, clever, and a joy to watch week after week. Rest and relax!<br />Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776297618163331438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-87137528496809572472013-11-01T17:24:06.227-07:002013-11-01T17:24:06.227-07:00Aww so sorry to hear that. I loved your entries. ...Aww so sorry to hear that. I loved your entries. You did an amazing job. Now get some well earned rest!SEWNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447977771494445400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-42194662405802940972013-11-01T15:45:49.772-07:002013-11-01T15:45:49.772-07:00Shams, I really enjoyed how you handled all those ...Shams, I really enjoyed how you handled all those challenges they threw at you....you dealt with each one creatively and with a sense of humor. It's their loss, not yours, you did a fantastic job on each one!sewphiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010167521987451041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-19602877392024910632013-11-01T07:29:22.416-07:002013-11-01T07:29:22.416-07:00I can't imagine doing what you accomplished in...I can't imagine doing what you accomplished in the competition. Now you have your life back!!!!! You totally inspired me and thank you for giving us the results of your hard work! The last fabric was just horrid. Not worth the time to work on it. They should have provided quality, current fabric for real design. You deserve nothing better than the best!bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696947264601937731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-87764910270703083832013-11-01T06:33:02.817-07:002013-11-01T06:33:02.817-07:00I enjoyed following your progress as you managed t...I enjoyed following your progress as you managed to create beautiful things with each challenge. I'm sorry your run didn't continue, but I hear you on being somewhat glad...I'll bet you are TIRED!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-38279450029793872162013-11-01T03:46:38.029-07:002013-11-01T03:46:38.029-07:00Well, that is a shame! Loved seeing how you put yo...Well, that is a shame! Loved seeing how you put your twist on each and every challenge ~ thanks for sharing the journey with us ... JJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406164663751567997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-30005054538764609482013-11-01T03:32:05.079-07:002013-11-01T03:32:05.079-07:00I really enjoyed your creations Shams, and this ha...I really enjoyed your creations Shams, and this has bought me to your blog as a new reader. Thanks for being so creative and classy throughout.Maladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07133792185099175299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-4322840115446854872013-11-01T03:21:38.213-07:002013-11-01T03:21:38.213-07:00Fun while it lasted. You did really well. That l...Fun while it lasted. You did really well. That last challenge was a tough one.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-54772805014828807192013-11-01T02:25:57.547-07:002013-11-01T02:25:57.547-07:00Oh, I'm sorry you are out, but glad that you a...Oh, I'm sorry you are out, but glad that you are glad! But I am also glad to see some comments above questioning the fabrics you were sent, I AGREE!!! You did an amazing job with some truly challenging colours, patterns and prints. Well done and congratulations you, all your pieces were/are a credit to your considerable creativity and ingenuity. Now go and make something "shams-y" that is YOU!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-1273746201018953052013-11-01T00:40:38.991-07:002013-11-01T00:40:38.991-07:00I can't help thinking that you are actually a ...I can't help thinking that you are actually a wee bit glad Shams - the last challenge was really not your style at all. But well done on getting this far and your time is now your own! Create and sew whatever you desire....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-81101862111080123702013-10-31T19:49:13.725-07:002013-10-31T19:49:13.725-07:00My thoughts exactly!My thoughts exactly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18284901347238352733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-74323852189477786582013-10-31T18:55:50.180-07:002013-10-31T18:55:50.180-07:00I'm sorry to see you go, but I have to agree w...I'm sorry to see you go, but I have to agree with Carolyn, it's a relief. Your creations were nothing short of spectacular! It was a wonderful exercise. Can't wait to see what you'll make going forward!meredithphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683287411020125224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-23411790794023235622013-10-31T17:32:53.103-07:002013-10-31T17:32:53.103-07:00I'll miss your entries too! You have been such...I'll miss your entries too! You have been such a fabulous and inspiring contestant and have a knack of seeing potential in seemingly impossible fabrics and patterns, that's for sure. So pleased to read in your followup post that you took the day off to fabric shop and plan some relaxed fun sewing! Happy Halloween :)Dillianderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377816590625672755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-75596120630315420692013-10-31T17:07:36.419-07:002013-10-31T17:07:36.419-07:00So disappointed! I will really miss your entries....So disappointed! I will really miss your entries. What you were able to accomplish with each challenge was amazing. I love looking at your creations! But I can totally understand how you must be relieved to not have extra something to do at a time when you have had an extra heavy workload. I'll look forward to whatever you have next. :)KarlaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571554968017931589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-85497792725366918922013-10-31T15:39:09.620-07:002013-10-31T15:39:09.620-07:00It certainly was fun seeing your creations, but I&...It certainly was fun seeing your creations, but I'll bet you sleep for a month now. Well done, Shams, and thanks for sharing the fun with us.Lyrique Threadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168467916080214662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-62200022386436588462013-10-31T14:13:46.199-07:002013-10-31T14:13:46.199-07:00Something is dreadfully wrong with the judging of ...Something is dreadfully wrong with the judging of these garments. For several weeks there were those that needed to be voted out and some of them actually won. I'm sorry to see you go. You did a fantastic job with all of your garments. All of them deserved to win, especially what you did with that last piece of fabric.<br /> Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073240338047176016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-85945320840498657162013-10-31T13:24:38.387-07:002013-10-31T13:24:38.387-07:00I'm sorry you were voted off but glad to hear ...I'm sorry you were voted off but glad to hear that you are relieved. The contest seemed to be so much work! I think your garments were executed well, showed exceptional work, and made the best of sometimes awful fabrics. You inspire me!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02076620222434551530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-22860342853267766522013-10-31T13:01:56.817-07:002013-10-31T13:01:56.817-07:00The contest was really elevated by your participat...The contest was really elevated by your participation. Thanks for putting so much of yourself into the projects! Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909309793191033875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-33062634094685986832013-10-31T12:59:54.618-07:002013-10-31T12:59:54.618-07:00My reaction in a list:
I'm sorry to hear this...My reaction in a list:<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear this news .<br /><br />I'm happy that you are relieved.<br /><br />I'm confused by the judging process (well this confusion has been present for several weeks).<br /><br />I hope to continue to see your creative work.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Rose in SVRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782386414185682598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-28899200704472146242013-10-31T12:09:42.028-07:002013-10-31T12:09:42.028-07:00You did a great job in using your skill and creati...You did a great job in using your skill and creativity to make some truly wonderful garments. I can't imagine that I could keep any mojo intact in the face of some of the fabrics offered. So extra kudos for guts and determination!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174162283476551873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-26110074175571458932013-10-31T11:49:46.493-07:002013-10-31T11:49:46.493-07:00You were a terrific and gracious contestant. Every...You were a terrific and gracious contestant. Every week you created garments that were true to yourself. I agree with Carolyn's comments. They SHOULD give you top prize for "How to Make it Work." Your weekly comments on how you approached the project and grappled with design and technical challenges will be my go to for problem solving for a long time to come. You do so much to encourage all of us with your efforts. Thanks!<br />ann Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266773200219201235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-73163714973478947242013-10-31T11:11:27.649-07:002013-10-31T11:11:27.649-07:00Sorry to see you lose but it's more fun to sew...Sorry to see you lose but it's more fun to sew what you want to when you want to rather than have to sew something with time constraints. I voted each time for you and you really are a winner. In fact all the sewers created wonderful garments.Donna Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16659891512932019645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-24416957592366142412013-10-31T11:04:25.962-07:002013-10-31T11:04:25.962-07:00Sorry to see you go but breath that sigh of relief...Sorry to see you go but breath that sigh of relief and go make something you want! Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-68505905750043054752013-10-31T10:58:32.100-07:002013-10-31T10:58:32.100-07:00I can feel your relief, but still....I honestly th...I can feel your relief, but still....I honestly thought there were 2 entries that didn't pass muster at all this week & should have been out before you. But then, as you know, there were weeks when you were the clear winner in my book!<br /><br />Congrats on making it this far, and I look forward to you having a life again lol!Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-80224079361044553702013-10-31T09:57:14.659-07:002013-10-31T09:57:14.659-07:00agreed...agreed...pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18092182882768600633noreply@blogger.com