Yes, you read the title correctly! I’m a contestant for the upcoming season of Project Run & Play. It’s been so surreal… After getting to the final vote for the open spot in Season 7 but not continuing to the competition, the e-mail from Elizabeth and liZ made my jaw drop. So if you’ve noticed a lack of projects showing up here, it’s because I’ve been busy behind the scenes.
I’m trying to savor the experience as much as I possibly can. I thoroughly enjoy the creative process this competition promotes – coming up with a concept for the challenges, drafting or modifying patterns, choosing fabrics, fiddling with the details, and planning and executing the photo shoot. So for the next five weeks or so, just picture me at my cutting table or sewing machine with a smile on my face and Pandora playing in the background while I wallow in my own personal nirvana.
To celebrate and share my excitement with all of you, I asked Jodi from Sew Fine Fabric if she would sponsor a giveaway. She gave a hearty “yes” and gave me a choice of bundles from which to pick.
Monaluna’s Urban Patch was my choice – aren’t those trees just the cutest? And the cars are perfect for boys and girls.
Here’s the Rafflecopter widget – good luck!
Congrats Jenn!!!! I was very excited for you when I saw your name. Looking forward to see what you come up with!!!
Thanks for all your encouragement and support!
Woohoo! I’m SO excited to see what this season holds!
Me too! Are you going to sew along?
Congratulations! I’m sure you’ll be great! Just do your best and try not to stress over it too much. Stress kills the fun.
Thanks! My plan is to get everything completed before the competition begins so I can relax (as much as that is possible!) while the voting is going on.
My advice is step out of your comfort zone. It’s always good to stretch yourself. Good luck! Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Thanks for the great advice. It can be easy to rely on tried and true; I’m hoping I’ve got some new tricks up my sleeve to share with everyone!
Congrats! Looking forward to seeing what you can do!
Thanks! I hope I live up to expectations!
We want to savor the moment as well…..thanks for that reminder! Looking forward to a fun-filled January of sewing inspiration over on PR&P!!
Do you two design and sew together? I was thinking the only thing that would make this more perfect would be sharing it with someone!
I can’t wait to see what you do!
Thanks! I can’t wait to show everyone. It’s been killing me to work on these outfits and not give sneak peeks on Instagram. I also want to see what everyone else has been up to!
Relax, and put love into everything you do 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you make!
I think that’s excellent advice! Sometimes I catch myself questioning my design and I just need to focus on making things I love and my daughters will love to wear…
Keep having fun and don’t let yourself stress out!
Thanks so much! So far, so good – I’m working hard now so I can be finished with time to spare and enjoy the reveals.
So excited for this!! I know it isn’t the same as Frances and Suzanne and not what you meant, but I’m so excited to be “sewing along” with you!!
Me too! Wouldn’t it be cool if we could actually be “in the workroom” all together?
YAY! I can’t wait to see what you do:)
Awesome giveaway too!
~Michelle
Congratulations Jenn, awesome fabrics too.
Just relax. You would do great!
Looking forward to seeing your designs!
Congrats Jenn! My only words of wisdom are to be yourself and think outside of the box!
I am over the moon excited for you!!! I say, just stay true to your wonderful style and you will do great! I’ll be cheering you on!
My advice is to get enough sleep during this time. Creativity is dependent on a rested mind. So just remember, sleep is important. i am looking forward to see what your creative mind has in store for us!
Congratulations to you! Have fun!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see what you’ve been sewing 🙂
Congrats! Can’t wait to see it all!