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We have received a few questions regarding the the Make It Mine Challenge. I thought it would be a good idea to answer those here for you.
Q: Can we use any patterns we want for the contest?
A: Yes, you can use any pattern you want, even make up your own, or wing it. We do have some amazing pattern designers who have graciously sponsored the challenge and have given us coupon codes. But, you are NOT restricted to their patterns for this challenge. Your support of them is greatly appreciated though.
Winter Wear Designs - 20% off with code: WFsave20Q: How much of the "featured" fabric must we use in our project vs non-featured fabric that was purchased from your site?
Swoon Patterns - 20% off with code: whimsical
Izzy & Ivy Designs - 20% off with code: MAKEITMINE
A: The spirit of this contest is for you to use the featured fabrics (Anna Elise, Curiosities, and/or Happy Home) to create a project AND if you so desire, to use other fabrics we stock to compliment those fabrics. Entries need to contain 51% or more featured fabrics (fabrics with either of the three line names in their titles.) We are requiring this because we want to support the fabric designers who created those fabric lines. For the remaining 49% of the fabric you may use other fabrics listed in those categories and even other fabrics from our site, but the "fabric" part of your project needs to come from fabrics you have purchased from Whimsical Fabric.
For more information regarding fabric usage, click here to check out today's Sample Entry.
Q: If we already own pieces of fabric that are not carried at Whimsical Fabric, can we add those to our project if the majority of our project is from Whimsical Fabric?
A: No, all fabrics used need to have been purchased from our website.
Q: Does all hardware and notions have to come from Whimsical Fabric?
A: Notions, trims, hardware, leather, etc, DO NOT have to come from Whimsical Fabric. For example, if you are making a pair of leather pants, then no, those will not qualify for the contest obviously. If you are making a dress that has a leather strap or a bag that has a leather handle, then that is just fine to use leather.
Q: What if you are out of the fabric I want?
A: If we run out of a fabric you want to use for your project then you might have to go with a plan B. Order your fabrics early and you shouldn't have a problem. We are also continually reordering fabrics as the stock becomes low so we hopefully won't run out of anything.
Q: Is it open to Australians?
A: Yes, this contest is open to anyone. Please note that if you do not reside in the USA and win the Grand Prize Package, then you will receive a $599 gift certificate to Whimsical Fabric in lieu of the sewing machine. Non-domestic winners will also be responsible for covering the cost of shipping their fabric bundle winnings.
Q: Are you going to do the "anonymous everyone votes" contest?
A: No, we are not going to have the "Viewer's Choice" voting this time. Instead, our panel of judges (to be disclosed soon) will each pick their top 5 most favorite entries. They then will assign point values to each of these 5 entries. Once all the voting forms are collected the scores will be tallied and our top 3 winners will be determined. In the event of a tie, the scores submitted by the judge from Art Gallery Fabrics will be doubled to determine our winner.
Q: So how exactly are things judged?
A: Judging is based on the following criteria:
- creativity & originality, entries that use the fabric(s) in a unique way
- execution, the overall construction and techniques used in the entry
- appeal, entries that are aesthetically pleasing
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And just to review, here is what you could win!
Grand Prize Package - Valued at over $850!• A Janome 7330 Magnolia Sewing Machine (a $599 value.)
• A gorgeous bundle of fabric from Art Gallery Fabrics (a $200 value)
• A $25 Whimsical Fabric Gift Certificate
• 2 Winter Wear Designs PDF Patterns of your choice (up to a $19.90 value)
• 2 Swoon PDF Patterns of your choice (up to an $11.90 value)
• 2 Izzy & Ivy Designs PDF Patterns of your choice (up to a $19.80 value)
1st Runner Up Prize Package - Valued at over $200!
• A gorgeous bundle of fabric from Art Gallery Fabrics (a $150 value)
• A $25 Whimsical Fabric Gift Certificate
• 1 Winter Wear Designs PDF Patterns of your choice (up to a $9.95 value)
• 1 Swoon PDF Pattern of your choice (up to an $5.95 value)
• 1 Izzy & Ivy Designs PDF Pattern of your choice (up to a $9.90 value)
2nd Runner Up Prize Package - Valued at over $100!
• A gorgeous bundle of fabric from Art Gallery Fabrics (a $50 value)
• A $25 Whimsical Fabric Gift Certificate
• 1 Winter Wear Designs PDF Patterns of your choice (up to a $9.95 value)
• 1 Swoon PDF Pattern of your choice (up to an $5.95 value)
• 1 Izzy & Ivy Designs PDF Pattern of your choice (up to a $9.90 value)
Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
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