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I cannot say enough about the creative talent that was displayed during our recent
Great Corset Challenge.
Simply amazing pieces!
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Here are more of the beautiful corset entries that were not hash tagged to Instagram.
Take a look and enjoy!
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Last but certainly not least, this one made using our Queen of We’en fabrics!
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Love them all!!
THANK YOU again corseteers.
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Please see them all (eventually) on,
A thanks to Aunt Henri on Pinterest
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Here is the link to our sister blog,
announcing the
Great Corset Challenge
results!
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Hurray!
The Great Corset Challenge is complete.
We received so many wonderful works using our Press On Maker’s Guide, corset portion of the pattern. We want to thank ALL of you for participating and would love to hear your feedback. The three Joy Studio Maker’s Guides are new this year so, we want to gather everyone’s thoughts on using this one. The entries included so many interpretations achieving great results. It has been a pleasure to see them all and an honor to have so many talented women join our challenge. Impossible task to choose only three.
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However, here is the decision on our top three corsets:
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Debie Kuennen-Baker
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Norma Jean Rahn
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I almost extended the deadline on the challenge this week. With the devastation in Texas and our own family’s loss on Monday, the Corset Challenge seamed silly next to these serious life events. Then I considered what creating offers me and I’m sure many of you and that is comfort. In the darkest times of my life, the ability that God gave me to create has helped me tremendously. I did not want to minimize the heart and effort that all of us put into these very skillful works. I appreciate each one of you sincerely, and would like to send all participants a gift if you will send you address or PO box to janet@greatjoystudio.com.
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Again, I want to THANK YOU for participating in this year’s Handmaids® challenge.
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And, I would really like to keep in touch. In case you haven’t already PLEASE connect with me:
Send a friend request on Facebook to J Wecker Frisch, or follow me at Joy Studio – Tidings of Great Joy, LLC
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On Instagram follow me, jweckerfrisch or tag me using @jweckerfrisch
write, share and/or show me your stuff here on the blog, ANYTIME!
Grab your button hook and tighten your laces, the
GREAT CORSET CHALLENGE
is about to begin!
This year’s Handmaids Challenge will be sewing and mixed media using our Joy Studio Maker’s Guide.
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Part One:
Focusing on the corset/dress-form part of the “Press On” Maker’s Guide, you’ll create an (approximate) 18″ x 18″ finished project of your choosing. So, whatever you like, a pillow, bag, wall piece, etc., within these guidelines, using any fabrics or mixed media that you love working with.
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• Simply sign up with an email to janet@greatjoystudio.com (anytime through August)
• We will send you a printable pdf pattern to follow.
• Print, assemble and create!
• Share your progress on social media. On Instagram, #hashtag your photos with #greatcorsetchallenge so we can find and share your work!
• Invite your friends to join the challenge too!
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We will need photos of your finished piece by August 31, 2017, which gives you plenty of time to create something amazing! Send as many photos as you like, making sure to show off your work with good lighting (natural light is best.)
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1st place winner will receive:
All three Joy Studio Maker’s Guide patterns,
Fabric &
a LANG 2018 She Who Sews calendar and coordinating mug!
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2nd place will receive:
One Joy Studio Maker’s Guide pattern of their choice,
Fabric &
LANG She Who Sews note cards and coffee/tea mug.
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3rd place will receive:
a Joy Studio Maker’s Guide pattern of their choice
a LANG She Who Sews day planner note pad.
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Part Two (optional):
Make one of the full figure applique patterns pieces using one of our three Joy Studio Maker’s Guides (purchase at your favorite quilt shop or greatjoystudio.com), again, using any medium, fabrics, or style!
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Top three (different figures) winners will be featured on our blog/social media AND in our booth at this year’s Fall International Quilt Market! Winners will also receive the other two patterns and a LANG 2018 She Who Sews calendar and coffee/tea mug.
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We are very excited to see what maker’s will create with our She Who Sews characters!
Here are some we’ve been playing with and hope they will inspire you to try this fun large scale applique.
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This is an ALL play challenge so, c’mon show us your corset!!!
