ASDP in the NewsKudos To MembersMany of our members have qualified as finalists in the Midnight Magic Contest in Puyallup. Here are the ones who’ve spoken up on the discuss list.
ASDP Member Featured in News ArticleDebby Spence, ASDP member and owner of Ace Dressmaker in Lancaster, PA, was interviewed recently for an article on the increased appeal of altering, repairing and maintaining clothing in a difficult economy. Read the article here. Debby is President of the Baltimore Chapter of ASDP.
ASDP Member Has Patent Pending PublishedASDP Member Judy Gross, President of the Appalachian Chapter and owner of LightHeart Gear and Heartfire Gowns in Fletcher, NC recently announced that her LightHeart Gear Solo ultralight backpacking tent has a published Patent Pending. This innovative design is in great demand, keeping Judy busy as she fills orders. She has traveled to China to arrange for manufacturing of some of the tents, while still creating the custom colors herself. Members who attended ASDP's annual conference in 2009 will remember this tent being on display in the Members' Showcase. Congratulations, Judy!
ASDP Members introduce new product, book at CHA
ASDP Members Abby Riba and Nick Coman were honored for their new deColourant products, which was named one of the top 20 new introductions at the Winter 2011 Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show. The INNOVATIONS display designed and assembled by Nick Coman also received second place for Best Display.
2010 ASDP Threads Challenge WinnersThe Threads magazine 2010 challenge for ASDP members, called "Suit Your Style", asked participants to use the same Vogue wardrobe pattern and take it to a whole new level. The winners were announced at the conclusion of the Members' Showcase Runway Show at the annual Conference, held October 16, 2010 in Secaucus, NJ. The evening began with a celebration of the 10 years Threads has been sponsoring this challenge for ASDP members, with editors Judith Neukam and Deanna May there to cut the cake.
The Finalists on the runway Best Overall went to Janet Blood, for her denim jumpsuit and duster. She created the jumpsuit by combining the pants and top from the pattern, while making enormous changes to the jacket to arrive at the double-puffed-sleeved duster.
Best Combination of design and fabric went to Monique Saviano, who also won Audience Choice for the second consecutive year. Her dress combined an abstract print and solid chiffon, adding a stunning hat to complete the ensemble.
Monique Saviano in her Best Combination of Design and Fabric, and Audience Choice Most dramatic pattern change was awarded to Ruth Ciemnoczolowski, known fondly to many of us as "Ruth from Omaha". Her pink wool knit dress was created by combining the pattern pieces into one with just two darts and two seams. Ruth also created a purse from the jacket pattern, modifying and shrinking it, and then for good measure, created a bustier billfold in homage to her reputation as as bust-fitting aficionado.
Most Dramatic Pattern Change by Ruth Ciemnoczolowski, modeled by Carol O'Brien Most innovative design went to a combination coat/sleeping bag, over a T-shirt, zip-front top and pants, all designed for the comfort of a homeless person. The blind judging meant that the judges had no idea that this garment was also created by Ruth Ciemnoczolowski. During the awards presentation, Ruth had the audience laughing as she demonstrated the many facets of this creation.
LeNore Kerber models Ruth C's Most Innovative Design
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Pamela Leggatt models Janet Blood's Best Overall garment
