Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Season 17 Celebrity Judges

It is such a great honor to bring you the celebrity judges for Season 17.  Each one of these talented ladies have attained celebrity status in the sewing community, and it's such an honor to have them with us.  In order of appearance, please welcome these amazing ladies.


Miranda Anderson has been a rockstar in the sewing community for EVER!  Her classes and workshops on indigo dying are highly coveted, and there are also indigo dyed goods available in her shop.    The Live Free Creative Co blog is where she shares her sewing creations, home renovation projects, DIY tutorials  and creates her way through life with her family of 2 boys and a girl.  Be sure to follow Live Free Miranda on Instagram where her feed brings you daily inspiration for every part of your life.  Let's all give Miranda a big welcome to Project Run & Play!


It's a delight to have Abby Glassenberg of While She Naps guest judging this Season!  Abby hosts the longstanding and wildly popular While She Naps podcast for creatives, and there's always something new to learn each episode!  She has also authored several books about sewing stuffed animals and cofounded the Craft Industry Alliance, a trade association for craft industry professionals, makers, designers, suppliers and pro bloggers..  You can find Abby at While She Naps where she shares sewing tutorials and projects and so much great information related to running a craft business.  With an extensive knowledge of the sewing industry, it's an honor to have her evaluating the designers' work!  Be sure to help us cheer on Abby on Instagram where she's sharing her newfound love of apparel sewing!



Everyone who uses fabric or patterns has probably come across Anna Maria Horner and been made better for it.  Her fabric lines are stunning, her patterns are darling, and can be found in brick and mortar stores everywhere, as well as her own shop, Craft South.  Anna Maria also teaches classes, authors sewing books, is the face of Janome sewing machines, and from a young age has been crafting and creating with many different textiles.  Follow Anna Maria Horner on Instagram here and your feed will be beautified by her art and many talented creations.



You might know Marcy Harriell as Oonaballoona!  She is the actress and star of the new show Re:Fashion on NBC U's bluprint.  Her killer sense of humor is as worth it as her delightful sewing skills!  It is such a great privilege for Project Run & Play to have her review the designer looks.  Be sure to head over to Oonaballoona for sewing inspiration, tutorials, patterns, tips, and inspiration all dished out with a rollicking sense of humor!  Oh, and be follow Oonabaloona on Instagram for colorful wardrobe inspiration and more!

The judging format is as follows:

1/3 score = celebrity guest judge of the week
1/3 score = public voting
1/3 score = panel of past Project Run & Play designers shown below



This scenario casts light on the quality of the designer's work rather than their popularity.  This format has ensured a positive experience for everyone in the past few Seasons, and the prizes awarded fairly on merit, rather than size of following.

Come back tomorrow to meet the 1st designer for Season 17!


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