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I won!!

February 22, 2011 by Tasha 16 Comments

This is just a pip—I won a big contest!

I had a rather crappy day (nothing major, just didn’t sleep well and you know how that affects everything you do all day long), so boy was this a delightful surprise. I actually started jumping up and down when I got the email and Mel had to tell me to stand still because I wasn’t making any sense. Hee hee!

So what did I win? The Colette Patterns blog name contest! They’re going to rename their blog “The Coletterie”. Me me me, I came up with that! OMG! Can you believe it?

I get to pick two patterns as my prize, but so far I only am sure about one. I definitely want Crepe:

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And I’m not sure about the second one. I have Sencha (and I can’t wait to try their lace yoke modification) for it. I like Negroni for Mel, but not sure I’m at that point in my sewing yet. I was contemplating Macaron, which I think could be vintage-d up. Or Parfait? I love the pockets and the straps closing with a button on the front kind of like overalls, but not sure if my rather large girls would be very flattered by the bust shape. Perhaps the cami/slip Cinnamon, but Nutmeg is also lovely in the underthings department (which I’ve never tried sewing, it must be said). I love tap pants.

What would you pick? Have you made any of them that you’d particularly recommend?

This is so exciting! A big huge thank you to the Colette crew for picking my blog name idea out of over 200 entries (wow)! ♥

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  1. Sassy Lassies Vintage Life says

    February 22, 2011 at 2:40 am

    How very exciting. I looked it over the first day they posted, but I could not think of anything catchy. Congrats to you!!!

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  2. Sarah says

    February 22, 2011 at 2:52 am

    Congrats! That’s a very creative name, sounds like a it would be a little french restaurant. I’d totally go for the Crepe, very vintage and classic.

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  3. Lauren Hairston says

    February 22, 2011 at 3:30 am

    Congrats! You came up with an awesome blog name! How exciting to get two Colette patterns, as well. I think if Macaron was made with a sheer yoke it could be very late ’50s/early ’60s. Too bad everything is so pretty–makes your choice a difficult one!

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  4. Zootsuitmama says

    February 22, 2011 at 4:59 am

    congrats!

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  5. Debi says

    February 22, 2011 at 6:40 am

    CONGRATS! I love that name!! It’s great! I’m going to be sewing up parfait soon (my first coletterie pattern) 😉 I am going to make it as a 1940’s pinafore style dress! Ceylon is also very 40’s and has nice lines…Can’t wait to see what you choose!

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  6. Moe says

    February 22, 2011 at 7:17 am

    That’s so cool! Congratulations. And a very cute clever name too.

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  7. Straight Talking Mama! says

    February 22, 2011 at 8:09 am

    oooh congrats, fab name! Well done!

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  8. danielle says

    February 22, 2011 at 9:57 am

    I would pick the forthcoming sweet blouse with the peter pan collar featured in week 4 of the spring palette challenge. It’s you.

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  9. Casey says

    February 22, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Congratulations–I love the name you came up with for the CP blog. 🙂 I vote for the Macaroon pattern, but then again, I might be slightly prejudiced… It’s sitting in my “to sew this spring” pile right now and I’ve been contemplating all sorts of various fabric combinations and modifications. hehe!

    ♥ Casey

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  10. Sparkleneely says

    February 22, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    Hooray! Congratulations — and the name is parfait. 🙂

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  11. Ivy Black says

    February 22, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    How exciting and what a brilliant name. Well done you. I would pick Macaroon.
    xx

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  12. Rachael says

    February 22, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    congrats on winning 🙂

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  13. Moxie Tonic says

    February 23, 2011 at 12:44 am

    Congrats! What a fabulous name for their blog, I’m glad they picked it!! And because I’m sure you want my two cents ;D I’ve been coveting the Macaron (love the possibilities for that contrasting top yoke), and the Beignet (I’m a sucker for high waists, and honestly both names sound delicious).

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  14. Betsy says

    February 23, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Congratulations! I think it’s a cute name indeed.

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  15. Miss P says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    That is a fab name, you clever thing. You shouldbe working in brand development or something! Is Beignet one of theirs? I keep seeing versions of that and it looks like a great pattern and a brilliant basic you could reinvent over and over again.
    Px

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  16. Tasha says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    @Miss P Thanks, although I think it was just a fluke lucky pick! Yes, Beignet is one of their patterns, and while not my style I could see how ubiquitous it could be. I ended up picking Crepe and Parfait. 🙂

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