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Sunday, 30 July 2006 |
MAJOR BREAKING NEWS . . . .Designer Joi winner of the 2009 Passion for Fashion National Live fashion design challenge. ..Similar to an episode of Project Runway, Joi competed against 12 other designers from around the country and won this major fashion event! Awards & Major Publicity
It is hard to keep track of all the places that designs by Joi have been featured Our most important critic is our actual client. We strive for perfection and complete satisfaction, but it is good to see the press our designs receive. Here is a small sampling (and we are pretty proud of all the positive press)
Winner 2009 Passion For Fashion Event American Sewing Expo. Just like an episode of Project Ruwway Joi competed against 12 designers from around the country for two intese days in September. Joi will be presenting one of her collections at the 2010 Expo. SQE Professional December 2009 Passion for Fashion Article on the Live Design Competition Threads Design Challenge Finalist 2009 ASDP Chicago Fashion Show THE INFAMOUS DOTTED GOWN. This design created for Megan of Princess Lasertron is still being featured a year later all over the bridal industry on blogs, websites, publications, trade shows and more. It all started with the COVER of WEDDING ESSENTIALS magazine Fall/Winter 2008
www.princesslasertron and www.weddingbeepro.com Blog interview February 2009 June 2005 Sewing and Embroidery Professional Trade Publication Bridal Design on Cover
Sulky Professional Embroidery Design Winner 2001-2002 Featured in Sew News Magazine December 2001 Featured in Designs in Machine Embroidery Magazine 2002 Bridal Handbag design featured in 2001 Crafting Traditions Magazine Article "Bridal Crafts" Design Competition Awards include:
Best Designers Collection First Place Career Wear First Place Specialty Children's Wear Best Bridal Collection First Place Evening Wear First Place Portfolio and Illustration
- Featured Designer Runway Review Fashion Show
- Collection on exhibit September 2010 American Sewing Expo
- Designs Featured in Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide Published 2009
- Monthly Columnist Since being featured on the cover of July 2005 SQE Professional Trade Publication
- Currently writing Articles for other Sewing Publications
- Currently Writing a Creative Sewing Book for Children
- Obtained an Official US Patent on a functional garment design in October 2005
- Currently Licensing Patented Design for Mass Market
- Owns the Copyright on her Unique Ribbon Tie look and Dotted Gown Look
- Designed and Manufactured a Children's Clothing Line
- Couture Ball Gown Featured in the New Book "Sew Any Fabric" by Claire Shaeffer
- Major Costume Project Featured in Sioux City Journal November 2003
- Featured in spring 2005 issue of Siouxland Lifestyle Magazine
- Bodice styling article featured in Sioux City Journal January 2005
Member Association of Sewing and Design Professionals Member Sewing Educator Alliance Member TAAB Textile Apparel Industry Board
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