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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 04:38:33pm
In reply to:
Project Pageant Runway
's message, "Pageant Designers Wanted" on Tuesday, November 06, 10:38:40pm
On second thought I guess this is a bad idea. :-(
What a fool I was to think people would like to take part in some fun activities. If you knew me at all you would know I hardly make money off my own small design business. As a matter of fact, my husband is ready to throw out all my fabric as I have more fabric than money at this point.;-)
I have recieved so many negative responses on other boards about a contest which was purely intended to encourage others to create and raise money for charities. I am now convinced that no matter how positive I stay, there is always a group of Debbie Downers in the pageant world who are not happy unless they ruin another's day.
I've seen them rip people to shreds based on a haircut, age, gown choice or photograph. Hurt a newbie's feelings and devastate people who thought the pageant world would be a fun place to travel thru.
I have used my talents to have fun and help others since I was a kid. I have auctioned off almost every quilt I have ever made for charity. I have raised funds for the local animal shelter thru animal activities and I sew because I love it. I make about 6 gowns a year and quite frankly I usually end up loaning them or giving them to my girls. Two girls who will compete in Miss Mass USA are wearing my designs and I did not charge them a cent. They did not have enough money and I enjoyed sewing for them. Last years Miss Mass wore my clothing at Miss America because I loved the kid and wanted her to be gowns she could enjoy that she never otherwise could have afforded. She never was asked for a dime.
As a person who works full time, judges and coaches, has a handicapped husband, an elderly parent, a daughter and four grandchildren, if you think I have time to set up a scam to steal other people's designs, you must give me much more credit than I give myself. That's actually pretty funny.
Well, in a lot of ways, I guess you win. I wanted to see all the creative people come together for their own personal causes, watch the creative process as it takes fruit, and see some folks just enjoy the event as it unfolded. Any prizes were my own to purchase and give. I believe in positivity and paying it forward and just thought it would be fun.
I am SO dissapointed in all the negativity I see in this world I have called home for so long.
I am SO pissed off.
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