Design a Shawl for Stevie with only $2000 Contest!

[Nickingham]

I can sew well enough both on machine and with hands. But I'm no professional. I actually thought about how I would design one. I have a few ideas but I tend to get nitpicky and my perfectionist side comes out. I like to have something unique and I'm sure Stevie does too. Although that shirt she's been wearing alot lately...she's needs to mix it up. But I digress....
I wouldn't want the shawl to be too loud or boring. And I'd be afraid about some tiny imperfection (a loose thread, tiny hole, etc). Can't have one of my heroes wearing clothes that are shoddy! Even if it's only once! I'd much rather her keep it. I wouldn't want it back. She's paying for it! Shoot, if I had alot of money, I'd make it for her for free even!

The description for the contest almost makes it sound like you have to be a professional designer ('to add to your portfolio'). And I don't have any plans to become one anytime soon so I would feel bad if I'm taking an opportunity away from someone who needs their big break.

Hopefully the one she chooses won't be gaudy. Can you imagine her in one made out of chenille yarn with pieces that are hanging off? Like one of those bad beanie hats? Or something that looks like a heavy insulated drape? Eeeewww! lol