Celebrating 10 Years as the Sewphisticate!

I really cannot believe this...but today, we're celebrating 10 years as the Sewphisticate!

That’s right, 10 years ago to this date: July 27, we hit publish for the first time on our blog, and the "young sewphisticate" was e-born!  Over the years, we've expanded and, for the most part, migrated over to newer platforms, including: Facebook, Instagram, Patreon, and TikTok under (mostly) the same name @youngsewphisticate.  However, no matter how long the absence, I've always managed to return to my roots, here, on this blog: 

In looking back on a decade of digital creation - the countless hours of sewing, research, writing, and photo-editing - I still feel like that little fish swimming in the vast ocean: maybe a little lost (especially to the popular trends), or scared to be out there so publicly and online, but no less determined with the limitless possibilities and opportunities waiting to be explored.  

Speaking of new opportunities, I finally announced a change that I've been needing to do for a long time - updating all of my social media handles to @TheSewphisticate!

Please note: the majority of our platforms have already been updated, and Instagram will follow in the next day(s).  Many thanks for your patience as we complete the transition! 

Having a consistent username will not only make it easier to find and follow all of our accounts, but will also allow them to evolve with me - as I am really not all that "young" anymore, haha!  In the last decade, this blog has chronicled my attending four, different colleges; earning two degrees and a certificate; living in three states; working for 10 years at a large living history site, and now for the National Park Service.  We've published articles; spoken at conferences; traveled all over New York State and the East Coast giving presentations on historical clothing and Chinese American history; and goodness knows I've lost count of how many costumes I've made.  Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined all of this possible - and who knows what the next 10 years will bring!  

I am truly in awe of the community we have built together!  To all of the people I have met, online and in-person, over the years; and to those I am so blessed to call friends and family - thank you!  To everyone who has and continues to show your support through viewing and interacting with my content; attending my virtual and in-person presentations; and welcoming me into your historical circles, homes (via technology of choice), and hearts - you have my endless gratitude.  And finally, to my very generous Patreon patrons - you make all the difference and help keep me sewing! 

Thank you for 10 amazing years, and to many more as your Sewphisticate!❤️

Year in Review: Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!

We made it, everyone, 2020 is over and done, and here's to another trip around the sun!

To say that the last year was difficult would be an understatement.  Uncertainty is uncomfortable, frustrating, and even frightening; but our continued hopes, dreams, and the possibilities in the new year ahead are unstoppable! 

There is no magic wand to free us from these trying times, (believe me, I'd be the first to wave one if I could), and, unfortunately, the turn of a calendar page may have little immediate effect on the state of the current pandemic.  I write this not to discourage, but to encourage us to reflect - to admit to deep disappointment, feel sadness, and grieve - and to celebrate the victories, both big and small.  More important than ever, in the upcoming year, let's set reasonable expectations, and be kind to ourselves and to others.  My mantra for 2021: expect nothing, appreciate everything.  

Speaking of appreciation, I'm so grateful for the continued encouragement of my sewing, weaving, education, and living history adventures.  To my friends, family, patrons, and all of you lovely followers on this blog, on the Facebook page, and on Instagram - thank you!  It's only because of your generous support that I'm able to create this content, which brings me and, hopefully, others so much joy.  

So to kick off the blogging for 2021, here's a look at last year's favorite memories:

Year in Review: 2020 Highlights

An interview with the National Geographic! 

Find the full article, here: "Historic Interpreters Share Their Sides of the Story"

This was an opportunity of a lifetime, and the greatest honor to be included with so many powerful voices, including Cheyney McKnight of Not Your Momma's History.  To tell the story - of their history, our history, American history - and to be a part of a more diverse and inclusive future at living history sites and museums.  Many thanks to the journalists, Jennifer Barger and Heather Greenwood Davis, for their important work, and to my friend, Cheyney, for leading the path forward.  

If you haven't already, read the article, here: "Historic Interpreters Share Their Sides of the Story" 

Speaking at Costume On 2: Tailored, an international online conference!

The biannual, international online conference, Costume On, connects costumers and historical fashion enthusiasts from all over the world for a weekend of virtually-hosted seminars and workshops.  (Make sure to visit their website at: 1886location.com for upcoming conferences, master classes throughout the year, historical patterns, and more!)

During the Fall 2020 conference, I had the great privilege and pleasure of teaching two classes!  I wrote a blog post about those classes, here: Online Conference - Costume On 2: Tailored.   The first lecture presented Chinese-American history through the lens of the Civil War, giving background on early Chinese immigration, stories from both sides of the war, and post-war discrimination and lasting legacy.  In fact, through this conference, thanks to several steps of connections, I was able to correspond with a long-time hero of mine, Irving Moy, author of An American Journey, living historian, and expert on Chinese-American participation in the Civil War.  We've since kept in touch, and his continued encouragement and the wealth of information he's shared are truly invaluable. 

The second lecture was on Orientalism, defined by centuries of complex, cross-cultural borrowing, imitation, and appropriation, with a particular emphasis on the textiles, garments, and accessories that have shaped menswear from the late-16th through 19th centuries.  I've become enamored with this extensive area of dress history, and it has endless possibilities for presentations (so keep an eye out for more on this subject to come in 2021...)

I learned so much, personally and professionally, about presenting through this debut into (online) public speaking, and I'm so grateful to Chantal Filson, the founder and dean of the conference, for the opportunity - thank you! 

Launching a Patreon!

This was somewhat of a surprise endeavor this year, and never would have been possible without the support of my good friend, social media guru, and personal champion, Kristen.  Launched during the summer quarantine, it's been amazing to connect with an online costuming community through zoom meetings, our monthly, "sip-and-sew" live chants, and other virtual events. 

On Patreon, several membership levels or tiers allow patrons to directly assist individual artists and makers in their creative endeavors.  In exchange, patrons unlock exclusive contents, live chats, personalized gifts, and more, funding the hopes and dreams of many creators, including yours truly! 

In fact, I have four, lovely patrons to thank today!  Their support and belief in me actively transforms current and future projects from dreams to reality.  And I look forward to developing my Patreon throughout this upcoming year, and beyond! 

Completing my college thesis & dress project!

A model of a period-correct costume for a historical interpreter.

After three semesters of research, writing, and sewing (and additional complications during the pandemic), my senior thesis - Wearing History: The Value in Costuming Historical Interpreters at Living History Sites & Museums - and the accompanying dress project (depicted above) are finished!  

In total, I wrote a 46-page research paper, exploring the potential in adequately-funded, period-accurate costuming programs for improving visitor engagement, staff performance, and institutional credibility and outreach.  For the project component, I assembled a model of a period-correct costume for a historical interpreter, constructing everything from the undergarments, to the day dress, accessories, and outerwear.  I also composed a series of appendixes to document the construction process, quantify the costs, and justify each design choice with descriptions from the chosen time period.  All in all, handing the massive project in was a relief, and I'd love to publish it in some form in the future.  

I graduated summa cum laude! 

It's official, I hold a Bachelor's of Integrated Studies (with two minors) from Kent State University!

Somehow I managed to survive art school - with double concentrations in costume construction and textile arts.  (The 4.0, however, comes at the cost of three years without sleep...there was the weekly all-nighter or two, late nights and weekends in the studios, and finals weeks we will never speak of again, #stilltramatized).  Two decades as a career student are over, and onto the next chapter...living history museums here I come!

Social Media Milestones

I try not to get caught up with the numbers game, but I did want to mention the social media milestones of 2020:

• Over on Instagram @youngsewphisticate, we reached an incredible 3000+ followers, and, per the tradition, here's our Top Nine:

• Our Facebook page broke 500+ "likes" and followers.  
• On the blog, I managed to write 18 blog posts, which, though modest in number, is up from the previous year...we also rebranded as The Sewphisticate, a name which better reflects my growth not only as a seamstress, but as a textile artist, educator and living historian.

What will 2021 bring?

Since there's no telling when in-person events may resume, I'd like to draw your attention to the fabulous Virtual Regency Retreat, hosted by the Historic Joseph Teel House!  (Registration is open until January 28th, with the virtual retreat running January 29th through the 31st)  According to their website, the event will feature an entire weekend of guest speakers, performances, and other activities, including a virtual fashion show, which I have the honor of being a participant:

Virtual fashion show at the Joseph Teel House - 
Visit their website to see all of the participants!

I'm also looking forward to more public speaking engagements in the future (plans are already in the works!), as well as continuing to build and maintain an online presence in the New Year.  While I feel some uncertainty, there's also excitement for what's to come next...

Cheers 2021, and may we make every minute count!

Professional Announcement from the "Meet & Greet"

First and foremost, a huge thank you to everyone who attended our virtual "meet & greet" last week, and especially to Kristen of the Victorian Needle, for co-hosting and making the zoom event possible!

Over the few hours, we were joined by so many friends, new and familiar, from across the country - from New York to California, Michigan to Virginia, and more - it was just amazing to feel so connected, and incredibly touching that so many were able to find time on a busy weekday.  While all our in-person events may be put on pause, the spirit and community among costumers and living historians online is as strong and unbreakable as ever.


For today's blog post, I'd like to summarize my part of the meet & greet, provide a list of the books mentioned during the chat, as well as officially reveal my professional announcement.

After introductions, Kristen and I took turns describing our current research and projects.  Kristen mentioned several interesting projects, including the start of a historical impression to honor her Latina heritage (which she's recently blogged about, here: Latina Inspiration), and several, new punch paper acquisitions.  If you're interested in learning more about punch paper, she teaches online and in-person classes, and has an instructional booklet with patterns from original pieces in her collection titled: Pierced, Punched, Perforated; 19th Century Perforated Paper Patterns. 

For my current research, I'm focusing on several areas.  The first is an extension of the research I did for an article on the Chinese soldiers of the American Civil War, and now looking into the early Chinese-American experience.  Chinese immigration dates back the 1500s, and since the very beginnings, these people have faced the unspeakable - legalized discrimination, violence, enslavement, exploitation, exclusion, and expulsion from a country and culture they helped create.  In just a few months reading, I've discovered so much about a forgotten people and past, I just know one of my life purposes is to help write them back into the narrative.  

Another topic of interest is Orientalism, a complex, cross-cultural exchange, which particularly describes Western imitation of Eastern dress and design.  This too could be a life-long study.  There are dress scholars and entire literature for seemingly every aspect of orientalist fashion: from the fabrics and textiles themselves, to garments and accessories, and taste and transactions, be it for monetary profit or perceived social and political superiority.  There's a whole history to address and undress (bad puns intended); and here are just a few of the books I've worked through, annotating in every margin and copiously applying color-coded sticky notes, of course:

My current projects include research for upcoming presentations on Orientalism in fashion;
Chinese-American History, including that of the Civil War and beyond;
and my senior thesis on costumed interpretation (complete with a new dress for the defense :)

For those who asked during the live chat, these are the books I mentioned:

• Freedom for Me: A Chinese Yankee by Stacie Haas
• Chinese Yankee by Ruthanne Lum McCunn
• Asians and Pacific Islanders and the Civil War, the Official National Park Service Handbook
• Fashion and Orientalism: Dress, Textiles and Culture from the 17th to the 21st Century by Adam Geczy 
• The Victoria & Albert Museum's Textile Collection: Embroidery in Britain from 1200 to 1750 by Donald King & Santina Levey 

As for my current sewing projects, I'm working on an 1860s dress for my senior thesis, as well as some summer clothes, inspired by vintage fashions.  I picked up these Simplicity reprints during a sale, and might draft some shorts or wrap skirt of some sort to match:

And last, but definitely not least, I finally revealed my super secret, special announcement...I'm pretty sure I visibly shaking with nerves the whole time while we were live, but here it is:

I'm on Patreon!

From the new name and research directions, there have been a lot of changes and work being done, mostly off the blog.  Recent events (and my upcoming graduation) have me thinking about my career, direction, and purpose.  While I certainly see both sewing and weaving as part of that future, education and outreach are too, especially through programming that promotes diversity and inclusion in the retelling of history.  So if you're interested in being part of this next chapter, and are able to support the creation of future content, please consider becoming a Patron!

Every contribution - be it on Patreon, or by a "thumbs up" or share on social media, and, of course, by reading this blog - makes a big difference, thank you! 

Celebrating 6 Years of Blogging + Name Change!

Here's to a Happy 6th Blogiversary!

Blog-iversary (noun) - the anniversary of one's first blog post

Once again, it's July 27th, which for me, marks the beginnings of a blogging journey that has become and continues to be a significant part of my learning and life.  SIX whole years ago, I wrote my first blog post, introducing myself as the "young sewphisticate," a maker who loves history and its clothing.  With a little experience and a lot of experimenting - six years of working at a living history museum and three college experiences later - I'm still here, creating and sharing content with an amazing audience whose outpouring of encouragement and support keeps me blogging.  Thank you! 

And now, a few, exciting announcements:  

(1) New Look, New Mission Statement  

Long-time followers may have noticed some recent updates to the look around the blog...after six years, I thought it was time for a makeover, and I hope you like the new look.  An "About Me" page seemed overdue; as is a new mission statement to better reflect my purpose in recreating historical clothing and textiles, as well as intentions for education and outreach:

My mission is to provide an accurate, informative, diverse, and inclusive interpretation and representation of history and material culture.   

(2) Re-branding as "The Sewphisticate" 

I'm in the process of transitioning from full-time student to professional; and while the road ahead may seem daunting, I am very eager to apply all that I've studied and practiced during art school to the museum field.  That said, it's time to drop the "young" - like the caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly, I'm ready to spread my wings and fly into the future as just "the sewphisticate."  This name change seems more sophisticated, if you will, and hopefully reflects my growth as not only a seamstress, but as a textile artist, educator and living historian.

So, here's goodbye to six years as "the young sewphisticate" and the old banner:

And welcome to the next six years and more, here at:

Please note that for the time being, I have decided to keep the same URL for the blog, and username @youngsewphisticate on Facebook and Instagram, so that links will continue to work.  These are subject to change when I can figure out redirects.


(3) Join us for a Meet & Greet!

That's right - you're invited to a virtual hangout with Kristen of the Victorian Needle and me - August 4th at 7pm EST!  We'll be discussing our current work, and I'll be announcing something super special...an exciting endeavor (started thanks to Kristen's continued encouragement and belief in me) that you'll just have to tune in to find out about.  We're keeping it casual, so please, pull up a chair, maybe a drink, and ask us all of your questions!

Kristen also got me addicted to creating infographics using canva, so maybe my future photo game will step up too?  Haha.  Anyways, be on the lookout for more information regarding this event over on our Facebook page!

All that's left to say is: Thank you! 

It's been an incredible six years on the blog and social media!  While the journey is not without its ups and downs, construction challenges and technical triumphs, and all the changes, both good and bad, that six years bring - I wouldn't trade it for anything.  Your constant and continued encouragement of my sewing, weaving, and living history adventures - every like, comment, follow, and share - has been greatly appreciated and keeps me creating!

I am so looking forward to all that's to come in the next year of blogging and beyond
- as always, thank you for reading! ❤

18 Reasons Why Blogging Is Important

Having just celebrated my 5th-year blogiversary, it seemed only fitting to write on the top 18 reasons why blogging is important.  Write often, read many, and support all of the historical sewing and costume bloggers out there!  

Where have all the bloggers gone?  Sharing the trials and triumphs from the sewing room, and blogging in general, seems to have fallen out of popularity, especially among a once prolific, historical sewing community.  Whether it has been a lack of time with increasingly busy lives, decreased interest, or migration to the more active, social media platforms (like Facebook and Instagram), the lack of updates has left a void.  More and more costume blogs have gone silent over the past, several years, and this alarming trend shows no signs of stopping, much to the disappointment of dedicated readers everywhere.

Even I struggle to maintain an online presence, as months and months can go by without any updates.  (I've been more consistent on our Facebook Page, I promise!)  So in this post, I hope to not only remind myself, but to provide encouragement to fellow bloggers and to those just getting into the hobby that why we write is just as important as what we write!

18 Reasons Why Blogging Is Important

1 - To Be Inspired

Feeling unmotivated or having a bad day?  Blogs inspire, from entertaining stories to pretty, pretty pictures of the latest, greatest creation, an update from your favorite online author may just be the ticket to lightening the mood and sending you back into the sewing room!  Discovering and following content creators can strengthen existing passions, or even spark new interests that you never knew were within you.

In fact, I credit the years of following costume-related blogs - from the Couture Courtesan, to American Duchess, Beauty from Ashes, the Fashionable Past, Festive Attyre, among dozens of others (see my list of favorites and blog links on the sidebar) - for finding and developing my passion for historical fashion.  Laugh, but it was the highlight of my high school days to come home and to see which bloggers posted, eagerly awaiting the reveal of new projects and dreaming of the day that I'd be able to create my own.  Who knew all these years later that I'd be celebrating five years on a blog of my own, and pursuing a career in clothing reproduction and living history?!

2 - To Inspire Others 

Much like the first reason of being inspired, blogging allows you to inspire others.  By sharing your interest and talents online, you may just ignite the same passion or hobby in another, like the costume bloggers did for me.  So share those sewing tips and tricks, favorite museum or movie costumes, photos from past events, and new research - you never know who's reading and being inspired by what you're posting!

Cheyney of Not Your Momma's History is an icon -
strong, stylish and second-to-none when it comes to advocating
for a more accurate and inclusive future in living history! 

3 - To Educate

Embrace the D.Y.I. (or Do It Yourself) culture!  In the age of "how-to" guides, one can learn just about anything online.  If you're a blogger, you're also an educator!  Whether you explicitly set out to write a step-by-step tutorial, or are just sharing a pictures from a recent project, your post has the potential to teach someone something new.

As a mostly self-taught seamstress, reading costume blogs was instrumental to my learning process.  In following the trials and errors of difficult sewing projects, viewing interiors and in-progress shots, I often felt as though I was sewing along with the bloggers as they wrote.  So, please, post your sewing successes (and the fails!), and let us amateurs learn along with you!

4 - To Meet Like-Minded People 

Ever wonder if you're the only one who does this, or likes that?  Blogging offers the perfect way to meet and instantly connect with entire online communities of hobbyists from all around the globe.  Never fear, there are definitely people who love and actively DO just that, and all it takes is posting a picture or a few words to unlock a world of excitement and encouragement. 

5 - To Form Lasting Friendships

At the top of the benefits to be gained from blogging is the unique ability to form lasting friendships both online and in-person with fellow bloggers, readers, and hobby enthusiasts.  Through online interactions, be it in comments, direct messages and other exchanges, discussing shared interests, sewing frustrations, or even the public events you attend, may lead to more than just a passing "like" on a picture or post.

In fact, having met many of the costume bloggers and instagramers that I follow in-person (cue ALL the awkward fangirling on my part), I'd like to think that I've formed quite a bond with some of them!  A few of us, despite living states apart, even make somewhat regular plans for sewing get-togethers, or at least look forward to catching up at conferences and living history events.

6 - To Strengthen Existing Relationships

After connecting with all of these like-minded people, use blogging to keep up with everyone's current sewing projects!  While it's truly wonderful to meet new people, blogging can also help strengthen existing relationships.  Had a great time at an event with your best friends or family?  Blog about it - share the silly pictures and the funny stories - and months or years later, you may all look back on that post and relive the fond memories and laughs.

7 - To Make Memories

A blog is the ultimate scrapbook, travel journal, project tracker, event planner, "to make" and "to do" list all rolled into one, chronological and digital record.  You'll never forget (even if you wanted to) those early, somewhat embarrassing sewing projects, but the visual timeline from way back in the dark ages of your costuming past to the present offers a priceless, fully documented journey to follow - oh the memories, people, places! 

8 - To Become a Better Writer

Practice makes perfect.  The daily (or more like monthly if you're me) practice of blogging offers an excellent opportunity to hone your writing skills, and, unlike in school, there are no impending deadlines or grades attached! 

9 - To Become a Better Thinker

Award-winning historian and author, David McCullough says that "writing is thinking.  To write well is to think clearly.  That's why it's so hard."  Reading, writing, and thinking are integral tasks, each one improving the other.  In the careful planning and organizing of thoughts and ideas, keeping a blog provides clarity, making us better critical thinkers, observers and problem solvers.

10 - To Exercise Creativity

From photo editing, to picking out the font, text and color schemes, not to mention composing the wording of each post and picture caption, blogging is an art, and each post a masterpiece.  Call it a blog or a visual portfolio, the more you write and share, the quicker the project ideas seem to appear...Eureka!

11 - To Decrease Stress

Just write, or rather type it out!  Treat a blog as an electronic journal or diary, releasing all of those pent up thoughts and jumbled ideas from the mind, and recording them safely online.  Big costuming event coming up, or a misbehaving sewing project driving you nuts?  Get that "to sew" list organized, while bonding with others also in the throws of crazy, last minute sewing.  Talk out those cutting, fitting or other costume construction road blocks, someone usually responds with just the right solution!

Don't fight it out, when you can write it out!

12 - To Increase Productivity

Write it down, make it happen.  Sticking to a blog posting schedule requires lots of self-discipline...set goals, share progress, and your audience will keep you motivated and accountable.

13 - To Boost Self-Confidence

Blogging builds self-confidence, character and resiliency.  It takes gumption to want to be a blogger, as both your words and your image become fully and freely accessible online.

Personally, it's not always easy knowing that readers' reactions are out of my hands, especially as no one wishes to appear foolish or unattractive in their pictures.  However, that's what makes positive interactions all the more meaningful.  There's an undeniable excitement that comes with a notification of a new follower, "like" to picture, or comment on a post - a little "thumbs up" and encouragement goes a long way!  

14 - To Make Yourself More Marketable

Your blog is your brand.  From navigating social media algorithms, to following the latest marketing techniques, keeping a consistent publishing schedule, writing interesting and engaging content, and interacting with diverse, online audiences, being a blogger allows you to practice and then master relevant, marketable, and ultimately employable skills.

15 - It's Easy!

You don't need to be a technological expert, computer programmer, or possess magical powers to begin a blog.  Try one of the dozens of user-friendly publishing services like Blogger or Wordpress (I've used both), or social media platforms like Facebook pages, Instagram, and Tumblr.

16 - It's Free!

Need I say more?  Blogging is free!  Sure, some will pay for upgraded or professional services, and others even generate revenue from running advertisements and creating small businesses - but a basic and simple, yet functional and endlessly customizable platform requires only your time and intellectual investment.

17 - Your Space, Your Rules

On your blog, there are no limits, no glass ceilings, no rules for what you can or cannot do.  From recipes to fashion, home decor and more, here in your corner of cyberspace, you can write about anything you choose.  Find your voice, be yourself, and share what makes you happy!

Sticking their ox tongue cookies out!

18 - Ultimate Satisfaction

From the feeling of fulfillment after hitting "publish" on your latest post, to receiving encouragement and support for your interests from a community of followers, blogging offers the ultimate satisfaction.  Seeking happiness?  Start your blog today!

Are you a blogger or been wanting to begin one for a while?  Why is blogging important to you?  Which reason from the 18 above resonated with you, and what might we have missed?  Let us know in the comments below! 

High Five for 5 Years of Blogging!

Here's to a very Happy 5th Blogiversary!

Blog-iversary (noun) - the anniversary of one's first blog post

It's July 27th, which means FIVE whole years ago, I wrote my first blog post here at the Young Sewphisticate!  Since then, I've seen this little blog grow by leaps and bounds, and over the years, I've been absolutely overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for my sewing, living history, and now weaving adventures.   

Taking a look at some of the most recent statistics:

• Here on the main blog, we've reached over 130,750 page views, welcomed 55 fabulous followers via the blogger subscription service, and written 196 posts and counting!
• Over on the Facebook Page, we've been "liked" 380 times with 389 dedicated followers
• And on Instagram, while only posting 48 times so far, 1190 followers - I just can't believe it, thank you!  

Numbers aside, it brings me such joy to share my interests in historical clothing and textiles, and their reproduction.  The journey may be full of ups and downs, construction challenges and technical triumphs, and all the changes, good and bad, that five years can bring.  But through it all, there is one thing for certain: your constant and continued encouragement, by liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing, has been greatly appreciated and keeps me blogging!  

Now all that's left to say is:

It's been an incredible five years on the blog, and I look forward to all that's to come in the next five and beyond - as always, thank you for reading! ❤

We Have a Winner!

Thank you to everyone who liked, shared and entered our celebratory giveaway!  (See the original announcement post and official contest rules, here: It's Time for a Giveaway!)  It was a lot fun to read your responses, and I'm so excited to announce the winner of our giveaway...ready?  

The giveaway prize: a Berlin wool work pincushion

Over the past ten days, we've been keeping track and tallying the entries across our blog, Facebook and Instagram.  There were 27 entries total, each entered in the order received and given a unique number by this List Randomizer:

And, now, using the True Random Number Generator:

Congratulations, Ashley! 

(Ashley, please contact me to discuss the details of sending you your prize.)

Thanks for playing, everyone :)