What would Stevie wear?

It's amazing the things that you come across on Facebook

I was nosing around when Vogue knitting posted a link to an interesting little contest - Design a shawl for Stevie Nicks

What an opportunity! I've always been a fan and it would be amazing to make a garment for her

Normally when I come across contests like this, I've missed the deadline, or I've got too much going on to get an entry together in time.

Fortunately for this one, I only have to submit a sketch by the deadline. I could conceivably design and knit a shawl in 30 days, but I'd have to drop everything else. I did consider that briefly, but I don't really want that level of stress. I'm an artist - I can totally make a sketch that conveys what the finished project will be. And if I don't win, I have plans ready for a pretty shawl design!

There are two prizes: $2,000 to the designer that Stevie chooses. And $500 to the designer voted most popular by the internet community.

I've got several ideas swirling around in my head. It definitely needs to be a big, twirly shawl. I'm thinking Twisted Slinky Cat - in a deep moody purple like Black Orchid

It's definiteyl going to be lace (that's just my thing) and beaded - with something metallic

After this weekend I'm going to start sketching things out. I'll share my progress here and I hope you'll join me on this adventure (and maybe vote for me too!)

There's probably little chance I'll actually win  - but the process is going to be a lot of fun!