The Sophia testers were just as fantastic and helpful as the Marie and Charlotte test groups.  In some ways they had the biggest job: the biggest mantles, and a bunch of techniques that aren’t in the other two patterns, because the Sophia is the most unique in construction.  

Although there were three patterns, we had one test group working together, so the testers could trade techniques across views, and we could get feedback on how different elements worked together.  The Charlotte testers were just as fabulous, thoughtful, detailed, fun to work with, and supportive of each other, and us, as the Marie testers.

The primary influence for the Sophia Mantle is this faaaaaaaabulous mantle from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Enormous hood?   Gorgeous fabric?  Fun trim?  What’s not to love!