Katherine Gerdes

Ditto… I liked your dress (it was actually something I’d wear!) but good luck with your next move!

Your sense of humor about this is so great… I was very sorry to see you go, but hopefully this has opened some wonderful doors for you. I don’t understand what the heck happened this week, but I’m looking forward to see whatever it is you have planned for this site!

Hei…

You were one of my favorite people, I wanna meet you :(! I was very sad you were auf’d.

How did it feel… oi vey… :(...

Your dress was fine, whatever. I felt it was much more passable then some of those of the other designers.

Best of luck in future endeavors.

I thought that your dress was adorable! I could easily see different color stories in the same design, pinks and reds, blues… a very cute and simple design. Meanwhile, Keith did nothing for the dog (yet appeared smug anyway) and Angela… was Angela. Maybe she’s more personable and talented than the editing of the show lets on, but ugh—her taste in clothes is not for me.

If you decide to produce and sell that dress, I’d snap one up for my wife in a minute. Size 8, please!

That totally shocked me, when I saw the last 2 people I turned back to my computer ‘cause I thought you were a shoe-in. I almost fell out of my chair when I heard the final say. :( You rock, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Good luck with all of it!

ooh exciting! i can’t wait to watch this!

I’m nonplussed. Like everyone else, I think Angela or Vincent (leggings?) should have been aufed. You can teach construction, but you can’t teach style.

I think you did a fantastic job and you were in my top three to go all the way. I am quite saddened by the fact that the raunchy street walker outfit made it through. I picked you because of your great sense of style, and I felt it came through on the clean lines of your dress and the subtle touches of the varying shades of green in the bodice area. Good luck with the rest of your career, clearly if you’ve seen the “After The Show” parts about people who didn’t win, they’re often doing much better than those who didn’t (Austin Scarlett vs. Jay McCarroll, Danny V. vs Chloe)

This bites. The show had such high standards in the first seasons and then dropped to DRAMA for the third. Considering Project Runway is Bravo’s top-rated show, why would they stoop to this type of crap? I’m aware TV does things for ratings, but this one just blows me away. BIG mistake. You weren’t even in the bottom HALF in my opinion. And speaking of opinions, I can’t wait to see what Blogging Project Runway fans have to say…obviously a LOT because their server went down after this episode! (BloggingProjectRunway.Blogspot.com) But who cares…GO Katherine…your designs are ones that are marketable!

Hi Katherine,
I was sorry to see you go. I liked your dress, loved the colors that you blended on the bust, and it was much more wearable than Angela’s outfit. I’m intrigued by your post, and will be checking back in to see what you do next!

That was the BEST of the dog outfits!!!! And the dress IS very cute. I know a lot of women who would love to wear it!

Your dress was super cute. Tim commented that the simplicity of your design was the reason for your auf’ing. Personally, I enjoyed the minimalism. I thought it was perfect—a sporty girl isn’t going to put on a jacket, leggings, etc. to take her dog out to the park.

What I really enjoyed about last night’s episode was the way you interacted with your dog. He was a cutie, no?

(If you still haven’t found Catster, it’s http://www.catster.com. I’m the proud owner of Buzzsaw, Wingnut, and Apocalypse.)

Not a deserved aufing in my opinion. I personally LOVED your dress. I liked the clean look and simplicity of it, loved the colors (I heart green!) and it fit your model great. When the “best” and “worst” were called forward, I was certain that yours was one of the best, and Bradley’s was one of the worst. Imagine my surprise! Wish you all the best!

I was so sad to see you go last night! My husband and I were both shocked that they’d leave Angela in over you. I absolutely loved your dress…the fit, the colors, everything. I’d certainly buy it (if I had money!) and wear it if I could. And that hoodie on the dog…so, so cute. At least you got to go out on a good note, I guess? Can’t wait to see what you do next!

Katy,
Loved your choice of dog (Llhasa Apsos rock!),adored Tallulah’s hoodie; LOVED your dress! The celadon colors worked, and I loved the staggered hem, even if that wasn’t the goal. Seriously, if you decided to produce the dress commercially,I’d love a size 6-I am bidding on it on Bravo now. I don’t know what happens when Angela looks to her suitcase for inspiration, and Vincent looks at bygone eras for his; then poor Bradley can walk a totally de-constructed top down the catwalk and be praised for his efforts. I am proud that you kept your integrity and kindness on the show, too. Love the fact your a snowboarder-so am I; and am the SADDEST you are auf’d. I was rooting for you from day one, and I’ll be out there buying your line whenever it comes out. I am one of your greatest fans and have your site on my faves so I can keep up with what’s going on for/with you. Nothing but the best from Fort Worth TX,
Denise Stokes

I was extremely bummed when you were auf’d in last night’s show. You’re dress was adorable and fit your model incredibly well. Your attitude about everything has been fantastic and although it was short-lived, it was a pleasure to watch the designs you made on the show. Best of luck in future endeavors!

I was so sad. Especially since it was based on simplicity and execution, and Bradley simply pulled his garment out of his ASS! I like him very much, but it’s such a shame that one designer’s crazy luck becomes another’s auffing.

I’m so upset! I thought your dress was super cute and I would most definitely wear a dress like that. It was perfect with your story – something a little dressier that a sporty girl would feel comfortable in. You should not have gone home!

It’s ridiculous that they chose “bad taste” and “streetwalker” over “too simple.” This was the second week Angela should have been out, but I suspect they keep her because people love-to-hate her, and that helps ratings. I think you were sacrificied in the name of drama and shock. So sorry!

I’d watch a show just about you, Katy! You were so sweet when you left. I hope you had yourself a good cry, and got some good hugs. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

(By the way, any chance Target is going to change their anti-choice pharmacy policy? I know lots of boycotters, and don’t want to support the company either, until that changes.)

the first time i saw project runway was last night, the show we’re you got eliminated. it was sad because it was fun watching you- you’re cute and talented! your dress wasn’t too simple- it was beautiful. it was elegant but also something that the average person could wear.. best of luck, though you won’t need it.

You were my favorite Oompa Loompa.

Thanks so much everyone for your support and kind words! I’m overwhelmed with the amount of praise and love sent this way, but it makes me very happy to hear it! When I was auf’d I thought I must be crazy because I couldn’t understand what the judges were seeing…now I know I’m not the only one who didn’t understand (although I may still be a bit crazy!).

Thanks a ton everyone!

I will try to answer everyone’s questions, but if I miss yours I’m sorry.

Tim – Thanks for the heads up on the movie. All fixed!

Anyone who asked – Yes. I loved my dog Tallulah. She was adorable and perfectly behaved. I couldn’t have picked a better dog. Plus she could do so many cool tricks!

Also, I’m looking into selling clothes and possibly doggie hoodies here on the site. Hopefully I can get that up and running relatively soon.

Deke- I know of a lot of designers (including me) who liked my dress. Don’t count out your opinion, just ‘cause Nina doesn’t agree! :)

Karuna – I don’t have a clue about Target’s pharmacy…the corporation is so large I don’t even know everyone in design.

DEAR KATY,
I WAS SHOCKED & AWED WITH DESPAIR WHEN I SAW THIS EPISODE’S RESULTS. I THINK YOU ARE ALL-AROUND GREAT AND I LOVED YOUR DRESS THE BEST! I WOULD PAY YOU TO MAKE ONE FOR ME!!! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE SOME STUFF FOR SALE HERE! BEST OF LUCK IN THE FUTURE…

I DON’T KNOW WHO TO VOTE FOR NOW ON PR. I’M TEMPTED TO BOYCOTT THE SHOW. I JUST REALLY WANT TO SEE VINCENT GET AUF’D! WHO, OUT OF THE OTHERS, DID YOU LIKE BEST?

Hey I saw your interview on BPR and your personality really came out in the interview! I hate how we get to see/hear so little of the designers talking about their designs and their thought process, I wish there was more of the design process and less of drama/bashing others in interviews on the show, etc.

I am adding your RSS feed and look forward to Auf’d Runway!

I thought the construction on your garment was excellent and the details were lovely. It was simple, but I think it is far more difficult to present something simple and clean because there is nothing to hide behind – ll flaws will show. The dress looked immaculate to me. I will be here every week to see what you’re up to and how you’ve met the most recent challenge. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

If you are allowed, I would love to buy that dress! It was great! Simple and looked really comfortable yet very pretty! Please keep us updated.

P.S. Do you do menswear? I would love to see what you could come up with and purchase some.

It’s a shame you were kicked off. Bah, high fashion sucks! And, for the record, living creatures are NOT fashion accessories! Hope you still have a good career in fashion!

I agree that you were unfairly auf’d, but I’m really excited to see your “Auf’d Runway” videos. As a home-sewing aspiring designer I feel I can learn a lot from you. I really loved your dress… the color, the layers, everything… It really bugs that the judges give props to designs that are ultimately unwearable (like dear sweet Bradley’s), over designs with taste, subtilty, and realism. But I’m glad that there are designers like you out there who know better!

i was yelling at the screen when you got kicked off.
your style is exactly what i would have.
simple but classically pretty.
i am an aspiring indie designer and i hope one day i can be as talented as you. i was so excited to see a cute indie girl from minnesota, i’m so sorry that you got “auf’ed” but i am happy you have gootten some exposure and hopefully better things will some from this.

Hey Katy! I think your last design was awesome…you definitly didn’t deserve to get kicked off! Do you know what breed of dog you made the hoodie for? If anyone knows, let me know! Best of luck!

Hey Katy! I was floored when you got eliminated and I was really upset for you. Your design was beautiful and Talulah’s hoodie was great. The colors were so cheery and it looked comfortable! As opposed to, say, Angela’s which just looked like a fruit tree exploded onto a satin sheet. Which is odd because I’ve never seen a fruit tree do that before!
After I cried myself to sleep and grumbled over the horrible judging thus far, I checked out your blog. I am thrilled about your brilliant idea for ‘Auf’d’! I can’t wait to see what happens tonight. I’m psyched to watch PR because I’m an addict at this point, but I think I’m even more excited to see what you come up with. At least I won’t be throwing things at my TV set and upset at the judging!
I’m a designer too (and hope to be on Season 4, but I have a lot of work to do still) and think it would be great to do the rest of this season’s challenges too. So if you want some healthy fun ‘competition’ just let me know :o)

Good luck tonight!

There are some great designers this season, but I really think the judging has been way off each episode. The judging is very inconsistent.

I actually thought Bradley’s was Marni-esque and rather chic, but Vincent’s was a crappy black sleeveless dress that looked poorly constructed.

I loved how you used color in your outfit and it looked wearable and forgiving to a normal woman’s body.

I thought Angela should have left rather than Malan, and Jeffrey’s dress was hideous that week as well.

I love the show but it’s getting harder for me to watch it each week because the judging is so screwed up; even more so than in past seasons.

you don’t know me or anything, but i think it’s really neat that you are still doing these challenges. =) good luck to you in all your future endeavors.