BPR: This is Laura Kluvo from Blogging Project Runway and I'm on the phone with All-Star finalist, Sonjia Williams. Hi Sonjia!
SW: Hey girl!
BPR: Congratulations on making it to the finale of All-Stars!
SW: Thank you!
BPR: Did you watch all of the episodes?
SW: I did.
BPR: Did anything surprise you as you watched this season?
SW: I guess I have been surprised by some of the things that people say in the interviews. I mean I lived through it so I know what happens, but still some of the interviews surprise me.
BPR: When you walked on to the set and saw the other designers, who did you believe would be your biggest competition?
SW: I automatically went to Fabio and Dmitry. They are from my season, I know them and I know what they are capable of. I mean of course the other designers are equally as talented, but I am more familiar with the work of Fabio and Dmitry.
BPR: Which was your favorite challenge?
SW: London. Definitely. I love outerwear, so I really enjoyed that challenge.
BPR: I have a reader question from Patrick: Sonjia, do you think you should have won the doggie challenge? We did. We were very disappointed in Lassie as a judge.
SW: Really?!?!? I hadn't heard that. Well, obviously I had the best little model ever and it was so much fun. I definitely want to make some dog clothes in the future. I have a dog of my own.
BPR: How was competing as an all-star different from competing in season 10?
SW: The first time I mean, you know it's a competition and we had all watched the show so you kind of know what is going on, but you really don't. Going into All-Stars, you know more about what is going to happen, but obviously the level of talent is really high. I mean sometimes, the first person eliminated can be very talented, but the ones who make it the end have additional qualities that they brought to All-Stars.
BPR: Did you do anything to prepare for All-Stars?
SW: Yes, I did more to establish my brand. I had my website up and running and my fashion blog and my logo. I also made most of the wardrobe that I wore on the show. So not only did you see what I made on the show, but I also wore my own designs and I saw it as another opportunity to put my brand out there.
BPR: What can we look forward to in the finale?
SW: You will see three really great collections. I was very proud of myself and the other designers for what we were able to create.
BPR: Sonjia, we are almost out of time, is there anything else you would like to say to your fans?
SW: I am just very happy that I have fans and that they admire me and my work. I am very grateful for all of the support. I just want to say, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
BPR: Thanks Sonjia!
SW: Thank you!
