Thank you for the passion and compassion in all that you do. It must have been hard to say why your sis never got to fit and wear this top. For her sake, don't wad it up! Give it a viking funeral...
I'm sorry about your sister, Kathleen.
Maybe I just have a kind heart but I actually like it. I'm not sure a cowl is the best solution since there is a lot going on with the front. I'd be tempted to just do a high v neck and call it q...
I am SO sorry for your loss :( I also lost a sister.... in 1987 (She was 29 yrs old) :( BURY this top even though it's lovely. You don't need to associate it's design with your loss :( Best wishe...
Honestly? I like the concept! I would sleek it out a bit. Remove the gathers from the front (it looks heavy) but keep the asymetrical angle, take the excess fabric from the sleeves, remove the co...