by Todd Betzold

For most designers, having only six hours to complete an outfit would seem unattainable. That was the case on last night's Project Runway All Stars, as the designers struggled to finish their outfits in the allotted amount of time. Hot glue guns were out for everyone as they finished up their outfits for the runway. Despite the time constraints, we did see some quality stuff come down the runway. Unfortunately, April's blueberry-flavored gelato dress did not make the cut and she was sent home. Today, she spoke to RealityWanted and reporters in a conference call about her experiences on Project Runway All Stars.

Q. It was a little rough watching them verbally annihilate your dress. Do you feel like they're constructive with their criticism this time or do you feel they just have negative things to say that don't really have any impact positively on the people's design?
A. April: I feel like the judges this time around were actually really constructive. Just from watching it back last night it's actually hard to watch when you're on the runway it's so overwhelming. You just take everything so personally because you are in the spotlight...it's a lot of pressure. I try to just think that everything is constructive, but at times you really can't help to have your feelings hurt because it is so personal.

Q. Do you feel your time on the show was constructive or worthwhile?
A. April: Oh yeah, I mean it was a great opportunity and I'm really glad I did it...I don't regret it at all. It's just another experience that has made me grow. It's just a good opportunity and obviously I was disappointed that I couldn't go further in the competition and I thought I deserved to, but like I said last night on the show you really can't predict how far you're going to go and it's kind of a free for all.

Q. You said at the end that obviously you are still young and you do have that experience and you have been in the competition before and have a degree, but do you think your age in comparison to the others and your inexperience affected how the judges looked at your work or do you think it was an even keel?
A. April: I really don't know. I wish the judges could answer that question. I looked at like hey, I was asked to come back because they thought that I was up to par with everybody else that was there. I took it as I was mature enough to be there and I was prepared for that. My confidence level was high. It's just that a six-hour challenge is not relevant to the world of fashion. I know Michael said in an interview last night that he makes things for clients in 45 minutes to an hour and I'm sorry, but I don't make things in 45 minutes. I do cherish what I do and I take it very seriously and it takes time to construct something that's going to be perfect and for me the Project Runway challenge was not realistic and I feel that was my downfall.

Q. Obviously you would have liked to have won, but now that you are not there was there anyone in particular that you really connect with their work and want to see them win?
A. April: I do think Mila is very talented and I do think if there was anyone that would take the prize, I think she would be the one that deserved to win based on her talent and her thinking fashion-forward. A lot of people on there are just recreating things that have been done so many times before and I like to see her win because she has such a fresh idea on modern, conceptual designs.

Q. It is such a competitive environment and this is your second time around. How do you think your first time differed from your second time around with All Stars?
A. April: The first time around it was really a shocking environment and you're around so many different people and getting used to the way it works. This time I actually had an idea of how it works...how fast it was going to be and I figured it was going to be even faster this time around because we weren't going to be there that long. So, I was pretty prepared in that aspect, but I have to say emotionally I don't know if I was prepared just because being kicked off right before Fashion Week on season 8 it really kind of stuck with me going into All Stars...it was like a bad breakup...I'm getting back into a relationship again. It's hard to get used to that...so, that's what I compare it to.

Q. How intimidating was it to have Diane von Furstenberg as a guest judge on last night's show?
A. April: Oh god, I'm so glad you asked that. It's so funny because Diane von Furstenberg was actually the designer that came to my fashion show and spoke also at the fashion show where I was showing my collection, so it was ironic that she was the one that gave me the boot last night. So, it was nice to see her again...I think she has an amazing history with fashion and having such an impact on women's wear. I respect her greatly and it was kind of weird to be a part of the fashion show and then to see me get kicked off last night...it was a little odd.

Q. What is it about Project Runway that made you decide to return?
A. April: I think it was the amazing opportunity at hand. It was really something that I couldn't say no to...just that second chance to go back and try to make it happen...try to win and the grand prize was so seductive. I just really wanted that.

Q. What would you like to say to everyone that was a fan and supporter of you while you were on the show?
A. April: It's been great to have so much support from everybody. Last night when I got eliminated my phone and Twitter and Facebook were bombarded with people that didn't agree the judge's. That made me feel so much better...people actually see what I love to do and they are very supportive and that keeps me doing what I love to do. That's one of the major reasons I do what I do because people like what I do.

Project Runway All Stars airs Thursdays at 9/8c on Lifetime.

(Image courtesy of Lifetime)

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