Sorry this post is a day later than usual. I spent the last two days driving 8 1/2 hours (one direction) to New Mexico and back. There was no time to stop and post. I just couldn't get a few minutes together to post before I left.
The Chookshed Challenge 2025 is nearly over as we only do ten months. That works great for me because I am a bit behind and hope to use the last two months of the year to catch back up. With only two numbers left to draw, it really won't be a big surprise what we get to work on in September. The challenge number is ... #3!
My number 3 is a Sashiko project. Hmmmm. I don't have a pattern picked out yet. The plan was always to do something small like a pillow cover. Since I am super close to finishing some tops from previous months, I suspect that I will work on them instead. I feel a need to cross things off the list rather than start new. Perhaps I will do my Sashiko during Christmas break in December when I am not working.
Last month was a bust for me as far as the challenge goes. I played hard the first couple week, prepped for school the next, and have been hyper focused on my students the rest. I did make some houses for a round robin row quilt. I am hopeful to get the rest of the row completed today so I can pass it on. It is due today.
She is asking for houses in Lori Holt Fabrics. She made the first row. Each person adds a row when they get it. I have selected a couple of patterns in my stash that will be paper pieced. I also plan to throw in some more trees of some sort.
We are doing bi-monthly rotations for a year. I will be adding a row to this one over the next two months. She is calling it "Farm Life".
I will get this Beach Themed one for November/December.
Here is the linky. Good luck everyone!
Those houses look great but the beach theme quilt will be amazing!!! what a great idea. Thank you for running this challenge and motivating us good luck with September
ReplyDeleteLife does get in the way some times - I love all those rows...that is a pretty full on challenge! I am also doing sashiko this month - the stitching is done - need to make it up!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy. Love the houses and row by rows.
ReplyDeleteYou could always just do a 12” square to try sashiko and make this pouch. Look at mine.
https://jobutterfield.blogspot.com/2024/11/i-have-finished-my-sashiko-pattern.html
Those houses are so delightful! And your students are so lucky to have you. I hope this is the beginning of a wonderful school year for you!
ReplyDeleteThose houses are very sweet and I absolutely love the farm block xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Deana. Sashiko seems a popular #3! I will add my link later today. xx
ReplyDeleteLovely Houses and those rows with the beach scene is great.
ReplyDeleteAlso Like the row Farm Row.
You are always working on lovely projects.
ReplyDeleteLove your group quilts, especially the beachy one.
ReplyDeleteI could tell you were busy, but this time of year is for teachers! Your progress, though, is always impressive.
ReplyDeleteYou are so dedicated and so busy with all these projects , you are amazing. Good luck with it all. ,
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