A couple of cross stitching message boards I frequent have decided to put forth the Challenge. The idea is you, the stitcher, decides how many projects you will finish before you buy new stash.
You also make up your own rules and exceptions.
For instance, I have said I will finish 10 projects. My exceptions are:
1) I will try to use fabrics, embellishments, threads, etc., that I have in my stash, but I am allowed to purchase them if needed to complete the project.
2) I reserve the right to change out any of the projects I have listed if at the time of commencement (or indeed even if I've started it) if said project does not interest me any more.
My starter for ten are:
1) Love With a Capital L by Papillon Creations - WIP
2) Celtic Noel by Lavendar and Lace - WIP since 2003
3) Patchwork by Jan Houtman - WIP
4)Whirling Stars by Dessins - NEW
5)Italian Garden Blackwork by Holbein Embroideries - NEW
6)Year's End by Papillon Creations - NEW
7)Ten Christmas ornaments by various (some are Mill Hill beaded, some are stitched)- NEW
8)Happy Birthday by Blackbird Designs - NEW
9)Be Ever Thankful by Abbey Lane Designs - NEW
10)Autumn Dragon by Enchanting Lair - NEW
11)Christmas Bellpull - NEW (have been going to do this since 2001; I can count, just thought I'd throw this one in.)
However, I have uncovered some other charts I'd forgotten about that I would like to do. I may decide to add more items to my list rather than exchange them.
Also, I am thinking I will need to get some new scroll rods, and that does not count as stash - they are a necessity!
And one other proviso - if there is something I've been eyeing and it's going to be OOP...I'm allowed to purchase it.
So, you see the Challenge is rather loose, it's what you make it; what you decide.
You don't have to finish all the stitching in a year, but however long it takes you to finish is how long before you can add stash!
Thursday, 28 December 2006
Getting ready for the Challenge!
I've been going through all my charts and choosing colours and fabrics. I've had to order some silks from Vikki Clayton's site. Her silks are the most fantastic fibers to stitch with, and she has the most gorgeous colours imaginable.
I really liked the Fiber of the Month club she has. I originally ordered them to use as sort of a huge colour chart. But now Vikki has introduced tags, a half yard of silks on tags that can be hung from the ring of a binder. I've just ordered a set of those and will now be able to use all the wonderful silks I've been hoarding! :)
You can update any discontinued colours and new by simply removing and adding the new colours as they come out.
I'm getting excited about the challenge as I am going through all the charts. I truly have some lovely ones.
However, the downside is I know there are a couple I have got to finish. Those are the ones I'm not looking forward to. A couple of them are BAPs and are a bit fiddly. LOL, one happens to be a gift, so I really must finish that - and soon!
In going through everything, I've come across a lot of items I am going to have to part with. I know I will not stitch these as my tastes have evolved and changed over the years. I'm not sure the best way of doing this yet, so will have to have a think and some to grips with weeding out stash.
So, currently I need to make a move with the blackwork piece I am working on. I would like to get this finished as soon as I can into the New Year. I am trying to make 2007 a very productive year! Which is going to be slightly difficult with showing our Samoyed and looking for a house to purchase - then move! Nevertheless, if I finish two things, that's one more than in 2006!
I really liked the Fiber of the Month club she has. I originally ordered them to use as sort of a huge colour chart. But now Vikki has introduced tags, a half yard of silks on tags that can be hung from the ring of a binder. I've just ordered a set of those and will now be able to use all the wonderful silks I've been hoarding! :)
You can update any discontinued colours and new by simply removing and adding the new colours as they come out.
I'm getting excited about the challenge as I am going through all the charts. I truly have some lovely ones.
However, the downside is I know there are a couple I have got to finish. Those are the ones I'm not looking forward to. A couple of them are BAPs and are a bit fiddly. LOL, one happens to be a gift, so I really must finish that - and soon!
In going through everything, I've come across a lot of items I am going to have to part with. I know I will not stitch these as my tastes have evolved and changed over the years. I'm not sure the best way of doing this yet, so will have to have a think and some to grips with weeding out stash.
So, currently I need to make a move with the blackwork piece I am working on. I would like to get this finished as soon as I can into the New Year. I am trying to make 2007 a very productive year! Which is going to be slightly difficult with showing our Samoyed and looking for a house to purchase - then move! Nevertheless, if I finish two things, that's one more than in 2006!
Thursday, 21 December 2006
Welcome!
Not sure if this welcome is for me or for anyone who stops by. ;)
I decided to bite the bullet and join the world of bloggers. This blog will be about my stitching, and perhaps there may be a post or two about our dog, and anything else that may come to mind.
The real reason I started this was to help me make sense of my 10-25-50 Challenge I've undertaken for the start of 2007. More on that later when I organize all my thoughts.
I decided to bite the bullet and join the world of bloggers. This blog will be about my stitching, and perhaps there may be a post or two about our dog, and anything else that may come to mind.
The real reason I started this was to help me make sense of my 10-25-50 Challenge I've undertaken for the start of 2007. More on that later when I organize all my thoughts.
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