A blooming new theme

The le challenge link for FINE can be found by clicking here!

Here in the UK spring has started to arrive with all the beauty it brings and we had that in mind for May's theme...

The theme this month is BLOSSOM.

Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on the theme 'BLOSSOM'.

The link will open 14th May and one person will be chosen by random to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop and a $10 gift certificate to spend at Eco Fabric Store or Fibers To Fabric. If you are new to le challenge please read these guidelines.

Use the hashtag #lechallenge on social media to show us what you're working on!

A quality new theme

Keeping it short and sweet today with a colourful picture!

The theme this month is FINE.

Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on the theme 'FINE'.

The link will open 14th April and one person will be chosen by random to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop and a $10 gift certificate to spend at Eco Fabric Store or Fibers To Fabric. If you are new to le challenge please read these guidelines.

Use the hashtag #lechallenge on social media to show us what you're working on.

There are lots of ways to interpret this theme and this might be one of my favourite themes yet! We look forward to seeing what you make next month :)

Study the new theme

This theme is so perfect for le challenge, not straightforward and open to lots of interpretation!

It could cause you to get lost...

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or require some studying...

to get more understanding...

The theme this month is READING.

Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on the theme 'READING'.

The link will open 14th March and one person will be chosen by random to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop and a $10 gift certificate to spend at Eco Fabric Store or Fibers To Fabric. If you are new to le challenge please read these guidelines.

Use the hashtag #lechallenge on social media to show us what you're working on.

We're excited to see what you create!

A whole new theme

Hello! Welcome back, we hope you are enjoying 2016 and are ready for a new challenge!

There are things...

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you could move or travel...

simply a shape...

or you could buy us one ;)

The theme for this month is ROUND.

Quite a simple starting theme for the year and we hope you will come up with some clever and different interpretations as always! 

Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on the theme 'ROUND'.

The link will open 14th February and one person will be chosen by random to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop and a $10 gift certificate to spend at Eco Fabric Store or Fibers To Fabric.

If you are new to le challenge please read these guidelines.
Use the hashtag #lechallenge on social media to show us what you're working on.

We are happy to return and always enjoy seeing your projects. Nat and I have worked hard creating our own projects for le challenge each month and while we plan to continue there have been personal changes and we both have lots of other commitments in our lives. After discussing it we agreed that we will take some of the pressure off ourselves by perhaps not always having our own projects to link up, we hope you understand and will continue to be inspired to take on the challenge!

Le Challenge #28 - SPACE

Hello! Thank you for joining us at what is such a busy time of the year for so many! We are looking forward to seeing your interpretations and 'space' makes. 

Here's what we made this month:

Lucy made some space on her sewing desk at Charm About You

Nat made a vintage inspired pincushion and a tutorial here. 

Link up your finished project based on 'SPACE' below for a random chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop and $10 to spend at Eco Fabric Store or Fibers To Fabric.

Please remember to include the button or a link to Le Challenge in your blog post or Flickr description and use the hashtag #lechallenge if you are linking up from Instagram. If you are new to Le Challenge find more information here - please read the guidelines.


A reminder that there will be no new challenge theme this month. We like to take a little break over the holidays and we will be back with a new theme on January 15th 2016!

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An organised new theme

"Though this be madness, yet there is method in't." - William Shakespeare, Hamlet

"You know my method. It is founded upon the observation of trifles." - Arthur Conan Doyle, The Boscombe Valley Mystery

"The true method of knowledge is experiment." - William Blake

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"The more restricted a method, the lesser the opportunity for one's individual freedom of expression." - Bruce Lee, Bruce Lee: Artist of Life

This is an opportunity to really get creative, the theme this month is: METHOD

For the full low down on le challenge please read these guidelines. Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on 'METHOD'. 

The link will open 14th November and one person will be chosen by random to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.

**There will also be an additional sponsor of le challenge, details coming soon!**

Use the hashtag #lechallenge on social media to show us what you're working on.

Wild new theme

Those of you who've been with us a while will know that we take an extra month at this time of year, so you have a longer time to work on this theme and then come link up with us in September.

The new theme is: WILDERNESS

For the full low down on le challenge please read these guidelines. Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on 'WILDERNESS'. 

The link will open 14th September and one person will be chosen by random to win a £25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.

Please share and encourage other people to join in the challenge, use the hashtag #lechallenge on social media to show us what you're working on.

Looking forward to what ideas you have for this one!

Le Challenge #24 - DIRECTION

We are glad you found your way here ;)

Here's what we've been up to:

see Lucy's plan B at Charm About You

find out more about Nat's Iphone cover at Made in Home

Check back tomorrow for the new theme announcement!

Link your finished DIRECTION project below for a random chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.

Please remember to include the button or a link to Le Challenge in your blog post or Flickr description and use the hashtag #lechallenge if you are linking up from Instagram. If you are new to Le Challenge find more information here - please read the guidelines!

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The way of the new theme

Wow these themes really make me think! We have another fun one for you this month...

It could be up or down, left or right:

 Ask someone to point you right:

The theme this month is: DIRECTION

Of course it is open to your own interpretation and ideas and we know you will find at least one ;)

For the full low down on le challenge please read these guidelines. Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on 'DIRECTION'. The link will open 14th July and one person will be chosen by random to win a £25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.

Please share and encourage other people to join in the challenge, use the hashtag #lechallenge on social media, we love seeing how creative you all are!

Only one theme

The clue is in the title and this video...

                 

The theme this month is: SINGLE

For the full low down on le challenge please read these guidelines. Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on 'single'. The link will open 14th June and one person will be chosen by random to win a £25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop!

Initial thoughts??

Le Challenge #22 - WOOD

It's been over two years since the start of le challenge. Nat and I have made projects for every theme during that time and, even if it was a little late, we always make something to show you in the post where you link up your finishes. I'm impressed with us. 

Life can get in the way though and Nat will be skipping this month because she and her littlest have been poorly. She's doing better now and will be back in the game for the next challenge :)

So here's what I made:

read all about it at Charm About You

Check back tomorrow for the new theme announcement!

Link your finished WOOD project below for a random chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.

Please remember to include the button or a link to Le Challenge in your blog post or Flickr description and use the hashtag #lechallenge if you are linking up from Instagram. If you are new to Le Challenge find more information here - please read the guidelines!

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knock knock... {fabric inspiration}

We hope you've been getting on with your projects for the theme 'wood' but here's some ideas to help spark some creativity...

head Into The Woods with fabric by Lella Boutique

or be inspired by stories set in the woods, like these gorgeous patterns: 

Wolf Bait Cape pattern and Rose Red Woodland Doll pattern by Lella Boutique

this growth chart has a great woodland theme

you could be more literally and use wood patterns as inspiration: 

Nature Tree Rings, Northwoods Artisan Batiks by Lunn Studios and 

Green Wood, Happy Harvest by Doodlebug Design

or even woodcuts! 

or you could be inspired by beach wood, like this Driftwood pattern

and the possibilities for creating things literally made of wood are endless!!

I have to admit to not starting yet (ekkk!) but there's still one week to go until the link opens and I have an idea brewing.

Pop back on the 15th of May to link up your finished projects based on the theme 'wood' and a random winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop :)

If you are new round these woods then please head here to read the what we're all about and the 'rules'.

How is everyone getting on? Any more ideas you'd like to add leave a comment!

Naturally a new theme...

Let's go for a walk down to the woods, a bright example of this month's theme

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We hope you won't be stumped by this month's theme:

Definitely not the most obvious theme but we are hoping you will really push your creativity with this one! There are many ways to incorporate the theme WOOD (my childish self is giggling) and to actually use wood as a material obviously.

For the full low down on le challenge please read these guidelines. Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on 'wood'. The link will open 14th May and one person will be chosen by random to win a £25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop!

Le Challenge #21 - TRADITION

Happy 21st everyone! Thank you for joining in another challenge...

Here's what we made:

Read about Lucy's large Lola pouch at Charm About You

Read about this traditional Scandinavian stitching on felt at Made in Home

Check back tomorrow for the new theme announcement!

Link your finished TRADITION project below for a random chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.

Please remember to include the button or a link to Le Challenge in your blog post or Flickr description and use the hashtag #lechallenge if you are linking up from Instagram.

If you are new to Le Challenge find more information here - please read the guidelines!

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not long now... {fabric inspiration}

Just popping in to remind you that the link for the 'tradition' challenge will open on Tuesday next week!

If you're new to le challenge this month we want you to link up anything based on the theme tradition - it can be interpreted however you like so long as you link to any finished crafty project made in the past month, see all the rules HERE.

You might want to use a traditional pattern mixed with reproduction fabrics as this Mint Jelly and Jam Quilt Kit does

or kick it old school like Hidden Vintage Farmhouse

maybe you like a little period drama with Downton Abbey?

or perhaps you are a Family Guy and have a way to create something based on family traditions?

Or even a holiday tradition? (don't hate me, I know it's only April but some people like to be prepared!! and The Very Hungry Caterpillar is so cute!)

Is saying 'Cheers' a tradition?

I know some of you are already finished and hope you're all excited about seeing all the makes inspired by TRADITION 

A Customary New Theme

We are looking forward to the lighter days of Spring here in the UK and it is now that time where we share the new theme for the next month with you...

It might be quite a random one... in many ways very simple... but it could be very individual or complicated too...

The theme this month is 

As always we know you will all come up with a variety of makes and different interpretations and we will be posting inspiration :)

For the full low down on le challenge please read these guidelines. Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on the idea of 'tradition'. The link will open 14th April and one person will be chosen by random to win a £25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop!

Le Challenge #20 - PASSION

The month always seems to pass by so quickly but we are intrigued to see what you've created for the theme 'passion'.

Here's what we've made:

See Lucy's Chicopee flower cushion at Charm About You

See what I made for Little baby MiH at Made in Home

Link your finished PASSION project below for a random chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.

Check back tomorrow for the new theme announcement!

Please remember to include the button or a link to Le Challenge in your blog post or Flickr description and use the hashtag #lechallenge if you are linking up from Instagram.

If you are new to Le Challenge find more information here - please read the guidelines!

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Passion {fabric inspiration}

The time to share our finished projects is nearly upon us... so here's some quick inspiration of how you could interpret this theme.

*Thanks to those who pointed out my earlier error to me... let's try that again shall we?!


Passionate about glitter?

Spot on Metallic

A passionate memory? Perhaps a special holiday or trip?

Passport

Something you own that you have passion about?

Sneakers

A person / animal in your life that you love?

Back Porch Prints

Are these are glaringly obvious?! Have you thought of something more obscure? 

Whether it is a clear link or not, show us your finished make based on the theme 'passion' when the link opens this weekend :)

If you are new to le challenge please read the guidelines and how easy it is to join in HERE!

A Desirable New Theme

Inspired by Valentine's Day this months theme could be interpreted as love, opposingly it could be rage or maybe you want to be enthusiastic about an obsession?!

It could be any of those emotions because the theme for this month is...

PASSION

Your challenge is to create any craft project and join us in a months time to link up and show us your finish. Each month there is a random winner of a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.

For all the rules please read this post and we will be back to post some inspiration for you before the link opens on March 15th.

How does this theme make you feel? Any ideas what you will make? 
(I'm passionately trying to think of something myself!!)