Clarification...

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If you're new to Le Challenge or just what to remind yourself what it's all about please visit Le Challenge in 10 Questions.

In addition to that we just wanted to clarify a few things:

- You project must be finished (a quilt top will count as a finish).

- Please link to Le Challenge in your blog post or Flickr description, or grab the button when you link up.

- Your make must have been completed within the month the challenge was set, please don't link up old projects that happen to fit the theme.
The idea is really to see what you can make within the month and how you interpret the theme... having said that if you finish a project you've already been working on or have made for another purpose but you finish during the month of the Le Challenge theme then we welcome you to link up with it!

- If you can please save your finished projects to reveal during the link, it makes it more fun! Feel free to blog about your progress or show sneak peeks throughout the month though, it is always great to encourage others and share how you're getting on.

- Finally, and this is actually a personal bugbear and request, a lot of the blogs that entered last month had word verification turned ON for comments on their blogs. You can read my original rant about it but could I kindly request that people turn their word verification OFF, it makes commenting so much easier for everyone. If you are worried about spam I have found I have had NONE since switching off anonymous comments and moderating comments older than a few days. You would make me very happy if you would turn off word verification and it makes commenting on your blog so much faster and easier. Thank you!

Please let us know if you have any other questions.

Hope you're all making good progress with your WINGS projects!

Alternative wings {Inspiration}

We are now mid-way through this month's challenge, have you settled on a project, started it, finished it? I have started mine - whoohoo - and I may even finish it a few days before my entry should be in (unlike challenge #1) - double whoohoo!

Anyway, as we mention in le challenge in 10 questions, how you interpret le challenge is up to you - and we are very open to more obscure interpretations. Here are some alternative (not necessarily obscure) interpretations of the theme.

The aeroplane bag by Sew Sweetness, I may as well mention it as everyone seems to be making one at the moment - you may want to add some 'wings' fabric (Lucy has selected a few in her post) for a double whammy interpretation? 

This may take a bit of time if you have not started yet (probably even if you have) but Anna Maria Horner's feather bed quilt would be a beautiful entry (maybe as a cushion?).

For the knitters out there, you may want to try your hands on the dragonfly wings pattern (free pattern on ravelry) which would be the perfect evening shawl. 

This is Countess Ablaze's version, so lovely!

Now for more obscure interpretation -  you could try to recreate the Icarus marbled paper pattern. I used to make marbled paper when I was younger and it is now on my to-do list.. 

And finally, because I thought it was that cool, here is one of the fabrics Lucy chose and would be right up my street... 

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So here we are, a few alternative interpretations for you guys. So go on, tell me what you are making - who's finished?

One more post before your homework is due! Michelle will be revealing what she is making next week... I love her style, so cannot wait to see it! This is getting very exciting!

Wings of ink

For the theme 'WINGS' this month I am taking inspiration from tattoos. I love the bold look of these designs and tattoos by artist Gre Hale:

source: all work by Gre Hale

I'm not getting another tattoo just yet but I love these styles.

If tattoos aren't your thing then here's some other ideas of wings and fabric inspiration from the Fat Quarter Shop
Boys Toys by Print & Pattern, The Birds and the Bees by Tula Pink, Timeless Treasures Grey Wingtip

How are you all getting on with your projects? What is your inspiration?

And the winner is... {sponsored by the Fat Quarter Shop}

Thank you to everyone who participated! Lucy and I are declaring the first le challenge a success! So much creativity! There can only be one winner so here it is...

... entry 23

... Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your $20 gift certificate - you may find something towards the next theme?

We will be coming back with some inspiration in the coming weeks!

next up...

The theme for May is WINGS.

Interpret that in any way you like! All manner of wings welcome. Think laterally or literally... it is up to you.

Come back to Le Challenge on 15th May to link up your projects!

Giveaway winner!

The winner of Susan's wonderful giveaway is...

Congratulations Dree! I have sent you an email.

Thank you to everyone that commented!

There is still time to link up your finished geometric projects here and stay tuned because the next Le Challenge theme will be announced later today :)

Le Challenge #1 - GEOMETRICS

The day has finally arrived! We cannot wait to see your projects!

Here are ours....

read all about this little cushion at Charm About You

Read all about this crochet 'quilted' baby blanket at Made in Home

Now it is your turn!