Monday 14 December 2015

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!



Tuesday 17 November 2015

And the winner is ...


... Kirsten who blogs at Gemini Stitches. I love her pillow and I am hoping to be able to use the method she highlighted! Thanks all for participating, and see you in a month. 

Sunday 15 November 2015

Room for a new theme


From the final frontier...


to just breathing...




Maybe in the open...


Or the places in between...

source: & Stitches

The theme this month is: SPACE





We hope this inspires you to get crafting!

Anyone can join in, using any medium and create a finished project based on the theme 'SPACE'.
The link will open 14th December 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.


Saturday 14 November 2015

Le Challenge #27 - METHOD


The days are shorter here in the UK and while we might feel like hibernating there is still crafting to be done!

So here's what we did this month:

see Lucy's appliqué method at Charm About You

You can see how to make a wreath at Made in Home

Link up 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.

Check back tomorrow for the new theme announcement!


Friday 13 November 2015

More to giveaway! ~ New Sponsor ~ Eco Fabric Store / Fibers to Fabric


We are thrilled to welcome a new sponsor to Le Challenge!


"India is a country where being natural is not such a difficult thing. It is still the most basic lifestyle in our rural villages. People have better immunity, health and are in peace with themselves. India is a land where diversities really teach you if you are open to absorbing and learning. Extending natural living practices to fabrics being an integral part of our everyday lives was an idea I held very close to my heart - right from the days I graduated in Fashion Design. By God's grace, I met the right people who shared the same mission as I do and together the whole idea of natural plant extract dyeing and colors were formed. Eco Fabric Store is an honest attempt to fulfill that vision. All my fabrics are Eco Friendly and Earth friendly. The yarns are natural and are hundred percent biodegradable. We also offer a variety of fabrics made from Eco and Earth friendly fibers such as Organic Cotton, Bamboo, Hemp, Soyabean Protein, Banana and Ahimsa Silk".
- Vishruti, Eco Fabric Store owner

Eco Fabric Store has a really beautiful selection of Earth Friendly Fabrics, here's just a few examples:



Not only that but Vishruti runs another shop...


Fibers to Fabric stocks Indian Cotton, vintage fabrics, kits and notions:


So technically it's two sponsors but there will be one extra giveaway - the winner can chose which shop to spend a $10 gift certificate!

Please support our sponsors! We are so grateful to them for encouraging us all with our challenges :)

The new link opens tomorrow, if you missed the theme you can read about it here - it's a really encompassing theme so get creative and link up your finishes for a chance to win!

Saturday 17 October 2015

And the winner is...


The winner of the $25 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop is...


Number 5, Kirsten from Gemini Stitches, who made these clever folded festive coasters:


Congratulations Kirsten!

Stay tuned for some exciting news and I'm hoping to provide some inspiration for this month's challenging theme :)




Thursday 15 October 2015

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



"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.



Wednesday 14 October 2015

Le Challenge #26 - GOLD


Welcome back! Let's see some shiny gold projects...

Here's what we've made:


Lucy had some trouble but made a small christmas ornament. 
Read about it at Charm About You






Check back tomorrow for the new theme announcement!


Link your finished GOLD project below for a random chance to win a $25 gift certificate to 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!





Friday 18 September 2015

Tuesday 15 September 2015

A gilded new theme


All that glitters...


is not gold...


but our new theme is!

The theme this month is: GOLD

It reminds me of chocolate


and a certain festival in December (and although it feels too soon to talk about it, Christmas will be here before we know it. If you celebrate, this might be a good time to get prepared with something gold!)


 We know you will have an array of projects and are excited to see what you create!

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 'GOLD'. 

The link will open 14th October 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.

Gold
Always believe in your soul
You've got the power to know
You're indestructible
Always believe in, because you are
Gold
- Spandau Ballet


Monday 14 September 2015

Le Challenge #25 - WILDERNESS

Well it's been a while! We hope you've enjoyed the past couple of months and had fun working on your projects.

Here's what we created:



Lucy's fastest finish yet at Charm About You




There was some baby sewing over at Made in Home

Check back tomorrow for the new theme announcement!

Link your finished WILDERNESS 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!


Monday 20 July 2015

And the winner is...


The winner of the $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop is:


Joanna from Midwestern Bite, she made this beautiful 'Up and Down and Around and ‘Round and Back Again' mini art quilt for the theme direction!


Congratulations Joanna!


Remember the next link will open 14th September and the theme is 'Wilderness'. Please do share your progress and if you're on instagram use #lechallenge so we can see!



Wednesday 15 July 2015

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!

Tuesday 14 July 2015

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!



Thursday 18 June 2015

And the winner is...


Another fun month of creative makes and varied interpretations...


The winner of the 'single' theme is Heidi from Red Letter Quilts who made this fantastic thread painted ornament! Congratulations Heidi!



The next theme is DIRECTION and the link opens 14th July :)


Monday 15 June 2015

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!

Sunday 14 June 2015

Le Challenge #23 - SINGLE


Sorry it went a bit quite around here, life has been busy for both of us but hopefully you've managed to create something wonderful on your own (that also manages to link to the theme anyway)!

Here's what we've made...



You can see this first part of le Challenge on Made in Home


And a small make at Charm About You

Check back tomorrow for the new theme announcement!

Link your finished SINGLE 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!



Friday 15 May 2015

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??

Thursday 14 May 2015

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!


Thursday 7 May 2015

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: 



this growth chart has a great woodland theme


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


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!