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Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Chookshed Challenge 2026

 It has been good to get a few more UFO's out of the way this year. Many thanks to Deanna for organising this again. I have found the monthly challenge a great help. So here is a round up of what I have achieved.

January - this was a Sue Hawkins kit given to me by a friend at my quilt group. She had started it and given up, but knew I would love to do it. Which I did.






February - was the embroidered rabbit that I had been planning to make for some time.



The March challenge was to make a Retreat Bag but once again this one went on hold (next years list possibly)  and I made this crochet cardigan instead.


I thought this would be useful for chillier days over the summer. Humph, what chillier days! I didn't wear this or any other cardigan as we had such a hot summer. Oh well, it's there ready for next year.

April was snap top bags and I made these (very) early Christmas presents which have been sitting on top of the wardrobe ever since waiting to be filled.


The May challenge was to use some eco printed fabric but that went by the wayside when I started on a crochet bag to hold my crochet/knitting projects.


I also basted a load of hexagons in preparation for #5.

In June I worked with my rusty fabric and added to my rusty scroll.


I also made a good start on this picture which got me a first at the local Flower and Produce in August.


Not easy to get a picture without reflection or shadows so here is one pre framing.


In July I worked on my swap hexagons. This is now ready for straightening up and finishing next year.


August saw me working on small flower embroideries to fill some gold oval frames I bought at a brocante in France some years ago.


And finally in September this little embroidered kit.



October was a failure as my final challenge is on hold until I can sort out some sashing fabric - it might be on next years list!

Anyway, a profitable year and I am glad to have joined in again.


15 comments:

  1. All these projects are wonderful. I think my favourite one is the flowers in the frames. You had a very productive year. Bravo! May next year be just as productive. ;^)

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  2. Wow, look at all the beautiful things you finished! And you have Christmas gifts finished before the ads have even started. Good work.

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  3. You had a fantastic year with the UFO Challenge Great job, Lin, I really love the embroidered rabbit.

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  4. Gosh so many completions Lin - especially when you see them all lined up! I would be so chuffed with all of those - well done. xx

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  5. Lovely projects done Lin, I love them all....
    Hugz

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  6. It was nice to revisit all you achieved this year in the challenge. You should give yourself a nice pat on the back. Now to plan for next year.

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  7. All of your projects are so pretty, Lin. I can't choose a favorite but the...no, never mind. They are all stunning. Congratulations on getting first with the framed flower piece.

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  8. Nice work! You have made good use of this challenge each month and have some wonderful finishes to show for it.

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  9. Nice to stroll back through your lovely finished projects...well done!
    Having a challenge and friends along the way is a big help.

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  10. That is an amazing set of finishes Lin. Congratulations.

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  11. a lovely recap of your beautiful projects. they are all so wonderful but I think that cardigan tops the pops for me!! well done

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  12. Dear Lin, it is a joy to see your beautiful work. Every single piece is fantastic; I especially love the rabbit and your "rusty fabric flowers" picture. Your embroidery is, as always, superb...
    You’re doing a great job keeping things moving along :-))) and I wish you continue to find much joy in it.
    Thanks for the photos.
    Sending you a hug, Viola

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  13. You completed some great projects as a part of the challenge.

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  14. So many lovely finishes Lin. Love them all especially the rabbit and those darling little floral embroideries...beautiful xx

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  15. So much accomplished this year, love your projects. xx

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