Crazy January Challenge 2011

[kell]

I wondered if anyone else was taking part in (or was interested in taking part in) this challenge?

From the mind of Minna - Introducing the Crazy January Challenge of 2011.

The rules are simple:
1. Start stitching a new design every day, from January 1st to January 15th. So by January 15th you have 15 new WIPs to stitch!
2. Try and finish everything you started stitching during the year 2011
3. Show photos in your blog if you have one, in January and during the whole year while you stitch, as we all love to see photos!
4. If you wish to join, leave a comment with your blog address into this post and Minna will add your name to the list.
5. Have fun stitching!


I’m actually going to use this as an excuse to start 15 pieces which I designed myself, so I can display them as models on my Kincavel Krosses design blog. Perhaps that’s a little narcissistic of me, but as I designed each of my own charts for my own pleasure, and wouldn’t post them for public use if I didn’t like them myself, this is the perfect prompt for me to actually stitch some of the ones I’d like to have around my own home.

My choices:

1. Snowflake Bookmark
2. Ho Ho Ho Christmas Assisi Sampler
3. Oh, Christmas Tree!
4. Welcome Sampler
5. Bog Off Subversive Sampler
6. Winter Quaker Bookmark
7. Quaker Cushion
8. Quoth the raven…
9. Hot Chocolate – Liquid Heaven
10. Tea For 2
11. Thanks a Latte
12. Espresso Yourself
13. I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation
14. Quaker Bookmark
15. Bibliophile Blackwork Bookmark

Anyone else up for this insane challenge?

[Like_Fine_VVine]

Oh wow I'd love to do this, because I wanted to make a stock of cards this year. Unfortunately my stash isn't ready for a January start .

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing your updates as you do the challenge though Kell!

[Nachstenliebe]

I don't think it's Narcisistic at all.. I think if you're designing patterns..they really should be first ones you want to stitch Good luck with the challenge!
Faith

[Corey.G]

Wow, I have a hard enough time trying to do a small project aside from my big project most times, let alone 15. Though I do admire your determination and I look forward to seeing your progress.

[vanessanjf]

I think that is a fantastic idea but I only really stitch larger designs so I would have no hope of finishing them in the year. Goodluck with it Kell

[Charmed]

Oooo Ive seen this challenge doing the rounds on Facebook, Ive been tempted to give it a go but I dont think Im brave enough. But I cant wait to see some of your designs stitched up Good Luck

[Parksfarm]

I'm with you Vanessa - I also tend to do larger projects, so there's no way I could finish 15 in the year... Fun idea though!

[luvabubble]

That sounds like an interesting idea. Would love to do it but have neither the materials nor the time.

[Smiley]

Good idea for a challenge!! but I'm going to skip - i would go crazy with so many projects going on at once!! But I wish you all the best Kell!! Will be very nice to see some of your lovely patterns stitched!! (btw, I absolutely love the evil herbivour!!! Want to stitch it sometime and thank you for sharing your designs with us )

[socialsue]

I am already signed up for the Up 4 the challenge group. I will join u in this one as well..... I would need to figure out how to be more organized because I don't have the space to put all 15 projects on the table. I also may not be at home everyday of Jan since I may be at my mother's to celebrate her birthday in Jan. So what I will do is set it up and do 15 different one each day when I do them and then do the rotation among my other projects. I wondered how many I would be able to get them finished? It will be a challenge for me as I am anxious to get most of my charts waiting to get started on them.

socialsue

[coffee_freak]

so they can be any size? if so..I think I may give this a go..work will settle down and I should have 2 days off a week plus working mainly days..so i can stitch at night. let me pick my 15...if it is any size

[kitkat]

whoa.....insane is right....i kinda admire anyone who can give this a go but i'm pretty sure i can't at the moment because i tend to be attracted to doing bigger projects like others have said....but this will be fun to watch!

[Rose]

Interesting concept but I would go nuts trying to do this.

Should be fun to watch those that do join in.

[kell]

No size is specified, so I'm assuming you can do any size you like. I've chosen a mizture of small and medium-sized desings. None of mine are particularly large really, so I'm hopeful I will finish them all this year. I'll certainly get the smaller ones (bookmarks) done at least.

[Carole]

I'd have no problem finding fifteen to do, but finding the time is a different matter

I shall watch with interest though

[Serinde]

I'll root from the sidelines. I've three huge pieces to finish before June (*gulp*), as well as two books, so am having trouble working in sleeping time. Shall watch all you lot go crazy, instead.

[Cecilia]

Sounds like fun but I'll watch with interest. Good luck Kell.

[love_stitching]

I have a lot of models started, I wanted them to finish in 2011, I spotted among the models work and Christmas cards, I hope I do not plan to hold this year. Good luck Kell.

[XandraS]

This sounds like a great challenge, I've signed up too just need to decided on my 15 projects now and kit them up

[tiffstitch]

Hmm, it's tempting, I have a lot of stash to get through. I'll see if I can get myself organized in time for January 1st. I told my DH about it and he just laughed.