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September 1, 2008
September Take it Further Challenge
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September 1, 2008
This entry has now been moved to my new blog Pin Tangle
September 1, 2008 at 8:09 am
I am always writing lists, just before I decided to come online to check out if your challenge was posted I was thinking about all my different UFO’s and was thinking “I Must Make A List” so I could prioritse what I need to finish by certain dates and work from that for a while – spooky feeling to see the first line of the challenge whilst that was still in my mind 😉
Top of my List – to finish July and August TIF’s, and now have to add September.
Love the journal pages.
Well, beautiful sunny morning – I’m off to work on my Lists of more kinds than one now 😉
Ronelle
September 1, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I had to chuckle when I read the challenge as I had just finished writing a couple of lists. I’m starting the month off right and have already begun working on the challenge!
September 1, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Thanks Sharon for this new challenge. I also make lists to clear my head. It is very useful !
September 1, 2008 at 6:10 pm
very few things compare to the pleasure of crossing out an item from my to do lists.
except perhaps chocolate 🙂
great topic.
neki desu
September 1, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Hard to believe it is time for a challenge again already. Interesting topic. What is also interesting is how such a vibrant piece inspired the colors in this months challenge. I tend to be a bright colors kind of gal, so have pretty much ignored the color schemes this year, but when I look at the inspiration piece, I see bright greens, and reds, and golds, and much more vivid blues, than the grayed out colors of this months scheme. Interesting…
On another note: Sharon, I didn’t see a way to email you privately, but I wanted to know if there is a way to see the supply class for your studio journals class before signing up for it. My biggest beef with most online classes is that they don’t send you out the list immediately, leaving no time to shop or budget for supplies, when you take a class at a seminar or a quilt shop, you can see the list in advance and decide if you can afford both the cost of the class and supplies.
September 1, 2008 at 11:02 pm
I am big on using lists too. I can’t imagine limiting any list to 5 items but maybe I never feel I am getting anything done because my lists are too long. I was going to leave the TIF challenge but when I read about this topic, I was immediately inspired.
September 2, 2008 at 1:24 am
Don’t menopause and lists go hand in hand? I’d be lost without a list (or three).
On another topic, would it be possible for another month of pastel-y colours Sharon? When I lay my squares out the one we’ve done already (May) feels rather lonely amongst all the darker, more jewel-tones. Just a thought!
Cheers
Mary Anne
September 2, 2008 at 2:32 am
Lists? Not only for organization, but to maintain the illusion that this rapidly-having-to-admit-that-I’m-a-senior type hasn’t lost it yet. Just because I’m the oldest teacher at my school doesn’t mean I have to give in to my senior moments. 🙂 I consider myself the “queen of the sticky notes.”
September 2, 2008 at 3:02 am
I’m late posting my Aug. piece because of my concern for my familt in the path of Gustav. It seems we are always juggling priorities in order to achieve balance.
http://miamithreads.blogspot.com
September 2, 2008 at 3:13 am
Top of my list has always been ‘Write a list’ and I rarely get beyond that!! I hope to have a go at this challenge – it will be my first!!
September 2, 2008 at 6:44 am
It never would have occurred to me to use lists themselves as a topic for a challenge! This is another challenge that is going to require a great deal of thought…
September 2, 2008 at 7:04 am
How does anyone live without lists? I am about to go on holiday and have a list of all thephone numbers I might need and all the challenges I have to keep up with while I’m away. lol I make shopping lists and either leave them at home or lose them in the store and I have “todo” lists to help me prioritise and get thro the day/week. I shall have to think how to incorporate this into a textile piece.
September 2, 2008 at 9:34 am
Although lists work for me, I can only go with them fo short periods of time before I feel dominated by them, So I thought that I’d look at other meanings of the word and was thinking about list as in leaning over, then I came across this definition – 1. A narrow strip, A border or selvage of cloth, A stripe or band of color. I love bright colour, I love strips – my challenge is nearly done!
September 2, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Yes, I was thinking of other meanings of Lists. Could be leaning over or list to starboard. Must have a think about that one. I am always making lists and then losing them – another thought. This is certainly making my brain work even before I put pen to paper. Grace
September 3, 2008 at 3:49 am
Lists? Too funny. I had started making a list of things for my chidren to do with my computer in case I die in my sleep. LOL My blog, my web page, notify my internet friends,(a whole separate list within the list) give refunds for things not delivered – I can see it now. “Mama was NUTS” Lists are good – but this is carrying it too far.
September 3, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I love lists! Its the only way I can ensure I can get through my day. They tame my tangled mind. My favourite list is the one I create while working on the computer. Anything that comes up in my mind and demands I go and do something elsewhere is written down on the list. Then I get to it later. That way at least I can finish this post!!
Cheers , Susan
September 3, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I’ve just posted my first thoughts for September, getting in early before the month gets too hectic. I’ve just read Judy’s post above, too funny, but an excellent idea actually. I could leave a list of my sites and password somewhere couldn’t I, so the family could “tidy up” in case the worse happened? VBG.
Hooroo,
Christine
http://missmuffettwo.blogspot.com
September 3, 2008 at 8:29 pm
First thoughts on …
http://fibrefan.blogspot.com/
September 4, 2008 at 1:50 am
I’ve posted my supplies for this month’s challenge on my blog http://focus-on-fiber.blogspot.com
September 4, 2008 at 6:49 am
Apart from shopping, the only lists I do are mental ones – does that mean I can get away with an invisible virtual piece this month???! I’m really quite an organised person but I was put off lists by a impossibly efficient and officious consultant on a time management course who insisted on them and I’ve been rebelling ever since.
Margaret
September 4, 2008 at 11:47 am
September colors are perfect for my November “Crazy for Birthdays” piece!! (confusing?) The topaz was the clue.
http://www.fairy-crafts.blogspot.com
September 4, 2008 at 11:49 am
The September colors are absolutely perfect for the November “Crazy for Birthdays” I’m doing. Topaz was the clue! This chose my colors for me.
September 4, 2008 at 12:42 pm
are you going to run the personal stitch library course again too? I’ll definitely see you in the others.
Cheers
Vicki
September 4, 2008 at 5:27 pm
I’ve posted my August TIF on my blog.
http://barbs-spiritsong.blogspot.com
I’ve been abit sick the last few days so I’m a little bit late posting this.
September 5, 2008 at 12:21 am
I have not been able to make any contributions to this challenge but have been wondering through the blogs looking at all the wonderful creations with envy, hopefully I will be back in the swing of things after this weekend…..:-(
September 5, 2008 at 4:38 pm
My “list” challenge item is ready and on my blog now.
September 5, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Hi, just picked up this months subject whilst on tour in Germany, will certainly give me something to think about whilst sat on the back of the bike 🙂
Guzzisue (blog, Travel, fibre and thread)
September 6, 2008 at 10:01 am
My initial thoughts on the September challenge are posted at http://paintedquilt.blog-city.com/take_it_further_challenge_september.htm
September 6, 2008 at 10:33 am
I love the concept of limiting things to 5 a day from the to do list. By the time I get through mine, and procrastinate over some things, there is no time to sew or have fun. And when i try to schedule fun time it gets taken over by to do’s.
September 9, 2008 at 3:25 am
I’ve posted my ‘lists’ on the Flickr site and will blog about it soon. I manipulated a photo of a scored-out shopping list in Photoshop (palette knife filter) and printed it out on some used’colour-catcher’ sheets ‘dyed’ in the washing machine.
Margaret
September 9, 2008 at 7:32 am
Septembers TIF finished – at http://paulahewitt.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/september-tif-whale-makes-list/
looking forward to Oct!
September 9, 2008 at 7:35 am
I have finished Sep TIF at http://paulahewitt.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/september-tif-whale-makes-list/
looking forward to Oct
September 9, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Hi all,
Here is my take on “lists”. They really do stitch my life together. Have a look at: http://susaneta.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/tif-lists/
Cheers, Susan
September 10, 2008 at 4:55 am
As I was writing my blog entry today, it triggered an idea for this months challenge. My thoughts can be found at the bottom of that blog entry, http://www.tyquilts.com/blog
September 10, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I’ve posted a few initial thoughts on this months challenge on my blog: http://tangomusings.blogspot.com
September 11, 2008 at 6:13 am
One of the definitions of list is “a border or bordering strip” so I’ve been doing some doodles of borders using my favorite embroidery stitches. I’ve posted a a photo on flicker.
celeste
http://www.flickr.com/photos/celeste_embroidery/
September 12, 2008 at 9:15 pm
the progress I have made on this months tif is on my blog http://www.tyquilts.com/blog
September 13, 2008 at 3:51 am
I’ve posted my August TIF challenge piece, Circles#8, in wool felt, on my blog:
http://debkolar.wordpress.com
Thanks,
Deb
September 13, 2008 at 8:52 am
I’ve completed my September piece. It’s on my blog. http://ruthsfiberphotos.blogspot.com/
September 14, 2008 at 3:31 am
August “balance” is up and just finished my “lists” and will get it posted in a few minutes. http://www.comequiltwithme.blogspot.com
September 14, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Cheated a bit – a practical response rather than a thought out artistic one, but needs must!http://faffingabout.blogspot.com/2008/09/to-do-list.html
September 15, 2008 at 2:27 am
Here is the link to Septembers finished piece..
http://www.takeitfurtherchallenge.blogspot.com/2008/09/september-check-list-jane-b.html
Leaves me only catching up on Augusts. I was behind and did not want to break my commitment to accomplishing the year but summer was tough to maintain… Whew, back to being more centered now and a great month to be working on Balance.
The TIF challenge has been a great exercise for me, Sharon
Jane
September 15, 2008 at 7:53 am
I am enjoying the mental gymnastics these challenges present :- ) It’s sometimes hard to quit playing and start stitching!
I have just posted my end product for this month’s challenge on my blog at http://sewingmagpie.blogspot.com
September 15, 2008 at 9:36 am
I am making progress on both august and September challenges. Pictures and thoughts are on my blog http://www.tyquilts.com/blog
September 15, 2008 at 10:43 am
Hi Sharon, my comment was discarded on the August post. I have posted my August piece on my blog, just a little late.
http://patchworkadosbandas.blogspot.com/2008/09/cuencos.html
Thanks,
September 16, 2008 at 3:46 am
Hard to believe – for me – but I’ve finished the September challenge already. That deep blue is one of my favorites, and I used a dark value of it for one of the beads in a bracelet I knit this weekend.
A picture is on my blog http://www.dianem.wordpress.com
Hugs,
September 16, 2008 at 6:42 am
My September piece is finished and on my blog should anyone want to see it!
Cheers
Mary Anne
http://magpiesmumblings.blogspot.com
September 16, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Goodness what a lot of blogs etc I need to look at!
My interpretation of ‘lists’ is on my blog http://maggies-textiles.blogspot.com
September 16, 2008 at 8:02 pm
I’m sorry but I don’t make lists. I start them, but I loose them or forget them, or I am not convinced it’s the right one, or I don’t agree with what I’ve written last week….DH is brilliant with lists. I’m not. But I have made a list in fabric and angelinafibers. So I finished my TIF september! I think I’ll turn it into a little organizer with plastic bags, so I’ll be orgnanized after all 😉 Thanl you Sharon. Want to see my list, go to my blog please.
September 16, 2008 at 9:07 pm
More progress on my blog, but it’s slow cloth this month…
http://fibrefan.blogspot.com/
September 16, 2008 at 11:35 pm
November and June in September! – Using the September colors for a November project. (and choosing other schemes)
http://fairy-crafts.blogspot.com
September 16, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Using the beautiful September colors for a November project! (Now just lacking the embellishments.)
http://fairy-crafts.blogspot.com
September 17, 2008 at 9:04 am
I have added an explanation of Buzan’s method on my blog for my September TIF- it hadn’t occcured to me that I needed to explain further. Sorry about that !
September 18, 2008 at 9:07 am
My finished chain of lists is up on my blog at http://moonsilk-stitches.blogspot.com/
September 19, 2008 at 9:24 pm
The only lists I make are for shopping but I’ve been doing colours anyway. I’ve posted a photo of where I’m at with Sept TIF. I may take it a bit further but I need some time to decide.
September 20, 2008 at 4:31 am
I have completed the top for my sept tif, and made more progress on August. I just posted both to flickr or you can see them on my blog at http://www.tyquilts.com/blog
September 20, 2008 at 6:40 am
i finish the TIF of september 😉
http://blog-doris.blogspot.com/2008/09/tif-september.html
September 21, 2008 at 9:56 am
I hate lists. Passive aggressive little bits of tyranny that never let go. Even when wadded up and discarded, one of the little buggers can bounce out and end up catching my attention on the floor. I never finish the list. Never. It is impossible. So I have stopped trying. I make no lists, I don’t use sticky notes. I want to eliminate the hold these little monsters have over our modern lives. I don’t believe Christopher Columbus or Elizabeth I or Galileo ever had a list. I believe they dove into life every morning, fresh and free to pursue a passing passion. No lists.
September 21, 2008 at 10:28 am
I have posted my Sept. piece on my blog http://patchworkadosbandas.blogspot.com/2008/09/el-reto-de-septiembre.html
September 23, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Confession time, this is the first TIF that I haven’t completed mainly because I don’t do lists except the one I use each year to pack the bike for European trips. No Inspiration from that at the moment. I’m going to put this on the back burner for now, I hope ypu will forgive me 🙂
September 24, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I finish and posted my Sept TIFC on my blog —
http://skybellarts.blogspot.com/2008/09/september-tifc-day-six-done.html
September 24, 2008 at 8:54 pm
hi ya’ll
posted this month’s TIF at http://amovablefeast.blogspot.com
please drop by and leave a comment
neki desu
September 24, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Hi Sharon
Well it is nearly the end of the month and I have finally made my block which by the way is slightly different and if you want the story as to why you can pop over to my blog to find out.
I will try to get it finished by the end of the month but if I don’t it will have to go at the top of next months list :0}
I have been flat out getting stuff ready for the Guild exhibition this weekend and I will be glad when it is over.
Are you going to pop by and see all the stuff.
Regards Doreen
September 25, 2008 at 12:33 am
More slow progress on http://fibrefan.blogspot.com/
Getting there.
September 25, 2008 at 11:32 am
I started out doing my thinking on a postcard, then liked it so much that I decided it was the real thing. Just 4 x 6 inches this time, and September’s challenge is finished.
September 26, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I have posted my TIF for September. I was slow to start but it was easy and quick to do.
Maureen
http://crazyqstitcher.wordpress.com/
September 28, 2008 at 8:20 am
I have finished a kind of meditation on lists at my blog, if that counts? http://dancingcrow.typepad.com
September 28, 2008 at 10:30 am
Whew! I’m done, and not a moment too soon. The results are at http://www.colorlineandtexture.blogspot.com.
Cheers,
Bernadette
September 29, 2008 at 2:55 am
Finished! posted on both my blog and the TIF blog…
September 29, 2008 at 4:07 am
Hi
I forgot to post about my progress last week so I have 2 links :
http://patchworkbroderieetcetera.blogspot.com/2008/09/september-tif-challenge.html
http://patchworkbroderieetcetera.blogspot.com/2008/09/tif-challenge.html
As usual still a lot to do… and september is nearly over but I like those challenges. I think I need one more year for finishing…
September 29, 2008 at 6:08 am
My list is posted on my blog. http://www.fabthreads.blogspot.com
September 30, 2008 at 5:42 pm
The lists. Oh! yes! my UFOS…
Posted on my blog : http://monique-28.over-blog.fr
October 1, 2008 at 12:03 am
Hi Sharon
Well I have stitched all day to get the September challenge piece done and I have finally finished it.
I was held up by the Guild exhibition stuff and now that it is all over I can get back into my normal routine.
Now to see what you give us tomorrow.
October 1, 2008 at 8:48 am
I posted a couple close up photos of my September piece on my blog. I think I’ll call it Chaos Theory, a bit how I view lists.
October 1, 2008 at 10:58 am
Okay so I’m new at this posting stuff and the group. I loved the topic “lists” It helped me to refocus after a very busy summer and time in my life…my son got married Sept 6 right in my second week of a new school year…the 35th year of my teaching career so timing threw me a little off. I’ve posted a few pics of the boost getting back to lists did for me!
October 1, 2008 at 3:48 pm
I made a little quiltie with the color scheme, you can see it on my blog: http://www.enchanted-art.blogspot.com
I also have a set of postcards that I am going to make with the same palate, but didn’t get the edges done yet.
October 4, 2008 at 8:34 am
I put my sample and thoughts on my blog for September. Thought about the idea all month but did it last night. Thinking list making might not be such a bad idea now.
October 6, 2008 at 4:02 am
Last progress on my blog
http://patchworkbroderieetcetera.blogspot.com/2008/10/tif-challenge.html
At home, most of lists ends up on the fridge door pinned with magnets…
October 6, 2008 at 6:37 am
This one should have been easy – I’m a committed list maker! But September was very busy and pretty chaotic. Which ties in nicely with my title, “Order From Chaos”. I posted pix on my blog today.
October 7, 2008 at 1:56 pm
I completed a challenge project this month! I’m so proud of myself, VBG. But then it wasn’t very big, so perhaps I did cheat a little bit, but have a peek anyway,
Hooroo,
Christine
http://missmuffettwo.blogspot.com/
October 14, 2008 at 1:34 am
Sorry this is so late. I had it done in time I just forgot to postit here. I finally gota blog so please check it out: http://lilyandparisdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/10/white-chocolate-violets.html
Thanks, Christine
October 19, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Hi, I forgot to post Septembers progress here as it’s not conventional, but it did involve a lot of thought and process of resolving. October’s will be more visual.
October 21, 2008 at 4:33 am
Late, but still here 🙂
with my finished September TIF
here http://red2white.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/take-it-further-challenge-september-2/
October 21, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I have completed September – late but now done!
October 22, 2008 at 1:34 am
I’m sorry, I think I must drop out of the challenge. I’m a few months behind now and can’t really keep on telling myself I’m going to catch up up before December! Once we’re settled in our new place I’ll get into gear again, and I’m determined to finish all the challenges in the end. I haven’t been keeping up with what everyone else is doing either, but looking forward to picking that up again in November.
Fiona
November 1, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Lists – I have a to do list on the side of the pantry, several lists of things to do floating in several different places, a list of UFO’s, a list of ‘projects I want to start – I always make lists …
This month again worked with the colours an creeated a list of stitches – created a small sampler of ‘international’ stitches.
this has been posted to flickr.