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MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:16 am
by blackmageheart
March is rapidly approaching so I want to start thinking about setting up the next challenge! It will be a one month thing!
So let's have your input on what you'd like to do.
Some previous unused ideas are:
Astrological signs / symbols
Magnet set
Family theme
Cake
Mini project (like, something really tiny)
One-game challenge (same game for everybody!)
Elements
Technology / Innovation
Ye Olde School
More ideas are always welcome, post away!

Re: MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:59 am
by spinuntilyoufall
I think the mini-project idea would be really cool - we could even do a specific size, like 5x5 (stitches) or something. I also like the technology one, as I'm currently planning my Halloween Steam Punk themed wedding
As a new idea, I think video game themed nursery rhyme ( think Pac-Man turned into ring around the roses ) would be fun, but that may be better suited for a two-month challenge.
Re: MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:15 am
by starrley
These are all really good ideas. The one I find most appealing is the mini project. Either a set size like Spin said, or mini as in
tiny. Several of us have micro projects, and they're really fun.
A new idea would be an accessories challenge. Entries have to be something you can wear or use, e.g.: a necklace, a stitch on a t-shirt, a bookmark, a cover for a notebook, a needlebook, a hussif, etc.

Re: MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:19 am
by Lord Libidan
I was thinking the other day, and I came up with two ideas.
1 - Games re-imagined/improved. Like megaman as an fps, or pokemon like pokemon tower defense.
2 - (As there seems to be no stitches of modern games) Pixelate modern games. So you could stitch flash portal, or, well, exactly like these:
http://www.gamerevolution.com/manifesto ... akes-10579
Saying that, I really like the idea of something small. How about making it a slightly weird shape too? Like 5x20. Would make some interesting stitches...
Re: MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:33 am
by spinuntilyoufall
Lord Libidan wrote:How about making it a slightly weird shape too? Like 5x20. Would make some interesting stitches...

I like this - see how creative people can get in that amount of space. The only thing I wonder about is possibly setting a limit on the number of entries on this one, like maybe two? I know we don't usually do that, but I can totally see myself going totally crazy one night and stitching a whole stack of little strangely sized bits

An entry limit would force me to pick my favorites to post.
Re: MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:56 am
by starrley
spinuntilyoufall wrote:Lord Libidan wrote:How about making it a slightly weird shape too? Like 5x20. Would make some interesting stitches...

I like this - see how creative people can get in that amount of space. The only thing I wonder about is possibly setting a limit on the number of entries on this one, like maybe two? I know we don't usually do that, but I can totally see myself going totally crazy one night and stitching a whole stack of little strangely sized bits

An entry limit would force me to pick my favorites to post.
I am intrigued by this too.

Re: MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:57 pm
by jadely
starrley wrote:spinuntilyoufall wrote:Lord Libidan wrote:How about making it a slightly weird shape too? Like 5x20. Would make some interesting stitches...

I like this - see how creative people can get in that amount of space. The only thing I wonder about is possibly setting a limit on the number of entries on this one, like maybe two? I know we don't usually do that, but I can totally see myself going totally crazy one night and stitching a whole stack of little strangely sized bits

An entry limit would force me to pick my favorites to post.
I am intrigued by this too.

I throw my chips in with the mini-oddly shaped project. It would interesting

Re: MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:10 pm
by LilliumRyn
I still really like the Astrological signs, One game challenge and the elements ideas. I just want something i'd be able to actually do, lmao!
Re: MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:51 pm
by Lividus
I like the idea of a tiny challenge. Maybe less then the size of an American forever stamp? (7/8ths of an inch by an inch, or a little under 2.5 centimeters by a little over 2.5 centimeters).
Re: MARCH Challenge - Choose a theme!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:48 pm
by Digitlanalog
I like the mini idea.. and also the cake lol, or maybe I just like cake!

I also agree Lord libidan's Ideas do sound like a fun twist :3