The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
FALL CHALLENGE 2016
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30.3 - Jonquil's Task: May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Sep 1 Thursday Emma Nutt DaySep 1 Thursday No Rhyme or Reason Day
Sep 2 Friday Bison Ten Yell Day
Sep 3 Saturday Skyscraper Day
Sep 4 Sunday Eat an Extra Dessert Day
Sep 5 Monday Be Late for Something Day
Sep 5 Monday Cheese Pizza Day
Sep 6 Tuesday Fight Procrastination Day
Sep 6 Tuesday Read a Book Day
Sep 7 Wednesday Salami Day
Sep 8 Thursday Pardon Day
Sep 9 Friday Teddy Bear Day
Sep 10 Saturday Swap Ideas Day
Sep 11 Sunday Make Your Bed Day
Sep 12 Monday Chocolate Milkshake Day
Sep 13 Tuesday Positive Thinking Day
Sep 13 Tuesday Roald Dahl Day
Sep 14 Wednesday Hug Your Hound Day
Sep 15 Thursday Make a Hat Day
Sep 16 Friday Collect Rocks Day
Sep 16 Friday Guacamole Day
Sep 17 Saturday International Country Music Day
Sep 18 Sunday Rice Krispie Treat Day
Sep 19 Monday National Gymnastics Day
Sep 19 Monday International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Sep 20 Tuesday Punch Day
Sep 21 Wednesday Miniature Golf Day
Sep 22 Thursday Hobbit Day
Sep 23 Friday Checkers Day
Sep 24 Saturday Punctuation Day
Sep 25 Sunday Comic Book Day
Sep 26 Monday Love Note Day
Sep 27 Tuesday Crush a Can Day
Sep 28 Wednesday Ask a Stupid Question Day
Sep 28 Wednesday Good Neighbor Day
Sep 29 Thursday International Coffee Day
Sep 30 Friday Hot Mulled Cider Day
October
Oct 1 Saturday Balloons Around the World Day
Oct 1 Saturday Card Making Day
Oct 2 Sunday Phileas Fogg Wager Day
Oct 4 Tuesday Taco Day
Oct 5 Wednesday Chic Spy Day
Oct 6 Thursday Mad Hatter Day
Oct 7 Friday World Smile Day
Oct 7 Friday Frappé Day
Oct 8 Saturday Astronomy Day
Oct 8 Saturday Pierogi Day
Oct 8 Saturday International Observe the Moon Night
Oct 9 Sunday Curious Events Day
Oct 10 Monday Handbag Day
Oct 11 Tuesday It's My Party Day
Oct 12 Wednesday Old Farmers Day
Oct 13 Thursday International Skeptics Day
Oct 15 Saturday I Love Lucy Day
Oct 16 Sunday Dictionary Day
Oct 17 Monday Wear Something Gaudy Day
Oct 17 Monday National Clean Out Your Virtual Desktop Day
Oct 18 Tuesday Ada Lovelace Day
Oct 18 Tuesday Chocolate Cupcake Day
Oct 20 Thursday International Sloth Day
Oct 21 Friday Count your Buttons Day
Oct 22 Saturday Caps Lock Day
Oct 23 Sunday Mole Day
Oct 24 Monday Bologna Day
Oct 25 Tuesday Sourest Day
Oct 26 Wednesday Howl at the Moon Day and Night
Oct 27 Thursday American Beer Day
Oct 28 Friday International Animation Day
Oct 29 Saturday Internet Day
Oct 30 Sunday Candy Corn Day
Oct 31 Monday Magic Day
Nov 1 Tuesday Author's DayNov 2 Wednesday Deviled Eggs Day
Nov 3 Thursday Sandwich Day
Nov 3 Thursday Men Make Dinner Day
Nov 4 Friday Common Sense Day
Nov 6 Sunday Zero Tasking Day
Nov 6 Sunday Saxophone Day
Nov 7 Monday Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
Nov 8 Tuesday Tongue Twister Day
Nov 9 Wednesday Chaos Never Dies Day
Nov 10 Thursday Forget Me Not Day
Nov 10 Thursday Vanilla Cupcake Day
Nov 11 Friday Origami Day
Nov 12 Saturday Happy Hour Day
Nov 13 Sunday World Kindness Day
Nov 13 Sunday Sadie Hawkins Day
Nov 14 Monday Spicy Guacamole Day
Nov 14 Monday Pickle Day
Nov 15 Tuesday Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
Nov 16 Wednesday Fast Food Day
Nov 17 Thursday Take A Hike Day
Nov 17 Thursday Use Less Stuff Day
Nov 18 Friday Push Button Phone Day
Nov 20 Sunday National Absurdity Day
Nov 21 Monday World Hello Day
Nov 22 Tuesday Go For a Ride Day
Nov 23 Wednesday Fibonacci Day
Nov 24 Thursday Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
Nov 25 Friday Shopping Reminder Day
Nov 25 Friday Buy Nothing Day
Nov 26 Saturday Cake Day
Nov 28 Monday Red Planet Day
Nov 29 Tuesday Electronic Greeting Card Day
Nov 30 Wednesday Computer Security Day
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Creative, I am not. However, I will give this a try.
Read a Book Day, September 6. My quilt would have multiple panels of books...much like a library.
Author's Day, November 1. My quilt would reflect favorite places to read in the center panels surrounded by panels with names of favorite authors and favorite book titles.OR
Make a Hat Day, September 15. My quilt would have panels of different hats - crocheted, knitted, made of felt as well as elaborate hats, simple hats, old hats, baby hats, etc.
Eat an Extra Dessert Day, September 4. My quilt would have panels with different beloved desserts - doughnuts, pie, cake, cookies, ice cream cones, banana splits, etc.These are four of the cozy mysteries that I own and would enjoy reading.
okay for Book 1 I have Hug Your Hound Day September 14 and going to read
Dog is on the cover. Book 2 is Read a Book day on September 6th and I am reading
. It takes place in a bookstore.
- could this work for Ask a stupid question day? I was thinking of the expression on the face which seems to say are you serious?or
- for forget me not day? Girl in a garden shredding flowers petals? or
for a chic spy day? Based on the woman with well coiffed hair and a gun at the back.
Would these work?Book 1:
for Eat a Red Apple Day - My quilt would have red apples.Book 2:
for Card Playing Day - My quilt would have playing cards.
Will these work?Internet Day
Chic Spy Day
Good neighbor day
Skyscraper day
Thanks!
How about these:Origami Day
An Origami Tiger
Chaos Never Dies Day
Ants have always been the embodiment of Chaos for me
International Observe the Moon Night
3 of them...
National Absurdity Day
An open face with butterflies and a manacing Death figure in it. What could be more absurd
Are these OK?Ferris Wheel day -
Lover's Day -
Bea wrote: "Creative, I am not. However, I will give this a try. Read a Book Day, September 6. My quilt would have multiple panels of books...much like a library...."
Bea, you are indeed creative. Any one will work. Happy reading.
Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "okay for Book 1 I have Hug Your Hound Day September 14 and going to read Dog is on the cover. Book 2 is Read a Book day on September 6th and I am reading [bookco..."
Jayme, mention both those things (dog, bookstore) when you post and you're all set!
June wrote: "- could this work for Ask a stupid question day? I was thinking of the expression on the face which seems to say are you serious?or [bookcover:I'm Not Her..."
Cute, June! The first one made my coworkers wonder why I was laughing. Use any of your imaginatively creative choices.
Christine wrote: "Would these work?Book 1:
for Eat a Red Apple Day - My quilt would have red apples.Book 2:
for Card Playing Day - My quil..."Sad news, Christine. :( The covers are perfect for the holidays. However, both holidays occur in December, and we are limited to Fall holidays- September, October, November. Sorry!
If you word it right when you post you might swing Checkers Day for
Pia wrote: "Will these work?Internet Day
Chic Spy Day
Good neighbor day
Skyscraper..."
Pia- All four meet the criteria. My book-cover-judging heart makes me suspect that the lady next door may not be a "good neighbor" --duh, duhn, duh-- but the cover will work. Have fun narrowing it to two.
Fandury wrote: "How about these:Origami Day
An Origami Tiger
Chaos Never Dies Day
Ants have always been the embodiment of..."
Fandury-
Nice choices and nice explanations. I'm with ya' on the ants. Enjoy!
Lauren wrote: "Are these OK?Ferris Wheel day -
Lover's Day -
"Sorry, Lauren, the ideas are fine, however, Ferris Wheel Day is in February and Lover's Day is in April, and we are limited to Fall holidays- September, October, November.
Just a suggestion, but have you considered Positive Thinking Day or Make Your Bed Day for
or Go For a Ride Day for
So, I've had a few ideas which I think work, but I'd like to run them past you to make sure I've got the right idea:6 September is Read A Book day
: My quilt could have the look of a book case – brown fabric edges and stripes, with rectangles of fabric in different colours for the books.19 September is Talk Like a Pirate Day
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: My quilt could show a desert island in the foreground with a treasure chest in the sand, then blue and green fabrics for the sea, with a small wooden sailing ship in the opposite corner to the island.8 October is International Observe The Moon Day.
: My quilt could be black with a a central moon surrounded by stars, quite possibly with a black cat silhouette.26 October is Howl At The Moon Day (and Night)
(Kitty is a werewolf): My quilt could look like a stylised forest with a full moon above the trees and wolves running through the trees.26 November is Cake Day
: My quilt could have a central frame like a cake stand with fabric cupcakes on it, maybe against a pink or yellow background.Or
: My quilt could have a top down “pie chart” view of an iced or decorated cake (one slice pulled free maybe), surrounded by a “plate” in patterned fabric, maybe on a red and white gingham style background
Trish wrote: "So, I've had a few ideas which I think work, but I'd like to run them past you to make sure I've got the right idea:6 September is Read A Book day
: My quilt ..."I realize they're virtual, but I really, really want to see your quilts! All of these are terrific interpretations. Enjoy them.
Jonquil wrote: "I realize they're virtual, but I really, really want to see your quilts! All of these are terrific interpretations. Enjoy them."
I really, really wish I actually had any talent with sewing to make them! :-)
Being a quilter as well I love your task Jonquil. It makes me want to sit down with EQ and design them. Very creative. Thanks
How about these?Book 1: {11-23: Fibonacci Day}
Math for Mystics: From the Fibonacci Sequence to Luna's Labyrinth to Golden Section and Other Secrets of Sacred Geometry ~ My quilt would be filled with different versions of Sunflowers, each of which shows the Fibonacci Sequence in nature...beautifully in my opinion. The numbers of the Fibonacci Sequence would be embroidered around the border/binding(?).
Book 2: {11-6: Saxophone Day}
The Bass Saxophone~My quilt would have a different patchwork saxophone in each square and the colors would tie them together. The borders would have musical notes appliquéd on them.
Sheila wrote: "Being a quilter as well I love your task Jonquil. It makes me want to sit down with EQ and design them. Very creative. Thanks"Sheila- I love EQ!! I have three different versions. I don't have time to quilt right now, and I'm so frustrated because my head is full of ideas---and this task is only going to make things worse as the idea list continues to grow.
~Michelle~ wrote: "How about these?Book 1: {11-23: Fibonacci Day}
[book:Ma..."Michelle- As a card-carrying-nerd I must express my awe and applause at the Fibonacci choice; and the saxophone cover actually looks like a quilt. Happy reading!
Jonquil wrote: "~Michelle~ wrote: "How about these?Book 1: {11-23: Fibonacci Day}
[bookcover:Math for Mystics: From the Fibonacci Sequence to Luna's Labyrinth to Golden Section and Other Secrets of Sacred Geomet..."
Thanks from one nerd to another! :)
Jonquil wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Being a quilter as well I love your task Jonquil. It makes me want to sit down with EQ and design them. Very creative. Thanks"Sheila- I love EQ!! I have three different versions. I..."
My idea for one of my quilts for this task was for Happy Hour Day to make a stack and whack out of fabric with different drink glasses or bottles on it but didn't think the mods would know what a stack and whack quilt is.
Mod
..."
ah, you'd be wrong there!
Mod
..."
ah, you'd be wrong there!"
and my rotary cutter is always at the ready...
Dlmrose wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Sheila wrote: "but didn't think the mods would know what a stack and whack quilt is. ..."
ah, you'd be wrong there!"
and my rotary cutter is always at the ready..."
no offense meant Donna AND Sandy. Sheesh!
Wayne wrote: "Would this
work for observe the moon day? Technically speaking, the observer is standing on the moon, looking at the planet."Wayne, Brainteaser- If the guy on the cover looks down at the ground upon which he is standing, what will he be observing?
Sheila wrote: "Jonquil wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Being a quilter as well I love your task Jonquil. It makes me want to sit down with EQ and design them. Very creative. Thanks"Sheila- I love EQ!! I have three diffe..."
Well, Shelia, looks like you've created a huge thread nest---start searching for covers with bottles and glasses.
Wayne wrote: "Wayne, Brainteaser- If..."He would be looking at Anarras, which is a moon of the planet Urras, which is rising in the background, but he would probably think of Urras as being the moon."
Wayne- You have a winner here. All you need is an object from a book cover to use on your quilt. You have Anarras on the book cover, so you're golden.
When you post, explain that your quilt will have a moon named Anarrus and a planet named Urras rising behind it.
Now, you just need to find a 2nd fall holiday and a 2nd book cover.
Wayne wrote: "I think I've got a good one for Read a Book day: 
"Rats. Another one to add to my TBR list :-)
Jonquil wrote: "Sorry, Lauren, the ideas are fine, however, Ferris Wheel Day is ..."Thanks Jonquil. I skipped those lines in the instructions :0)
I'll be taking you up on your suggestions though!
Trish wrote: "Wayne wrote: "I think I've got a good one for Read a Book day: "Rats. Another one to add to my TBR list :-)"
Wayne's just helpful that way.
Wayne wrote: "I think I've got a good one for Read a Book day: "Wayne- looks like you've got both your books!!
I read that book and loved it.
Found another one:
I think it could work for:
It's my party day.
Just look at how's she's dressed (and it seems she's had one too many drinks)
Pia wrote: "Found another one:I think it could work for:
It's my party day.
Just look at how's she's dressed (and it seems she's had one too many drinks)"
I agree, Pia, but as a social worker I'm not allowed to judge even fictional people.
will these worka) National cupcake day 17th October Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic
cupcake on cover b) October 8th Astronommy day
Moon On cover
Marie wrote: "will these worka) National cupcake day 17th October Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic
cupcake on cover b..."
Yes, Marie. Now I'm off to find a cupcake...
♞ Pat wrote: "Sep 2 Friday Bison Ten Yell Day
Buffalo Jump BluesBuffalo and Bison are the same animal, yes?"
Close enough for me, Pat. Hope you enjoy it.
Rise: A Newsflesh Collection for Balloon Watching Day (or whatever the exact words, it's in October )? It seems like it would make sense. :)
Maya wrote: "Rise: A Newsflesh Collection for Balloon Watching Day (or whatever the exact words, it's in October )? It seems like it would make sense. :)"Maya- The cover shows an elevator button, and it's the image, not the title that matters. How about using Oct 21 Count Your Buttons Day and mention that your quilt will have up and down elevator buttons?
You're so smart! I like your way of thinking. Thanks so much! :D
OK - let me give this a try.Oct 8 - Astronomy Day
My quilt would be shades of blue with white star blocks
Oct 22 - Caps Lock Day
My quilt would be purple and maroom with 5 center panels of Capital V's in the middle.
Oct 31 Magic Day
Quilt would have appliqued white rabbits.
KSMary- These 2 work (and the magic bunny made me smile)
The Vonnegut won't work because it is a stylized graphic more than an identifiable object.
Jonquil wrote: "KSMary- These 2 work (and the magic bunny made me smile) The Vonnegut won't work because it is a stylized graphi..."
Thanks! This task really made me think!
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Reading is my escape, but quilting is my solace. I've made enough quilts to change my bed linen’s theme each Saturday. I started with major holidays, other cultures, and fantasy realms. When I got bored, I expanded to quilts with (1) eyeballs that glow in the dark; (2) quotes “spelled out” in hieroglyphics; (3) fairy houses; (4) beach toys; (5) Doctor Who; (6) international dragons; and (7) hunting lodge decor.
This is a TWO book task.
Your Folk Art assignment is to design a quilt theme for two of the less-well-known quirky holidays that occur during the fall listed at Fun Holidays
Book 1: Select a September -November holiday from the Fun Holidays website’s list. Only holidays that appear on the Fun Holidays list from September 1-November 30 may be used.
Read a book that has a cover with any object or scenario that you think could be used to represent that quirky holiday’s celebration. Only cover images may be used, not the title graphic, author's name, series name or other design element (borders, award symbols, etc).
Required: State the holiday and its date. Include the cover when you post. Explain the relationship of the book-cover object(s) to your selected holiday’s theme as it will appear on your quilt.
Book 2: Repeat for a second (different) holiday from the Fun Holidays website's list. Only holidays that appear on the Fun Holidays list from September 1-November 30 may be used.
Read a book that has a cover with any object or scenario that you think could be used to represent that quirky holiday’s celebration. Only cover images may be used, not the title graphic, author's name, series name or other design element (borders, award symbols, etc).
Required: State the holiday and its date. Include the cover when you post. Explain the relationship of the book-cover object(s) to your selected holiday’s theme as it will appear on your quilt.
Be creative; push the envelope; this is Folk Art. Have fun!!
Examples: