Weekly crafty check-in?

[jsonya]

It looks like the original craft corner on the other place did a weekly check-in. Interested? Any other ideas on how to keep the conversation going here?

[ladyannibal]

I'm down for a weekly check in! It may keep me motivated to work on some of these WIPs I have going on. I was also thinking that we should start a craft randoms thread. I know our BMBs have them but I think it would be fun to have one here too!

[yogisews]

I love the idea! Maybe it will give me motivation too!

[neongreen]

Sure, sounds good!

[kariann12]

I'd be down for that. Although I seem to be having a hard time keeping track of all my check-ins. FWP.

[Unknown]

I need someone to keep me in check.

[rooskie]

I'm game! I never checked in because I felt like I couldn't keep up with the people over there + the questions they asked for GTKY have recently been about their kids....womp womp.

[estrellas]

WIP Wednesdays?

And if we want to do a Craft-A-Long... I'm sure we can figure out some knitting/crochet options, and the sewers can do some as well. The otherwise general crafty people, you'd be on your own if you want to!

I have loads of free knitting & crochet patterns, and I'm familiar with setting up KALs through another group, so I can start on those if people want.

[kmmd]

I liked the check in on the other board. Sort of a way to keep yourself motivated. We also did the yearly craft challenge, which could be incorporated into the check in - working towards your goals for the year.

[nuggetrn]

I like the idea of a WIP Wednesday. That sounds pretty nice, lol.

What is a craft-a-long?

[ladyannibal]

Ahh yes! I wanted a craft-a-long too but I felt like I was being kinda bossy by starting so many threads. WIP Wednesday sounds beautiful, ugh! So excited guys!

[mackalack]

Yes, this will be fun!! I vote for WIP Wednesdays too!!

[mackalack]

clucky - you should join in here too!

[ladyannibal]

Jan 20, 2015 10:34:48 GMT -5 nuggetrn said:

I like the idea of a WIP Wednesday. That sounds pretty nice, lol.

What is a craft-a-long?

It's where you post a pattern/tutorial for something and everyone who wants to participate makes it! They're lots of fun if you catch them early on.

I also like monthly craft challenges (I use to frequent craftster) where you pick a theme and use whatever medium you want make something based on the theme. Those are tons of fun and you have the crafters that didn't participate pick the one they like best. The winner picks the challenge for the next month.

[nuggetrn]

Jan 20, 2015 12:38:45 GMT -5 ladyannibal said:

Jan 20, 2015 10:34:48 GMT -5 nuggetrn said:

I like the idea of a WIP Wednesday. That sounds pretty nice, lol.

What is a craft-a-long?

It's where you post a pattern/tutorial for something and everyone who wants to participate makes it! They're lots of fun if you catch them early on.

I also like monthly craft challenges (I use to frequent craftster) where you pick a theme and use whatever medium you want make something based on the theme. Those are tons of fun and you have the crafters that didn't participate pick the one they like best. The winner picks the challenge for the next month.

Both of these ideas sound like a lot of fun! I have never participated in anything like that before but I would definitely be up for it here!

[jsonya]

The last time I did a craft-along, I managed to get one sock done. It took me 10 months to get the second one done. However, I am 100% game!

I was also thinking, how about a way to track our yearly and/or monthly goals? Perhaps we can include that on the wip check in?

[kellybenelly83]

I'd be into a Craft along too! That sounds like a ton of fun!