Thursday, March 14, 2024

FQCB #48 Theme of Log Cabin or Cottage starts 14 March 2024

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #48 Log Cabin or Cottage Theme!

We're looking for these rustic home styles whether by photograph, clipart, stamp, etc. with your farm country charm. 

Show us your countryside charm.

March 14-27, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

Bragging rights are possible. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41-80 entries. 

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The design team crew has done their stash quests and prepared these wonderful projects:


DT member Nana Connie: using a log cabin photo with a historical print wallpaper sample background=


and

DT/owner Becca: using a log cabin clipart image against a pine forest print cardstock background=



Both projects have that historic rustic charm!


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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 log cabin or cottage themed projects for #48. Deadline is March 27 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have 3 tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries, and Top 7 for 81+. 

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See you later. Fare thee well. Come back often for more of our country charm!

FarmQuest design team: NanaConnie and owner Becca

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DT Call:

We would love to have 2 more artisans (bloggers and/or IG) who don't mind linking up/networking in other challenge blogs and/or Facebook crafting groups, YouTube video tutorials, Instagram, etc. If you love farm/country/outdoor/rural topics and creating themed projects before each 14th and 28th, then email message FQCB owner Becca Sadler at=

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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Support your local farm country blogs=

FarmQuest (farm/country themes new on the 14th and 28th of each month)

FarmQuest General Store (anything farm/country goes topics on an offset month-long time period; current is March 7- April 5)

FarmQuest Country Christmas (anything goes country Christmas/snowy winter also on an offset month-long time period; current is March 7- April 5)

FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen (anything food goes starting on day 2 of each month and ending on the last day of the month)

It is permissible to 'double dip' between these challenge blogs. 

EXAMPLES:

1. The FQCB #48 log cabin or cottage theme can be linked to FQGS since it is anything goes farm/country. 
2. The FQCB #48 log cabin or cottage theme if shown in a snowy/icy setting and with a Christmas or winter wishes expression, it could be linked to FQCCCB.
3. The FQCB #48 log cabin or cottage theme if it is shown with pumpkins, cornstalks, tomato plants, apple tree, etc. (some food source/item), it could be linked to FQHSKCB. 
Cool!!!!
 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

FQCB #47 Bragging Rights Announcement on 13 March 2024

YEE-HAW!! FQCB #47 Things Found in a Country Field theme had 11 entries!!!

Barnraiser recognition goes to these 3 amazing artisans to share the Top 3 Barnraiser badge: Aimeslee, Brandi (on IG), and Elle-jeanne!!! Congrats! 

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Readers:

Check back after 12:00am CT/Chicago March 14, 2024 for the new theme at FQCB.

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Bragging rights badge


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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#1 sheep, barns, windmills card by Aimeslee


and

#7 scrapbook layout entry about piglets by Brandi

Instagram entry

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4GC0Iqu4Az/?igsh=dzc5Z2xqazlvNGd4


and

#8 cows in pasture card by Elle-jeanne


Excellent entries! All things found in a country field! 

Other entries included bees, watermelon, rabbits, carrot, clover, more cows, wildflowers, and chickens!!

Farm country classics!

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So long. Fare thee well. See you soon at the farm!

FQCB DT duo: Nana Connie and Becca

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DT CALL for FQCB: If you're interested in joining us for a short-term basis or long-term as a design team member, send a message to owner Becca Sadler =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

FarmQuest challenge blog offers new

farm/country themes on the 14th and 28th of each month.

 

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

FQCB #47 Theme is Things found in a Country Field starts 28 February 2024

Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #47 Things found in a Country Field Theme!

We're looking for farm equipment, wildflowers, bee hives, farm animals, hay bales, etc. items likely to be seen in a country field. 

Show us your countryside charm.

February 28-March 13, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

Bragging rights are possible. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41-80 entries. Top 7 Picks for 81+.

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The design team crew has done their stash quests and prepared these farm-tastic field projects:

DT member Nana Connie=


[#47 required elements: old wagon wheel, wildflowers, fence, and barn in the country farm setting]


and
Owner/DT member Becca=



[#47 required elements: tractor surrounded by sunflowers, daisies]


 Terrific interpretations for theme #47!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 field themed projects for #47. Deadline is March 13, 2024 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have 3 tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries, and Top 7 for 81+. 

LINK=


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Both of our projects also fit the anything farm/country goes criteria at  FarmQuest General Store challenge blog and so will yours. You can enter over there too which will increase your chances for bragging rights!!!

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See you later. Fare thee well. Come back often for more of our country charm!

FarmQuest design team: NanaConnie and owner Becca

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DT Call:

We would love to have 2 more artisans (bloggers and/or IG) who don't mind linking up/networking in other challenge blogs and/or Facebook crafting groups, YouTube video tutorials, Instagram, etc. If you love farm/country/outdoor/rural topics and creating themed projects before each 14th and 28th, then email message FQCB owner Becca Sadler at=

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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Support your local farm country blogs=

our spin-off blogs are FarmQuest General Store challenge blog, FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen challenges blog and FarmQuest Country Christmas challenge blog that are set up differently, also need DT members.

 
If interested, message me/Becca at=

questbybecca@gmail.com

   

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

FQCB #46 Barnraisers Bragging Rights Announcement on 27 February 2024

YEE-HAW!! FQCB #46 Quote from 1797 by Martha Washington theme had 4 entries!!!

Barnraiser recognition goes to these 4 amazing artisans to share the Top 3 Barnraiser badge: Jolanda J, Deb H/DJ, Deanne and Julene!!! Congrats! 

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Readers:

Check back after 12:00am CT/Chicago February 28, 2024 for the new theme at FQCB.

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Bragging rights badge


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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S. 

In order of entry: all were inspired by the quote phrase about busy as a bee!

#1 made by Julene= bee/beekeeper, honey


and

#2 made by Deanne= bee


and

#3 made by Jolanda J= busy hands/quilting bee


and

#4 made by Deb H/DJ= quilting bee


These are full of country charm! Thanks so very much gal for your interpretations of Martha Washington's quote from 1797!

QUOTE

#46 Feb 14-27, 2024 (use the 1797 quote as your inspiration“I am again fairly settled down to the pleasant duties of an old fashioned Virginia house-keeper, steady as a clock, busy as a bee, and as cheerful as a cricket.” (1797, Martha Washington) 


Wednesday, February 14, 2024

FQCB #46 Theme is Martha Washington Quote to Inspire starts 14 February 2024

Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #46 Martha Washington Quote Theme!

We're wanting to see bee hives, farmhouse clocks, crickets, 1700s era housekeeper images, etc. 

Show us your farmhouse country charm.

February 14-27, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

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#46 Feb 14-27, 2024 (use the 1797 quote as your inspiration) “I am again fairly settled down to the pleasant duties of an old fashioned Virginia house-keeper, steady as a clock, busy as a bee, and as cheerful as a cricket.” (1797, Martha Washington) 

According to Mount Vernon and other historical websites:

She had control over the mansion house, the kitchen, the smokehouse, the spinning house, and the wash house.

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Bragging rights are possible. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41-80 entries. Top 7 Picks for 81+.

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The design team crew has done their stash quests and prepared these farm-tastic projects: 

DT/owner Becca S=

I chose to focus on the "busy as a bee" part of the quote. 


AND


DT Nana Connie= 

Nana Connie chose to use a postcard souvenir from a vacation trip visit at MV plus a portrait image of First Lady Martha Washington for her #46 project.


Lots of visual clues/topics within Mrs. Washington's quote to connect with past or current country farmhouse charm. 

With all the format options that are accepted at FQCB, it will be very interesting to see how our readers interpret the quote. Happy crafting!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 field themed projects for #46. Deadline is February 27, 2024 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have 3 tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries, and Top 7 for 81+. 

LINK=


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Both of our projects also fit the anything farm/country goes criteria at  FarmQuest General Store challenge blog and so will yours. You can enter over there too which will increase your chances for bragging rights!!!

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See you later. Fare thee well. Come back often for more of our country charm!

FarmQuest design team: NanaConnie and owner Becca

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DT Call:

We would love to have 2 more artisans (bloggers and/or IG) who don't mind linking up/networking in other challenge blogs and/or Facebook crafting groups, YouTube video tutorials, Instagram, etc. If you love farm/country/outdoor/rural topics and creating themed projects before each 14th and 28th, then email message FQCB owner Becca Sadler at=

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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check out the page listed on the homepage for the "Quest Family Blogs"

   


Tuesday, February 13, 2024

FQCB #45 Barnraiser bragging rights notice for Outdoor Porch or Deck Furniture theme

YEE-HAW!! FQCB #45 Outdoor Porch or Deck Furniture theme had 5 entries!!!

Barnraiser recognition goes to these 3 amazing artisans: Jolanda J, Granmargaret, and Karen C!!! Congrats! 

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Readers:

Check back after 12:00am CT/Chicago February 14, 2024 for the new theme at FQCB.

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Bragging rights badge


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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S. 

The 3 terrific submitted outdoor furniture projects:

in order of entry:


#1 made by Karen C=


She personalized this card with the homeowner's front door color and their address numbers (in white)!!! The lantern, planter, wreath and welcome mat sure make a terrific new home card!

and

#2 made by Granmargaret=


The cottage scenes with the garden benches look like the perfect place to sit and rest! 

and

#5 made by Jolanda J=


Her embossed wall surface and 'boards' placement makes the perfect setting for the porch swing, flower pot, and snoozing spot for the dog!

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These three artisans had fantastic interpretations for outdoor deck or porch furniture items!!!

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So long. Fare thee well. See you soon at the farm!

FQCB DT duo: Nana Connie and Becca

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DT CALL for FQCB: If you're interested in joining us for a short-term basis or long-term as a design team member, send a message to owner Becca Sadler =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

FarmQuest challenge blog offers new

farm/country themes on the 14th and 28th of each month.

 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

FarmQuest #45 MIDWAY reminder notice with deadline on 13 February

Howdy! Head out of the city for FQCB #45 Porch or Deck Furniture Theme!

February 7 is midway day for #45. 

We're looking for pews, benches, rocking chairs, loungers, swings, gliders, etc. items likely to be seen on a porch or deck.

 These entries can be for any season of year. Your porch/deck furniture is about being outdoors and capturing it for the occasion/sentiment of your choosing.

Show us your countryside charm.

January 28-February 13, 2024 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.


REVERSE REPLAY

design team inspiration

from DT/owner Becca 

#47 theme element = canopied glider

(and I love that the circular sentiment stickers look like round pillows!)

 


AND

from DT Nana Connie

#45 theme elements = rocking chair, planters

(and it's great that the image includes pillows and cushion on the rocker and there are several plants/planters next to the rocker)


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Go back in time to January 28 #45 main posting link in order to share your 1-3 themed projects:


LINK= https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/fqcb-45-theme-is-outdoor-porch-or-deck.html


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See you soon at the farmhouse!

DT/owner Becca and DT Nana Connie



FQCB #48 Theme of Log Cabin or Cottage starts 14 March 2024

  Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #48 Log Cabin or Cottage Theme! We're looking for these rustic home styles whether by photograph, clipart, stam...