NeedleWorkMonday’s Year End Challenge Highlights - Featured Posts #235
What a wonderful turnout and wrap up we had for 2023! A total of 33 entries were submitted (35 including our administrative team).
We sent out a total of 78 Hive and 29.50 HBD worth of tips to every entrant. We truly thank each of you for your participation and taking the time to reflect on your needlework year.
It was a pleasure reading all of the entries. I think many realized that though it may have seemed like much didn’t get done, after listing it all out it changed their perspective. All goals might have not been reached but each of you were proud of what you did accomplish.
You can start this year off knowing you are very capable of completing tasks and dreaming big!
Today I’d like to highlight some of our favorite entries and showcase their end of year recap…
NEEDLEWORKMONDAY YEAR END CHALLENGE! || 2023 FLOWER BOUQUET GOALS
The bouquet work @jonalyn2020 has presented throughout the year is truly pleasing and satisfying to the eye. I told her I could stare at her photos for hours and I’m being so serious 😄. It’s been a pleasure seeing her skills grow from when she first started making them.
In addition to her bouquets she was able to create some very pretty business cards to add to her packages. What a wonderful touch! We look forward to seeing more arrangements and updates as her business progresses in 2024! 👏🏽👏🏽😀
Mi hijo y yo entre hilos y agujas en 2023
We were able to enjoy not only Irene’s amazing creations but also those of her son and nephew. She is teaching the next generation these handiwork skills which will enable these passions to continue on. Well done job to you and both boys!
If it wasn’t enough that we all fell in love with her amigurumis, she added some spectacular wall hangings to her repertoire which uses the macramé technique. I was so in awe with the characters and designs she came up with. I am excited to see all she does this year! 🤩
NEEDLEWORK: MY 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I was cheesing the entire time reading this submission from @blezyn ☺️. She shared about the mannequin and lighting equipment she acquired. We also got to see some of her most loved pieces for the year, one I would purchase in a heartbeat. This beautiful crochet sweatshirt using the mini-bean stitch. It’s absolutely gorgeous!
She couldn’t believe that the video of this sweatshirt went viral and many people were curious about it. I hope she has many more successes like these throughout this new year!!! 🥳
A Year-End Reflection of My Needlework Journey in 2023
Wow what a year of learning and development it was for @vickoly. We learned that he connected with another artisan who gave him some valuable lessons and added skills that has already improved his business. It’s a blessing when others are willing to barter their knowledge.
I am always impressed by the work of his hands. The footwear he creates has made many individuals and families alike very happy. We hope you continue to shine and grow in 2024!! 😉
Year End Challenge: My Crochet Year 2023 in Review
@Romeskie showed us how productive she was by listing out each month the projects and goals she accomplished. It was inspiring learning that she had a goal to complete one project per month.
We’re excited for her and her online store venture. I have no doubts she will gain plenty of clientele and repeat customers because the work she does is absolutely incredible! 😍
[Es-En] ¡Reto de fin de año de NeedleWorkMonday! Una reflexión del 2023 NeedleWorkMonday’s Year End Challenge! - A 2023 Reflection
I saved this one for last as it was one of the most heartfelt posts I’ve ever read from our community. I had so many emotions while reading it. @Afrikablr is one of the most unique and original creators I have come across. Her story of struggles and victories will for sure inspire anyone who reads.
I love the beautiful doll work and garment work she has shared with us over the years. She is definitely not afraid to set trends and I love the strength and courage that exudes from her. We are so grateful she is part of our beloved needlework family ~ 💖💝
Thanks again to all of the entrants and for taking the time to share your year with us. Let’s make 2024 another great needlework year!! Whoo Hoo!!! 🎉
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@crosheille Thank you for this incredible challenge that allowed us to realize how much we accomplished and how much we were able to learn, grow and advance as needleworkers.
Absolutely @kattycrochet! 2023 wouldn’t have been so amazing for our community if it wasn’t for the love and support you and Laura also show here. Thank you for helping me to make everyone feel so welcome and coming up with challenges that help grow us and further our work ~ 💓
First of all, thank you very much for the challenge, it allowed me to reflect and realize that the path is not always easy, but starting is a step and trying is the important thing. I really appreciate the community space you give us, the warmth of interaction and the content support you have always given me. Thanks at the same time for the detail, blessings and a hug to the team.
@crosheille , blessings and greetings.
Yes! Starting is sometimes the hardest part. It helps when we have like minded individuals reaching for the same goals and those examples give us a fire to want to do the same. We are ALL so capable of so much more than we think. ☺️
Keep taking those steps and soon you’ll get to where you hope to be. 😉
Thank you @belkysmargarita! Many blessings to you as well ~
Amen, amen. Your wishes are lovely. I love the community vibes. I really appreciate all the support. Blessings and lots of health to you. A hug!
Wow that's so nice of the team, I'll love to say congratulations to everyone on what we were able to achieve in the previous year and I hope we'll do far better this new year and hopefully achieve all of our needlework goals.
I'm excited by my accomplishments and what I learnt, most of all how well my craft went and this year I'm looking forward to more.
Thanks so much and have a prosperous new year.
Thank you very much for your support throughout this year, it has been a good year full of many goals achieved and there will be more projects to come. A hug to the entire community
Thank you so much for this wonderful challenge. It was nice to reflect on how the year went and be able to acknowledge all that went well.
I appreciate the community and all the support I get. Thank you!
Congratulations to everyone on their achievements
SUCH high quality of entries this challenge - and it was wonderful to receive the tip and gift from @needleworkmonday !! Many thanks, always, dearest @crosheille for all that you do here, and to all at Needlework Monday; huge huge blessings and creative expansion wishes to you all, as we stride confidently into the new year with our projects and visions!
I cannot wait to get into my workspace again soon, and to see what can be made!!
I agree Clare! There were so many quality entries we read and I am always excited when people feel it was worth their time 😊.
You’re very welcome. I’m grateful I made it to see another year and I hope I will get to see plenty more work from everyone. Anyone on Hive can clearly see that needlework is very much alive and well 😆🤩!
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Thank you so much for this wonderful community, and to you, @crosheille, for this kind of challenge in which I can really see how different I am from who I was a year ago. And to see the fulfillment of those aspirations on our bucket list. 😊
Congratulations to all participants who joined this challenge and realized the development of their skills and goals.
Cheers to a more goal-driven year, crafters!🥂🍾
My pleasure Jonalyn! I'm so happy to see when we're able to mark off that bucket list we made 😆! It’s also so encouraging when we can identify improvements in ourselves. We know we’re headed in the right direction.
Whoo Hoo! Here’s to a goal-driven year for sure!! 🥂
OMG, I can't believe this, I'm so greatful with your words, really , thanks a lot. I just opened my heart with you because, you are great workers and artist. All of us have a story to tell. Thanks a lot again, you are very important for me.
We loved that you opened your heart to us and inspired your fellow needleworkers. You are truly an inspiring light here and we love you. Keep on shining dear friend ~ 💐🤗
Thanks a lot from f My heart
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The quality of the projects is very high and impressive, 2023 was a very beautiful year in the Needlework community, I am very grateful for the window they represent to admire the creative path and day to day of so many wonderful, human and talented textile artists! I hope everyone had a nice start to the new year 💕 💕 💕
Congratulations! This community makes us keep learning. Yehhh!.
felicidades a todos los que fueron seleccionados, en verdad me gusto todo, sobre todo el sueter verde.
Beautiful work they did. The flowers are fantastic, I love them all!!! and the work of @irenenavarroart , her son and nephew are incredible.
Congratulations to all, the work has been wonderful.