FarmQuest Challenge #83 Fungi theme starts 28 April 2026 + #82 brags

Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #83 Fungi Theme!

 Think about landscape scenes or focals on mushrooms and/or toadstools, etc. in or near wet moist trees/logs.    

April 28, 2026--> May 27, 2026 with start and end times at 12:00am CT/Chicago or 6:00am UK for time references.

submission limit per challenge: each participant can submit 5 themed projects per challenge!!! 

Bragging rights are possible. Skip to the bottom of the post for #82 results. Best Barnraiser is a honor that is offered a Guest DT invite (need 4 or more artisans/entries). Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries.  

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The design team has prepared these terrific projects:

 DT member Deanne =  

and

 DT/owner Becca S=  

closed pic of "Blessed To Know A Fungi" (fun guy)!!

open pic/z-fold stretched out

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project #2: different toadstools

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plus (next month)

Guest DT honoree 

blog link =

THIS IS HER BADGE:

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SKIP over the #82 brags section to participate/submit entries for #83

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#82 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT:

 total 2 entries by 2 artisans for Pond/Creek! Recognitions go to: Heather H & Jolanda!  

"Best Barnraiser" with a Guest DT invite goes to

ENTRY # by  :  [next time maybe]

your brag badge \/

#84 theme Best Barnraiser w/GD invite is entry # by ! Congrats!

(if accepting Guest DT invite for challenge #84

 on May 28, 2026 ===> please email me/Becca at heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com)

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Bragging rights for Barnraiser honorable mentions

in reverse order of entry  

#2 by Jolanda  = 

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#1 by Heather H  = 

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Congrats to these wonderful artisans for creating these country charmers

 for the Pond/Creek #82 theme!

Yee-haw! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

Fare thee well. So long, pardner.

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***DT CALL ONGOING***:

Thanks for Deanne joining me to be the design team for FQCB.   I need one or more to help us offer diverse interpretations of the themes. DT members are given access to themes in advance and a private FB design team group  is used to upload projects. 

Mention "FQCB design team" as the subject of your email to owner Becca =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

or

questbybecca@gmail.com

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PARTICIPATION

#83 = April 28- May 27, 2026

*Each participant can submit 5 themed projects per challenge session.

*Use the Inlinkz tool for submitting each project entry. 

  

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

FQCB #65 Theme is things found in the woods starting 28 Nov 2024 plus #64 Barnraiser brags

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #65 Things found in the woods Theme!

Your location can be any forest/woods setting around the world. Show us your countryside charm.

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

Bragging rights are possible. Skip to the bottom of the post for #64 results. Barnraisers Top 3 Picks are for 1-40 entries. Top 5 Picks are for 41+ entries. 

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

DT member Nana Connie=

 #65 theme elements = leaves, moose, rabbit, pine tree

and

DT/owner Becca= project #1

#65 theme elements = pinecones, pine needles, berries, flowers, trees, wood

and

project #2 card

#65 theme elements = wood, bears, raccoons, rabbits, flowers

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Classic country interpretations for theme #65!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 things found in the woods themed projects for #65. Deadline is December 13 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41+ entries. 

LINK= time adjusted due to starting 30-35 minutes late on Nov 28 

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/9c747980bb7e433e8e78bc3e7c099817

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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 =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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{COMING SOON; having INLINKZ errors}

#64 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to Karen C, Bonnie Lynn and Granmargaret!!!

Bragging rights badge

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry out of 8 submissions:

#2 by Karen =

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#3 by Bonnie Lynn =

AND

#7 by Granmargaret = 

<3  -- <3  --  <3

Congrats again to these 3 wonderful artisans for creating these country charmers!

FARM-tastic!!! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

  

FarmQuest #61 Theme is Farm/Rural Animals That Eat Grain starts 28 Sept 2024 PLUS #60 Bragging Rights Notice

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #61 "Eating Grain" Farm/Forest animals Theme!

We're looking for raccoons, roosters/chickens, mice, hedgehogs, ducks, deer, etc.  [Your location can be any farm and/or forest/woods setting around the world.] Show us your countryside charm.

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

Bragging rights are possible. Skip to the bottom of the post for #60 results. 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 terrific projects:

DT member Nana Connie=

 #61 "eating grain" farm or country/forest animal(s) elements: mouse

other farm/country elements: wheat, burlap,  

and

DT/owner Becca=

#61 "eating grain" forest or farm animal(s) = squirrels, also birds/owls in the print paper

other farm/country elements = leaves, plaid, 

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Classic country interpretations for theme #61!

and an inspiration photo =

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 farm or country/forest animals that eat grain- themed projects for #61. Deadline is October 13 at 12:00am CT/Chicago. Bragging rights are possible. We have tiers of recognition based on volume of submissions: Top 3 for 1-40 entries, Top 5 for 41-80 entries. 

LINK=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/9e34c02a7ad3400eb2eee9df6ca66c46

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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 =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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#60 BRAGGING RIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#1 by Julene = push mower

Congrats again and thanks for creating this country charmer!

This was a fabulous craft stash discovery for a grandpa's birthday card! 

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**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

  

FarmQuest #59 Theme of farm or forest animals starts with Rr on 28 Aug 2024 + #58 Barnraiser Picks

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #59 "Rr" Farm/Forest animals Theme + #58 Barnraiser Picks!

We're looking for raccoons, rabbits, roosters, rams, etc.  Your location can be any farm and/or forest/woods setting around the world.

Show us your countryside charm too.

August 28- September 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. 

Jump to the bottom of the posting for the #58 Bragging Rights Announcement. 

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

DT member Nana Connie=

#59 "Rr" farm or forest animal(s) elements: rooster

other farm/country elements: plaid,  

and

DT/owner Becca=

#59 "Rr" forest or farm animal(s) = rabbit, 

other farm/country elements = flowers, plaid, 

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Classic country interpretations for theme #59!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 farm or forest animals that start with Rr- themed projects for #59. Deadline is September 13 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=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/fe9ae3cee73546beb347e80f198df9ed

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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 =

heartsquestbybecca@gmail.com

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BRAGGING RIGHTS for #58 (things in or near garden/potting shed-bench)

Congratulations to these 3 out of 5 projects: Jose, Pauline, and Julene!!!

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S.  

in order of entry:

#3 by Julene = watering can button, flowers, leaves

and

#4 by Pauline = wellies, wheelbarrow, flowers, leaf, bird, 

and

#5 by Jose = greenhouse, potting shed, birdhouse, water pump, flowers, wood, 

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All 5 projects were fabulous! They ranged in gardening topics and offered brilliantly clever #58 theme interpretations! THANKS!

**See ya soon at FarmQuest!**

 

FQCB #57 Forest or Woodland Things theme starting 28 July 2024

  Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #57 Forest/Woodland things Theme!

We're looking for raccoons, skunks, deer, woodpeckers, maples, oaks, birch, elms, pines, mushrooms, etc.  Your location can be any outdoor/country/rural forest/woods setting around the world.

Show us your countryside charm too.

July 28- August 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. 

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

DT member Nana Connie=

 #57 forest/woodland rural country elements: grizzly bear; pine trees 

and

DT/owner Becca=

#57 forest/woodland rural country elements: pine trees, bear and other woodland animals, mushrooms/toadstools, leafy foliage, woodgrain/birch bark....

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Classic country interpretations for theme #57!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 things that are forest/woodland- themed projects for #57. Deadline is August 13 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=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/f276a22e54e14d299457c0c5e72959d4

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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 =

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 July 7- Aug 5)

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

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

and new on May 28th -

FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges (up to 10 grocery store aisles of content; see the badge for each limited off-set competition; approx. 16-17 days per 30-31 days); #1 starts May 28 and ends on June 13, 2024; #2 starts June 28 and ends on July 13, 2024. #3 beings July 28 and ends on August 13, 2024. 

 

FQCB #38 Theme of Feathers starts 14 October 2023 and announcements

 Howdy! Welcome to FQCB #38 Feathers Theme!

We're looking for feathers from birds/poultry/fowl with your farm/country elements and/or patterns. 

Show us your countryside charm.

October 14-27, 2023 with start and end times at 12:30am CT/Chicago or 6:30am 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 fantastic feather projects:

DT/owner Becca=

[#38 required elements: partial pheasant and quail in the left cardstock scrap and a variety of feathers in the center cardstock]

DT member NanaConnie=

[#38 required elements: owls' feathers and feather cardstock base]

DT member Dottie=

(on break)

Thanks, ladies, for these fabulous feathery creative makes!

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Future participants: use the following Inlinkz tool address to submit your 1-3 feathery themed projects for #38. Deadline is October 27 at 12:30am 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=

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/p/0e27595236bb42088953403550cec20b

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Consider bundling with these other Becca owned challenge blogs:

*FQCB theme #38 entries can also be shared/linked at FarmQuest General Store since it is anything farm and/or country goes.

*Heart's Quest #40 new theme is Halloween with heart/love element.

*TFATU/The Fairy and The Unicorn #10 for 2023 theme is anything goes fantasy (witch, wizard, gnome, etc.)!!!

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

FarmQuest design team: Dottie, 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

and

our spin-off blogs are FarmQuest General Store challenge blog and FarmQuest Country Christmas challenge blog that are set up differently, also need more DT members. FQGS is a monthly competition with anything goes farm and/or country topics.

FQCCCB is about exterior Christmas decorations and/or snowy/icy landscape scenes on cards, gift tags, gift cards/money holders, and/or package toppers for bread, candy, etc.

 The current stints started October 7 and will end on November 5, 2023. 

If interested, message me/Becca at=

questbybecca@gmail.com

FQCB #32 Barnraisers Recognition Announcement for its bears theme PLUS DT Calls

  WOW! FQCB #32 Bears theme had 6 entries!

Barnraiser recognition goes to these 3 amazing artisans: Cynthia O, Katrina B, and Marlene A.!!! Congrats!!!

 If you're seeing this after the competition is over, our spin-off blog, FarmQuest General Store is an always farm/country anything goes themed blog that runs longer and differently than FQCB. So create a bear, moose, deer, farmhouse kitchen or other project and enter at FQGS. 

And of course check back after 12:30am CT/Chicago July 28, 2023 for the new theme at FQCB.

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The Barnraisers picks were decided by owner Becca S. So many excellent entries!

In reverse order of entry from the 6 submitted projects:

Entry #4 = Marlene A.

Entry #3 = Katrina B.

Entry #2 = Cynthia O. 

FQCB has been blessed with bear-y great bear themed projects!

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 We are very grateful for your support of our country theme!

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

FQCB DT crew: Dottie, Nana Connie, and Becca

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DT CALLS for FQCB and FQGS:

DT member Diane has just notified me that she's stepping down. 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

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

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also DT Call is ongoing for our spin-off challenge blog called FarmQuest General Store (FQGS). 

If interested in being part of a month-long anything farm/country goes themed challenge blog, message owner Becca Sadler at the above address or at

questbybecca@gmail.com

  (current DT for FQGS includes: Kel, Nana Connie, Janis, and Becca)