I forgot to mention that my color for the month is magenta. I actually couldn't decide whether to use magenta or fuchsia, so I cut them in half and used both. I will be doing the same thing for October with the same two colors. I used more magenta than fuchsia, therefore the color this month defaulted to magenta. Both of these colors are my favorites, so I just had to use them together.

Susan, I was also thinking that we should do this again for next year. It forces me to try a new technique for each one. I don't know what the common thread:) for the actual challenge should be, but I have already decided on my theme. I am going to do a Jewish holiday for each month, so that I can make a perpetual calendar. The big challenge for me will be the number of pieces that I will have to make. There are more than 12 months in the Jewish year, and every year is different.I was also thinking of trying to sketch out some ideas beginning now, since this week begins the new for the Jewish year.
Happy New Year!!