Let's hear it for Quidditch!!

Hello there my fellow puffs!
This will be my first time blogging for Hufflepuff; what better way to start than by talking about Quidditch!

We are making a strong showing on the pitch, and I have seen so many great goals turned in.  I will be posting a weekly update with both points and photos of some of the great projects.

We are in the middle of 2 challenges; the term long "Explore the Quidditch Positions" will end midnight on November 5th.  If you haven't turned in anything for this challenge there is still time:

• Beaters: Knit, crochet, weave or spin up to 15 projects using 50 yards/project minimum. Each project will earn 10 points.
• Chasers: Knit, crochet, weave or spin up to 6 projects using 150 yards/project minimum. Each project will earn 25 points.
• Keepers: Knit, crochet, weave or spin up to 3 projects using 300 yards/project minimum. Each project will earn 50 points.
• Seekers: Knit, crochet, weave or spin up to 2 projects using 500 yards/project minimum. Each project will earn 75 points.

When you turn in your first item for this Activity, please let us know which position you will be studying by including one of the following tags. Once you’ve turned in your first project you will be locked into that position, so choose wisely!

Tags!!
HQ16Beater, HQ16Chaser, HQ16Keeper, HQ16Seeker

The Pre Match  Jitters challenge goes until October 19th.
No project is too small for this challenge.  Current standings:

Gryffindor has 27 goals
Slytherin has 19
Hufflepuff has 16
Ravenclaw has 8

Our current standings:
In the Nimbus Challenge bonus point changed things up:  ( these are unofficial, please excuse any math mixups that might happen)

Gryffindor: 1732
Slytherin:  1478
Hufflepuf:  1471
Ravenclaw: 1463

In the Get to know the Quidditch positions as of post# 3593 here are the standings:

Gryffindor: 3740
Hufflepuff: 2430
Slytherin:  1855
Ravenclaw: 1775

Now for the fun stuff, here are a few pics of some of the recent turn ins:
The Beater position:

             Anthrogirl17                                                                        Karenredbaron

Littlefit

CHASER POSITION:

ashleybah

Costumer47

lanismom

KEEPER POSITION: 

curlysue

katelemmers

                                                               

Kazpatch

Lea67000

Skrewkat

                                                                  SEEKER POSITION:

JMN

LadyDragonSinger

Marushka

                                                                 PRE-GAME JITTERS

                                         

Craftyshanna

Marifly

Rikachet

Theresmiling

Vampiratknits

Early Bird Badgers: First Day of Term Turn-Ins

Sunday was the first day of a brand new term at the House Cup, and while there's been a change of scenery for September and we're meeting in the various shops of Diagon Alley, our intrepid badgers were undaunted by this upheaval, and got crafting with lightning speed and enviable skill. 

To begin with, a special cheer for Lea67000, who was not only the first badger to turn in a project (in the form of a charming moon and stars hexipuff) at this month's Detention Classroom, she also swung by the Apothecary,  Quality Quidditch Supplies, and Flourish & Blotts with more!

Lyonette also paid visits to both the Apothecary and Quality Quidditch Supplies with some mini granny square motifs.

Torsparkles made the Magical Menagerie much more adorable with her sweet knitted fish and beautiful cat.

littlefit christened Potage's Cauldron Shop with this pleasingly coloured dishcloth.

Meanwhile, back in Detention (currently being held in the Leaky Cauldron)...

 Another very pretty hexipuff, this time from thatgirl1225.  I love that yarn.

And our first Sock Turn-In of the term by Jenstc2003, Monkey socks that are causing me more yarn envy.

 

There were plenty of other garment projects, too.  A gorgeous baby sweater by Chococupcake, a hat in amazing yarn by texaninalaska, some clothes for a bunny by Suseknits (click the link for extra cute), a crocheted baby sweater that made me think ooh, I have to try that pattern! by vtgirl, and a hat in swoonworthy colourwork by PatriciaO.

There's nothing like a little Detention to nudge one into some limb-attaching on an unfinished toy.  Webschaf submitted this mischievous monkey, and Twirlymom delighted me with the lovely Sheldon the turtle.

We are off to an amazing start, fellow Puffs, and I can't wait to see what you all make this term, and share some of my favourites on the HuffleBlog.  And if you're stuck, the Room of Requirement is there to help you find the right place for your projects.