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>> I draw art and comics, but I definitely make more zines (or comic zines really) than whole comics. <<

If you do crowdfunding with those, the Rose and Bay Awards are currently open for nominations.

There are lots of Graphics communities.

>>I sewed non-cosplay a lot in 2025, so I need to sew more cosplay in 2026 and finish my HUGE backlog and photograph everything and half my fabric stash (It's like 2.5 giant bins).<<

There is sewing101 but general comms like justcreate and get_knitted are more active, if you like to share projects.

>>I haven't been following along with anime because I read a lot of manga. <<

You might like anime_manga.

>>I like vegetable and flower gardening, my favourite plants are rice, cucumbers, tomatoes and sunflowers.<<

Here in central Illinois, I grow native plants, herbs, flowers, and a few vegetables. I have a marigold landrace, and I'm trying to develop some for zinnias and sunflowers too.

>>I like doing Dreamwidth challenges.<<

fandomcalendar is best for finding those. goals_on_dw has signup posts for challenges in 2026. allbingo hosts a new fest each month.

I agree, challenges and blogging events are a good way to meet new people.