2017 Novel Idea Auction Items

Sam wrote “This vortex shawl was knit using hand dyed merino wool in the film noir colourway by Hedgehog.” Sam was inspired by Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series where the lace shawl represents the 'D.U.S.T.' surrounding the adults. Sam spent over 50 hours knitting this shawl, the yarn cost $70.00 and she would be happy with a minimum bid of $50.00.

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Inspired by Tchaikovsky's famous music, the Nutcracker Suite, this beautiful wall hanging is sure to bring Christmas cheer and strike fear into the heart of any Mouse King that sees it. It's been paired with Iain Lawrence's own Lord of the Nutcracker Men. It took 15 hours to create and has a minimum bit of $50.

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This pack has everything short of a proper copper coffee pot! Two Kojirushi mugs that will keep your coffee warm 9 to 5, an Aeropress coffee maker to make it tasty, a hand grinder to keep your beans fresh, 10 third-pound coffee bags to give you a world-spanning sample, a coffee-themed tote, a coffee table book about, well, coffee, and two framed coffee-themed cross-stitches for the wall. Even a cup and saucer big enough for Monday morning...maybe. It's been paired with the book that it includes The World Atlas of Coffee: from Beans to Brewing by James Hoffmann.

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Leah said, “To be honest when I saw the pattern for this afghan I laughed – how could I not? I have been informed by friends young and not young that mermaids are in and that this type of blanket is quite popular. So I got off the rocks and dived in using super soft and easy to care yarn to make this cuddly and fun blanket. I am also including a Disney Little Mermaid story book and colouring book to keep you busy while you snuggle on the couch. I purchased the yarn locally from Coastal Fibers and it took a long, long weekend to create.” I paired this donation with Disney’s Little Mermaid DVD with the feeling that Hans Christian Anderson might not be amused.

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Cozy turtle hot water cover with hot water bottle, bringing warmth & comfort for those cool days and nights ahead. We paired Sheila’s donation with Turtle in the Sea by Jim Arnosky.

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This beautiful bag can be used for whatever you want, however Sue suggests craft projects, or makeup/toiletries but really the sky is the limit! Or use your $50 gift certificate from Eddie’s and fill the bag up with soft ice cream...or books. Because we loved the vintage bicycle fabric we paired Sue’s donation with Epic Bike Rides of the World by Lonely Planet.

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Woven on a rigid heddle loom using cotton for the warp and a very fine wool for the weft. It’s a great table runner but it also drapes beautifully as a scarf. We chose The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving by Rowena Hart to accompany Rae’s donation.

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"I made stocking by tweaking a pattern published by the Chesiwick Company. I used 100% wool much of it up-cycled from Harris Tweed-type castaways that I then felted and dyed myself. The pieces were appliqued and embroidered by hand. One of my favourite Christmas stories is The Christmas We Moved to the Barn by Alexandra Day because it is almost entirely beautiful illustrations with no words, so you can tell the story yourself. I would be happy to applique a name on the top of the stocking for no extra charge if the winning bidder would like that.

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Laura wrote "Knitting is totally rewarding and relaxing. Enjoy this soft and cozy scarf made with “marble” variegated yarn”. We chose the book Scarves by Vogue Knitting to accompany this donation. Laura would appreciate a minimum bid of $20.

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Laura wrote “Crochet is very relaxing and rewarding. Enjoy this soft and cozy scarf made with variegated blue wool and 'marble' variegated yarn.” We chose the book Hooked Scarves,” by Margaret Hubert to accompany this lovely scarf. Laura would appreciate a minimum bid of $20.

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