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2018 Novel Idea Auction Items
36. Folk Art Wall Hanging by Sheila Seidemann
The wool fabric in the hand-appliquéd centre motif of this wall hanging creates the warmth of this piece, as does the blanket stitch surrounding the design. The quilted log cabin block in folk-art tones that frames the centre enhances that homeyness. The sleeve on the back will make hanging easy, using a simple dowel or curtain rod. Sheila was inspired by the book Hooked on Wool by Martingale and Co. This piece took many hours to create and Sheila would like a minimum bid of $35.00.
35. Handmade Upcycled Book by Anne Jordan
This is Anne first book transformed from a library discard. It would make a beautiful journal: travel, art, inspirational or daily. The cover is comprised of both paper and cloth; the 85 pages include paper of all kinds, a 2019 calendar and also calendar pages and handmade ephemera, along with many hidden surprises. A matching bookmark with a compass charm is attached, along with a gift bag, tags and a glue stick to add your own photos and charms. Anne was inspired by the memoir of hiking the 1,100 mile Pacific Crest Trail Wild, by Cheryl Strayed. The book took untold hours to make and she would like a minimum bid of $15.
34. Handmade Wooden Rose Book by Anne Jordan
Anne who loves to both craft and read has donated a beautiful art book, filled with ephemera and unique features: pockets, tuck spots and envelopes with surprises to discover, leaving lots of space for writing and drawing. Included are a gift box, tags and a glue stick to add personal tidbits. She was inspired by the travel memoir Tracks, by Robyn Davidson. The book took untold hours to make and Anne would like a minimum bid of $15.
33. Garden Seeds in Art Packages by Coral Cargill
Coral, of River Walker Arts, has donated 6 packages of seeds, non GMO, open pollinators, in gorgeous packages, works of art in themselves. Coral, a mother of young children, suggests that seeds are easy to “sow & grow”. Kids Who Grow Their Own Food, by Ann Alma inspires her.
32. Painting of Beached Boat by Alana Rice
Beached old boats at the end of their working lives are a familiar sight on the Coast. This lovely 16” X 20” painting is acrylic on canvas, and appropriately framed in local red cedar. Alana says that even thought the boat isn’t right for the story, she was inspired by the classic The Old Man and the Sea, by Ernest Hemingway. The painting is valued at $250.00.
31. Two Small Art Quilts by Ellen Witherly
Inspired by a workshop that Ellen took last summer at the famed Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in Sisters, Oregon. Deborah Boschert, author of Art Quilt Collage, a creative journey in fabric paint and stitch, taught the class . Both little quilts are ready for hanging, using recycled pull tabs, and are lightweight enough that pins should suffice. The “windy tree” makes Ellen think of the classic Who Has Seen the Wind, by W.O. Mitchell.
30. 2 gift packs of Hand-dyed Charmeuse Silk Scarf, Card and Wallet by Dolly Harasym
Charmeuse silk is highly reflective, lustrous, warm and breathable. Dolly, who is well-known locally for her beautiful handicrafts under her rubric Cove Works, has used the shibori method to produce a reds-blues scarf reminiscent of Rupert sunsets and greens that evoke the rich coastal rain forest. The jewel-like wallets are for carrying a few cards and cash when going light. The accompanying cards are created by a method using salt to create speckles, characteristic of the work of the late Lynn Hill, a friend of and inspiration to Dolly. Each set has been collected to make a special gift, took many hours to create and would retail for $65.00. Dolly would like to see a minimum bid of $50 for each. She is inspired by books like Fabric Surface Design by Cheryl Rezendes and John Polak.
29. Crocheted Hat and Knitted Scarf by Laura Esposito
This jaunty cloche and warm scarf match in that they are made from the same soft yarn, but change it up by being made in different mediums. The variegated, pebbly yarn imparts life and texture. Laura would like a minimum bid of $40. As the library lends magazines as well as books, we have paired these items with an issue each of Interweave Crochet and Interweave Knits.
28. Antipasto by Laura Esposito
3 pints of antipasto. The recipe for this antipasto first appeared in the Trail Daily News over 60 years ago and became a tradition in Laura’s family. Laura makes the recipe as her mother taught her, cutting the vegetables by hand, and serves it as a first course in the Italian tradition of “ Anti” (before) “pasto (meal) along with the other customary foods. It takes Laura hours to make and she would like each pint to have a minimum of $10. Her delicious appetizer has been paired with World Food Italy: the Food and the Lifestyle by Linda Doeser.
17. “Springbrook Vista” Print by Lou Allison
This limited edition print by Tony Diodatis a well-known landscape artist in PEI. The view across a hay field over the French River highlight’s PEI’s beautiful red soil. Small enough to fit a nook or niche! It is valued at $110.00 with a $60 custom-frame. Paired with Douglas Baldwin's Land of the Red Soil about the rich and varied history of this tiny island.