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2016 Novel Idea Auction Items
34 - Lemon Loaf by Helen Moore
The recipe used for this lemon loaf comes from a former library colleague of Helen's, Julie Backer. Julie was famous in her library for appearing on Jeopardy and this baked treat. Here's to library, lemon loaves, and great colleagues! Please note the lemon loaf contains coconut.
33 - Handmaiden Scarf by Daisy Iverson
This scarf is made of silk and seacell, which is a fibre made of seaweed. It uses “Handmaiden” yarn from local Coastal Fibre, and took fifty hours to create the five foot long and foot wide scarf.
Book: Things I Learned from Knitting ...Whether I Wanted To or Not by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
32 - Baby Afghan by Laura Esposito
A beautiful pastel 30” by 40” knitted in the artist's own version of the “basket-weave” concept. It was created by using varigated baby wool, it took more than sixteen hours to create.
31 - A Trio of Treats by Devlin Fernandes
Moist and fudgey chocolate brownies with a hint of mocha; nutty granola inspired by Oh-She-Glows, with lots of maple syrup and cinnamon; and chewy ginger cookies, perfect accompaniement to tea and a book. For sharing with the book club, enjoying as you're curled up, a substitute for dinner if the book is too good, or just to feed your soul.
Book: Crazy About Cookies: 300 Scrumptious Recipes for Every Occasion & Craving by Krystina Castella
30 - Cozy Kit by Jean Clerihue and Trish Banighen
An extra small or youth sized fleece vest has been paired with a pair of warm striped socks and pouches of decadent hot chocolate to make a cozy kit, to help you relax and cocoon when you get a few moments away from the kids or whatever else intrudes in your life. The vest was begun by the late Jean Clerihue with the zipper added and finishing work completed by Trish Banighen.
Books: Five Minutes Peace & A Quiet Night In by Jill Murphy
29 - Wild Pillows by Trish Banighen
Two small pillows suitable for kids in the car or on their beds, or for cats to decide to appropriate. Featuring skateboarding and safari themes, these accent pillows are sure to brighten up any room.
28 - Fitness Super Pack by Lauren Williams
Need to get fit? Want to stay fit? Fit this pack in to your life! Included are three magazines (Eating Well, Outside & Adventure Kayak), energy bars, sports drink, and water bottle. Now you're prepped, what can you do? Well, it also includes 1 month unlimited at Zikhara Yoga, six 2-for-1 passes for the Recreation Complex, and 7 courtesy passes for the Rec Complex. Time to get going!
27 - Haida Language Book and Silk Scarf by Emma Payne
A perfect gift for Christmas containing a detailed book (primarily in English) called That Which Makes Us Haida – The Haida Language and a hand crafted silk scarf whose design was created by acclaimed Haida artist Corey Bulpitt.
26 - Ribbed Cuff Toque by Pat Toye
This toque has been knitted using wool from Canadian sheep using a pattern from Sylvia Olsen's Knitting Stories. Knit quite large and felted down for extra warmth, you may see bits of straw or hay in the yarn.
25 - Magnetic Christmas Advent Calendar by Leah Cuthbert
A nifty idea spotted on Pinterest - the great black hole of the internet. The calendar is made using 24 mini Altoid tins. The tins are covered in bright polymer clay and decorated decorated with colourful Christmas motifs. Each tin currently holds a piece of chocolate, but there is room for more fiddly bits as your imagination dictates. The magnets make the tins easy to remove for filling and offer classic parental fun as you change the tin order every night after your child goes to bed! (or not).
Book: Christmas Joys: Decorating, Crafts & Recipes by Country Living
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