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2016 Novel Idea Auction Items
24 - Fisheez Quilted Pillowcase by Karen Lumsden
This colorful abstract pillowcase is large enough to take a queen sized pillow and was inspired by little children and their love of nature. A great idea for the little (or not-so-little) fisherperson in your life.
23 - Star Wars Quilted Chessboard and Bags with 3-D Printed Chess and Checkers by Prince Rupert Library Staff
Beautiful fabric work combines with futuristic plastic printing to make a set that belongs in a time long ago in a galaxy far, far away. A complete set of spiral printed chess pieces and checkers, sewn bags to hold them, and a quilted chess board to play on, whether you're in the deserts of Tatoonie, the tundra of Hoth, or anywhere in between.
22 - Exploding Tardis Quilt and Dr. Who Adult Colouring Book by Leah Cuthbert
A perfect quilt for movie night! The front is pieced in a modern style with large blocks and white space. The fabric celebrates the BBC program Dr. Who and uses Exploding Tardis and regular Tardis fabric. The back side of the quilt is a nice soft flannel great for snuggling. Also included is an adult Dr.Who colouring book if you just want to make art.
Book: Doctor Who: How to be a Time Lord Official Guide by Craig Donaghy
21 - Merlin's Stool by Alan Carl
This one piece stool is made from a single alder log that was naturally spalted and dried for years, giving the unique natural patters of lines and shading in the wood. Very stable, Merlin's stool took many hours to create and stands 29” tall and approximately a foot in diameter.
20 - Blue Table Runner by Sandra Duffus
This 42” by 16” table runner features a printed design enhanced by skillful quilting, and it's rich blues and elegant patterns allow for year-round use.
Book: Quilting through Life: Projects for the Mind, Body, and Soul by Julia Teters-Zeigler
19 - Three Knitted Sheep by Adrienne Johnston
In white, brown and beige and teal and black, this trio of sheep are ready to be herded home as a decoration or child's toy. Made from Noro Tayo sock yarn, a wool-silk mix with a touch of acrylic, they are stuffed with 100% wool roving and are dry clean only.
Book: Ida and the Wool Smugglers by Sue Ann Alderson, illustrated by Ann Blades
18 - Bentwood Box Photograph by Mary Ann Bellis
This photograph, taken by Haida photography Ann Bellis is of a Bentwood Box showing an eagle design by her husband, artist John Bellis. A bentwood box is made from one plank of wood that is steamed at three corners and bend around to form it.
Book: Understanding Northwest Coast Art: A Guide to Crests, Beings and Symbols by Cheryl Shearer
17 - One Fish, Two Fish by Debra Strand
This fish table runner was pieced together with squares and rectangles, some cut in half to form triangles. The geometry of the piecing is highlighted by a wandering bright yellow stitch to hold it together, and this table runner measures 33 by 13 inches.
Book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss (VHS)
16 - Time for Tea Basket by Lou Allison
This basket includes a linen towl, decorative tin, with pumpkin and cream cheese muffins, three kinds of homemade ribes jam, honey, dried spearment, chocolate mint and mettles for tea and some extras. A great year of berries meant jam, which led to thoughts of tea...and muffins...and Dog Creek honey...
Book: Tea Culture: History, Traditions, Celebrations, Recipes & More by Beverly Dubrin
15 - Baby Throw by Beth Dimond
With cooler days and frosty nights on their way, it's a perfect time to give or get this super soft baby throw. Two and a half foot by three and a half foot, it's the perfect size for crib, car seat, or to cuddle up with for a good story.