2019 Novel Idea Auction Items

Anonymous Donor: Triangle Scarf: stylish triangle scarf, knit in a lacy, open stitch in a rich plum and heather tone. The scarf took about 15 hours to knit and the yarn cost $25. Accompanied by “Vogue Knitting”, a beautiful book recently acquired by the library.

Anonymous Donor: Kitchen Set: knit cotton hanging hand towel, pot holders and 2 dishcloths in a soft grey variegate, along with Adrienne Johnston’s popular cookbook “No More Secrets”. We certainly couldn’t top the book selection so we are displaying one of the library’s copies as well!

Adrienne Johnston: Adorable Wool Lamb: hand knit, all wool, including the stuffing which is wool roving. Adrienne kept thinking of the William Blake poem “The Lamb” as she knit, so we have provided a print-out of her inspiration and paired it with “The Life of William Blake” by Mona Wilson.

Heather Basso: 28” X 40” Baby Blanket: easy care pretty, patterned blanket in Baby sayelle Yarn, variegated with pink edgings. Paired with “Baby’s Lullaby” based on a song by popular Canadian singer Jill Barber

Patricia Toye: Child’s Tuque and Sweater Set: sized for 18 months, but would also fit an older child, a Henley-style opening at the neck for ease in putting on. Paired with “Are You Ready to Play Outside?” by Mo Willems

Ellen Witherly: Pictorial Wall Hanging: From a scene in the book “Our Lady of the Lost and Found” by award-winning Canadian Diane Schoemperlen. What do a black squirrel with one white ear and a woman appearing in front of the fig tree in the living room have in common? Find out by reading the book! The wall hanging depicts the scene when Mary appears. Yes, that’s right, Mary Mother of Jesus. Oh, and by the way, she is tired and would like to stay for a week. Book included with the hanging. Accompanied by “This Is Not My Life”, the author's memoir.

Sue Sullivan: Seuss-inspired Baby Quilt. Cotton front and back, really cute, bright and lively with a “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish” motif and a pieced back with a super-fun complimentary fabric. It took Sue about 10 hours to make (she's quick!) and cost around $80. Paired with********** you guessed it.

Laura Esposito: Basket of Home Preserves With 3 Hand-knit Cotton Dishcloths: Preserving food has been part of Laura's life since early childhood, with her mother and nonna (grandmother). Knowing the ingredients and their provenance is part of the pleasure: the beets are from Fraser Lake, the crab-apples from Smithers and the zucchini and peppers from Penticton, all from friends. Buon appetito! The Sunset “Home Canning” is only one of the library's many books on the subject.

Laura Esposito: Warm Scarf in Earth Tone: Warm and soft, taking around 12 hours to make at a cost of $13. Laura would like to see a minimum bid of $25. The children's book “Why I Love Winter” by Daniel Howarth gives “we wrap up warm” as the first reason!

Diann Morneau: Full-size Quilt and Book: 60’X 60” patchwork quilt in fall colours, backed with soft plum plush fabric for extra coziness, accompanied by seasonal heart-warming stories: this is all about comfort and warmth. Diann’s mother Patricia Lovegren started the quilt and Diann has lovingly finished it since her mother died. Patricia, after raising her children and retiring from her long-time job at Safeway, devoted the rest of her life to volunteering in Kitimat, at the Legion, the Seniors’, the Salvation Army and the Library Board. Paired with “A Cup of Comfort for a Better World” that celebrates “those who give, care and volunteer.”