Our church auction was delayed 2 weeks because of a snow storm, so it might seem a little late for this posting this year. I could not find a special afghan pattern that I wanted to make so just picked this one as it is fairly simple, not so large, and quick to make since I got a late start. This pattern is called "Northern Lights". I think the colors and shading is very pretty. I didn't think it would bring in the big money like my afghans in past years, and it didn't. I was a little concerned that it would not sell for the price of the materials, but it did go a little higher. If it had not, I feel like I should just donate the cash instead of putting in all my work and time. I will work harder at finding a special one for next year.
Next is the piece I thought might be the pièce de résistance this year and I was right. This crocheted christening gown is the piece chosen to ask for $20 donations, and then people bid on it to buy. I understand that it made around $400, so this was well worth my time and effort.
My other donations were a trio of crocheted tote baskets in three sizes. I took the pictures on a chair to show the different sizes.
The large one is the first one I made. It was a learning curve. Either I wasn't following the directions correctly, or else I just didn't like the way the directions turned out. So did things a little differently on the last two. I don't know if others can tell the difference but I am happier. (The two pictures above are of the same basket.)
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Now, to put my thinking cap on and pour over hundreds of patterns to decide what to make for next year.
Your crochet items are beautiful. I think the rainbow afghan is very pretty. I'm sorry it didn't sell for more. Can't wait to see what you come up with for next year -- you do beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteYour crochet items are beautiful. I think the rainbow afghan is very pretty. I'm sorry it didn't sell for more. Can't wait to see what you come up with for next year -- you do beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteOh, that Christening dress is gorgeous! I have a crocheted white dress my mom sent to Jessica when she was born that we used for her baptism.
ReplyDeleteThe afghan is very pretty and I would consider it to be very "special".
I like those bags. I think I have some crocheted bag patterns pinned. Hmmm...