The Big Red One Contest
Remember all the wonderful red yarn Jen bought to make a large felted tote ? (See the January 9th post) After lots of hard work, she felted it the other day with the help of Jennifer and when all was said and done, large may not exactly be the right word to describe it. MMM...what is that word my kids always use?? Oh, yes -- GIANORMOUS. It turned out incredibly beautiful, but it did not felt half as much as we'd hoped. So, at today's gathering of our close knit friends, we tried to come up with the best use for it. A toilet tank cover? Luggage? And of course, a place to store yarn. But since I am partly (or mostly) responsible for this Knitting Gone BIG, I am offering a prize to any one who can come up with the best way to use this. The prize is an official Knit and Plenty pink leather tape measure. (say that 3x fast) Think Big. Think Bag. Send your suggestions by comment or email. (The bag is upside down in the picture)
How about a humidifier or de-humidifier cover. Or very fancy wrapping for a very large gift. Looks great though.
Posted by: Rhonda | January 21, 2006 at 05:33 PM
It could make a great laundry hamper or an extra blanket storage chest in a spare room, den, family room. I hope Jen has fun with it whatever she decides to do!
Posted by: Amy | January 21, 2006 at 10:27 PM
I noted on Jennifer's blog that there is a great felted bulletin board wall hanging in the book _Alterknits_. I think this could work very well for that! I think it turned out so pretty - never enough RED!
Your site is great - I added you to my Bloglines! ;)
Posted by: Lolly | January 22, 2006 at 12:11 AM
Hey! I'm really early for some reason and of course no one else is anywhere near awake so I thought I'd check up on the blog. I love hearing about your latest projects and catching up on the witty comments.
It's a bit too soon in the day for me to be brainstorming for your contest but maybe I'll get back to you on that sometime soon.
Posted by: Emily | January 22, 2006 at 06:28 AM
How about a storage bag for yarn stash or WIPs. I think it's aprapos to keep knitting supplies in something you've knitted. Or a toy bag if you have kids, or pet toys if you have pets.
Posted by: Annie | January 22, 2006 at 06:31 AM