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Winners of Art Auction and Swim Bag Naming Competitions

 

Last night, during the Late Shows, I had two competitions going at my Make It Sell It stall at The Art Works Galleries. 

The artwork above was auctioned off, highest bidder winning, of course.  I was so pleased to see the bids last night when I returned home.  The instructions were to offer as much or as little as you thought.  What is it worth to you?  50p? £2.17? £57?  I was a bit nervous to see how this would pan out.  There was the possibility that it could win at a price lower than what it costs for me to have the piece mounted.  I am happy to announce that the artwork sold for a few pounds off of what I would usually sell it for.  How fabulous is that?!

So, Rachel, you are the winner!  Congratulations and thank you for playing along!

 

The second competition was about naming the latest swimbag from Gee How Quaint.  I am pleased to announce the name of our new bag:  Betty's Bikini Bag!  Congratulations to Caireen for your wonderful suggestion.

Thank you everyone for joining in on the fun.

I hope you had a great night out.  Tonight is my night to mill around the various Late Shows venues.  Can' wait.

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Contest: Name that celebrity and win a prize!

In yesterday's blog I displayed photographs of Gee How Quaint's waterproof swimsuit bags posing�with US celebrities. Unfortunately, I no longer live in the states so am rather out of touch with the celebrity culture there. Now here is a chance for YOU to enlighten ME on who's in, who's out and who's all about the celebrity scene in the U. S. of A.

The first person who can list the first and last names of ALL of the celebrities featured on today and yesterday's blogs will win a Gee How Quaint item of your choice. How fabulous is that!? Have a look at our goods at www.geehowquaint.com . Happen to know the t.v. shows in which these lovely ladies appeared? Consider yourself a recipient of a Sweet Soap if you are the first to list the need-to-know information. Come on people, time's ticking.

To enter this amazing competition, all you need to do is add a comment to the end of this blog.

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Winners here. Hurrah hurrah

Librarian Knit wins joint First Place with...

Orange hoodie.

Smooshy's Second Place and dearly loved....

 

and wee baby cardie is looking cute in Third Place.

Congratulations, ladies.  It was a touch decision which was difficult to make.  We deliberated for hours.  At a coffee shop.  With yummy food that was bad for us.

Entries!!!! Vote Now!!!!!

Anna from Sweden

Rosie and her Orange Hoodie

Larisa's entry.  Want to read about her knitting journey.  Click on these pretty blue words.

Jen's Split Neck Top Down Raglan.  If you are curious about this project, then find out about it at www.ravelry.com

(If you're not a member, it might take a wee while to become one.  Sorry!)

Voting

You have until the 9th of December to cast your votes!  Just comment on this blog and tell us which one you think should win.  You can even tell us why.  It is still the 4th of December, so there is a little time left to submit your entry to info@geehowquaint.com .

Good luck ladeez. 

Your prizes are as follows:

Winner - A Gee How Quaint bag.  www.geehowquaint.com will show you what you can win

1st runner up - Krisis Kit

2nd runner up - Sweety Soaps (they look like hard candies)   

Contest Entries

Hello Fellow Knitters.

This is just a reminder that tomorrow is the final day to submit your entries to the Knit a Sweater in the Month of November contest.  So far, we have one entry!  Whoohoo Anna from Sweden.  You may be the winner by default.

To enter:

Please email a photo of your masterpiece to info@geehowquaint.com

Your photos of lovely knitted garments will be displayed on this blog for everyone to have a look at and choose their favourite.  Voting is easy pease.  Simply add a comment of the one you like best and we will tally up all those trillions of votes.  Winner and Runners up (or is it Runner ups?) will be annouced on the blog in a few days time. 

First Entry for Contest!

Anna from Sweden has submitted the first entry into our 'Knit a Sweater in the Month of November' contest.  I love this brilliant blue colour and small ties.  Anna from Sweden says that she found this pattern at www.knittingpureandsimple.com .

Thanks Anna!

Contest alterations:

I have had a think about this whole judging thing.  I don't think that it is entirely fair if I and my accomplished friend are the only judges.  I have therefore decided to put these sweet little dears to a public vote. 

All entries need to be submitted no later than the 4th of December.  I will display all entries on the blog and whichever entry gets the most votes wins a Gee How Quaint travel accessory, second in place wins a krisis kit and third runner up wins sweety soaps.

To see prizes please click on the pretty blue link to go to www.geehowquaint.com 

Doing complex and time consuming things in November

This morning as I was slurping down my Taylor's of Harrogate coffee (posh coffee, as I like to call it) I saw a little blip on BBC morning tele about the Write a Novel in a Month challenge.  Apparently, this thing has been going on since 1999 and was started by a small group of Americans.  Click the pretty blue link about for a more detailed account of its beginnings.

With the days of November quickly slipping away, it is with much horror that I realise I am failing to complete my very own Knit a Sweater in a Month contest. Not that I am in need of winning my own knicker  bag or krisis kit.  It's a perk of the job that I have my own fancy bags and kits. 

So, that's my sad little update. What about you, out there in 'I like to read random blogs about knitting and making things' land?  How is your project coming along, Spinning Fishwife and Anna from Sweden?

Knitting ready

Well, I've selected my pattern to complete my sweater in the month of November.  How about you?  Are you knitting ready?  All I need now is to go a buy some lovely wool.  But what colour shall I go for?  Ah, me, decisions, decisions.

Why not join the Knit a Sweater in Month challenge?  The idea to knit a sweater in the month of November was the brainchild of Shannon Okay, of knitgrrl.com and blog fame. 

Now, the contest bit.  At the end of November you have the opportunity to submit a photo of your finished product.  From our small panel of judges, which will consist of me and my friend Adrienne (who has received the knitting gene and knitting know-how from her grandmother), we will select 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. Email your entries to info@geehowquaint.com

The judging bit won't be too strenuous.  Heck, it's a pretty big and fabulous accomplishment if you can knit a sweater in a month.  What with all the busy-ness of life, I think it would be downright amazing.  Have you the busiest life of them all and are you still able to knit an entire sweater in 30 days?  Have you selected an uber challenging pattern or are you using colours that give yours a certain WOW factor?   

Runners up will receive a free krisis kit and sweety soap.  The winner will receive a free Gee How Quaint bag of their choice.  Hurrah for you! YOu better get started.  The end of November will be here before you can say 'Where's my cup of cocoa...I've got some knitting to do!'

P.S.  The pattern I have chosen is from the new Let's Knit magazine, page 54.  I chose an easy pattern as I am still quite a novice.

Knit a Sweater in a Month Contest

November is Knit a Sweater in a Month month.  Not very many people know this.  I actually stumbled upon this idea whilst reading through the Craftzine website.  So, this is not my original idea, but the brain child of knitgrrl. 

So, hey you, let's get involved.  And to get involved, I have devised a contest.  Here are the rules:  By the end of the month of November, you must knit an entire sweater...and I don't mean vests or gloves or scarves...I mean a nice long sleeved number that will keep you warm and happy for all the crappy winter months to come.

There are lots of ideas for sweater knitting patterns that you can download for free on the internet.  If you click onto the links for Craftzine and knitgrrl, I am certain you will find a plethora of good ideas there.  Or, you could pop over to your local bookstore and find this fantastically titled book Stitch n Bitch. There are lots of ideas here for beginner knitters.  I have chosen a pattern from this book as I have never knitted a sweater before.

Now, the contest bit.  At the end of November you have the opportunity to submit a photo of your finished product.  From our small panel of judges, which will consist of me and my friend Adrienne (who has received the knitting gene and knitting know-how from her grandmother), we will select 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. Email your entries to info@geehowquaint.com

Runners up will receive a free krisis kit and sweety soap.  The winner will receive a free Gee How Quaint bag of their choice.  Hurrah for you!  So, here is your head start...get going girls....the end of November will be here before you can say 'Where's my cup of cocoa...I've got some knitting to do!'

Don't forget to get the word out and tell all of your friends!!!!!!!!!