New auction item - fall afghan.

Subject: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 08:31 AM

Winter draws on and Christmas is coming. Just the right time for bidding on this afghan made from yarn donated by Maeve.

Full details on the auction site, but you can see further pics here

100% of the proceeds go to the Mudcat so lots of lovely high bids please.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: open mike
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 01:17 PM

so, it's not mauve after all?

good, beautiful warm colors!

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: open mike
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 01:21 PM

For those of you who would like to bid
but are not sure how this all works...
look up to the catfish jumping out of
the banjo..and right above that is the
link to the "auction" site...where you
can pitch in, or offer your own item
for the benefit of our dear Mudcat.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 02:45 PM

But you do need to be a member to bid - no cost and easy to do.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: maeve
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 11:30 PM

So who will bid next?

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 08:09 AM

How high can it go?

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 03:35 AM

I wasn't going to say how lovely this afghan is in case somebody bid against me but they've done that anyway! So...........

I haven't crotcheted anything for years but this has inspired me to get my books out again.

jacqui.c - it really is lovely.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 04:08 AM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Sorry ... can't bid not a member.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

RE: I haven't crotcheted anything for years yes...this reeks of the loving hands of home....practice makes perfect.....not worthy of entry in the county fair but OK to throw onto an international market? Practice some more.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 08:10 AM

Garg - I do not have an ego that needs stroking with a win at a county fair. I am interested in making funds for the Mudcat, however. You will note, if you read the thread properly, that the quoted remark was not mine. However, if I have encouraged someone to take up a skill again then that is a bonus.

I don't often do this but, on this occasion - kindly go boil your head.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: kendall
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 09:19 AM

And fry your ass while you are at it.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 09:22 AM

GUEST,.gargoyle

I was the person who said that the afghan was lovely.

IMO it is - that is why I put a bid on it.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 09:31 AM

Bees gotta fly, fish gotta swim, birds gotta shit on your head and gargoyle's gotta insult people. Especially if he can't bid.

Nevertheless, he's right and you need to practice more. I'll give the next few 'practice' items a home. It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.

Jacqui's Auction Afghan

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 09:31 AM

Also, since several other people have also bid on it then clearly other people think the same as me.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: kendall
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 01:53 PM

I've seen it up close and it's a nice piece of work that captures the colors of a New England fall.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 08:39 AM

Giok's got it at the moment.......................

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: ranger1
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 09:01 AM

I was lucky enough to see it in person the other day, the picture doesn't begin to do it justice.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 10:38 AM

When is G going to do something about that sore toe?
I too have seen the afghan live. It was crocheted (crotcheting is something completely differntt, eanjay LOL). If you have been to my home, you know that there are afghans everywhere. Great for a chilly night of TV watching.
This one is quite beautiful. My favorite colors - I was a Fall baby. heh heh

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 02:29 PM

I knew as soon as I pressed the button that it was the wrong spelling - just hoped nobody would notice!

Those colours will go anywhere and look good.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 03:32 PM

LOL If it will make you feel any better, Jacqui does both - crotcheting and crocheting. I'll join Kendall in the cellar now...

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: Becca72
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 04:16 PM

Looks really gorgeous, Jacqui. Love those colors. Sadly, it's made of materials to which I am allergic (yeah, what else is new) or I'd give it a test run while I'm sitting on, er, I mean with Seamus in 2 weeks.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: maeve
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 06:07 PM

Becca 72- What fibers would be comfortable for you? If I have anything of the sort in my stash, I'll donate it to Jacqui for another Mudcat afghan, if she's willing.

maeve

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: Becca72
Date: 21 Oct 07 - 01:42 PM

it's silly, but the Acrylic is actually OK for me. Mohair makes me sneeze and Wool is just baaaad. :-) I love chenille or that new stuff that is super super soft (don't know what it's called, though)

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: maeve
Date: 21 Oct 07 - 05:50 PM

It's not silly at all. I'll have a look when next I brave the Upper Regions Where Liveth the Yarn Stash. What colors would tempt you to bid?

maeve

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: maeve
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 02:15 PM

Arise, ye auction, above the din
Now bid, all 'Catters, so you can win
A lovely afghan, warm and soft
You must bid high, you must bid oft'.

maeve

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 12:41 PM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: maeve
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 04:02 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: Bill D
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 06:13 PM

do I miss the cutoff date? When is the last bit accepted?

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: Bill D
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 06:14 PM

never mind...I see the auction button now...5 days more.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: maeve
Date: 27 Oct 07 - 08:33 AM

A warm and soft...refresh!

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: maeve
Date: 30 Oct 07 - 01:20 AM

And the winner is...

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Oct 07 - 07:54 AM

Midnight tonight!

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: kendall
Date: 30 Oct 07 - 07:59 AM

Who needs an Afghan? I get to sleep with the maker.

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: maeve
Date: 31 Oct 07 - 07:21 AM

Kendall, you'll need one in the cellar, but MMario will have this one!

What a generous set of bids, folks! Congratulations, MMario. Thanks to Jacqui for making such a beautiful and warm cover!

maeve

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 31 Oct 07 - 10:56 PM

If everyone posting - on the beautiful afgan thread (or sneeking a peek) sent five US to Max

Mudcat Cafe
P.O. Box 3006 West Chester, PA

Mudcat would be even better off than the most generous bid accepted....bids raised by this hard-working, finger-sore, sainted marter of Mudcat....will not be diminished....for her loving contribution.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Folks quit the smalshy-squishy stuff - just send BUCKS!!

Subject: RE: New auction item - fall afghan.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 01 Nov 07 - 11:46 AM

Gargoyle - that was sweet! I take back most of what I have been thinking about you.