The Machine Knitting Guild of Minnesota held its second annual silent auction fund-raiser on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in lieu of a standard meeting, after the great success of last year’s first ever auction raised $435 for the guild. For some members, it’s a great opportunity to de-stash, whether it be patterns, yarn or other fiber-related items, but for many others it’s an even greater chance to pick up a tool, gadget or some other needed item. As they say…well, sort of…one person’s de-stash is another one’s treasure!
Disclaimer: No knitters were harmed in the battle for highest bid.
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The room set up with all the goodies laid out on tables.
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Lots of yarn cones to choose from.
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| A knit-radar/leader, more yarn cones, some machine punch cards, plus a doll just waiting for a cute knit outfit! Carol S. won the doll, and we can’t wait to see how she outfits her! |
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More yarn cones, a pillow form, gorgeous basket, a nifty book of patterns, and a little tool tote.
(Your author lost out on the pretty royal blue cones  ).
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| There were a couple of yarn ball-winders, some fun sparkly holiday yarn, and even more yarn! (There seemed to be a yarn theme this year). |
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| Another knit-leader, some leather slipper bottoms, and some Easter-themed kits. |
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Patterns galore! There were also a couple of really neat yarn bowls (for the hand-knitters in the guild), and what’s that? Why, it’s more yarn!
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| A craft bag, and you guessed it! Another cone of yarn. |
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| Let the bidding wars begin! |
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| Who outbid me? |
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| Heading off to gather up the booty! |
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Finally, the part we’ve been waiting for: paying for our ill-gotten gains!
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This year's auction raised $264, which isn't bad when you consider there wasn't a very large group that night. Start thinking about what you'd like to de-stash for next year's auction. We get new members all the time, and what you don't want or need, anymore, somebody else will.
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