Lucas County Children's Services, our local agency responsible for protecting children from abuse and neglect, teamed up with local street artists - particularly an anonymous lady known as Streetspun Yarnbombing - to wrap our city in blue yarn to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention. Streetspun spread the word via Facebook and other media, to get hooks and needles going.
People (like me) went crazy! This was my first ever yarnbomb. What's particularly fun, is that "we" (I include myself as a citizen of Toledo) received gifts of blue yarnbombs from around the world. Here are a few pictures of the bombing installation....
Why yes....that is my contribution of hearts on the upper half of the tree on the right! I feel like a celebrity, even though nobody knows I did it.
Now that I've had a taste of street art, I may never be the same. I've already completed my next yarnbomb!
Yes.... I did take a bit of inspiration from the Mixed Stripe Blanket. This picture isn't doing the colors justice. It's really quite bright and cheery.
Here it is, wrapped around a tree. (Pay no attention to that little chicken in the background!)
But you know, that wasn't enough. I've been dying for an excuse to try the Happy Flower Decoration from Attic24. What better reason than decorations for a city that needs love and happy things so desperately? This picture is a little fuzzy (but so is the yarn....lol). Actually, we had a bit of wind that kept spinning the flower. It was hard to get a picture!
In a few months, when everything is green and gorgeous, these little creations of mine will be on display, along with the work of many other fiber artists. I'm thrilled to have a small part in these projects.
Before I forget... the yarn is just worsted weight, some leftovers I had in a bin, waiting for a project. I think they've been put to good use!
Awesome! Your work is so beautiful & fun! :) Thanks from a fellow crafter & Toledoan.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your yarn bombing adventure - you are a celebrity. I adore your flower x
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies! Nice "meeting" you both. :D
ReplyDeleteYour crochet flower is very pretty! And the yarn bombing looks like fun, and beautiful too :) Loved the photos, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi I have just found your blog via Little woolie-just wanted to say how much I love your colourful striped and mixed patterned blankets,Very inspiring.Great work. Dette ,Scotland.
ReplyDeleteJust came to nosey (was expecting chickens). Blown away by your yarn bombing!! I wish someone did it here!! Lovely
ReplyDeleteAw thanks! Nosey is good :D
DeleteWhen I began blogging, I thought I would write about the chickens all the time. We were new to it, so I had lots of things to share. Now, I suppose the novelty of urban chickens has worn off. They are just part of our daily life. In the meantime, I've rediscovered crochet - something I learned as a kid - but hadn't done for years. That's become a main hobby, as you can see by the many posts!
Between crochet projects, I sprinkle in vegetarian recipes. I'm a big fan of slow food - making things from scratch and eating close to the earth - although I'll admit the occasional processed convenience item does creep in. It's a hard habit to kick! And our dogs and chickens do make an occasional appearance. Now that spring has arrived, and I'll be outside more, I suspect those stories will increase. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
How cool is this!!! I love your contribution of the pretty blue hearts and also what the entire project stands for. Your crochet is just beautiful! So nice to meet you, Elizabeth. :)
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