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From the article... "The Souter Stormers, based in Selkirk, Scottish Borders recently decked out their town and two others with their colourful, cozy and artsy yarn work as part of a local festival. They covered benches, storefronts, restaurants and even a classic red telephone booth"

At what point does art stop and vandalism begin?

A friend of mine is starting a knitting club at my church. She'll help people learn how to be better knitters - and then they'll donate their knitted goods to seniors and the poor. A much better use of knitting abilities.
 
I've heard of knitters tying scarves to parking meters, or leaving toques around town with notes saying to help yourself if you need it.
The homeless, and near homeless, need scarves, hats, mittens, socks.
 
Pr. Jae said:
From the article... "The Souter Stormers, based in Selkirk, Scottish Borders recently decked out their town and two others with their colourful, cozy and artsy yarn work as part of a local festival. They covered benches, storefronts, restaurants and even a classic red telephone booth"

At what point does art stop and vandalism begin?

A friend of mine is starting a knitting club at my church. She'll help people learn how to be better knitters - and then they'll donate their knitted goods to seniors and the poor. A much better use of knitting abilities.
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Well, it was for a festival in a small town, and was taken in good fun. When something is deliberately done that does damage/ permanently alters property or costs time and money for clean up and removal I think that would be vandalism. I'd be surprised if anyone wanted to go after a 102 year old (104?) for putting tea cosies on phone booths though. :)
 
Consider mean Scotsmen that knitted up the conception of sheepish common people through the aus Pisces of King James I , or the VI if you consider the oversexed nature of the bugger that believed he represented God's a'priori ... but may have been Mrs. taken as I don't know by rule of the Privy Council ... that's law in a long fabric ...
 
Seeler said:
I've heard of knitters tying scarves to parking meters, or leaving toques around town with notes saying to help yourself if you need it.
The homeless, and near homeless, need scarves, hats, mittens, socks.
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I initiated a project like this in my community last winter - "Chase the Chill" - but the scarves were a gift to the community as a whole - offered to anyone who wished to have a scarf - not just those who might be deemed to be "in need". 3 United Churches participated - we tied out approx. 300 scarves - it was terrific! This year several other churches in my presbytery are also participating :-)
 
I like the idea of artistic yarn bombing too - it's a level of surprise, whimsy, creative art that makes a community smile & wonder - or at least it does that for me when I see it. I love the whimsical bench in the article Kimmio posted - thanks for that Kimmio!
 
Here are a few images

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That is definitely a different look for that bridge. An improvement I would say.
 
My husband competed in the BC senior games in Kamloops a couple of years ago. The community was yarn bombed as a welcome. It was very hospitable. I think mittens, hats and other usable items were donated.
 
Love the Ixxy Dolls. I think a friend who is a volunteer with World Vision collects a similar doll to send to kids. Great initiatives.
 
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