It was a wonderful day! There was so much for families to get involved with all over the Library on every floor from arts & crafts to cosplay to robotics!
We where at the back on the ground floor but still clearly visible. It was a long day but a fulfilling one; we had people stopping by who could knit & crochet who wanted to add a few rows on to a leg. We had people with craft related questions, people with mental health awareness related question. People who just wanted to know what was going on & people who just wanted to congratulate us on our efforts & how fabulous it looked.
He really does look fabulous.
He even took part in the cosplay-ing!
As well as Octo we had embroidered bookmarks hidden around the library for people to find just as a little mood pick me ups!
We where also inviting people to make them with us & Tish from Pretty Twisted had brilliant animal badges for children to make.
Octo is currently residing at Liverpool Central Library & is going on display THIS WEEK - I will let everyone know when you can go see him.
I was sent this photo from the staff on Friday, he seems to be having a wonderful time there!
I worked out a few sums about Octo;
We ended up with 74 pieces on his legs - for now.
That is the equivalent to nearly a year & a half of knitting or crochet.
Or 518 days.
2,072 rows.
62,160 stitches
That is not including his head!
I have been emotionally overwhelmed by this project so below is the mushy thank you's!
I want to thank my team for volunteering their time to help me at The MakeFest.
My Mum especially for going to my flat to pick up forgotten items!
My Sister for travelling up from London to help.
Tish Toglet for keeping the children entertained.
My best friend Michelle for the beautiful bookmarks.
Vicky from Vix The Zebra for her beautiful bookmarks.
The MakeFest team for another fantastic event.
Hobo Kiosk for accepting all my post.
The Royal Mail postman who double checked all pieces where received.
Every single one of you that emailed, posted on social media, called, offered help, wrote letters & especially those that contributed pieces.
If you contributed a piece & DID NOT put a return address on the envelope can you PLEASE email me an address at enquiries@girlonpurlaction.co.uk
Its not for returning pieces.
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