VOTE: Are you all in favour of the Yarn Bomb project at Clitheroe Castle or is it a waste of time and money?
Clitheroe Castle
THE ‘Yarn Bomb’ project at Clitheroe Castle has certainly sparked debate!
Some love the idea as a novel way of brightening up the castle by covering it with knitting - what has been called on the Internet “graffiti knitting” - yet others are outraged at the waste of money and wool and how it will impact on the historic castle.
What do you think? Are you for or against? Vote now!
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poorcountrygirl
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:56 AMPending Moderation
ru
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:09 AMFurther to my previous comment, I notice the term "graffiti knitting" has been coined by someone. What if other "graffiti artists" want to join in and decorate the walls of the Keep? What then?!
ru
Monday, January 30, 2012 at 03:57 PMNo, no, no, please do not associate yourselves with this stupid idea! Where on earth did yarn bombing originate? Is it art? Do we really have to follow like sheep.What is the next potty idea, graffiti all over the Castle Keep?! What will happen to the wool bomb, dogs will wee on it, rain will fall and how dirty is that nowadays! Contrast this with the decoration of Wells using flowers. The finished result is beautiful. This yarn bombing idea is not in the same league. Forget it!
Clitheroe Craft Studio
Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10:08 AMPending Moderation
St. Francis
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 12:29 PMSheep are gentle individuals who, like all animals, feel pain, fear, and loneliness. But because there is a market for their fleece and skins, they are treated as nothing more than wool-producing machines. Within weeks of birth, lambs' ears are hole-punched, their tails are chopped off, and the males are castrated without anesthetics. Male lambs are castrated when they are between 2 and 8 weeks old, either by making an incision and cutting their testicles out or with a rubber ring used to cut off blood supply—one of the most painful methods of castration possible. Every year, hundreds of lambs die before the age of 8 weeks from exposure or starvation, and mature sheep die every year from disease, lack of shelter, and neglect. No amount of fluff can hide the fact that anyone who buys wool supports a cruel and bloody industry. There are plenty of durable, stylish, and warm fabrics available that aren't made from wool or animal skins. Please join the millions of people all over the world who know that compassion is the fashion. Save a sheep—don't buy wool
Artisgood
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:00 AMSo...young people skilling up and learning new crafts pertinent to Clitheroe...older members of the community passing down skills...young people engaging with the castle and the museum, probably mostly for the 1st time...something new and fresh...Not sure what's not to like here? Bravo Yan Bomb!
Sally D
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:06 AMWhat a great idea! We need to go with it and enjoy the moment ... it'll be a real eye-catcher and I for one am right behind it. Come on, Clitheroe - let your hair down! LOL
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