A Made in China Giveaway

I know some people like to consider the odds of winning before entering giveaways, but this one is a must enter! Beautiful treats that would be wonderful additions to any crafter’s stash! Go enter!!! It’ll be worth it! 😀

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One of my favorite pastimes in China was shopping in local markets. The chaotic aisles and aggressive salespeople in the touristy markets got old after a while. The local markets were much calmer. They were still busy but mostly filled with locals who needed basic household items. While haggling was still expected, the starting prices were usually much more reasonable.

As I wandered the aisles, I found these bags that I thought would be perfect for knitting projects. There were all sorts of patterns and color schemes. The size is just right for 4-5 balls of yarn and a small project, like a hat or scarf.

China Knitting Bag

I love the drawstring top and inside zippered catchall pocket.

China Knitting Bag Drawstring
China Knitting Bag Interior

It’s easy to clean – just wipe with a damp cloth. It has this nifty side pocket for needles or a pattern.

China Knitting Bag Outside Pocket

Then I came across these tin pencil boxes. Some had hinged lids…

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2 thoughts on “A Made in China Giveaway

  1. Lauren December 1, 2013 / 9:36 pm

    Those are some great finds! Especially those bags. I like the structure with the drawstring.

    • Nicky December 1, 2013 / 10:03 pm

      Me too. Even if I don’t win, I think I’ll be visiting Pearl River mart in Chinatown to see if they have anything like that. I think it’s a smart solution for a project bag.

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