The poll has now closed, more than 1800 votes have been tallied, and the results are in for this year’s Mochimochi Photo Contest!
But first, let me take a moment to thank each of you who participated by adding your photos of Mochimochi knits to our Flickr group. The absolute best thing about Mochimochi Land is seeing all of you make the designs your own and bring them to life in endlessly creative ways. You never cease to surprise and inspire me!
Big thank-yous also go to Knit Picks and Potter Craft for their wonderful prizes this year!
We had the stiffest competition ever this year, with a number of photos that didn’t make the finals that easily could have. John and I would especially like to give a shout-out to Stephanie_055’s Cavemen living the prehistoric life and Ilana Marks’ Love in the Bakery, both of which made us giggle with delight when we first saw them.
And now for our official Judges’ Choice Award, which goes to our favorite photo that didn’t make the top three. It’s knitjvf’s Thriller!
We had a hard time even choosing which of this knitter’s entries to put in the semifinals. If you haven’t seen them, be sure to check out her Anne of Green Gables and her Frankenstein wedding too! We are consistently impressed with knitjvf’s (aka Joan’s) work.
And now for our top three winners this year!
In third place, it’s the hilariously spooky Knitted Sofa by JillWatt!
Amazing job! Jill wins a $10 gift certificate to Knit Picks, a $10 gift card to the Mochimochi Shop, and these goodies from Japan hand-picked by us!
The top two photos were neck and neck all through the time that voting was open. They were literally tied all day Saturday, with votes pouring in for both! By the time all the votes were in Sunday night, one came out on top, but it was a really close race the whole way.
In second place is the incredible Knitman’s Sampler by kls1004!
Hooray! Kimberly wins a $10 gift certificate to Knit Picks, a $15 gift certificate to the Mochimochi Shop, and these fabulous prizes from Japan!
And finally, our first-place winner is the adorable Teamwork by amyh1979!
Woohoo! Amy wins a $50 gift certificate to Knit Picks, a $20 gift card to the Mochimochi Shop, this collection of prizes from Japan…
AND this collection of books from Potter Craft!
Congratulations to our winners! Again, thank you to our sponsors, and to everyone who participated, both by submitting photos and by voting. You make Mochimochi Land the BEST place to live in!
And it’s not too early to enter next year’s contest! All photos added to the Mochimochi Friends Flickr group will be automatically entered in the 2013 Mochimochi Photo Contest. We already can’t wait for the next one!
It was so exciting to be part of the Photo contest this year and to make it with my first entry. And truth be told, I don’t mind being second to Teamwork. It is an adorable photo.
Congratulations to all the winners!!
I love to see all the pictures of fun in Mochimochi Land.
And thank you Anna for all your kind words about my knitting, I really appreciate it. :D
I am blown away that my “Teamwork” won!! The competition was AMAZING!! I am so grateful for all of your votes, and for all of the love for my snowmen. Thank you so, so much : )
Amy
Congrats to the winner and all the finalists. I really enjoyed the voting process, so many clever and talented people! And my favorite won!
Congratulations to the winners! This was such a fun contest to be a part of. Teamwork definitely deserves the top spot. Such an adorable photo!… :)
Congratulations everyone! And thanks, Anna, for the special shout-out for my “Love in the Bakery.” What a wonderful compliment! I love how a few yards of yarn and a little imagination can turn into something special enough to make people smile!
Congratulations to the winners! This was such an exciting and fun contest to enter, can’t wait to see how next year contest is going to turn out! And thank you Anna for the thoughtful shout out for my “Caveman Living The Prehistoric TV” that just made my day!
Congrats!
Congratulations to ALL!! This was a wonderful contest!
congratulations!!! so many cute entries!
Congratulations to all the winners! The entries were so adorable! By the way, Anna, will there be a Mochimochiland Calendar showing the top twelve?
I love the idea of a calendar! But I can’t fit that in before the new year… maybe for the future though!
These are lovely. And one of my favorites made it to the list, yeah!
Congratulations to all the winners and the finalists! Mochimochi fans sure are a talented bunch :D
Wow~ Congratulations Amy! You really deserved it! =)
I’m so glad teamwork won. It was very proffesional
Congratulations to the winners and huzzahs to all participants! I love this contest because I get to see so many creative photos and it inspires me put a bit more effort into my pictures.
I am so in awe of all who submitted to this contest. Such creativity and photographic skills! Thanks, Anna, for providing this outlet.