When? Beginning at the October Halloween Party and ending at the Holiday Party on December 9th.
Where? Sample items and all bid sheets should be available at the November guild meeting, and the Holiday Party. Photos and descriptions of the items will be on the guild website (below). You may email Mary P with a bid at anytime prior to the Holiday Party.
How? Write your name, email address, and bid amount on the appropriate BID SHEET. If you are attending a meeting via Zoom, you may put your bid in the Chat. Be sure to include the Item number.
Who? Members are welcome to share with friends and family this LINK to the Silent Auction page on the guild's website. Your friends and family may bid on items through you. Guild members are ultimately responsible for completing the sale if that bid is the winning bid.
LINK to share.VALUE: $800 STARTING BID: $200 BIDDING INCREMENTS: $20 CURRENT BID:
Donated by a friend of FFG
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| Matchless Single Treadle Spinning Wheel This spinning wheel has been tuned up and spins well. It comes with four bobbins, whorls, base for the lazy kate, carrying strap. From the Schacht website, "The single treadle Matchless was our first spinning wheel, released in 1987 and discontinued in 2020. Its double treadle version (released in 1995) remains in production. Both styles of Matchless have gone through changes over the years:
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Silent Auction Item # 2: Copper Tapestry LoomVALUE NEW: $200 STARTING BID: $40 BIDDING INCREMENTS: $10 CURRENT BID: Donated by Diane C |
| This copper tapestry loom comes with a stand and is very adjustable. It includes a carry bag. It even features a lovely cut pile piece woven by Diane. |
VALUE NEW: $65 STARTING BID: $15 BIDDING INCREMENTS: $5 CURRENT BID: $15
Donated by Elisa H
| This 20 ounces of pin drafted roving was prepared by Morro Fleeceworks from Lindsey Cleveland's sheep, Daisy. The Corriedale breed was originally a cross between Merino and Lincoln sheep which produced a 1/2 blood (half merino) fleece with at least a 4-inch staple length. This wool is especially desirable because the yarn spun from it is both soft and strong. |
Donated by Simona P and Mary P
This light and airy lace shawl sparkles in the sunshine. It was crocheted by Simona P. using one skein of laceweight yarn handspun by Mary P. Lovely beads are crocheted into the overall pattern throughout. Easily thrown about the shoulders this delicate shawl adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. |
Donated by a Friend of FFG
![]() | Vintage Lily Pearl Cotton - mercerized, fast colors for weaving, crocheting, and embroidery. There are approximately 12 ounces of 10/2 and 46 ounces of 5/2 in a variety of colors. |
Donated by Donna S.
Save yourself a trip to Portland for these sought-after Pendleton selvages. They can be crocheted into blankets, used for woven rugs, wall hangings, and other crafty endeavors. Nine pounds in blues, browns, and white. |
Donated by Carol P-K
Ravelry Red is a wonderful kettle-dyed color and we have five skeins of it in Malabrigo Rios. This worsted weight superwash wool is a workhorse and could even be knit up quickly enough to wear for the December holidays! |
Donated by Mary P
| These much sought-after Japanese Royal Ball Winders are no longer made but we have one for you. |
Donated by Ingrid K & Mary P
This luxurious scarf was handwoven by Ingrid K using Mary P's cashmere / silk handspun yarn. The dark wool / nylon weft yarn gives it an elegant depth of color. Little beads twisted into the fringe catch the light and add a delightful surprise. |
Donated by Mardi N
Looking for an inkle loom with some heft? This loom crafted by an expert woodworker fits the bill. You could make some lovely bands on this sturdy loom. |
Donated by Donna G.
| This new large warping board is easily assembled with screw-in pegs. It is just as easily disassembled for easy and compact storage. No extra tools required. |
Donated by Brenda A
| Kit Monica - braided tip jewels by La Pelote Parisienne - includes six skeins of yarn, beads, and the pattern in English. Knit this chic scarf and be transported to Paris in your dreams! |
Donation by Sue F
| Offering a very special thirteen ounces of pin-drafted fine wool roving processed by Morro Fleeceworks. This fiber is from the last clip of Sue's sheep before she moved into town. The ewe is (was?) a Romeldale X from Mendenhall's prize-winning flock and bred by Sue to her very happy ram. |
Donation by Sue R
| This vintage large wooden umbrella swift is the go-to tool for holding a skein of yarn while winding into a ball or cake. |
Donation by Donna G
| This antique wooden crate may be just the thing to store some of your yarn stash. Made by BAKUS out of Detroit, Michigan, it is 23" x15” x 13” deep and hinged on the top. |
Donation by Diane C
| These silk caps are layers of stretched silk fibers stacked on top of each other over a bell form. Just peel off a layer, draft it out a bit and knit or spin. Approximately 100 gr |
Donation by Sue F
| Two ounces of 17 micron cashmere roving from Sue's Sweetwater Farm. This luscious fiber should spin up to make something very soft and warm. |
Donation by Brenda A
| This handmade stoneware button by Jim of LickinFlames is a one-of-a-kind statement piece. Beautiful! |
Donation by Carol P-K
| This lot of eight skeins of wieght Cosma yarn, in the Hibiscus colorwary, is approximately 1,300 yards of sport weight yarn. "Cosma is a luxurious blend of merino wool, alpaca and silk with a sophisticated, contemporary color palette. The multi-plied and refined twist creates a classic yarn that’s perfect for wearable sweaters and heirloom accessories." Hand wash in cold water; lay flat to dry. |
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| Fiber from Cormo Sheep & Wool Farm Sue Reuser's cormo sheep always produced lovely fleece. This 8 ounces of cormo top fiber should be fun to spin. |
Donation by Carol P-K
| We have ten balls of Poesia by filpucci Tricot Studio or almost 1,000 yards in a pale logwood colorway. This yarn is 82% superkid mohair and 18% silk. Laceweight mohair/silk is very popular as a carryalong yarn in many knitting and crocheting patterns. It can also be used for lace shawls with great success. |
Donation Friend of FFG
| Curved back Clemes & Clemes hand cards are the solid choice for wool carding. These gently used cards are in great shape and should be in your fiber toolbox. |
Donation by Carol P-K
| This skein of hand dyed fingering weight yarn, by Alexandra: the Art of Yarn, is 75% superwash merino, 15% nylon, and 10% Tencel. It is approximately 434 yards and 3.5 ounces. The Silverton-EmeraldForest colorway is the perfect blend of violet, turquoise, teals, and browns. |
Donation by Jeanne D
![]() | Join in on Eileen & Sierra's Big Adventure... We have three, 4-yard Tencel/cotton hand-painted warps, each 100 ends, for your weaving pleasure. These warp chains are ready to dress your loom in a riot harmonious colors. Do you see a mountain meadow surrounded by trees with a lovely stream feeding into a deep lake? |
Donation by Viktoria L
| This folded fabric star ornament will bring a touch of elegant nostalgia to your holidays. Expertly folded and pinned, this ball will look lovely decoating a tree or just highlighted all on its own. (Does not include stand.) |
Donation by Viktoria L
| This folded fabric star ornament will bring a touch of elegant nostalgia to your holidays. Expertly folded and pinned, this ball will look lovely decoating a tree or just highlighted all on its own. (Does not include stand.) |
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