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The Foothill Fibers Guild is hosting a NEW Silent Auction! 

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.


Silent Auction Item # 1:  Schacht Matchless Single Treadle Spinning Wheel

VALUE:  $800 STARTING BID:  $200 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $20   CURRENT BID:   

Donated by a friend of FFG


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:

  • The metal treadle support changed to a wooden treadle support and brace. We have update kits available for single and double treadle wheels; contact Customer Service."



    Silent Auction Item # 2:  Copper Tapestry Loom

    VALUE 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.



    Silent Auction Item # 3:  Corriedale Fine Wool Pin Drafted Roving

    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. 


    Silent Auction Item # 4:  Crocheted Shawl

    VALUE NEW:  Priceless STARTING BID:  $50 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5 CURRENT BID:   $50

    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.


    Silent Auction Item # 5:  Lily Pearl Cotton, 58 ounces

    VALUE NEW:  $100+ STARTING BID:  $20  BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:  $35

    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. 



    Silent Auction Item # 6:  Pendleton Selvages, 9 pounds

    VALUE NEW:  $30 STARTING BID:  $5 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5   CURRENT BID:  $40

    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.


    Silent Auction Item # 7:  Malabrigo Rios, 5 skeins

    VALUE NEW:  $90 STARTING BID:  $20 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:   $20

    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!


    Silent Auction Item # 8:  Royal Ball Winder

    VALUE NEW:  $45 STARTING BID:  $20 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:  $20

    Donated by Mary P


    These much sought-after Japanese Royal Ball Winders are no longer made but we have one for you. 


    Silent Auction Item # 9:  Handspun, Handwoven Scarf

    VALUE NEW:  100 STARTING BID:  $20 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $10 CURRENT BID:  $60

    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.


    Silent Auction Item # 10:  Inkle Loom, large

    VALUE NEW:  $100 STARTING BID:  $20 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5     CURRENT BID:  

    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. 


    Silent Auction Item # 11:  Collapsible Warping Board

    VALUE NEW:   $150   STARTING BID:  $30 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $10 CURRENT BID:  

    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. 


    Silent Auction Item # 12:  Kit Monica

    VALUE NEW:  $65 STARTING BID:  $20 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:  $30

    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!



    Silent Auction Item # 13:  Pin-drafted Fine Wool Roving

    VALUE NEW:  $40 STARTING BID:  $15 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:  $25

    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. 



    Silent Auction Item # 14:  Vintage Wooden Swift

    VALUE NEW:  $120 STARTING BID:  $40 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $10  CURRENT BID:  $

    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. 


    Silent Auction Item # 15:  Antique Wooden Crate

    VALUE NEW:  Priceless STARTING BID:  $100 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $20 CURRENT BID:  $

    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. 



    Silent Auction Item # 16:  Silk Caps

    VALUE NEW:  $40 STARTING BID:  $10 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5 CURRENT BID:  $

    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


    Silent Auction Item # 17:  Cashmere Roving, 2 ounces

    VALUE NEW:  $30 STARTING BID:  $10 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:  $15

    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. 


    Silent Auction Item # 18:  LickinFlames Button

    VALUE NEW:  $20 STARTING BID:  $5 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:  $10

    Donation by Brenda A


    This handmade stoneware button by Jim of LickinFlames is a one-of-a-kind statement piece. Beautiful!


    Silent Auction Item # 19:  Berroco Cosma Yarn, 8 skeins

    VALUE NEW:  $100 STARTING BID:  $20 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:  $25

    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.


    Silent Auction Item # 20:  Cormo Top, 8 ounces

    VALUE NEW:  $25    STARTING BID:  $10 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:  $10

    Donation by 


    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. 


    Silent Auction Item # 21:  POESIA Mohair/Silk, 10 balls

    VALUE NEW:  $80 STARTING BID:  $20 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5  CURRENT BID:  $30

    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. 


    Silent Auction Item # 22:  Clemes & Clemes Wool Hand Cards

    VALUE NEW:  $150 STARTING BID:  $40 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $10 CURRENT BID:  $40

    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.


    Silent Auction Item # 23:  Alexandra:  The Art of Yarn

    VALUE NEW:  $32 STARTING BID:  $10 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $5 CURRENT BID:  $15

    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. 


    Silent Auction Item # 24:  Hand-Painted Warps, 300 ends

    VALUE NEW:  $90 STARTING BID:  $20 BIDDING INCREMENTS:  $10 CURRENT BID:  $20

    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?


    Silent Auction Item # 25:  Folded Fabric Ornament

    VALUE NEW:  $35 STARTING BID:  $10 BIDDING INCREMENTS:   $5  CURRENT BID:  $

    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.)


    Silent Auction Item # 26:  Folded Fabric Ornament #2

    VALUE NEW:  $35 STARTING BID:  $10 BIDDING INCREMENTS:   $5  CURRENT BID:  $

    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.)


    Other Auction Items Rules

    • We reserve the right to change items: Items may be added or withdrawn, without notice.
    • The winning bidder is the person who has the highest bid written on the bid sheet at the close of the auction.
    • All sales final: All sales are final, there are no exchanges, and all items are sold “as is.”
    • Payment must be made at the close of the auction:  the FFG Potluck Picnic in June.
    • No refunds: No refunds after purchase. 
    • Limits may apply: Gift cards or certificates are subject to availability and “black-out” dates.


    Foothill Fibers Guild is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization promoting greater interest in the fiber arts.

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