THE ATTIC. It's almost time... Saturday night, November 19, 6 ~ 8 PM...

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1 Where Samplers Rule Just 15 minutes from the Airport at the NE CORNER OF CENTER & MCKELLIPS 106 E. McKellips Rd, Suite 111 Mesa, AZ THE ATTIC BCRF Benefit Part 1 Issue No TELEPHONE (480) FACSIMILE (480) It's almost time... Saturday night, November 19, 6 ~ 8 PM for our 14th Annual Breast Cancer Benefit, with all proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Go to to read more about this organization. We chose this Foundation for our donation because of its very low percentage of administrative costs, with over 90% of all donation dollars going directly to research grants and awareness programs. BCRF is the only cancer organization to hold an A+ from the American Institute of Philanthropy. Our goal this year, as it has been each year, is to surpass the previous year's total. And that means that we need your help in raising more than $23,000+ this year. So many of you have contributed so unselfishly by donating your incredible handwork to this cause: raising money to find a cure for this dreaded disease. We have dozens and dozens and dozens of beautiful handmade items that I believe will knock your socks off! This event has grown considerably these past 14 years. The first year we raised about $1500. This year our goal is many times that. When it began, it was staffed by the Attic's staff, and still is to a very small degree ~ but there are so many of you now who volunteer your time to help make this happen. It wouldn't happen without you! For weeks Angelica, Carol, Sheri and others have been spending their Fridays in our classroom recording/registering the entries, numbering them, displaying them on the garland and in glass-enclosed boxes, and then photographing them for all of you to see ~ and BID ON! More volunteers will be needed on Friday evening, November 18, to move all of the items to the Gathering Place starting around 5 PM. We will serve pizza and refreshments and, of course, chocolate to the helpers. Please call if you can help. And on Saturday evening, November 19, from 6-8 PM final bids can be placed while you enjoy some delicious Seasonal treats and refreshments. It's a very festive and fun evening, and we hope you plan to be with us. Until then you may place your bids, either by or by phone (toll-free at ATTIC/ ). I have included what the committee of volunteers established as a Minimum Opening Bid (MOB) or the latest bid to beat, but please know that the items frequently go for many times the amount of the opening bid. Because we really aren't set up for ongoing long-distance bidding on items, if you see something that you really want, you may ensure your getting it by placing what you regard as a "Buy It Now" bid, i.e., one that may discourage others from outbidding you, knowing that the proceeds go to a very worthy cause. And, of course, you may contact us again to place a higher bid. In years past, bidders have, for example, selected an item or items that they really want and, based on their budget, placed bids of, say, $200 or $300. When you place a bid, please provide telephone number(s) and credit card information, although we truly prefer you to send your check for your successful bid items. If you wish, you may make your check for more. And some of you simply send a donation via a check payable to BCRF, to include in our event total! Payment is preferred by checks, made payable to BCRF. However, we will process your bids by credit card, if necessary; thus, the reason we need your credit card on file for all qualified bids.

2 THE ATTIC! PAGE 2 Thank you, Alice! There are so many people who contribute to the success of this event, including hundreds of needleworkers from around the globe whose work you are about to see, but there is one generous and kind woman who is, I know, uncomfortable receiving any kind of recognition, but I know that you d want to know that this breast-cancer survivor, as she has done each year for the past number of years, has made and donated the first 50 items that you are about to see. I know you will agree that she is an incredibly gifted needlewoman, a survivor whose gift with her needle is an inspiration to all of us. Thank you, Alice, for your unselfish donation of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of hours of needlework. All of us admire not only your strength, courage, and tenacity in beating this disease but your unparalleled talent and generosity in producing and donating your eclectic group of items for this event. As you will see as you view these donations, Alice alone is responsible for raising thousands! And this is an annual gift that she gives to this Benefit. I m sure you re not surprised to learn that she s already working on next year s donations. This year the Silent Auction will be held at a new location, the Gathering Place, 1837 West Guadalupe Rd., Mesa, formerly known as Abbey Gardens Teahouse. It s conveniently located a mile east of Loop 101 on Guadalupe Road. Final bidding (with wonderful Costco-prepared hors d'oeuvres and refreshments) from 6-8 pm on Saturday night, November 19. Bidding closes promptly at 8 pm. Mark your calendars now and plan to be with us for our 14th Annual BCRF Benefit ~ and help us reach our goal of +$23,000 for breast cancer research!

3 THE ATTIC! PAGE 3 This event wouldn t happen without the hundreds of donated hours, and here are several of our team of volunteers who come to our classroom each Friday beginning in late October to log in each donation, giving it its item number, tagging the donation with its number, and then creating a bid sheet for each item, recording a brief item description and, their hardest job of all, establishing a minimum opening bid. Some of you give us that, and that s a great help. Then the items are put on display and photographed for bidding. Here are Sheri, Bunny of our staff, Angelica, and Carol shown busily working in our classroom. Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

4 THE ATTIC! PAGE 4 Our 2011 Opportunity Ticket Item: Each year we are fortunate to have a simply outstanding item that seems perfect as the Opportunity Ticket item, and this year it is Nancy s incredible quilt that she s named Pretty Dresses! Here s what Nancy says about her donation: Why I chose to make this design... I have a sewing room. In it I have a vintage dress form with my wedding dress on it. I thought others might have a sewing room and did machine sewing too. My life is filled with so many blessings and it is a wonderful experience for me to give back. Thank you for this opportunity. Opportunity Tickets for this item will be limited to 150 tickets at $10 each, enhancing your opportunity to win this exquisite quilt from Nancy!

5 THE ATTIC! PAGE 5 Item 1: Hardanger Pillow/Ornament Pair MOB $20 Item 2: Embellished Canvas Ornament MOB $20 Item 3: Embellished Snowman Ornament MOB $30 Item 4: Counted Canvas Metallic Ornament MOB $40 Item 5: Counted Canvas Blue Quilt Ornament MOB $25 Item 6: Stand-up Counted Canvas Topiary MOB $30

6 THE ATTIC! PAGE 6 Item 7: Summer Patriotic Fob with Scissors MOB $25 Item 8: Hand-Painted Canvas Kimono with black silk backing MOB $45 Item 9: Counted Canvas Oval Tree Ornament MOB $30 Item 10: Counted Canvas Stocking Ornament MOB $25 Item 11: Hershey s Kisses Patriotic Tin Needlework Accessories Kit w/scissors MOB $50 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

7 THE ATTIC! PAGE 7 Item 12: Hand-Painted Canvas Halloween Standup MOB $25 Item 13: Counted Canvas on Silk Moire Box MOB $25 Item 14: Hand-Painted Canvas Easter Santa Ornament MOB $25 Item 15: Counted Canvas Oval Candle Ornament MOB $30 Item 16: Hand-Painted Canvas Poinsettia in a Leather Luggage Tag MOB $15 Item 17: Spring Hardanger Biscornu with Crystal Pins MOB $35 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

8 THE ATTIC! PAGE 8 Item 18: Cross Stitch Biscornu w/purple Beaded Edge MOB $25 Item 19: Counted Canvas 2-Sided Frankenstein Ornament MOB $20 Item 20: Counted Canvas Southwest Stocking Ornament MOB $30 Item 21: Counted Canvas Autumn Leaves Stocking Ornament MOB $20 Item 22: Counted Canvas Gold Leather Stocking Ornament MOB $25 Item 23: Peacock Tin w/needle Holder and Biscornu MOB $30

9 THE ATTIC! PAGE 9 Item 24: Counted Canvas Patriotic Ornament MOB $20 Item 25: Counted Canvas Angelic Scissor Holder w/scissors MOB $50 Item 26: Beaded Penguin Box w/scissors & Fob MOB $30 Item 27: Perforated Paper Beaded Penguin Ornament Pair MOB $25 Item 28: Shepherd s BushThanksgiving Sudberry Candle Screen MOB $50 Item 29: Counted Canvas Standing Easter Egg MOB $40 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

10 THE ATTIC! PAGE 10 Item 30: Counted Canvas White & Teal Ball Ornament MOB $25 Item 31: Cross Stitch Oriental Tin w/scissors & Fob MOB $50 Item 32: Counted Canvas Frog Necklace Scissors Holder MOB $30 Item 33: Counted Canvas Blue/White Hardanger Biscornu w/crystals MOB $25 Item 34: Peyote Beaded Snowman Mini Christmas Book MOB $25 Item 35: 2-Sided Noel Counted Canvas Ornament MOB $40

11 THE ATTIC! PAGE 11 Item 36: Counted Canvas Shamrock Ornament MOB $30 Item 37: Angel Scissors w/beaded Snowman Fob MOB $25 Item 38: Beaded Snowman Ornament w/charm MOB $20 Item 39: Peyote Beaded Angel on Crystal MOB $25 Item 40: Beaded Turkey & Snowman Earrings MOB $30 Item 41: Hand-Painted Canvas Kimono Framed MOB $35

12 THE ATTIC! PAGE 12 Item 42: Blue/Gold Menorah Framed MOB $35 Item 43: Victorian Christmas Scene on 40c Silk Gauze MOB $50 Item 44: Humming Bird on 40c Silk Gauze MOB $45 Item 45: Counted Canvas Halloween Cube MOB $35 Item 46: Counted Canvas Patriotic Wood Box MOB $30 Item 47: Counted Canvas Gazebo Scene Framed MOB $35 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

13 THE ATTIC! PAGE 13 Item 48: Counted Canvas Jeweled Box MOB $35 Item 49: Counted Canvas Framed Patriotic Scene MOB $25 Item 50: Beaded Cardinal Framed MOB $45 And here ends the 50 donations from Alice for our 2011 Benefit! Item 51: Crocheted Afghan in Autumn Colors MOB $50 Item 52: Cream/Rose Afghan with Fringe MOB $50 Item 53: Baby s Elephant Blanket MOB $30

14 THE ATTIC! PAGE 14 Item 54: Live Simply Pillow MOB $30 Item 55: Autumn Toned Crocheted Scarf modeled by Carolyn and Sheri MOB $45 Item 56: Felted Fun-Fur Purse MOB $65 Item 57: 12 Days of Christmas Beaded Ornaments Set MOB $120

15 THE ATTIC! PAGE 15 Item 58-64: Rosewood Manor s Christmas Blues Ornaments, some with beads MOB on $20 and on $25

16 THE ATTIC! PAGE 16 Item 65: Black Bear in Snow Ornament MOB $20 Item 66: Holly bears the Crown Ornament MOB $35 Item 67: Hoop Box with pincushion inside MOB $75 Item 68: Cross Stitch Spring Cube MOB $20 Item 69: Starry Night Ornament MOB $25 Item 70: Robin in the Snow Ornament MOB $20

17 THE ATTIC! PAGE 17 Item 71: Green Hardanger w/red Roses Ornament MOB $25 Item 72: White Hardanger w/red Poinsettia Ornament MOB $25 Item 73: Kokopelli Counted Canvas Mounted on Small Hand-Painted Southwestern Porcelain Box MOB $50 Item 74: Patriotic Oval Box Lined + Fob & Scissors MOB $50 Item 75: Needlebook Featuring Miss Polly Nosegay MOB $35 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

18 THE ATTIC! PAGE 18 Item 76: William & Kate Commemorative Tin in Tiffany Blue lined w/ Commemorative Fabric + Pincushion, Thimble & Fobbed Scissors MOB $75 Item 77: Christmas Tree w/silk Ribbon Roses & Bows MOB $35 Item 78: Yuletide Ornament Stitched Over One MOB $25 Item 79: Cherub w/ribbons & Beads Ornament MOB $45 Item 80: Nine Origami Fabric Ornaments MOB $30