2016 November 15 No. BCRF-1

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1 Where Samplers Rule Just 15 minutes from the Airport at the SE CORNER OF DOBSON & GUADALUPE 1837 W Guadalupe Rd, Suite 109 Mesa, AZ TELEPHONE (480) TOLL-FREE ATTIC THE ATTIC 2016 November 15 No. BCRF-1 It s almost time... Saturday night, November 19, 6 ~ 8 PM for our 19th 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 as the recipient of your donations because of its very low percentage of administrative costs, where 91 cents of every dollar spent by BCRF is directed towards breast cancer research and awareness programs. BCRF is the only breast cancer organization to hold an A+ rating from CharityWatch (formerly American Institute of Philanthropy). Go to Charity Navigator to read their report on BCRF. Kudos to 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 51 items (typically it s 50, but she lost count and did more!) 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. How to Bid I have included what the committee of volunteers established as a Minimum Opening Bid (MOB), 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 all 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. To place a qualified bid, we must have your credit card information on file. 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 check, 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. And on Saturday evening, November19, from 6-8 PM, final bids will be placed while you enjoy some delicious Seasonal treats and refreshments. It's a very festive and fun evening, and we hope you will plan to be with us. Until then you may place your bids, either by or by phone (toll-free at ATTIC/ or locally, ).

2 THE ATTIC From the Private Collection of Gigi R PAGE 2 Here is Item 52, and the MOB is $600. To answer questions from many of you about this amazing stitched wall-hanging featuring a number of Quaker samplers, Gigi provided this information: First of all I am delighted and honoured to be able to be part of the Attic's fundraiser. What inspired me? At a certain moment when I thought of the idea of stitching a Quaker sheet, it was that time when everything seemed to revolve around "anything and everything quaker. Did I stitch all of it? I would love to say yes but it is not so. We were about four including Hilde from Flanders who did the layout must definitely not forget her because that was very important. The two others have now retired from the stitching world. I did, however, ask to see what was going to be each one s contribution. Insisting it must be stitched in blue for harmony, I left the gate open as to their choice of thread, but I had one thing that I knew I wanted included and that was the Ruler by Gloria Moore because I loved that from the moment I saw it. And the little touch of colour appealed to me. I also included this, that, and the other to fill in some open gaps. For example, the Trees, as I call them. I loved those so much I even used them in some of my GigiR Belles Lettres. The sheet is from bolts of antique linen I bought in Tongres, Belgium where the largest flea market is held on Sunday mornings. Our friend Bhooma requested a little sampler and then proceeded to buy quite a big bit. Similar linen but not antique can be bought in Paris at LAIK shop at Marché St Pierre but does not have the same old look.

3 THE ATTIC Close-Ups of the Quaker Sheet PAGE 3 I love the tree with the two stags beneath it ~ and above is the Quaker ruler from Gloria Moore/Milady s Needle that Gigi specifically wanted to be included.

4 THE ATTIC PAGE 4 This event has grown considerably these past 19 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 for the most part at Saturday night s party ~ but there are so many of you now who volunteer your time to help make this happen. It wouldn't happen without you, most especially these special ladies, who have very personal reasons for wanting to support the research projects from BCRF: For weeks Linda and Sheri, sometimes assisted by Betsy and Hope, have been spending days in the shop recording/registering and numbering the donations, and Linda also spent many more hours photographing and editing the images for this BCRF newsletter for all of you to see ~ and BID ON! This Year s Opportunity Drawing Donation comes to us from the Mississippi River Sampler Guild. They chose Plum Street Samplers 12 Days of Christmas as their BCRF Silent Auction project for this year. Purchase opportunity tickets for $1 each, or 6 for $5, or 12 for $10, or 24 for $20... or 120 for $100! With the help of dear Tess and her husband Allen and the kindness and generosity of Pastor Rudy & Jennie, this year the auction will be held at Proclaim Church, which is two doors to the west of The Attic, 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 19th Annual BCRF Benefit ~ and help raise funds for breast cancer research!

5 THE ATTIC PAGE 5 Item 1: Needlepoint Ornament MOB $25 Item 2: Beaded Ornament MOB $30 Item 3: Beaded Stocking Ornament MOB $25 Item 4: Beaded Stocking Ornament MOB $25 Item 5: 2 Hardanger Ornaments MOB $40 Item 6: Needlepoint Ornament MOB $25 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

6 THE ATTIC PAGE 6 Item 7: Needlepoint Ornament MOB $30 Item 8: Jeweled/Metallic Needlepoint Box MOB $50 Item 9: Needlework Tools Parking Lot w/laying Tool, Scissors & Pins MOB $50 Item 10: Needlepoint Mirror CaseMOB $25 Item 11: Beaded Ornament MOB $30 Item 12: Framed Ornament MOB $30 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

7 THE ATTIC PAGE 7 Item 13: Beaded Snowman Ornament MOB $30 Item 14: Beaded Pink Ribboned Ornament MOB $25 Item 15: Gingerbread Ornament w/mirrored Frame MOB $25 Item 16: Pair of Beaded Tassels MOB $15 Item 17: Needlepoint Ornament w/candle Button MOB $20 Item 18: Framed Traditional English Stumpwork MOB $50

8 THE ATTIC PAGE 8 Item 19: Beaded Hummingbird Ornament w/ Stand MOB $50 Item 20: Needlepoint Pink Ribbon Paperweight MOB $20 Item 21: Perforated Paper Pair MOB $30 Item 22: Two-Sided Needlepoint Ornament MOB $25 Item 23: Beaded Ribbon Candy & Star Ornaments MOB $25 Item 24: Sled Ornament MOB $25 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

9 THE ATTIC PAGE 9 Item 25: Needlepoint Biscornu Ornament MOB $20 Item 26: Sled Ornament MOB $25 Item 27: Needlepoint Ornament w/beads MOB $25 Item 28: Needlepoint & Painted Trivet MOB $30 Item 29: Needlepoint Egg MOB $25 Item 30: Notepaper in box w/ needlepointed lid MOB $25 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

10 THE ATTIC PAGE 10 Item 31: 2 Pair of Holiday Earrings MOB $20 Item 32: Easter Cross-Stitched Ornament MOB $25 Item 33: Flower Pot Scissors w/beaded Fob MOB $25 Item 34: 24k Gold-Plated Sleigh w/beaded Seat & Swarovski Crystals MOB $80 Item 35: Needlepoint Halloween Ornament MOB $35 Item 36: Black Framed Cross-Stitch Halloween Cat MOB $35

11 THE ATTIC PAGE 11 Item 37: Framed Cross-Stitch Witch MOB $40 Item 38: Framed Needlepoint Cat on Pumpkin MOB $35 Item 39: Patriotic Table Display w/ornament MOB $45 Item 40: Framed Cross-Stitch MOB $35 Item 41: Framed Cross-Stitch MOB $40 Item 42: Framed Needlepoint w/surface Embroidery on an Easel MOB $50 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

12 THE ATTIC PAGE 12 Item 43: Set of 8 handmade greeting cards w/envelopes MOB $15 Item 44: 9-piece Pink Ribbon Set in Longaburger Basket MOB $60 Item 45: Pincushion in Repurposed Antique (100+ years old) Sugar Bowl MOB $30 Item 46: Pincushion in Repurposed Antique (100+ years old) French Creamer MOB $50 Item 47: Clover Metal Egg w/biscornu Pincushion MOB $45 Item 48: Mayan-Designed Beaded Bracelet MOB $50 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: ATTIC ( )

13 THE ATTIC PAGE 13 Item 49: Judean Needlework Tool Set w/ Scissors, Fobs, Threader & MagnetMOB $35 Item 50: Frog Pincushion (1930 s) w/scissor Fob + Threader & Fob MOB $50 Item 51: Framed Silk Gauze Embroidery MOB $45 AND HERE ENDS ALICE S DONATIONS! Item 53: Treasures in Needlework OOP MOB $35 Item 54: Huish s Samplers and Tapestry Embroideries OOP MOB $20 Item 55: Colby s Samplers OOP MOB $75

14 THE ATTIC PAGE 14 Item 56: Quilted Table Runner MOB $40 Item 57: Quilted Tote MOB $30 Item 58: SANQ Book: A Year in Stitches OOP MOB $25 Item 59: SANQ Book Volume II by Darlene O Steen OOP MOB $50 Item 60: Betty Ring s 2-Volume Set in Case OOP MOB $90

15 THE ATTIC PAGE 15 Item 61: SANQ Magazines MOB $15 Items 62 through 68 were all stitched and beautifully finished by the same donor. Item 62: Bird Ornament w/embellishments MOB $30 Item 63: Peacock Ornament w/beads & Tassel MOB $35 Item 64: Alphabet Ornament w/beads MOB $35 Item 65: Think Pink Ornament MOB $30 Item 66: Burgundy Floral Ornament MOB $35

16 THE ATTIC PAGE 16 Item 67: 2 Quaker Ornaments of a Lovely Couple MOB $60 Item 68: Monochromatic Red Birds Oval Ornament MOB $30 Item 69: Deck the Halls Ornament MOB $35 Item 70: Pink & Green Needlepoint Ornament MOB $20 Item 71: Mauve & Ivory Needlepoint Ornament MOB $15 Item 72: Needlepoint Tree Ornament MOB $15

17 THE ATTIC PAGE 17 Item 73: Sled Ornament w/church MOB $25 Item 74: Sled Ornament w/angel MOB $25 Item 75: Cardinal Ornament w/tassel MOB $40 Item 76: Needlepoint Holly Ornament w/bell Embellishments MOB $30 Item 77: Beautifully Embellished Heart Pincushion MOB $50 Item 78: Merry Christmas Pillow in Hand-Decorated Box MOB $65

18 THE ATTIC PAGE 18 Item 79: Burlap Tote Embellished w/wool Appliqué MOB $65 Item 80: Handpainted Box w/12 Days of Christmas Ornaments MOB $250 Item 81: Sewing Box w/tools & $450 Attic Gift Certificate MOB $400 Item 82: Framed Reproduction Sampler MOB $65

19 THE ATTIC PAGE 19 Item 83: Framed Reproduction Sampler MOB $75 Item 84: Framed Reproduction Sampler MOB $80 Item 85: Framed Reproduction Sampler MOB $65 Item 86: Framed Reproduction Sampler MOB $65 Item 87: Framed Reproduction Sampler MOB $75 Item 88: Framed Reproduction Sampler MOB $70

20 THE ATTIC PAGE 20 Item 89: Framed Reproduction Sampler MOB $70 Item 90: Wool Make Haste Pillow MOB $15 Item 91: Pair of Hanging Pillows MOB $15 Item 92: Large Quilted Tote w/handle OrnamentMOB $70 Item 93: Patriotic Scissor Fob & ScissorMOB $35

21 THE ATTIC PAGE 21 Item 94: Santa Ornament MOB $25 Item 95: Cardinal Ornament MOB $30 Item 96: Foxes & Forest Ornament MOB $20 Item 97: Seasonal Pillow MOB $45 Item 98: Beaded Snowman Box w/ Removable Hat MOB $50 Item 99: Beaded Santa Box w/ Removable Head MOB $50

22 THE ATTIC PAGE 22 Item 100: Framed Reproduction Quaker Sampler MOB $75 Item 101: DMC 250th Anniversary Box Filled w/selection of Threads MOB $125

23 THE ATTIC PAGE 23 Item 102: Handmade Project Roll-Up MOB $35 Item 103: Framed Ellie Rhodes Christmas Embroidery MOB $50 And there are more exquisite donations awaiting your bids, coming in the BCRF-2 Newsletter in a few days!