Where Samplers Rule Just 15 m NE inut CO e 106 RNER O s from t he A E. M F CE ir NTE cke R & port at l l i the p MCK Mes s R E d a, A Z 8, Suite LLIPS TE (48 LEPHO 0)8 98- NE 183 8 520 1 111 FAC (480 SIMILE )898-033 2 THE ATTIC 2012 November 7 No. BCRF-1 www.atticneedlework.com It s almost time... Saturday night, November 17, 6 ~ 8 PM... for our 15th Annual Breast Cancer Benefit, with all proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Go to http://www.bcrfcure.org/ 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+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy. Our goal each year has been to surpass the previous year's total, but perhaps due to the economy, certainly not to the quality and number of donations, last year s $18,000 was considerably below our 2010 ($23,600) and 2009 ($20,000+) totals. And that means that we need your help even more in raising $18,000+ this year and more! 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 15 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 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 three ladies: For weeks Angelica, Carol, and Sheri 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 are needed on Friday evening, November 16, to move all of the items to the Gathering Place starting between 4:00 & 4:30 PM. We will serve pizza and refreshments and, of course, chocolate to the helpers. Please call if you can help. How to Bid 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 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. 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, November 17, 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 plan to be with us. Until then you may place your bids, either by e-mail or by phone (toll-free at 1.888.94-ATTIC/1.888.942-8842).
THE ATTIC! PAGE 2 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 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, with the help of dear Tess and her friends, will again be held at 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 17. Bidding closes promptly at 8 PM. Mark your calendars now and plan to be with us for our 15th Annual BCRF Benefit ~ and help raise funds for breast cancer research!
THE ATTIC! PAGE 3 Item 1: Framed Cardinal on 40c silk gauze MOB $60 Item 2: Hand-Painted Canvas Ornament MOB $35 Item 3: Hand-Painted Canvas 2-Sided Leather Mirror Case, MOB $30 Item 4: Hand-Painted Canvas in Leather Coin Purse MOB $30 Item 5: Needlepoint Patriotic Ornament MOB $35 Item 6: Hand-Painted Canvas St. Patrick Stand-up Santa MOB $40 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com
THE ATTIC! PAGE 4 Item 7: Hand-Painted Canvas Shelf Sitter, Witch s Boots MOB $30 Item 8: Hand-Painted Canvas in Leather Coin Purse MOB $30 Item 9: Needlepoint Quilt Pattern Ornament, MOB $35 Item 10: Hand-Painted Canvas Pink Ribbon World Ornament MOB $40 Item 11: Vintage-style Beaded Brooch MOB $45 Item 12: Magnetic Beaded Humbug Needleholder MOB $25 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com
THE ATTIC! PAGE 5 Item 13: 2-Sided Merry Day Santa Pendant/Ornament MOB $25 Item 14: Beaded Amulet Purse MOB $40 Item 15: Beaded Pink Pen MOB $25 Item 16: Beaded Santa Earrings MOB $20 Item 17: Beaded Santa Earrings MOB $20 Item 18: Pair of Beaded Forest-Scene Ornaments MOB $35
THE ATTIC! PAGE 6 Item 19: Beaded Bracelet 71/2-7 3/4 MOB $25 Item 20: Cat Scissors + Beaded Halloween Fob MOB $25 Item 21: Pair, Framed Cat & Wreath Canvas Ornaments MOB $40 Item 22: Pair, Framed Heart & Wreath Canvas Ornaments MOB $35 Item 23: Beaded Bear Earrings MOB $20 Item 24: Star of David w/menorah Ornament MOB $20 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com
THE ATTIC! PAGE 7 Item 25: Menorah Needlepoint Ornament MOB $20 Item 26: Dreidel Needlepoint Ornament MOB $20 Item 27: Pastel Needlepoint Ornament w/wire-wrapped bead MOB $20 Item 28: Counted Canvas Candle Ornament MOB $35 Item 29: Pink & Purple Counted Canvas Ornament MOB $25 Item 30: Turquoise & Gold Counted Canvas Ornament MOB $30 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com
THE ATTIC! PAGE 8 Item 31: Multi-colored Counted Canvas Ornament w/snowflake Charms MOB $35 Item 32: Counted Canvas Leaf Design Ornament MOB $30 Item 33: Chocolate Kiss Angel Canvas Ornament MOB $35 Item 34: Smocked Bell Ornament w/beads MOB $35 Item 35: Red Smocked Bell Ornament MOB $40 Item 36: Beaded Wizard Santa Ornament MOB $45
THE ATTIC! PAGE 9 Item 37: Beaded Santa Ornament w/patchwork Hat MOB $45 Item 38: Counted Canvas Christmas Tree Ornament MOB $25 Item 39: Pair, Beaded Snowman + Penguin on Sleds MOB $45 Item 40: Patriotic Fob w/scissors MOB $40 Item 41: Framed Canvas Button Nativity MOB $45 Item 42: Framed Canvas Vino Angel MOB $40 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com
THE ATTIC! PAGE 10 Item 43: Framed Canvas Button Nativity MOB $35 Item 44: Counted Canvas Purple & Gold Trivet MOB $35 Item 45: Box w/red & Purple Counted Canvas Lid MOB $50 Item 46: Counted Canvas Christmas Tree Snowman Frame MOB $35 Item 47: Framed Counted Canvas Beaded Star of David MOB $35 Item 48: Counted Canvas Design on Fashion Organizer MOB $40 Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com
THE ATTIC! PAGE 11 Item 49: Blue June Pillow MOB $30 Item 50: Red Apple September Pillow MOB $30 Item 51: Counted Canvas Autumn Pillow MOB $35 AND HERE ENDS ALICE S DONATIONS! Item 52: Handmade Miniature Sewing Cabinet w/spools MOB $125 Item 53: Think Pink Pillow MOB $25 Item 54: Painted Box w/old Glory on its lid w/patriotic lining MOB $40
THE ATTIC! PAGE 12 Item 55: Longaberger s 2012 Horizon of Hope Basket MOB $40 Item 56: Custom-Made Black w/floral Handled Tote MOB $45 Item 57: Burgundy Monochromatic Ornament w/tassel MOB $35 Item 58: Handmade Penny Pocket #1 MOB $25 Item 59: Handmade Penny Pocket #2 MOB $25 Item 60: Handmade Penny Pocket #3 MOB $25
THE ATTIC! PAGE 13 Bidding will be set up a bit differently to maximize the benefit of this incredible donation, Items 61-72: Bids will be taken on each of the 11 ornaments as well as the tree + bag OR make a Buy-It-Now Bid for all of the ornaments + tree & Santa bag (Item 73). The Buy-It-Now Bid will supersede the individual bids ONLY if it exceeds the total of the 12 individual items, i.e., 11 ornaments + the tree/santa bag. MOB (minimum opening bid) on each of the individual elements is $150; MOB on the entire presentation is $2,000. Item 61: Peacock on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 62: Williamsburg Governor s Palace on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 63: Welcome Fruit Bowl on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 64: Deer Weathervane on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 65: Feather Tree on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 66: Ice Skating Pond on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150
THE ATTIC! PAGE 14 Item 67: Lowry Tree Farm on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 68: Carolers on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 69: Church on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 70: Cardinals on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 71: Happy New Year on 40c Silk Gauze Ornament MOB $150 Item 72: Burnished Gold Ornament Tree + Teal Velveteen Storage Bag MOB $150 Item 72 Item 71 is still being beautifully finished for the winning bidder; its photo will appear in a future BCRF Benefit publication.
THE ATTIC! PAGE 15 Item 73 Item 73: Eleven 40c Silk Gauze Ornaments + Tree + Storage Bag MOB $2000 Item 74: Burgundy & Green Tulip Ornament MOB $25 Item 75: Burgundy & Green Scroll Ornament MOB $25 Item 76: Hornbook Accessories Set w/needles, Scissors + Fob MOB $75 Item 77: Set of 4 Sampler Marble Coasters MOB $75 Item 78: Brown/Cream Ruffled Bag w/coordinating Smalls Purse MOB $75
THE ATTIC! PAGE 16 Item 79: Hand-Painted Bride s Box with 12 Handmade Ornaments MOB $500 Item 80: Hand-Sewn & Hand-Smocked Red Dress, Size 4-5 MOB $50 Clockwise from upper left: #1, Home; #2, Love; #3, Wishes; #4, Hope; #5, Happiness; #6, Plenty; #7, Blessings; #8, Faithfulness; #9, Hospitality; #10, Eternity; #11, Guidance; #12, Giving Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com