Lansing Clippers Auction

 Our regular monthly meeting July 19th will be an auction.  In the past we held an auction once a year from donations from our members.  We have not been able to have one since the Covid epidemic began.  All proceeds go to our treasury to benefit the operations of our chapter.  Our members search their sewing rooms for excess fabric, sewing notions, books, yarns, knitting and crocheting supplies, and any other fiber arts related items they no longer need or want. 

It is surprising what one can find at our auction.  We sell everything from dress forms and bundles of fabric to half-finished projects.  It is fun to watch some people get into a bidding war over a particular item that both want.  It is all in good fun and for a good cause. 

Most of our members will be there when the auction begins at 6:00 p.m. July 19, 2022.   Bidding paddles can be obtained at 5:30 p.m.  The public is also invited.  We hold our meetings and the auction at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Rd., Lansing, MI.  We take cash, check or credit cards! 

If you would like to donate something for the auction, you can drop off your donation at St. David’s between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on July 19th.

Hope to see you there!

 

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  1. Marta BarronJuly 11, 2022 at 5:01 PM

    Hi. I have a large amount of fabric I would love to donate for the auction. Garment as well as quilting fabric. Also yarn, ribbons, fake fur piece etc. the problem I have is that I will not get back to Michigan in time for the auction. We are moving and I would love for this treasure trove of fabric to go to people who will make great things with it. Is anyone interested in coming to my home to pick it up??

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