And We're Off!

I think some of us are more organized than others ;o) Faye not only finished her donation but Jean at the Attic received it already! Check out her latest newsletter and see one of our members featured. WTG Faye!

Made with love~~~

I recently was able to finish this Lizzie Kate design as my donation to the 2011 Breast Cancer Awareness Auction..... The words, "Live Simply" summarize how many of us approach life this day and time...

Made with love,

Faye

Brainstorming

Hello ladies :)

I'm thinking about what to stitch for my contribution.. I need inspiration!

I see that Myra made a stitcher's portfolio, Cathey made a scissor fob and Charmed Flake :)

What about more cross stitch items, has anyone picked a pattern to stitch? Who would like to share some ideas? =)

Opinions Needed

I'm not a Happy Camper :o( I called Hinzeit about getting another embellishment pack for Charmed Flake but had to leave a message. Of course it's been a week and no one has called me back >:o(

While browsing through The Needlework Show, I came upon their booth and saw they had an email address! Just as I was about to send off an email, I saw that they had written that embellishment packs were not sold separately. Well that's great! So I guess that means I'll have to pay $12 to buy the pattern again? This does not sit well with me.

So my question to you all is, if I do stitch Charmed Flake again, do you think she will look just as good without the ribbon charm and charm above her head?

The charm above her head hides a snowflake so there is stitching underneath it. Your input would be greatly appreciated :o) Thanks!

Checking In

Hi Everyone!

I thought I had better drop in and see how everyone is doing with their donations AND to welcome all the new members to our group :o) As of today, we have TWENTY-FOUR, including myself! So exciting! Again, I want to thank everyone for sharing their time and talent to such an important cause that is dear to my heart.

So far this year, I've only made one small donation -

This scissor fob is made with Swarovski crystal beads, sterling silver findings and ribbon charm. I'm not sure what scissors will be attached when I mail it off but I'm sure I'll come up with something ;o)

I also plan on stitching a duplicate of my Charmed Flake and making it into another cube. I was so happy with my first one that I think this will be a perfect donation. I still have to contact Hinzeit to see if I can get the charms though. Fingers crossed that I can!

If you have any ideas on your drawing board or a finished donation you would like to post a picture of, please do :o)

My first contribution

 Hi everyone!  I completed my first contribution to the auction.  I decided to make a stitcher's portfolio with some bright, happy fabrics and a healthy dose of pink for good measure.  :o)   The dark color is actually a nice chocolate brown. 

It opens to reveal several pockets for holding charts, needles, and scissors as well as a vinyl zippered pouch for your flosses or other notions.  I think this would appeal to quilters and hand sewers as well as stitchers.  I hope it will get lots of bids and help to add to our donation.  :o)

2011 Auction Date

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to update you and let you know that the Attic Needlework has announced the date for their CBRF Benefit :o) It will be November 19 from 6-8 pm.

So remember, please have your items in before the first of November so Jean and her crew can catalogue and photograph everything.

I'm still up in the air as to what I'm doing this year. Anyone have any ideas yet?

Small Face Lift

Thanks to Nia and her SO our Blog now has a new header! Isn't it awesome?

What's even better? If you scroll down on the right side, you can snag a badge for your own Blog so that we can spread the word :o)

Unfortunately we don't have as many people as last year but hopefully that will change in the next few months. If you know of anyone who would like to participate, please feel free to send them my email and I'll forward them an invitation :o) Thank you!

Second Annual PPCBF

You heard me right! The Pumpkin Patch & Co. Breast Fund is going to continue :o) I was so pleased with our results in 2010 that I'm jazzed to do it again! LOL!

Here's a short note that Jean wanted to share with the 2010 members - "...please extend to each member of your group my deep appreciation for their participation in this year's BCRF fundraiser that helped us achieve the success we had. A final total will be published in our eNewsletter towards the end of the year." I can now tell you that with our help, the Attic raised $23,600+!!!! Pat yourselves on the back ladies :o)

If you would like to join up and have never been a member, please email me and I will send you out an invitation. The more the merrier and the more money we can raise :o)

For more information about this Blog, please read this post and this one. The same thing applies for 2011. The auction will take place in November so you should have your item(s) ready and mailed no later than November 1, 2011 (depending on where you are). I will be contacting Jean to get the exact date of the auction and will post it later on.

I'm SO proud of the group of women who helped out in 2010. A girl couldn't ask for better friends :o) So why not join in, meet some incredibly generous people and help raise money for a good cause?

The Final Results Are In!

I apologize that it's taken me this long to post the results but I just received them from Jean. They have been very busy at the store and between the auction and the upcoming holiday season, I didn't want to bother her too much.

Anyway, Jean was able to give me Cindy's item numbers but could not find the second ornament that Christina donated so that means our final number will be out a bit :o( But I am EXTREMELY pleased to announce that we, as a group, managed to raise a total of $875 with the items that we donated!!!!

I am SO pleased and can't thank each of you enough for donating your time and talent to this important cause. Each of you helped make a dream come true and it means the world to me :o) With this being said, since we were so successful, I will continue this group for next year! Look for a new post at the first of the year.

I'm not sure if it's appropriate or not to list the results of each item so if you want to know how much your donation brought in, please feel free to email me and I'll send you the information :o)

So pat yourselves on the back and know that you've been part of something very important this year :o) Great job ladies and Happy Holidays!

Tonight Is THE Night!

Gee, it seems like it was just a month ago when I was asking people to join me in this quest and look at us now :o)

If you don't subscribe to the Attic's newsletter, you can view it on their website. Jean has been VERY busy photographing the donations and as of yesterday, they had over 300 items! This is all so exciting!

From the pictures they have taken, I have made up a list of our items so we can keep track. Unfortunately, they did not complete all the items so I am missing a few :o( Here is what I have so far -

Carol - Item 51 MOB $30

Nia - Item 52 MOB $25

Annie - Item 63 MOB $30

Carolyn - Item 71 MOB $15

Tammy K - Item 72 MOB $20

Me (Pumpkin) - Item 86 MOB $35 & Item 87 MOB $25

Natalie - Item 88 MOB $40

April - Item 126 MOB $15 & Item 127 MOB $20

Jolene - Item 128 MOB $25

Cole - Item 138 MOB $20

Irene - Item 139 MOB $25

Ranae - Item 170 CB $60 (yes, that means that there is a bid on Ranae's ornament!)

Harmien - Item 171 MOB $25 & Item 172 MOB $25

Christina - Item 179 MOB $25 & Item (was not listed yet)

Alberta - Item 198 MOB $20

Cindy - Items 291-295

If you know of something I am missing, plmk or add it to the post.

So as it stands, if we get the minimum bids on each item, we will have raised at the very least $480 :o) I know we can do that! LOL!

At the end of the auction, I'll forward all the information to Jean and then she can let us know the outcome. Fingers crossed ladies!

I want to extend a HUGE thank you again because without all of you, this would not have been possible. You've shared your time and talents and I really appreciate that :o)

Newsletter 2 up for viewing

Newsletter #2 is up for viewing
My donation is #170, the current bid is 60.00
Yahoooo!!!!!!

The Viewing Begins!

Jean posted the newsletter with the first 91 items! I see some familiar pieces ;o) To check them out, go to the Attic's website. She is going to post more very soon :o)

2010 BCRF Breast Cancer Benefit

Guess what? In less than a week, the 2010 BCRF Breast Cancer Benefit will be under way! How did time go by so fast????

On Saturday, November 20 at 6 pm the auction will start :o) Jean is going to be posting pictures of all the items via the newsletter. If you are not subscribed to it, you can also view it on the Attic's website. I can't wait to see everything!

There have been a few of you who have been wondering if you can bid on the items and the answer is YES you can! Here is the information directly from Jean at the Attic -

"A brief description of the numbered item will be included, along with its item number, so while you may not be able to join us in person, we welcome your participation. You may bid either by e-mail or by phone by calling our toll-free number: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842). We are not set up to do online bidding, so if you see an item that you love, it is my suggestion that you make your best bid, knowing that the proceeds all go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Some of the more coveted items will go for hundreds, and some even thousands.

To accept your bid, we need your name, address, phone number, and credit card information (if not already on file with us). You will be notified in the week following the auction whether you were the successful bidder, and arrangements can be made for payment."

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone again for all their time and donations. Without you, we wouldn't have been able to come together as a group :o) I'm anxious to see how we well do and yes, I will definitely post the outcome!

I wish those who will be bidding good luck! I know there will be some amazing pieces...we've already had a sneak peek ;o)

:)

Ellen Maurer-Stroh's Secret Visitor

"C" IS FOR CURE

 "Once you choose hope, anything is possible". -  Christopher Reeve

designed by Linda Ebright

of Lizzie*Kate

Stitched 1 over 1

on 25ct Black Evenweave

using DMC ecru, 327, 3364, 3731, 3733

Scissor "Ornament"ation

My ornament is finally finished and ready for a road trip!!  Here "she" is all decked out in pretty petal pinks and adorned with glowing pink glass beads.  A perfect compliment to the lovely pair of heart scissors. 

Thank you Pumpkin for organizing such a fabulous way for me (and all of us) to participate in such a worthy cause.  I would do it again in a heart beat!!!

Smiles....

Jolene

Mrs. Claus is Out the Door!!!

I finished off my ornament this weekend and sent it off today...  I'm running behind and I sure hope it gets there in time!

Mrs. Santa
Casey Buonaugurio

The Cross Stitcher ~ Oct 2010
28ct linen

Special thanks Cathey for organizing the group!  I cannot wait to see what our "team" total is after the auction!

Nicole

Dove of Hope Finish

 Dove of Hope

Designed by Pamela Kellogg

Sewn on 18 ct. Aida

Whew, finally finished this ornament & not a moment too soon. I  added a little breast cancer survivor charm on the bottom of the left hand corner. Glad to be a part of a great cause :)

Here is my completed ornament...

I finished this ornament yesterday. I put into the mail Monday and it should be there to Jean on Wednesday. I am so happy to have been apart of this. I would be honored to join again next year.

                                                                Designer: Glory Bee
                                                                Fabric: 18 count aida
                                                                Thread: DMC

My Ornaments

These are the 2 ornaments I have sent in to the Breast Cancer Auction!

The Heart In Hand is a kit that comes with a little bag.

This one was Freebie, can't remember the designer. I stitch Glass beads all around the edge.

These have gone in the mail. I really enjoyed stitching them!