Veterans Quilts and October Meetings

Last week I delivered 42 more veterans quilts. The total for the year is 111! Keep up the great work.

Our delivery coordinator is Jennifer. She has been responsible for distributing our quilts since 2018 and has handled around1000 quilts! I always check in with her to make sure she doesn't feel burdened. She says she considered it an honor to play her "small" role. She has contacts at both the Richmond and Fredericksburg VA facilities and makes sure they get delivered where they are most needed and appreciated. At the moment she says about 70% go to Richmond and 30% to Fredericksburg. We really lucked into this situation with Terry Muller when she was a member. Terry met Jen through a Facebook Marketplace sale and started this relationship and we are fortunate. I don't know of anyone else who has visibility and connections in both facilities.

To thank her, I made a quilt this summer and gifted it to her when I delivered these quilts.

I started this quilt just for fun but before I had 3 blocks done, I knew it was for Jennifer. She loves vintage things and this quilt fit right into her guest room.

OCTOBER MEETINGS

Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 - our annual Trash To Treasure event. Bring things you want to donate and be ready to shop! All of the money collected at this event goes toward batting and backing for the veterans quilts.

Wednesday and Thursday, October 21 - 22 - sewing days. Bring your machine and project and sit, sew and socialize. 

Innova Longarm For Sale

 I have a local friend who is looking to sell her longarm. If you, or someone you know, is looking for a longarm, here's the info. Contact Vicki to get the seller's contact info. 

INNOVA Classic Series 1018 w/Lightening Tech Mach 3 Hand-Guided Longarm (no autopilot). 12-foot table and 18" throat. Lightly used with only 75.26 hours. Comes with instruction manuals, large-cone threads, and multiple accessories. $7,900 (cash or certified check only). 

 

A WHEAT fundraiser

Hi quilters!

This is Vicki and I hope you are all dealing with the quarantine OK and getting lots of sewing done. We are doing pretty good at limiting out outing to once a week and since I hate going to the grocery store anyway, that's all fine with me! Fortunately we did not have a toilet paper or paper towel crisis at our house. Those are staples that I stockpile year round and for once I was proven prescient!

I've been thinking a lot about WHEAT and the service that they provide for our community and I believe that the next few months will put a great strain on their resources. I've been thinking about what I could do independently to raise some funds for them and I decided to rely on my fabric dyeing skills.

I have a great source for dyeable tea towels so I ordered a lot of them and will be dyeing and selling them. ALL of the proceeds will go to WHEAT. In fact, I prefer that people pay by a check made out directly to WHEAT. I'll be working on some ideas of places where I can sell them locally but I wanted to offer to my quilting buddies first.This is my first batch and there will be more!

These are really high quality towels. They are 20" x 27" and have a hanging loop in one corner. They make great gifts.

If you are interested in any of them, you can email me at vickisews at gmail dot com and we can arrange for you to porch pickup at my house and leave a check to WHEAT. Indicate which you want by referring to the # in the lower right corner of the photo.

There are 2 types, screen printed and shibori. The screen printed ones are 2 for $25 and the shibori ones are $15 each. You are welcome to share this post with anyone who might be interested but I will not be shipping so keep it local. They are for porch pickup only so please share locally. If there are specific designs or colors that you might like let me know. There are lots more possibilities!

Here's what's left: 2, 6, 7, 8 10. Email me any special requests. There are more coming!

Screen Printed Designs - 2 for $25

Shibori Designs - $15 each

Janome 11000 for sale!

Rita Galaska is downsizing and is selling her Janome Memory Craft 11000

It includes all manuals, five hoops, more than 10 feet including a walking foot, and more.  This is a well cared for and well maintained machine and she's asking $500.

This is the embroidery hoop.

The table is also available.  If you are interested please email (ritagalask at gmail dot com) or call her. Her phone number is on the membership list. The sewing table is also available.

As she continues downsizing you can expect more items up for offer!

Sewing Machines For Sale! Including Bernina and Featherweight

Glenda Ottaway's former neighbor and sewing buddy, Rita, died recently and her husband would like to sell her machines. These machines are in Farmville but we will pick them up to bring them to Richmond for the buyer. They are from a smoke and pet free home and were well cared for.

Bernina 440QE 
50023782 48/09, serial number 031 012 8101
Includes:

• slide on extension table
• Soft cover carry case
• Blue Fig rolling case TB23 "Julie", made for the Bernina (new cost $179)
• Accessory box with tools/needles/bobbin/spool discs
• Instruction manual and CD
• Two sole walking foot 6109E and BSR stitch regulator
• Feet: 1, 3A, 4, 5, 9, 20, 57

Asking $1300 but accepting offers

Singer Featherweight 221-1

Serial number AJ80739, August 22, 1950

• hard carrying case
• instruction booklet
• attachments in original 160809 box
• was serviced when purchased and Rita never used the machine
• buttonholer set for Featherweight

Asking $300, accepting offers

Other Machines (no photos)

These machines are also available and would be good for beginners or as a second machine. Can get photos if someone is interested.

Singer Ingenuity 7436

serial number 1737436E34547

• 12 stitch electronic
• hard carry case
• 5 attachments, 8 bobbins, needles, etc
• no instruction manual
• Here's a link to info about this machine
• $80 OBO

Euro-Pro 6130A 

serial number 00009106

• hard carry case
• instruction manual
• walking foot
• 10 attachments, no bobbins
• I thin this link is for this machine
• $80 OBO

Contact Vicki vickisews@gmail.com if you have any questions or interest

Horn Sewing Table for Sale

FOR SALE: Horn of America sewing table and cabinet in a wood finish. Very good condition. A current Horn of America table and cabinet of this quality currently sells for $4,000.  Asking $1,500 for this set.   

 

Tables opens up to 60" length, 39" depth and 27-1/2" height.  Table has 1 drawer and a hydraulic lift for the sewing machine. Cabinet has 5 drawers and measures 26" length, 18" depth and 24" height.  Must be moved from second floor by buyer. 

 

Contact Terri Cooper at 804-883-5198 for more information.  Photos attached.

Horn Sewing Cabinet for sale

A local quilter contacted me today. She's selling this Horn sewing cabinet for $200 OBO. She says it will take a couple of strong people to move it. If anyone is interested you can contact Laura at swellwright at gmail dot com