My church is having its annual fall fest towards the end of next month. Part of it is a silent auction of handmade items, with the proceeds all going to our building fund. One year I embroidered and then framed the Serenity Prayer, and also the prayer of St. Francis. Another year I made some zipper bags. All of the items were purchased, but the zipper bags did not generate much money. Any ideas that are not too complicated but perhaps could be expected to sell and make a good amount for our church? Thanks in advance.

Another idea - what if you auctioned off 2 or 3 hours of instruction on your machine, for someone considering buying one? Could be lots of fun and you could include a couple of simple projects.

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by parkermom 20 Sep 2017

That's a great idea. I'll have to put it on my list. Thank you.

what about fsl angels everyone loves them??you could do 4 to 6 @ one time ??hugs

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by parkermom 19 Sep 2017

that's a good idea. I love making fsl snowflakes and angels. Thanks!

About that time people are starting to look for nice Christmas items. Also, it seems like things for children always sell well. Good luck.

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by parkermom 19 Sep 2017

thank you for your ideas. I'm always behind for Christmas! I have some pretty nativity designs that would do well framed or put on pillows

Find any entry by Toogie and click on her picture (or name?) You can pass back through all her entries and see lots of wonderful ideas with photos for your auction. Also Noah. I believe they are the two "powerhouse" stitchers in this group, and also faithful to post!

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by parkermom 19 Sep 2017

thank you. I'll do that. You're right, they are powerhouse stitchers, and powerhouse women as well.

by asterixsew 20 Sep 2017

What a great idea and one that I will follow through

You could maybe do some small table toppers. Those with a fall theme seem to do well.

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by parkermom 19 Sep 2017

I never think of table toppers. Thank you. That's a great idea.

Pillowcases made with 42 inch wide fabric. I have limited hand use and I don't have to wrestle mypillows into them. Regular size cases are 27 unches long with 9 inches folded in ha lf for hem where i attach either a fairly wide satiny ribbon before attachin hem to case ora folded piece of contrast fabric your chaoice of width. Lovemeking these for my family friends..My Sweet Adelines liked one with chorus members names on ribbon part. Cases are not cheap so price should be good. I also do FSL guardian angel which can be ornaments, suncatchers or mobile hangers PM for measurements of queen and king cases.

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by parkermom 19 Sep 2017

That's a great idea too. Thank you. I did make a "burrito" pillowcase for my little great niece, and she loved it. I have problems with my hands too, and that would be an easy, yet beautiful project.

Look at omasplace.com She has some beautiful small hangings - look under Mini Quilts. They're done ITH. There is one of the 23rd Psalm which is lovely. Right now she has 25% off. I've used several of her designs and they are great.

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by graceandham 19 Sep 2017

Speaking of Oma's - what about using some of her free Bible verses on kitchen items - potholder, mixer cover, no nap towels.

by parkermom 19 Sep 2017

thank you. I had not thought about wall hangings. What a great idea.