Fiber Arts
Piece It Together
We gratefully accept donations of gently-used items that have anything to do with sewing, knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, and other fiber arts:
Sewing
- Sewing machines and cabinets, including antique machines
- Patterns
- Tools and supplies, such as needles, pins, elastic, scissors, etc.
Fabrics
- Fabric of any weight or style, large or small pieces
- Pre-cuts, such as jelly rolls, layer cakes, and fat quarter bundles
- Batting and stuffing
Embroidery
- Patterns, kits, and unfinished projects
- Floss or wool
- Tools and accessories
Knitting and Crochet
- Skeins or balls of yarn, singles or lots
- Knitting needles, crochet hooks, and other accessories
- Hand-knitted items (especially natural fibers) or unfinished projects kits
Quilting
- Quilts, finished or unfinished
- Tools, equipment, and accessories
Weaving
- Looms: floor, table, tapestry, rigid heddle, ankle, knitting, etc.
- Weaving tools (shuttles, bobbins, etc.)
- Weaving yarn cones
Spinning supplies
- Spinning wheels or spindles
- Spinning equipment (carders, combs, distaffs, etc.)
- Roving, fleece, or other fiber preparations
Books fiber arts and related crafts
- Books
- Magazines
- Collections of newsletters
Key information for Sale Day:
- Selected sewing machines are tested for function
- Larger pieces of fabrics and yarns sold individually as marked
- Smaller pieces of fabrics are sold by the bag
- Selected items are sold on Silent-Auction Bid sheets
Want To Help?
To volunteer with our amazing team:
- Please complete this online registration form and indicate your interest in this team by typing "Fiber Arts" in the Special Skills and Expertise text box.
- After you have registered, schedule your preferred slot(s). If you aren’t able to find a convenient slot on the schedule, just come by anytime between 8:00am to 7:00pm, June 30 through July 7. We always welcome the help!
*Depending on staffing needs you may be assigned to a different department*
Thank you!
For more information about volunteering in this department, or donations, please contact fiberarts@bainbridgerotaryauction.org
