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MPS was fortunate to receive a donation of two Singer Featherweight machines!  We auctioned off one at our auction in 2022, and we’ll auction off the second one this year.  This machine is dated 1953, and you can see in the photo that it comes with a case, foot pedal, manual, and a box of accessories.  While no guarantees are implied, it looks to have been well cared for and ready to go home with someone who will love it.  Minimum bid is $250.  (click image for a larger view) If you’d like this beautiful machine, come to the MPS Silent Auction and bid onRead More →

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This auction item was handmade by one of our member’s father-in-law.  Unfortunately for her, she had to leave it behind when she relocated to another city.  But fortunately for you, it will be up for bid at our annual MPS Silent Auction. It’s full of vintage sewing goodies.  Chester has checked it out and approves of this gorgeous sewing box. (click the image for a larger view) Here are a couple of other beautiful baskets that will be at the auction.  That Quiltfolk magazine is worth the price of admission.  If you’ve seen other Quiltfolk magazines, you’ll agree. The auction will be held Tuesday, AugustRead More →

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Who doesn’t love a good quilt kit?  Or a bin full of pre-cut scraps just waiting for someone to do something wonderful with it?  Here’s a couple of examples of the kits and scraps that are available at the MPS Silent Auction.  Many sewists have also picked up quilt tops that never made it into the final stages of quiltdom and were just waiting for someone to come along and turn it into a charming quilt. Our annual Silent Auction is being held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 and you can get all the details about the auction by clicking here.  You can see someRead More →

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Greetings MPS members! I am enjoying a coolish breeze through my sewing room windows now, but clearly recall in every pore of my body the swelter of the last few days and am very glad for this change!  At this writing, the weather forecast for our “much looked forward to” silent auction next Tuesday is 79 degrees!  May it be so! I want to thank the many members that stepped up to help with the various jobs that go along with our upcoming silent auction.  It will indeed take many hands and I appreciate that the VAMPF co-chairs now have all the help that theyRead More →

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And here are more photos to get you inspired.  (You can click on the images for a larger view.) You can get all the details on the Auction by clicking here, or by reading last week’s blog here. Remember, everyone is welcome to the auction.  You don’t have to be a member to attend.  In fact, this is a good way to check us out and for us to meet you. There’s more to show you, so stay tuned.Read More →