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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Auction - Quilter's Bee Giving Charity Fundraiser

Welcome to the online Auction for the Quilter's Bee Giving Charity Fundraiser.  The prizes in this auction exceed a value of $1,950 and have been bundled for 17 Auction items, but SewCalGal is wanting to round this out to 20 auction item prizes.  So, keep checking back.  And don't overlook that as this is a charity fundraiser, SewCalGal reserves the right to close any auction item at any time with the objective of preventing last minute bidders.  Bid early, bid from the heart and Bee Giving.  And, of course, please tell all your quilty friends about this event too!

There is also a raffle for this event, with many great prizes too.

ALL POSTED AUCTION ITEMS ARE NOW OPEN FOR BIDDING, but SewCalGal hopes to add at least two more bundles so, please check back.  This event has been extended thru December 15th, due to late receipt of some wonderful donations.


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This event focuses on increasing awareness of four non-profits.  I hope you will take time to visit the bloggers who are passionate about their favorite charity and sharing insights with you on their blog:


SewCalGal wishes to thank the following Sponsors that have generously donated prizes for to help raise funds for these charities.  Many of these sponsors donated prizes used in this auction, as well as the raffle:
AccuQuilt ASF/Lightware Solutions/The Reading Light (Beam N Read)AurifilButton Mad/Incomparable Buttons, CT Publishing, Dream World Northwest / Sew Steady, Dritz/PrymFabricWormFat Quarter ShopGail Pan Designs, Kelly Jackson of I Have A Notion (IHAN), Heidi Boyd Whimsy Stitches, InchwormIsland BatikJill Finley/Jillily StudioLandauer PublishingMartingale Mighty BrightQuilt Kit MarketThe Quilt Show SewEZI Quilting Fabric.com, Ebony Love (Love Bug Studios) and and Lily Patch Quilts, Guertermann of America, Pat Wys / Silver Thimble Quilt ShopRedex / UdderCreamRobert Kaufman FabricsSC JohnsonSew EZI Quilting, Inc.SUZ GUZ Designs, and Timeless Treasures Fabrics.

Without the support of these generous sponsors this fundraising event would not be able to happen.  Thus, I hope you will all support their businesses and when you see them (e.g. on Facebook, Twitter, blogs, or in person) you support SewCalGal by telling them thank you for being a supporter of the Quilter's Bee Giving Charity Fundraiser.


Rules for Bidders  


  • Each item at auction has a unique linky that you can use to place your bid.  Please be sure to review previous bids and increment in an even, whole dollar amount.  
  • Bids that are less than a previous bid or NOT made using a whole dollar amount, will be removed.
  • This is a charity fundraiser.  Please don't wait to the last minute as SewCalGal reserves the right to tweak the deadline for closing each item. Anticipate a closing somewhere between November 26th and December 2nd.
  • 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the four non-profit charities showcased in the Quilter's Bee Giving Charity Fundraiser.  Payment terms can be worked out with the winning bidder, where checks made payable to one of the four non-profit charities showcased in this event will be accepted, or PayPal to SewCalGal (who will write a check to one of the four charities).  But, payment direct to one of these charities does offer potential tax deductions, as they are all non-profit charities.
  • Winning bids will be responsible for shipping expenses, unless the sponsor has offered to ship the prize directly.  SewCalGal is not setup to provide estimates, but will ship taking advantage of the best shipping opportunities.  I'm trying to ensure prizes will fit in flat rate envelopes or boxes.
  • Bidding utilizes the Linky tool.  Fields should be entered with the following information:
    • URL:  leave blank - not a required field...or if you are a blogger, you may want to use your blog url.
    • Name:   $tbd bid amount, followed by your name or unique bidder ID that is self assigned.
    • Email:   Your email address (not made public, nor shared with anyone)


    • SewCalGal reserves the right to remove invalid bids and, due to time constraints, those that do not follow the rules and have their bids removed may not be notified. Thus, bidders need to read the rules and check back.
    • SewCalGal also reserves the right to close individual auctions at any time, to avoid last minute bidding wars.  As this is a charity fundraiser, let's not forget the winning bidders get to write their check made payable to any of the four non-profit charities showcased in this event.
    • At the close of the auction, winners will receive an email notification, with details on payment.  They will have 3 days to confirm their bid and claim the respective auction item.
    Please check back as this page will be periodically updated, to add new items at Auction, as well as to announce the winning bidder on each item.   

    Email SewCalGal  email address copy if you have questions.


    IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS MESSAGE, PLEASE KNOW SEWCALGAL IS WORKING ON CLOSING BIDS.  UNTIL THEY ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED (LINKY CLOSED) YOU CAN STILL BID ON THEM.  JUST BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW ALL THE BIDS



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    Auction Item #9 - Aurifil

    Simplify, by Camille Roskelley
     a simply delightful collection of retro inspired threads.



    Collection includes a large package of 12 colors, 50wt, 1422 yds each


    CR50SK12

    SewCalGal will be shipping this prize to the lucky winner in a flat rate envelope.  Winner will be asked to reimburse shipping expenses.  So long as winners reimburse shipping expenses, this prize is open to WW winners.



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    Auction Item #10 
     AccuQuilt GO! Baby Bundle
    A bundle that that includes a 
    GO! Baby, Value die and mat.  

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    Auction Item #11


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    Auction Item #12 
    Prize Bundle of Quilty Goodness

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    Auction Item #13 
    Gift Basket of Quilty Goodness

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    Auction Item #14 
    Gift Basket Bundle #3
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    Auction Item #15 



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    Auction Item #16 



    StellaWhite8-225x222



    Retail price $220.

     

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    Auction Item #17

    For shipping efficiency, this prize bundle has been upgraded to include 
    a Guertermann 80 spool spinning tower
    from Guertermann of America

    80 Spool Spinning Tower




    Retail price $160
    and a Guertermann thread bundle of 26 spools with a retail value of $29.99

    and a complimentary package of 5 spools of thread.


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    ****CLOSED AUCTION ITEMS*****



    Auction Item #1   ***CLOSED***

     Sew Pieceful Holiday Package, 
    donated by Dream World Northwest/Sew Steady

    THIS AUCTION ITEM IS NOW CLOSED
    Congratulations to the winner - Sally 
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    This table will be customized to fit the size of machine for the winner.  Be sure to visit the sponsor's page for more info on their tables and how they customize them for your machine.  SewCalGal has recommended these tables for many years.

    This prize will be shipped directly to the winner, compliments of the sponsor.  ***US Only ***
    Please follow the rules for submitting bids or your bid may be removed.
    MSRP: $129
    1. $130.00 Sally  
    2. $110 KK  
    3. $100.00 SCK  
    4. $75 Jamie  
    5. $60 brandyquilter  
    6. $50. Sally  
    7. $30 ritainalaska  
    8. $25 Kwilter23  

    (Collection closed)
    Link tool by inlinkz.com


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    Auction Item #2 ***CLOSED***

    THIS AUCTION ITEM IS NOW CLOSED
    Congratulations to the winner - Pat
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    Auction Item #3


    “Edyta Sitar prize pack”

    edyta sitar prize bundle





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    Auction Item #4

     A $45 gift certificate good for shopping at the
    quilt kit market



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    Auction Item #5

     One lucky winner will receive a year membership to the The Quilt Show (aka TQS show). If you are a current member of TQS, you can use this to extend your membership.   
    Quilt show





    Auction Item #6  ***CLOSED***

    The
    has donated a $50 gift certificate to this auction.

    THIS AUCTION ITEM IS NOW CLOSED
    Congratulations to the winner - Quiltspark  
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    Auction Item #7 


    Island batik Half Yard cut Batik Fabric Bundle (7 half yard cuts)

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    Auction Item #8 

    Island Batik Half Yard cut Batik Fabric Bundle 
    (8 half yard cuts)

    Charity Fundraiser-003



    This prize will be shipped directly to the winner, 

    compliments of the sponsor.  *** US Only***



     
       

    SewCalGal reserves the right to close any auction item at any time, to avoid last minute bidding.  As this is for charity, please remember your bids (donations) help four great non-profits and winning bids get to write their check for any of the four they wish to support.

    PR Angels also appreciated to help spread the word (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, email, tell all of your quilting friends too).

    Email SewCalGal  email address copy if you have questions.

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    6 comments:

    IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

    What a wonderful opportunity for all of us to give to some wonderful people as well as have some of our favorite notions and fabrics.

    This must have been and will continue to be a huge amount of work on your part SewCalGal...THANK YOU for being willing to put so much energy into these projects for all of us.

    Kelly

    Farm Quilter said...

    I would love to bid on some of the auction items as well as buy some raffle tickets...but I have not been able to find anywhere to "click" to achieve my goals. Even the email link to SewCalGal doesn't work. I have no idea what I am doing wrong or what I'm missing :( Love all the charities and would like to help support them!!

    Quiltingranny said...

    Am on the right page? Some of the items do not have a linky.

    Thearica said...

    Just a head's up. Item #12 and #16 do not have a linky and Item #15 has 2 linky's.

    I will check back later before placing a bid.

    ritainalaska said...

    argh! I filled in the link, but never found a place to put my bid. where do I enter that?

    Merritt said...

    Why does my bid/name have a "red x" by it?