Donation Information
 
Crafts
 
All crafts must be NEW and HANDCRAFTED.

Suggested Items:
Wood Items
(Wood items are always a hit, a variety of items is best.)
  • Toys
  • Small Furniture
  • Bird Houses/Feeders
  • Picture Frames
  • Yard Decorations
  • Gadgets
Christmas Items
  • Wreaths
  • Ornaments
  • Tree Skirts
  • Stockings
  • Centerpieces
  • Angels
  • Decorations

Decorative Items
  • Doilies
  • Dried Flower Arrangements
  • Wall Hangings
  • Candles
  • Tole Painting
  • Wreaths
  • Ceramics/Pottery
Handmade/Sewn Items
  • Wall Hangings
  • Crib Comforters
  • Comforters
  • Dolls/Doll Clothing
  • Bag Holders
  • Stuffed Animals
  • Place Mats
  • Potholders
  • Towels
  • Photo Albums
  • Pieced quilt tops
  • Clothing
  • Children's Books
  • Vests
  • Items made from Denim
Theme Baskets
(This is a good project for a family or small group. Gather similar items and place attractivley in a basket) Due to health regulations, home canned items may not be included!
Some Suggestions follow:
  • Coffee, Tea, and Chocolates
  • Family Fun/Game Night
  • A Day at the Beach
  • Meditations with God
  • Barbie and Friends
  • Summertime Fun at Home
  • A Night at the Movies (candy, popcorn, gift certificates, videos)
  • Family Picnic/Barbecue
  • Gardening Fun
  • Lets Get Creative (crafts, scrap booking supplies, paints, markers)
  • A night of Romance (candles, lotions, sparkling cider, romantic music, heart frame, love notes)
Vintage Items
  • Wooden Spools
  • Cloth Sacks - feed, flour, salt or sugar
Plants
  • Now is the time to start house plants. Start new plants from your present house plants or seeds. Please include plant names and directions if possible.

The Market Place Committee would greatly appreciate receiving the items (or be advised of your doantion) by June 30.
Please contact Edie Butler at (301) 895-4331 with any questions.
 
Baked Goods
  • If you are planning to donate baked goods to the sale, please phone Edie Butler at (301) 895-4331 or email danielbutler486@yahoo.com and write "Tristate Sale baked goods" in the subject line. Because of strict Health Department regulations, we need to know about donations prior to sale day to ensure proper labeling. Watch for new baked good guidelines in the spring.
Quilts & Comforters
 
General Comforter and Quilt Sizes: Twin 72”x90”, Full 81”x90”, Queen 90”x108”, King 105” to 120” square.

Comforters: Larger full-sized comforters (approx. 90x108) that are color-coordinated in cotton, flannel and other washable attractive fabrics are preferred and do well at most sales. Baby crib comforters also should be soft, durable, washable and color-coordinated. Smaller lap robe comforters that are odd sizes (usually long and narrow), mixed scrap comforters that are not color coordinated, and any type of polyester double knit does not sell well. Hand knotted comforters appear more attractive and hold up better after washing when crochet cotton is used rather than yarn.

Blue Jeans comfortable/blanket kits may be purchased from Mennonite Central Committee for $12.00 plus shipping. The kit includes 200 squares, 6 pockets, instructions. Finished size is 65" x 87". Order by calling MCC Resource Center (717) 733-2847.

Quilts: Larger quilts (queen and king) are in demand due to the larger beds and deeper matresses. Can you add a border to your full size pattern to make it bigger?

Vintage Quilts: Be on the lookout for older quilts in good or fair condition at yard sales or auctios. Collectors are always looking for these items and someone's throw away may be another person's treasure. The result of that purchase could be a treasure-store for MCC recipients.
Call Yvonne or Jane as soon as possible if you have vintage quilts to donate so they may be appraised.
Questions on quilts or conforters, call Yvonne Devers (814) 479-4827 or Jane Benson (301) 895-5893.
Please submit all Comforters, Quilts and Wall Hangings by May 30 to give us time to promote your item to their best advantage.

Encourage groups to work togther on a project. Experience the fun of helping others.

Remember - for every $1.00 raised, 3 people will be fed for 5 days in some countries MCC supports.
 
Monetary
If you are unable to attend the sale and would wish to make a contribution, your check may be made payable to the TriState Relief Sale and mailed to

P O Box 824
Grantsville, MD 21536

There is no deadline for contributions.