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House for Sale
How often can you buy a completely furnished house at the Northern Michigan Relief Sale? Well… this year you can. It is perfect if you are less than a foot tall! If you are taller than, that it would make a wonderful dollhouse for you or a little loved one to enjoy. This dollhouse is […]
A New Item
The Creative Corner has a new item this year. It is a tool to help you make a delicious campfire treat. The Jo Dough Roaster creates a very versatile baked cup to fill with your choice of ingredients. The easiest thing to use is the tube of dough to make biscuits from the refrigerated section […]
Wooden Quilt Block
Most quilts are soft and cuddly. What do you say about one made of wood? One response might be “NO! Not on my bed!” Great, because it doesn’t belong on your bed at all. How can that be? It is meant to hang on the wall. Still it is not your normal wall hanging. This […]
Intarsia Birds
Intarsia is the art of woodworking in which multiple pieces of wood are fit together like a puzzle. Different species of wood are used to obtain the varying colors of the picture. No stains are used. All of the wood species appear in their natural state. The mosaic look can give texture and depth to […]
Garage Sale YES!
The past few years it has been uncertain whether we will have a Garage Sale at the Northern Michigan Relief Sale. Each time it has been pulled together. This year is no exception. We did not have anyone to head up this very popular part of the sale. Sooooo… it was not advertised in the […]
A Table in Memory of Beth Esch
As many of you know, Beth Esch, a long time Northern Michigan Relief Sale volunteer, finished her earthly life earlier this year. Beth and husband Bill were directors of the sale for quite a few years. Beth also touched many in the community through her years of teaching, friendly ways, and not to be forgotten […]
Kittle School Clock
We don’t keep track of time in the way we used to do. Schools had clocks. Businesses had clocks. Every room had a clock. Nearly everyone wore a watch. Those clocks were not silent either. They ticked. You knew the clock was running. If you didn’t hear the clock, chances are it needed winding. Today […]
Woodworking Returns to Sale
We have many talented woodworkers who make beautifully crafted items and donate them to the Northern Michigan Relief Sale Auction. In addition, we sometimes have pieces re-donated from former masters of the craft. This year, 2025, we are lucky to have quite a few items that have returned to us. Many of you may remember […]
