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Missing Beth
As many of you know, the Northern Michigan Relief Sale lost a devoted worker this spring. Beth Esch, who along with her husband Bill, were in charge of the Relief Sale for many years lost short her battle with leukemia. Her attention to detail and willingness to give her very best to the sale will […]
Thanks for a Great Sale
It is Monday morning as I write this. There has been time to sit back and think. To rest up from a weekend or more of activity. And to truly be thankful. Our first round of thanks should be to God. The weather he provided was hot but worked out well with no severe happenings […]
All the Quilts
Quilts are a big thing for Northern Michigan Relief Sale. We know you have missed seeing them on the website this year. We were unable to present them on the website. They have been on our Facebook page as they came in. I know not everyone is on Facebook. You can still see the pictures […]
Corvette Collector Plates
Man Cave Alert !!! Corvette guys and gals look at this. The iconic Corvette is noted for performance, distinctive styling, and lightweight fiberglass or composite body. The 1953 Corvette concept car was the most successful ever. As sports cars go, the Corvette is deemed to be the most popular. Though the styling and mechanics have […]
Travel With Trunks
A century or more ago, travel was a lot more complicated than it is today. It was slow and you needed to take everything with you because there were no convenience stores. Even a short trip required a lot of luggage. There were no rolling suitcases or large duffel bags. Trunks were the way to […]
Bean Soup Returns
The tradition of Bean Soup at the Northern Michigan Relief Sale is returning in 2024. The old cooker had broken down beyond repair. It could no longer be used. For the last few years there was discussion and a search for a new bean cooker. None was found. This summer a new cooker was commissioned […]
Fabulous Intarsia
Once again we have some fabulous Intarsia for our General Auction. What is Intarsia you may ask. That is a good question for many. Intarsia is a woodworking technique that is really art. It is the inlaying of a variety of woods to create a 3-D picture. The natural variations in wood grain and color […]
Blessing Bids
One of the most impactful parts of the Northern Michigan Relief Sale Auction is the Blessing Bids. At all other spots in the sale, you pay and receive an item of some sort. The Blessing Bids are different. You bid and give but you do not get an item. You are giving out of your […]
