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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Intarsia Birds
Intarsia is a craft/art that uses multiple small pieces of wood to form a picture. The wood is not stained, but shows its true original color. Many wood species are used to make a single piece of …
The Hammer Rings Hope
A copy of the book The Hammer Rings Hope will be auctioned off at the Northern Michigan Relief Sale August 2, 2025. This book was published in 2000 by Herald Press. It tells the story of Mennonite …
More Cider Please
Do you remember the cider press that was on last years General auction? Only one lucky bidder was able to take it home. Well here is your new chance to own a hand crafted hydraulic cider press. It is …
