Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Handcrafted Event Approaches

The dedicated member volunteers at Assistance League® Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, in Lafayette, are busily preparing for the Handcrafted Event that begins Tuesday, June 21, at 10 a.m. and concludes Saturday, June 25.

Two items capture the spirit of renewing and reusing an artifact germane to the American Landscape, the quilt. One creation, a 100 year-old hand stitched and embroidered pink quilt accommodates a double sized bed and is priced at $400. The other, similar in construction but white in color, is priced at $600. Donated by a quilter’s grandson, both items reflect their age yet are in excellent condition.

Garden Art, an innovative treatment, utilizes components from various sources. In the provided photograph, the mosaic influence is obvious, as is its function as a stepping stone. Since 1998, one Assistance League member of long standing (no pun intended) has blended colorful items made of earthen matter. Her experience in Garden Art includes classes and consignment work.

Other handcrafted items include, but are not limited to, original art (both oils and watercolors), knitted blankets and sweaters for infants, sewn items, glass art, photographs, as well as the ever popular soup and plate cozies. Please drop by to see our recently renovated thrift shop and the myriad of lovely items that could add joy and beauty to your living space.

Again, thank you for your donations and purchases. To learn about other thrift shop events and the 16 hands-on philanthropic programs they fund, please visit this website: assistanceleague.org/diablo-valley.