By Elinor Florence

Donations of fabric, yarn and craft supplies from as far away as Cranbrook and Calgary are flooding in to Granny’s Craft Cupboard.

“We are so impressed with both the quantity and quality,” said organizer Val James of the Valley Go-Go Sisters, who are hosting the one-day event.

Here are the top 10 most popular items offered for sale:

Granny’s Rainy Day Kits: Volunteers are assembling bags full of craft supplies such as feathers, pipe-cleaners, Styrofoam balls and artificial flowers to make a perfect gift for the grandkids.

Beautiful quilting fabrics, including pastels and flannelette for baby quilts.

Huge amount of yarns in every colour of the rainbow.

Christmas items, especially ribbons, kits and books.

Lace, much of it donated new from a store in Cranbrook.

Doll-making supplies including heads, hair and bodies.

Pieces of upholstery fabrics, large enough for throw pillows.

Wedding decorations, including masses of silk flowers.

Boxes and boxes of craft books, knitting and clothing patterns.

The giant one-day sale will be held at the Invermere Community Centre, 709-10th Street, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18.

Proceeds will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, a Canadian charity assisting African grandmothers whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS.

“Many people have donated craft supplies that belonged to their mothers, and told me how much they appreciate these things going towards a good cause,” Val said.

Donations are being accepted at the Invermere Public Library until May 15. Val emphasized that only craft supplies will be sold, not finished crafts. For more information, call her at 250-341-3781 or email [email protected].

Lead photo: Granny’s Craft Cupboard is bursting with donated craft supplies. Here Ethan Dewey helps his grandmother Sherry Dewey put together ‘Granny’s Rainy Day Kits,’ one of hundreds of items to be sold on Saturday, May 18.

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