Purdue Span Plan Fundraiser
Span Plan Liaison: Melinda Bain
Artisan Silent Auction
Bidding Begins at 10:45 a.m. at PWC's Spring Luncheon
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Welcome to the official webpage of the Purdue Women’s Club Artisan Silent Auction! Please view the site frequently, as new auction items will appear as new artisan donations are received.
This auction was initiated for two purposes – to raise funds for Span Plan scholarships and to showcase the many talents of the Purdue Women’s Club members. Successful bidders will find handcrafted items for themselves or gifts for others. And, non-traditional Purdue students will realize more opportunities to have available scholarship awards. Check regularly to see what new items have been added.
The Artisan Silent Auction will take place at our PWC Spring Luncheon on April 15, 2025. For more information on the Luncheon, please visit the Spring Luncheon webpage. For Span Plan details, visit the Supporting Purdue Scholarships webpage or contact our PWC Span Plan Liaison, Melinda Bain. Winners of the silent auction bid for their favorite item will be able to pay by debit card, credit card, or check at the event. See you there!!
This auction was initiated for two purposes – to raise funds for Span Plan scholarships and to showcase the many talents of the Purdue Women’s Club members. Successful bidders will find handcrafted items for themselves or gifts for others. And, non-traditional Purdue students will realize more opportunities to have available scholarship awards. Check regularly to see what new items have been added.
The Artisan Silent Auction will take place at our PWC Spring Luncheon on April 15, 2025. For more information on the Luncheon, please visit the Spring Luncheon webpage. For Span Plan details, visit the Supporting Purdue Scholarships webpage or contact our PWC Span Plan Liaison, Melinda Bain. Winners of the silent auction bid for their favorite item will be able to pay by debit card, credit card, or check at the event. See you there!!
Purdue University Themed Items
20-520
Melinda Bain - Cross-stitched Purdue Christmas Ornaments
3 in. Hoops |
27-590
Patty Jischke - Beverage Holder, Use with or without
Knitted Glove, Adult Size |
27-600
Patty Jischke - Purdue Knitted Hat, Adult Size
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20-490
Melinda Bain - Counted Cross-Stitch Purdue Pete
Framed Size 7 in. x 9 in. |
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Seasonal Items
20-620
Melinda Bain - Easter Egg, Cross-stitched, Lavender, Framed, 7x9 in.
20-630
Melinda Bain - Easter Egg, Cross-stitched Bunny, Framed, 7x9 in.
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25-240
Patti Vostry - Holiday Wreath
45" in Diameter 
75-440
Caroline M. Wright - Table Mat in Fall Colors, Hand Pieced and Hand Quilted
by Caroline M. Wright (1928-2021), 22 in. Square, Donated by Toni Butcher |
20-500
Melinda Bain - Counted Cross-Stitch Vintage Santa, Framed Size 8 in. x 10 in.
17-560
Sally Carter - Christmas Vest; Pattern Medium; Gently Worn
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Accessories and Attire
37-680
Brenda Lilley - Sweetheart Collar, Navy Blue and Cream, Made from Ties
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27-610
Patty Jischke - Scarf, Knitted Multi-colored, Primarily Green
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27-580
Patty Jischke - Polar Bear Knitted Baby Hat, 6 to 18 Months
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37-670
Marygayle Hartzell - 3D Vest, Size Large, donated by Brenda Lilley
45-270
Sarah Wassgren - Knitted Blush
Colored Scarf |
37-700
Brenda Lilley - Shirt, Blue Stripe, Repurposed and Embellished
Size Medium 
85-470
Heather Starkweather - Multi-colored Shawl
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10-030
Marygayle Hartzell -- Jacket, Yellow
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17-550
Sally Carter - Ohio Star Vest; Pattern Medium; Gently Worn
10-070
Marygayle Hartzell -- Ruana, Gray Mountain Scene with Hand Embroidered Evergreens
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10-020
Marygayle Hartzell -- Vest, 3D Floral with Beading
10-010
Marygayle Hartzell -- Jacket, Blue Denim, Hand Embroidered Circles
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Pottery
65-410
Jacky Ralph - Green Leaf Pottery
Large Leaf, Height 9 in. x 71/2 in. Small Leaves, Height 5/12 in. x 4/12 in. |
65-420
Jacky Ralph - Blue Tray Pottery
Large 9 ½ in. Square; Small 5 in. Square |
65-430
Jacky Ralph - Fish Pottery
Height 4 ½ in., Width 10 in. |
Wooden Items
55-340
Gail Fusaro (from Del Porter Collection) – Sweet Gum Turned Vase with Lid
Height 13 in., Base Diameter 3 in. 
55-370
Gail Fusaro (from Del Porter Collection) – Square Cherry Wood Bowl
7 in. Square, Depth 1 in. 
55-290
Del Porter (Father of Gail Fusaro) – Unique Maple Stand Holding Vintage Glass Insulator Height 6 ½ in., 3 ½ in. in Diameter
Artist Signed 
55-390
Gail Fusaro (from Del Porter Collection) – Wood-Turned Vase with Blue Flowers
Height 5 ½ in., Base Diameter 2 ½ in. |
55-330
Gail Fusaro (from Del Porter Collection) – Artistic Wood-Turned Vase
Height 10 ½ in., 6 in. Top Rim 
55-380
Gail Fusaro (from Del Porter Collection) – “Wormy” Maple Wood Oil Lamp
Height 5 in., Base Diameter 4 ½ in. 
55-400
Gail Fusaro (from Del Porter Collection) – Walnut Bowl, 5 in. Diameter, Depth 3 in.
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55-300
Del Porter (Father of Gail Fusaro) – Wood Wine Bottle Holder
55-280
Del Porter (Father of Gail Fusaro) – Oval Cherry Wooden Bowl
6 ½ in. x 5 ½ in. Depth 1 ½ in. Artist Signed 
55-350
Del Porter (Father of Gail Fusaro) – Artistic Wood-Turned Cherry Bowl, Raw Edge
6 ½ in. x 6 ½ in., Depth 2 in. Artist Signed  55-360
Del Porter (Father of Gail Fusaro) – Maple Container with Miniature Wine Glass Container 4 in. tall, 2 in. Diameter
Artist Signed |
Home Decor
47-660
Patty Saul - Child or Doll Quilt, Holly Hobbie Print, Made by Patty Saul 1994
Donated by Rebecca Benham, 36 x 28 in. |
75-450
Caroline M. Wright - Table Mat in Pink and Burgundy, Hand Pieced and Hand Quilted
by Caroline M. Wright (1928-2021), 22 in. Square, Donated by Toni Butcher |
20-090
Melinda Bain -- Crib/baby Blanket, Blue
75-460
Toni Butcher - Frog Pillow Cases
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55-310
Gail Fusaro – Gift from Delores to her Mother, Machine Quilted Lap Quilt
54 in. x 36 in. |
55-320 55-321
Del Porter (Father of Gail Fusaro) – Wood Magazine Holder, Set of 3
Height 12 in., Width 3 ¼ in. |
Jewelry
60-190
Sue Arbuckle - Earrings
Hand Beaded with Multi-colored Crystal 
60-160
Sue Arbuckle - Necklace and Earrings
Original Design, Hand-beaded with Turquoise Colored Beads |
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Purses
37-640
Brenda Lilley - Purse, Patriotic, Made of Ties
7.5 x 7.5 ins. 
10-040
Marygayle Hartzell -- Purse, Black/Red Quilted with a Bamboo Handle
10-060
Marygayle Hartzell -- Purse, Yellow
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10-120 10-121 10-122
Marygayle Hartzell -- Pyramid Purses
in Blue, Yellow, or White 
10-050
Marygayle Hartzell -- Purse, Turquoise with Plaid Lining
10-110
Marygayle Hartzell -- Purse, Blue, Colorful Stitching, Multiple Sections
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Wall Art
47-650
Pam PFlum - Quilt Wall Hanging with Rod Pocket, Hand Appliqued and Machine Stitched, Donated by Rebecca Benham
16" x 16" 
15-230
Gloria Klutzke - Wall Hanging
Barn Near a Field of Flowers Machine Pieced and Quilted Ready to Hang 19" x 17" 
80-210
Rosy Ferner - Example of Ferner watercolor portrait. Bid on a 5" x 7" realistic or abstract rendition of your beloved pet.
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10-080
Marygayle Hartzell -- Wall Hanging, Seascape
40-130
Mary Ford -- Grapes
Watercolor Print Framed Size 9" x 11" 
70-200
Ron Harshman - Original Watercolor
Donated by Judy Harshman Framed Size 15" x 12" |
50-140
Ligia Christensen - Barn at Prophetstown
Original Photo on Canvas Ready to Hang 36" x 24" 
50-150
Ligia Christensen - Delphi Canal Days
Original Photo on Canvas Ready to Hang 30" x 20" 
90-220
Sheri Johnson - Original Watercolor Painting
Ready to Hang 16" x 20" |
Miscellaneous
95-510
Ester Madren - Canned Goodies, Personally Canned and Collected from Esther’s Pantry
Would you like to make a monetary donation to Span Plan online?
Purdue University Span Plan "Be a Donor" Click on the "Donate Today" button, then select SPAN PLAN from the "Click Here to Select Your Fund(s)" list and specify where you would like your funds donated: General Fund, Grants and scholarships, or Student Parent Support Fund. Please state that you are a PWC member under ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS at the bottom of the form.
Purdue University Span Plan "Be a Donor" Click on the "Donate Today" button, then select SPAN PLAN from the "Click Here to Select Your Fund(s)" list and specify where you would like your funds donated: General Fund, Grants and scholarships, or Student Parent Support Fund. Please state that you are a PWC member under ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS at the bottom of the form.
For additional information or to donate your creations to the auction, please contact PWC's Span Plan Liaison