Meet The Makers
All the items listed on this page were made or donated to benefit St. Jude with the proceeds donated to the Makers for St. Jude fundraiser. A huge thank you to all that have donated their talents, time, and products to help kids with cancer.
Makers and brands are listed each time they sell or raffle a project for the fundraiser. If you're interested in participating, click the button to learn more.
2024 Makers & Brands
Raffle live Mrs. T made quilt
The quilt measures 82" by 82" and fits comfortably over a queen sized bed. The handmade (sewing machine) quilt is made from 100% cotton batik fabrics w/cotton thread. The design is a log cabin block. The pattern name is Star of Hope. The yellow centers of each block symbolize a window in the log cabin letting the sunshine in. The quilting is free motion, random quilting in a feather motif.
Maker: Mrs. Thayer
$200 raised 
$270 raised Cutting board and rolling pin
My Dad and I saw this great fundraiser and wanted to chip in. He hand turned the French style rolling pin on a lathe in South Dakota and brought it with him to Colorado where we made the walnut and maple cutting board. The rolling pin is 14" long and the cutting board is ~6" x 11".
Maker: TF Woodcraft
$100 raised 
$550 raised Osage orange light
Welcome! I'm raffling off this beautiful one-of-a-kind live edge Osage orange hanging light with pendant lights for donations to St. Jude. It is currently wired to be plugged into an outlet, but it can easily be switched over to be wired in directly. It's an amazing yellow-orange with stripes where the tree must have been hit by lightening at some point. I think that tells a fantastic parallel story of endurance and beauty for the tree itself and for all of the children and families who are helped by St. Jude each year.
Maker: G & M Wood Designs
$205 raised 
$200 raised Scrollsaw Cow
Why do cows have so much fur? Asking for a friend. In all seriousness, this piece for me is a first and a quite tedious one. I have made some frames with shaped elements, but never one with so much hair 😀. But I would make 1 million of these or more if it meant that we could raise enough money to cure cancer forever. In the meantime, I would like to do my part in making something that will raise even just a tiny amount for St. Jude. I can’t wait to put it all together and see what it looks like in the end.
Maker: Roots in Portugal
$450 raised $400 gift card to shop
All items featured will be covered by the $400 gift card (some with modifications) If you would like to order multiple smaller ticket items, I’m happy to work with you until the $400 is spent! To purchase a raffle ticket, click View Raffle below. 1 entry is $5, 2 entries are $8, 3 entries are $10 and any entries beyond 3 are only $2 each!! 100% of the funds raised will go towards Makers for St Jude’s Spring Challenge!
Maker: The Forged Fox
$140 raised The Voyage of Resilience
My piece is called The Voyage of Resilience 💛. It incorporates both elephants and sunflowers. Elephants are well known for their strength, perseverance, and great courage; common traits that young children fighting cancer have. Sunflowers are added to this piece to manifest and channel their symbolism of a long, happy life.
Maker: Olive and Pine Designs
$875 raised Mia
Hi! I am Daniela, the owner of Gray Elephant Goods. I am honored and thankful you’re here. Although I do not normally name my art pieces, this one is titled, Mia. Dedicated to my beautiful, strong and courageous niece. Mia suffered a stroke at birth and has CP. Mia amazes me with her strength and determination. She has a heart like a wildflower; tough enough to handle the worst of storms and flourishing and growing in all the places people said she couldn’t. This scroll saw art and mosaic was one of my most complex and layered designs that I have made to date. It measures 17x17” made all with wood. The flowers are hand cut and shaped and then painted placed inside a black walnut mosaic. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Maker: Gray Elephant Goods
$1,171 raised Lion of Courage
The "Lion of Courage" is a handcrafted scroll saw art piece that was made from cut and hand-sanded/shaped wood. This exclusive piece is more than just art; it's a symbol of the relentless spirit, fierce bravery, and unwavering hope that children with cancer demonstrate every day. Handcrafted with love, The Lion of Courage is based on a drawing I made in 2014, during a time of reflection on the virtues of strength and resilience in the face of daunting challenges. This cause is close to my heart, born from a personal story of loss and resilience. It's a tribute to every child who has faced cancer with bravery beyond their years.
Maker: Willow & Ash Designs
$740 raised 
$205 raised 
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$4505 raised 
$1150 raised 
$1070 raised Mappa Burl Slab
Win this beautiful slab which measures approximately 5’ long, 24” wide, and 2” thick and is surfaced flat and ready to use. Raffle tickets are only $30 for 1 entry, $50 for 2 entries, and $100 for 5 entries! This includes free UPS shipping to the lower 48 states.
Brand: Rustic Lumber Store
2023 Makers & Brands
$2260 raised 
$375 raised Rawr for St. Jude / Single Barrel Series Special Edition
This is more than just a framed photograph. This frame measures 12”x12” and is made from a fallen White Oak in Atlanta, GA, with walnut splines. The sawdust was collected while making the frame and infused into hand-made paper, so the frame, print, and photo are all connected. Each piece is one of a kind. Uses museum quality glass for extra UV protection and to minimize glare & reflections.
Maker: Barrel Proof Woodworks
$110 raised 
$400 raised 
$180 raised 
$165 raised Charcuterie board and coaster set
The charcuterie board and coasters are made from Claro Walnut sourced from Oregon! A beautiful red epoxy was poured first with a clear layer over top to give an amazing 3D look! The charcuterie board features rubber feet and handles as well.
Maker: Thousand Mile Designs
$335 raised 
$120 raised 
