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08-14-2011, 11:38 AM

#21

martyquilter

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Wow what a great deal!! as one suggested maybe you could ask if he would like some type of memory quilt done for him.. wouldn't that be wonderful for him.... I would have to take it all & then make sure he knows where you donated some to in their name of course.... it would probably make it easier for him that way so he didn't have to deal with it.....Great deal... you know we are all glad for you but green with envy!!!!

08-14-2011, 12:27 PM

#22

craftybear

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Wow, have fun and so happy for you

08-14-2011, 06:31 PM

#23

Tartan

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Take all the good quality cotton of course. Stretch the "cotton" definition and get a few to do the clothesline baskets with. See if there are flannels for all flannel quilts. (chenille and rag style) What about fabric for pillowcases? They don't have to be all cotton. Shopping bag fabric in something like cotton duct? Fleece for scarves for winter and the tied blankets. Don't forget about rotary cutters and blades, good scissors and rulers. What about thread? Sounds like a jackpot to me! Congratulations and post your photos.
P.S. make sure you wash everything in case you have guests.

08-14-2011, 06:52 PM

#24

raksmum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlee

Take it all, and then sell what you don't want. After you cover expenses of selling, donate the profit to a charity of his choice...

Sounds like you've hit the jackpot! :)

I agree that if any profit is made by you on this it should be given to him to donate to a charity if he wants to. I also like the idea of you both making him a thank you quilt for his generosity.

08-14-2011, 07:26 PM

#25

GrannieAnnie

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(sorry for the blank screen!)

08-14-2011, 07:31 PM

#26

javin22

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How lucky!

08-14-2011, 07:59 PM

#27

quiltnmore

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Location: Northern IL

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I agree with making a quilt for him with some of the fabric. A small way to thank the generous donor and a wonderful memory back to him!

08-15-2011, 03:21 AM

#28

deedum

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Wow. that is the ultimate jackpot! How kind of him!

08-15-2011, 03:42 AM

#29

smagruder

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Location: Louisville, Kentucky

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What a wonderful man to give it all to you. Do you see a quilt in his future.. What a nice way to say thank you. If he does not like quilts, how about donating a quilt in his, his wife, and her mother's name?

08-15-2011, 03:46 AM

#30

rwquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I would take the better quality cottons and let the rest be donated. That is a lot of fabric to store just because it's free.

I absolutely agree! I know some ladies that have more fabric than they can use in a lifetime and just because he's giving you first choice isn't a reason to go hog wild. I use only high quality cottons...have learned the hard way not to use poor quality. Donating is a great thing to do with what doesn't work!