What to do with these?
#1
My husband's aunt has passed away and we are currently cleaning out her house. I found several white cotton sheets and some wool blankets, in grey, burgundy and dark green. Flannellette sheets as well....any thoughts on using these? Can the wool blankets be used as batts? I hate to throw them all away, but don't want to keep what cannot be used in a timely fashion. I have enough junk of my own....
Oh, and I guess I'll have to learn to play the accordian. Found a very nice one of those too!<G>
Oh, and I guess I'll have to learn to play the accordian. Found a very nice one of those too!<G>
#4
Originally Posted by Grama Lehr
What ever you do. . . . .do not throw them away!! I'm sure the homeless shelters could use them, if they are worn the animal shelter is always looking for blankets too! :roll:
#7
Originally Posted by LyndaK
My husband's aunt has passed away and we are currently cleaning out her house. I found several white cotton sheets and some wool blankets, in grey, burgundy and dark green. Flannellette sheets as well....any thoughts on using these? Can the wool blankets be used as batts? I hate to throw them all away, but don't want to keep what cannot be used in a timely fashion. I have enough junk of my own....
Oh, and I guess I'll have to learn to play the accordian. Found a very nice one of those too!<G>
Oh, and I guess I'll have to learn to play the accordian. Found a very nice one of those too!<G>
#8
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Blankets can make for a nice warm quilt of any size.
Flannelette ... could be used for batting or in the raggy quilts
Cotton sheets ... foundation piecing ... or if in excellent shape, as part of your stash. Are there any men's shirts that could be cut up for piecing with them? .... or your DHs :)
Flannelette ... could be used for batting or in the raggy quilts
Cotton sheets ... foundation piecing ... or if in excellent shape, as part of your stash. Are there any men's shirts that could be cut up for piecing with them? .... or your DHs :)
#9
Thanks for all the suggestions. I guess I shouldn't have said "throw away" because I wouldn't. I'd donate them to a shelter definitely. We have a lot of clothing to donate to a local charity as well. I've just been pitching and tossing a lot of junk and bits and pieces, so that must have been on my mind.:)
I want to make some scrappy quilts next winter, so I'll put the blankets away for the time being. She just happens to have a lovely blanket box that will be coming home. Oh, and the treadle....I forgot about the treadle.....I need to build on a room!<G>
I want to make some scrappy quilts next winter, so I'll put the blankets away for the time being. She just happens to have a lovely blanket box that will be coming home. Oh, and the treadle....I forgot about the treadle.....I need to build on a room!<G>
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