Yes, it is sad, but put yourself in that place, you are gone, and your children don't sew or do crafts, just like mine, I would want all my stuff to go somewhere to be used up, and not just tossed. Why not make someone else happy with it and a little bit of "you" along with it.
I have told my two daughters, sell it, give it away to my friends or someone who really needs or wants it. Let it live on!!!!!