happened to someone I was acquainted with. all the things that had been given to her over the years, crafty thikngs she had gotten, gifts, pretty nightwear. she died unexpectedly and when her things were gone through to sort out, all this things were unused, unworn. she appreciated them I am sure, but would have meant more to us if she had used them then and there. worn them to death, got stains and wear spots all over them. this past two years I have worked from my stash to make, finish, give away or even keep. very hard for me to wear my "nice" clothes to work (home office) because they might get stained, but life is too short.