Originally Posted by
dublb
I'm so sorry for your loss!
If your DM just died it may be too soon to do anything with these. I lost both my Dad & my DFIL within a week of each other. I understand how sad you are. Wait at least a year, maybe more! You & your family will be able to deal with these with a clearer head then.
I agree with Bev. Wait a year before making such a huge decision. Go ahead and clean them, if needed, and store them properly, but then wait. You have no idea what these beautiful creations could mean to future generations. I just stumbled across 3 quilt tops my Great-Grandmother made. They are in wonderful condition, colors still bright, because they had been stored in a box, in an attic, since shortly after they were made (1950's) when she died suddenly in an auto accident, until August of 2011 when I found them in my father's attic. I am positively thrilled to have them, and am restoring two for my sisters, and keeping one for myself. We were all there (the three sisters) when the box was opened, and believe me, the tears flowed freely. Even if we hadn't remembered her, and we all did, and loved her; even if she had been just a figure from our history, it still would have been
our history, reaching out to touch us in a very meaningful way. These quilt tops from the past were such a gift. We will all have something my Great-Grandmother made. You have no idea what that means to us. So special. Beyond words. I don't even mind having to do most of the repairs by hand. Please think about this before you give them away. Sure, current generations have all they want. How about future generations? How about us great-grandchildren, and farther on down the line?
Just something to think about. I'm not trying to lay a guilt trip on you or anything like that. But please do give it some time, and don't rush into a hasty decision you might later regret.
Cheers!