I went to an estate sale a year or two ago that featured lots of fabric and sewing machines, etc. It was so sad to see all the fabric just heaped on a flatbed trailer. To make it even worse - the woman had no living children and her grandchildren - all girls - didn't get along so they were bidding against each other for her stuff. It was heartbreaking. This thread really makes you think. Unfortunately just because we love our stashes and machines doesn't mean that our families will want it. Good to make some decisions while we still can to make sure that it goes to someone that will use it and create something good.