Originally Posted by
quiltmau
I wish I knew where to send crafts supplies. I had several boxes of yarn, books, hoops, wood bead, alpha beads from previous craft projects. I asked a person that worked in a local school and she told me the teachers did not want my 'junk'.
I donated it to a thrift shop and the ladies were very excited to get the items. They were not bits and pieces but full bags of bead, skeins of yarn, etc. -I tend to over by when I do crafts. I wish I had know some of the teachers here on the board as I would have paid the shipping to give them the items.
I also have the same problem with my quilts-my family doesn't want them and I love to design. I was hoping to give them as lap quilts to VN and retirement homes but have been shut down every time I ask, Same for my books.
Oh well-some one will want them
Perhaps nursing homes or donate to the local humane society to be sold as a fundraiser and not for the doggies and kitties to use. Perhaps Quilts of Valor would like your quilts. If you were closer to me, I would ask for a donation for the veterans or Wounded Warriors which might be avenue to check out also - Wounded Warrior Project.