quiltncrazy: All of the suggestions you received are good ones. There are many organizations that do charity quilts for the less fortunate and would love to receive your unwanted supplies. As far as your Grandmother is concerned, I would let your uncle know that you are interested in your Grandmother's items and would help him go through her things when he was ready to do so. As one of the members said, a man will probably throw them out. ECLTQ.