I have two friends that belong to a quilt guild. They meet once a month, and for the past 3 months I have purged a bunch load of stuff. The items usually are gone in the first 10 minutes, what is left over (minimal) is taken by a lady who goes to Lancaster and gives the remainders to an Amish lady. I don't hesitate to toss something in a bag or box, as I know someone will benefit from the 'gifting'. I do have two older sewing machines that will grace a table at our family rummage sale this summer though.