A lovely lady who used to work at the local quilt shop in our area passed away, and her son had an invitational sale event to those she had known thru her work to disperse her wonderful fabrics and items. I didn't go, but I thought it was a great idea. I'm sure any leftovers were given to the local guild or other charity seamstresses at church. That's what I would want my daughter to do with any of my stuff, beyond what she and the family want. (I so despise the thought of all that stuff going to the "dump" which could happen if one doesn't stipulate ones wishes)