I was at work today and a coworker came up to me. I bearly know him. But his wife had dided 6months ago from a strock. I said I was very sorry about his wife. He told me His wife was a quilter for a long time and she made beautiful quilts.And that he loved to watch her quilt.He told me that She could put out a quilt a week. He said that he was watching me at my breaks working on my quilts and he tought that I have a love for quilting that his wife had. He told me he has all her quilting things and a very large stach. he said no one whanted it and he wanted to give it to someone who will enjoy it as much as she did. He said he is going to give it to me as so as he can clean up abit. What could I say but yes. It will come in handy because I just lost my over time and can not buy anything rigth now;and I need new things. I"m low.

What a thoughtful thing for him to do. It will be like Christmas to go through everything!

That is so sweet of him - he knows a real quilter when he sees one!!!

How nice, for both you and him. I know how important it is to have a loved one's things loved after they are gone. Perhaps if you find something partially done in what he brings to you, you could complete it and give it to him as a token of your appreciation.

WOW!! What a great gift!

What a nice thoughtful man, he knew his wife would want to share with another quilter :D

How sweet of him and how nice for you.

Now that is a man who knew his wife well. Congrats on the new additions to your stash! I liked nor'easter's idea too.

How nice for him to be able to share with another quilter.

Wow-what a thoughtful man. He can see you and his wife share the same passion.

I think it is wonderful that he wants to give you his wife's stash. I also think that if there is something you can finish and give back, that would be a wonderful thing to do

Yes I would make him a quilt with some of her things .It is just the right thing to do.

sounds like a great way to pass her love on.

Along the same line --

My dd and dh both know that when I die, my daughter gets 1st pick of everything I have in my sewing room. If she doesn't want the machines, they are to sell them, offering them first to my sewing friends. As for my stash, they are to have a party, complete with champagne, for all my sewing friends. Everyone is to pick out anything and everything they want. No limit.

We did the above for a dear sewing friend who passed a few years back. Her daughters let us have anything we wanted and they requested that we donate to their charity. But I don't want anyone to feel they have to "pay" for anything -- everything will be FREE!

How nice of him.
I told my husband that if anything happens to me, people that come to pay their last respects can't leave without an armload of fabric.

that is a wonderful idea - what an amazing gesture on his part, to be able to share that part of his wife with someone else. It must have been hard for him to do. Very sad....

What a wonderful thing for him to do. I agree with the others, if you can make him a small quilt out of the stash and present it to him, that would complete this wonderful story. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

I am very very touched by this. He cared very very much about his wife's passions, or he would have just sent it all to goodwill. That is a very kind and caring man, how wonderful he was to you too :)

Gosh what a wonderful thing to do. Your are very lucky and it is such an honor to get all of this lady's stuff. How Wonderful.
Bill'sBonBon

I would make him a quilt of some of her recent things and perhaps invite him over to dinner with your family.
I always think that during the week a love one dies, everyone is there or nearby...it is necessary to think of the weeks to come or even months that someone who has lost someone needs a cup of coffee or meal from a friend.
K

That was very sweet of him. I'm happy for you! :D

wow what a kind hearted man. Such a shame to lose his wife. She must have been quite the quilter to sew up a quilt every week! At least he is giving her sewing stash to a good person and it will have a good and happy home

I think that would be a very nice gesture for sure!

What a wonderful thing for him to do.

What a wonderful treat for you and I know he's also getting a treat from you also. God Bless both of you.

What a beautiful man!! I'm sure you will treasure everything he gives to you. I totally agree, your absolute next project should be something for him.

No strings attached to you getting his stash.....not even a home cooked meal?

Oh my gosh, I think I'd cry. That is so sweet of him.

God has his Plans and you where included. Funny how things turn
You had a blessing.
sal

What a wonderful gesture on his part. I like nor'easter's suggestion, too.

What a kind and generous man, I'm sure you'll make him a gorgeous quilt in his wife's memory for him.

That is sooo nice of him and it will give him lots of comfort to know that his wife's things (that she loved) will be appreciated as she would appreciate them. I agree that to make him something from her things is a really nice a special gesture.

How sweet! We just never know who is watching us and paying attention to what we do...sniff sniff.....blow.....wipe...I believe you've made a new friend dear...

Wow! This post really brought tears to my eyes! What a generous and thoughtful husband; I feel so badly for him. Enjoy the new stash!!! You're obviously a great person or he never would have approached you with this proposition. I do like the idea of doing something special for someone with so much heart :XD:

I have something very very special in the making fore him well two one will be raffeld off and the money will go to research and rehap for stroeks in his wife's name.

As we say up in this corner of the country, Wicked Good idea!! :wink: :D You make me proud to be called a Quilter, Quilt4u. :oops:

Awww! That is so sweet of him. Sad about his wife but very generous.

Kyia

Awwwwwwwww what a sweetheart.... I'm thankful for the fabric angels on here as I know the feeling of not being able to buy anything... Finances are TIGHT and I was afraid I'd have to quit. But hey girl. That is just way too cool. Show us a pic of all your pretties. :P