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ILoveToQuilt 03-21-2017 02:42 PM

Dear Ol...

I am in New England and if you send me a private message, I can help you with some local charities. So sorry to hear of your situation. I belong to a quilt guild in southern New Hampshire that has 2 or 3 different charities that we support. We are always accepting fabric, notions, quilt tops, finished quilts, etc.

Look forward to hearing from you.

patski 03-21-2017 03:17 PM

Linus quilt group, groups that make quilts of valor. I think a local guild is a great place to start. So sorry she can no longer quilt. Prayers

lynnie 03-21-2017 04:49 PM

you could always ck at the lock quilt stores. So sorry for your situation.

QuiltMom2 03-21-2017 05:00 PM

It sounds like you're actively searching for places to donate and once the word is out, I'm sure someone will contact you. Hope your days are good days!

sushi 03-21-2017 05:11 PM

Here's a link to what Craftsy.com suggests: https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/11...lies-and-time/

Thank you for trying to find a home for your wife's fabrics! Unfortunately many spouses in your situation send it to a landfill. While I'm sure you'll find good homes for the fabric, please keep in mind that you can always compost 100% cotton fabric if all else fails.

Jane Quilter 03-21-2017 05:23 PM

We meet at the local assisted living facility to quilt once per month with some of the members. They have a sewing room with tubs full of supplies. Worth checking out.

NJ Quilter 03-21-2017 05:51 PM

To the OP - how kind of you to want to pass on your wife's love of quilting in this fashion. And sorry to hear she's no longer able to quilt herself. I'm sure she misses the pastime.

And to Watson and ILovetoQuilt - how kind of you both to offer your time and efforts to help this very generous and thoughtful husband.

JanieH 03-22-2017 02:30 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.

How nice of you to want to donate your wife's quilting tools and stash. Her love of quilting will live on in this way.

Others have offered great suggestions. Another might be to check with the Ronald McDonald houses - they frequently accept quilts and may know of a group you could contact.

WMUTeach 03-22-2017 03:33 AM

Thank you for making the effort to donate your wife's stash and supplies. It can be such a blessing. I inherited my sister-in-laws stash 12 years ago and I am still using her fabric in quilts. I have made quilts for her children and grandchildren. It is so special to hand a quilt to one of these special ones and to say this fabric or that square is from her stash.

Find a local quilt guild or two or three and share the blessings and know that your wife's passion will be honored with many, many quilts for others.

labtechkty 03-22-2017 03:59 AM

You could try this site http://nequiltmuseum.org/donate-fabric--supplies.html. So very sorry to hear of your wife's failing health.


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