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I have started doing crafts. Went to a craft show a couple of weeks ago and meet an elderly man in the booth next to mine. We got to talking, well, he did most of the talking. Any way, his wife was a sewer and she just recently past on. He wanted to know what to do with the fabric that she had, (as he didn't have any one to give it to). So of course, I said I would take it and use it. Went to get it the other day and came home with lots of fabric ($1,000-1,500). Lots of NFL, kits and panels (vests and Christmas stockings, etc) and lots of other fabric. My house now looks like a quilt store blow up in it! As I have been only able to buy small amounts at a time, a lot of my fabric is a lot less than 1/2 of a fat quarter, it feels good to be able to make big projects and have the fabric left over to do other things with.

Bless his heart! Enjoy!

If you make any charity pieces you might add a "in memory of ....." to the piece.

I am so happy for you. It's nice to see a quilter's stash passed on to someone who will love it and appreciate it just as much.

What a happy blessing on you....

It's amazing to me how sometimes the right things just seem to happen at the right time for the right person. Enjoy!

how wonderful for you!

Your kindness in visiting with the man has brought blessings to both of you. And certainly his wife's memory lives on with every piece of fabric you use!

Dayle

Maybe you could make him a quilt and label it "In memory of ..." for his generosity :)

To take this one step further, if you are so inclined, make a small token (maybe a wall quilt) of your appreciation for this man using some of the fabrics with an "In memory of" label on the quilt.

How kind of him and how lucky for you. Enjoy all your new fabric.

That's cool. I'd use some of the fabrci and make him a quilt with a label saying "from...(his wife's name) or something like that.

Excellent, you are very lucky, and he is very generous! I would make him a special quilt as a thank-you. I think he would appreciate it.

A quilt as a thank-you with a special label would be an awesome gift back to him for his generosity.

What an exellent idea....a must do for sure.

I have to tell you what my DH said. "Poor guy." I asked you mean the man that lost his wife? He said "no the guy married to the one that got all the stuff" "Why?" I asked "Now he has that stuff all over the house and will probably have to sleep on the couch, no room for him" I said "I thought you meant the elderly man" he said "no, He's got his house back" If yall are interested in sending him get well cards during his hospital stay let me know ;-D

I bet he would really love it. I guess all of us who have a "stash" of fabric need to think about who we want our fabric to go to should something happen to us. I've told my husband to ask my best friend and then my family if they want my stuff. haha

Looking forward to seeing some projects from you.

Sounds like you have been gifted with an early Christmas!

I was thinking the same thing about a memory quilt for him to remember her by and to show him how much I appreciate
his generosity.

Your husband does not have to worry about that "poor guy". I am a widow but I live in a small apartment!

God Bless him! Maybe you can make him a small something for being so generous.

How wonderful for you! He had the blessing of someone to listen to him and you had the blessing of receiving the fabric.

Wow right place at the right time. What a guy. That was soooo nice. Congrats on the stash.

What a wonderful story! I'm so happy for you. Amazing how the good Lord works sometimes. I believe that he filled your need.

You are so blessed. Have fun and post pictures of your projects when finished.

Oh my - wish I could find something like that. Sounds great and I'm sure you will use it wisely.

bless this man. He was able to see his wifes love go to someones that appreciates it.
He would have been able to seee it in your eyes. as he would have seen it in his wifes eyes
over the years with her. Happy sewing.

Lucky you, enjoy. The fact that he talked your ears off tells me that he is probably lonely. I'm sure he is glad to have the supplies go to someone who will use them. Making him a quilt is a good idea. Let us see when you are done.
Sue

What a wonder gift to you. Do make him a small gift in memory of and enjoy the rest.

sorry for his loss but congrats on your find

Or make him a lap quilt out of some of it.

What a wonderful gift you have received! Like many others, I hope that you make a lap robe or quilt for the kind man who
gifted you with the fabric. His wife would be happy that he was generous with her stash and that he gave it to someone who truly appreciated it. It was kind that you let him talk to you during your craft exhibit.

How sweet of him to give it to you. I'm sure his wife would approve. She would want it to be put to good use.

I agree. If you can find this man, either begin visiting him, and/or make something nice 'in memory of ....'.
What a generous heart he had to give you all that. Thanks for sharing and God bless that man...whomever he is.

What a wonderful kind heart! I agree with the others. You should definitely make him something in his wife's memory and to also show your appreciation for his generosity.

That is a wonderful heartwarming story.......cant wait to see the pretties you make out of the goodies!!!

You didn't poke his eyes out yet? tee hee

Lucky, lucky! It was nice of him to find someone who could use it. Sounds like it will keep you busy!

A lap size quilt with in memory of would be great so he can sit under it when watching TV or resting. Older folks get cold easily, and he would have part of her to warm him, what a wonderful feeling that would be for him.