I think about this when people talk about huge stashes. It is probably the reason I wont build one. As a rule, we arent the youngest demographic and I think it would be sad to practically give hundreds to thousands of yards of fabric away once somebody passed on. All that money spent on fabric would be like having closets of clothes with the tags still on.

I remember my secretary talking about trying to get rid of her mother's sewing stuff when she died suddenly. It was very sad.

So far, only my daughter.

My daughter gets first pick. Whatever she doesn't want I have left instuctins to box it all up and take it to a great bunch of gals that I go to retreat with every year in October. I like to think that each of them will take something away that will make them smile when they think of me. God bless em every one.

I told my DH to come onto the board and give everything away to whoever wants it.

I also have given this subject quite a bit of thought. Haven't come up with an answer yet. My DD and DIL's are not interested in any of it. My DGD would want it all, but her mother wouldn't allow it, because she fears she (DGD) wouldn't take care of the stuff properly. So I, like a lot of you, need to make some provisions in my will. Hopefully ( :lol: :lol: :lol: ) I can dispose of the bulk of it before that day comes. I'm working on it; I'm working on it.....


Hey, I just came up with my plan!!!! All you guys will be invited in to split up the stash and "adopt" the machines.

I was never interested in sewing at all...until in my late 40's. I also have Boys...but I will ask them to keep my sewing equipment for their future daughters. I am sure someday one will want to sew. My material...I will make sure one of my friends get it all. if they do not like the fabric they can make quilts and donate them.

I agree with this gal, its okay if its sold "just to get rid of it". That will make a lot of future quilters VERY happy!

No one in my family gives a flip for any of my stuff. So it is all being sold and the money is going to the humane society I voluteered for in GA. Emergencies and spay/neuter program

Salvation Army gets all mine. Our local chapter has an annual fabric sale and since most of my stash has come from there, it would only be fitting if I give back.

This is a serious thing to consider. I have a daughter and DIL and both consider it a major accomplishment to thread a needle and do something with it, I also have 6 grandsons so all I have is a dear niece who is a quilter (too busy working now to take it up again) but my daughter knows that my niece has first dibs so I hope that most of my stuff does not end up given away at a yard sale. I do not belong to a guild so that is the plan now. Life changes so we hope for the best.