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nena 03-09-2010 01:45 PM

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Oh my . What a day. I own a gift basket & gift shop. It will be 9 years in June so we know a lot of our customers. I ran into one at Jo ann Fabrics sat. evening and she was in line in front of me.
I said do you quilt? She said I used to a lot . So we talked about quilting and she said she had some fabric she was going to get rid of, did i want it. I said sure. so this is what she brought me today and said she has tons more. I am in Heaven I had to take 4 pictures because it would'nt fit to just take one.
Christmas in March!!!

RatherB Quilting 03-09-2010 01:47 PM

Oh wow! How come I never meet people like that???

nativetexan 03-09-2010 01:50 PM

Great. good for her. that's what i would have to do if i ever quit. there is no way i can use up everthing i have.

NorBanaquilts 03-09-2010 01:51 PM

oh wow, you hit the jack pot! congrats!

mcdaniel023 03-09-2010 01:56 PM

I am speechless. How wonderful.

Chele 03-09-2010 01:58 PM

You lucky, lucky girl! Have fun with all your new loot! You're going to be busy for a while!

chewboo 03-09-2010 02:09 PM

you hit the jackpot

Rachel 03-09-2010 02:11 PM

Is that a bolt of fabric? wow, you really did do good. That's awesome!!!

littlehud 03-09-2010 02:16 PM

Oh my goodness. That is a wonderful gift from above. You were in the right place at the right time. I'm drooling.

Chasing Hawk 03-09-2010 02:18 PM


Originally Posted by RatherB Quilting
Oh wow! How come I never meet people like that???

Me too.

Jim's Gem 03-09-2010 02:18 PM

Wow!!! you won the lottery!!! I hope you have a great time will all your new stuff!!!

sharon b 03-09-2010 02:22 PM

:mrgreen: WOW :mrgreen: You have the lucky star shining on you :thumbup:

craftiladi 03-09-2010 02:24 PM


Originally Posted by RatherB Quilting
Oh wow! How come I never meet people like that???

lol Ditto....lucky lady

Boston1954 03-09-2010 02:36 PM


Originally Posted by RatherB Quilting
Oh wow! How come I never meet people like that???


My thoughts exactly!!

joeyoz 03-09-2010 02:44 PM

Oh my! You hid the mother lode. Congratulations. You are going to have so much fun. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

MamaBear61 03-09-2010 02:46 PM

WOW, what a great gift and now all you need to do is decide what to make

katsewnsew 03-09-2010 02:47 PM

Lucky, lucky girl!!!

shopbelt 03-09-2010 02:59 PM

Oh my goodness!!!! I'd love to have a suprise like that!!! How fun it that?!

Harmony 03-09-2010 03:06 PM

Wow, I'd say you hit the jackpot! Hope we see some new projects from you soon!

bodie358 03-09-2010 03:13 PM

omg - lucky you

tlrnhi 03-09-2010 03:39 PM

WOW!
Can I come play at your house?

skpkatydid 03-09-2010 03:46 PM

MY OH MY!!!!!! What a very generous person and how lucky you are.

nena 03-09-2010 03:54 PM

Yes that is 25yards of backing. She would not let me pay her anything, said if I had not wanted it she was going to give it to goodwill. She said she has a lot more at home even bolts of fabric and she would be making more trips to my shop. she ask haow much I wanted? Well I dont want to be greedy but I am a quilter so I said anything you have to do with quilting I'll take it. Can't wait to see what else is in store. I am truly blessed.

ScrapQuilter 03-09-2010 04:05 PM

My first thought was WOW lucky you.
Why aren't I that lucky to meet people like that?????
Will be looking forward to seeing the many peautiful things you will be making.

danmar 03-09-2010 04:09 PM

I'm so happy for you!!! That's going to keep you busy for awhile!

Leota 03-09-2010 04:11 PM

WoW... That is awesome. Did I understand this is just the first of more to come?

nena 03-09-2010 05:36 PM

Yes, She said there is more to come. I will keep everyone posted. She said I would need a big room If I wanted all she had. I told her I would add a room onto my house. LOL
I'm sewing a block together of one of the sets she gave me
tonight. Just had to play for awhile.

Tam...Moo 03-09-2010 05:37 PM

Sometimes - you are blessed when you don't even know you need it. I am so happy for you - Happy Quilting!

bkb 03-09-2010 08:39 PM

See there miracles still happen!

Elizabeth-Liz 03-09-2010 08:44 PM

How much fun you are going to have. Lucky you.

QuiltingB 03-09-2010 08:49 PM

Can I be your new best friend?

sharon b 03-09-2010 08:56 PM

She is truly paying it forward

JanetM 03-09-2010 09:08 PM


Originally Posted by nena
Yes that is 25yards of backing. She would not let me pay her anything, said if I had not wanted it she was going to give it to goodwill. She said she has a lot more at home even bolts of fabric and she would be making more trips to my shop. she ask haow much I wanted? Well I dont want to be greedy but I am a quilter so I said anything you have to do with quilting I'll take it. Can't wait to see what else is in store. I am truly blessed.

If I were you, I would gladly accept anything and everything she wanted to give to me. Assure her that you will pass on anything you can't use to local community charities that make quilts for children or elders. This way all of her collection will be used and not just stockpiled in someones home. :wink:

bkb 03-09-2010 09:12 PM

Don't forget the veterans and nursing homes.

ScubaK 03-09-2010 09:26 PM

You are lucky
but can we say...I HATE YOU!!!
I am so envious...
Not really...glad for you

wvdek 03-09-2010 09:39 PM

Wowee, the blessings came your way.

Unbelievable someone spent that kind of money on items and is getting rid of it all! Does she no longer quilt/sew? Wonder why.

Pickles 03-09-2010 09:45 PM

It sure looks as though the Lord sent one of his Angles your way, give him the prase and her a mighty big Hug. :D

Gramof6 03-09-2010 10:35 PM

WOWSER! You really hit the jackpot! I am very happy for you. You really are a very lucky or fortunate lady. Have a great time stitching up something very pretty.

Wine Woman 03-09-2010 10:51 PM

How exciting! I'm so happy for you. Let us know if you get just too much and would like to sell some fabric.

Elisabrat 03-10-2010 02:19 AM

And who said Christmas only comes in December? What a wonderful gift. I sure hope you make her a basket full of thank yous!


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