IdahoSandy

If you don't have family to share them with, I would run an ad and try to sell them or give them to Goodwill so someone else can enjoy them.

dublb

I'm so sorry for your loss!
If your DM just died it may be too soon to do anything with these. I lost both my Dad & my DFIL within a week of each other. I understand how sad you are. Wait at least a year, maybe more! You & your family will be able to deal with these with a clearer head then.

caspharm

I agree. Keep the ones you like and give the rest to family, or donate them to a hospice or some other charity.

Up North

My mom and I talked about this thread yesterday she crochets lots of Afagans and has many stored away, She has gifted all her Children Grand children and Great grands with Many so we discussed them going to a nursing home after we choose what we want she agreed as my MIL was just placed in a Nursing home and is always afraid someone will steal her afagan. There are many people there that could use a little extra warmth.

onaemtnest

What wonderful advice! I totally agree...that sorting out after a death is very often overwhelming. (Ask me how I know?) Just a wonderfully well thought out response Bev!!!!! ((((Hugs))))

joeyoz

You will ruin them if you try to cut them apart. I have some that my husbands mother made. He uses one all the time to lay down on the couch or sitting in his recliner. I think it somehow makes him feel a little closer to her. I would definitely leave them as they are.

travelinggramma

I have thought about this problem you have. It has made me look around my own home and wonder what will my heirs do?? My daughter would never be able to give away anything homemade. And thus the dilema. The question - did she make them for herself or to keep to give as gifts? Did she just make them to keep busy or for a reason?
If they are of colors you could use - keep them. Clean them before you store them. Drape them around the house.
If the colors are not what you or your family would consider - than bring them with you when you visit the hospital, nursing home, church, friends, and ask if anyone could use one.
i dont' know what the size is - and if you cut them up to make one or two - would you use it? What would you do with the leftovers?

PolkaBabe

I agree with everyone else, do not cut them apart. One can't have too many afgans. I even have them in the car just incase the weather is bad or something happens. Use them knowing they were made with love.

MrsH2008

If you had blocks she made those could easily be stitched onto squares to use in a quilt. Any afghans she made that were made out of blocks and then stitched together could be taken apart and done the same way. Just stitch it on like you see doilies done. I crochet and would rather know that my work was repurposed and loved rather than put in a box.

I am sorry for your loss and I hope you can find a way to enjoy the extra afghans.

Kris

MacThayer

I agree with Bev. Wait a year before making such a huge decision. Go ahead and clean them, if needed, and store them properly, but then wait. You have no idea what these beautiful creations could mean to future generations. I just stumbled across 3 quilt tops my Great-Grandmother made. They are in wonderful condition, colors still bright, because they had been stored in a box, in an attic, since shortly after they were made (1950's) when she died suddenly in an auto accident, until August of 2011 when I found them in my father's attic. I am positively thrilled to have them, and am restoring two for my sisters, and keeping one for myself. We were all there (the three sisters) when the box was opened, and believe me, the tears flowed freely. Even if we hadn't remembered her, and we all did, and loved her; even if she had been just a figure from our history, it still would have been our history, reaching out to touch us in a very meaningful way. These quilt tops from the past were such a gift. We will all have something my Great-Grandmother made. You have no idea what that means to us. So special. Beyond words. I don't even mind having to do most of the repairs by hand. Please think about this before you give them away. Sure, current generations have all they want. How about future generations? How about us great-grandchildren, and farther on down the line?

Just something to think about. I'm not trying to lay a guilt trip on you or anything like that. But please do give it some time, and don't rush into a hasty decision you might later regret.

Cheers!