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It's not that good, Jen. It's got precious little quilting -- just enough to hold things in place. And quite frankly, it looks a lot like those poor things that you find at Target that say "hand quilted." My MIL paid way too much for the quilt. It's nice, but............I'd be embarrassed to give it to a charity for anything other than a direct use donation.

Sunny

Hmmm . . . how about giving it to your local senior citizens center? The members might want to add more quilting and then either put it in a silent auction or charity sale to raise money for the center, or might know a person who really needs it and will appreciate it. The quilt would NOT be wasted, and would wind up somewhere it will be loved.

Is your MIL still living? It just might be that if you know what's good for you that you'd better tell her that you're yearning to 'do' your bedroom in Baggadallawaga Deco or something and would she like to give the special quilt to someone else? I have a similar problem. Only a few years ago, I made a Spanish Rose quilt. It's mostly black with huge roses. It has spent its life folded and waiting for something. I don't love it any more. I could donate it to GoodWill but it would be a shame for somebody to buy it for 50¢ and use it to wrap an old hot water heater at a turkey hunting camp. We can't be sure that if our quilts are donated for disaster relief that they will actually reach someone needing help. Post-Katrina ( I guess 2 or

3 months later, we couldn't get out of here any sooner) we drove past community centers with parking lots strewed (strowed?) (strewn?) with donations that were tossed and abandoned. Nobody's fault. There honestly wasn't enough staff to care for receipt and distribution. That's just how it was. What to do? Polly

"Jennifer > About 15 or so years ago my MIL (who I love dearly) gave me a queen

I would be honored to have this wonderful quilt! I would cherish it and honor your MIL for her gracious purchase.

Short of that I would offer it up to be raffled rather then d> About 15 or so years ago my MIL (who I love dearly) gave me a queen

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:I personally would have a hard time giving it away. It, more than likely,would stay in the closet or on a guest room bed just in case the MIL inquired. If however, an opportunity arose (one always does), where you find the perfect match for the quilt, I'd give it then. This way, I'd have a story to give the MIL...one that will give her satisfaction that her legacy of kindness and generosity continues on with the re-gift.

I do like Joanna's idea also. If I went this route, I'd be sure to give it to a specific person. This way I could give the MIL a name. She would get more satisfaction from that.

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Whatever you decide to do, Sunny, I suggest you take a good photograph of the quilt; frame it and hang it somewhere in your home. Doesn't have to be poster size!! If you decide to donate it, perhaps someone in California current fire area will be needing 'things'. Perhaps you could contact the Red Cross and mention that specifically? . In message , Sunny writes

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I have found the perfect solution and am quite happy. As usual, you wonderful people have helped me make a decision and find a solution to a real life problem.

Thanks and blessings, Sunny

Sunny! Please don't leave us hanging- what did you decide??? ;-)

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

I will tell you all the outcome after I find out if my decision is going to work. After all, other people are involved. Please be a bit patient and you'll know within a decent amount of t ime.

Sunny

How about giving it to a women's shelter? When our Project Linus chapter is given used quilts (not raggedy, just used), or store-bought quilts, we take them to the women's shelter and they're always really pleased to get them.

Donna in SW Idaho

Another place for gently used lap quilts (and crochet and knit afghans) such as Donna describes, is the local adult day care facility. This may be in conjunction with a medical center. Check with your local Agency on Aging. (I realize Sunny has a plan now, but others may need these suggestions.) Pat in VA/USA