Last evening

Backstory: I got a call from Sam, recently married to George. George's first wife, Marilyn, was an active member of our quilt guild. She passed away a couple of years ago. The kids have taken what they want; George and Sam have identified what they want to keep; and now they want to use the room that was Marilyn's studio. Sam's question to me: what to do with all the stuff?

Last evening: two of my bee buddies and I went to George and Sam's house. (A fourth buddy was sick.) WOW! Sam had every right to be boggled at the prospect of cleaning out. For three hours we chatted, we sorted, we fondled, and each of us took home BOXES of fabric. (And a box for our absent buddy.) How much to pay? I used the equivalent of the generous gift certificate my DH gave me for Christmas.

I have no idea how many yards is in all of this . . . but none of it is prewashed.

Nann adding this to the wonderful books and fabric that Ms. Piglet flung my way on Saturday

I hope some of my friends will do that when I 'pass'. Maybe I should leave a provision in my will to supply refreshments for a sort, fondle and divide these treasures in my sewing room party. DH assures me that our daughters will have a whale of a yard sale but it would be so much sweeter for this stash to go home with friends. That is, of course, if I can't find a way to take it with me. Polly

Howdy!

That's great, Nann. Congrats & thanks to all of you for helping Sam and George, and to the departed Marilyn who left a beautiful legacy.

I've also been blessed by Mz Pig's generosity. Yee-Haw!

Ragmop/Sandy

Howdy!

Last week when we got home from our mini-vacation I got news that my buddy and former quilt shop boss, Paula Baxley, had died that week; her husband had called to tell me the when & where of the funeral (the next day after our return home). At the funeral home several of the quilters from her small quilt group had decorated w/ Paula's quilts, draping quilts across the pews and along the front of the chapel. There were poster collages of Paula's travels w/ her friends, going to quilt retreats and shops, our days at the quilt shop, her adventurous shopping trips, and her many ribbons and awards for quilting. It was very touching and made her seem closer that day. Paula was a perfectionist in her crafts and quilting. Her Big Winner quilt, Autumn Dresden Plate, had a history:

and her mom made this quilt while Paula was a partner at the quiltshop. They designed it for competition, and it is a beauty. Right beforeit was scheduled for pictures to be sent out for judgingthe quilt disappeared, from the shop. Altho' shocked and heartbroken overthis, Paula and her mom, Gayle, started a 2nd version of the quilt,asking us to check our stashes for more of the fabrics she'd used in thefirst edition. Just as the 2nd quilt neared completion, and Paulahad dissolved her partnership at the shop, the first quilt reappeared atthe shop, left on the porch, no note, no clue as to where it hadbeen, with whom, how/why it was returned.That original quilt went on to its travels, winning awards at theArlington, Dallas, Paducah & Houston quilt shows. ;-)It was featured in several magazines and calendars. How lovely to see that quilt and many of its sister productions at the funeral, along w/ many of the quilters that Paula encouraged to quilt, many quilters who became her close friends. What a tribute. Paula was just 52 and fought cancer for several years. We will miss her and her tremendous laughter.

R/Sandy

On 3/13/07 9:39 AM, in article snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com, "Polly Esther" wrote:

A good reminder, Polly -- we should all have that kind of thing in our wills. It makes it so much easier on everyone.

(I'm not telling you all who is getting my stash when I die. My mama taught me to never make myself more valuable dead than alive. *grin*)

DH has been advised that he is to just go ahead and find another quilter to marry if something happens to me. That would just make things less complicated. Smart mama you have. You should have seen my son's face the other day when his father told him we might get a reverse mortgage. DH was teasing but ds was concerned. God forbid we should live on his inheiritance. We had a good laugh after he went home. For crying out loud, I'm not even 50 yet! Taria

Kathy Applebaum wrote:

I have it in my will that my sister and nieces are to take whatever they want of my quilting, knitting, tatting, etc. materials and supplies and equipment. Leftovers are to go to a senior citizens group that makes lots of goodies for the needy and lots of goodies for their annual sale.

I can see the dating service ad now: Widower looking for quilter to enjoy late wife's fabric stash. *snort*

My DSis and I used to tell my Dad (he passed away 2years ago) that if something happened to Mom before him, we would have to interview ladies to be sure he got one that could use the stash and sewing machine! LOL

Twice I have been to services for quilters. The first one was our very own MeSue [Sue Styvesant]. We had quilts and her SCA/RenFaire costumes decorating the foyer and memorial hall.

The second was about two years ago for a fellow guild member in Lompoc, who passed suddenly. She had literally passed away while in bed surrounded by her beautiful stash of fabrics. We also used her quilts for the service, hanging over the railings and throughout the historic old mission in Santa Ynez (Calif). It was breath-taking and an awesome send-off for her. At the reception we had a give-away.

My will state provisions for my stash and sewing machines.

Ginger in CA

---lov> Howdy!

Sandy, Warm condolences on the loss of your dear friend. It is heart warming to read how her family and friends honored Paula by displaying some of her tangible contributions to society. Hugs. Pat

Sandy Ellis> Howdy!

Some of us would even be tempted to bigamy. Roberta in D

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