A sweet elderly lady, long time customer of hubby's shop was asking how our Holidays were. Somehow my new sewing machine came up. "Your wife is a sewer" ? Hubby said she was all smiles. He told her that I mostly quilt these days. So imagine his surprise when she showed up the next day with that box. She said she could no longer quilt due to arm and hand issues. Thought maybe I could put this stuff to good use. Hubby gave her a big hug, thanked her and said I'd be thrilled !!!
I went thru the box and removed what I knew I could use. My quilting buddy Deb came over, did the same.
This is what I kept, 32 yards in total. It's now washed, pressed, wrapped and added to my stash.
Now what to do with the rest ? Goodwill or thrift shop ? I wanted to continue this unexpected gift. Thru Facebook I found the "Wednesday Quilter's" at our local Senior Center. They do baby n' lap/wheelchair quilts for charity gifts. They were so excited to be the recipients. They got quite the surprise when I showed up in my school bus to deliver it. They were less than 3 blocks from my last AM stop. I thought it was time saving and cost effective, for me.....the Boss might not think so....Sshhhhhh ;)
They were so thankful and said "If you ever need to find a home for more fabric..... to please keep them in mind". In the next day or so I'll be sending a very nice "Thank You" card to Hubby's darling customer. Letting her know how amazing her gift is and how it was divided up. Quilter's have amazing hearts !!!
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