I still have some furniture to get rid of, and some other household odds and ends. I guess another yard sale/tag sale is the answer. I have gone through all the books- my Mum was a great reader - and never got rid of a book. I have piles- one pile for me, one pile for the City Library, another for St. Annes Court Library, a stack for our elementary school, a pile of some to be given to friends with particular interests, and a "what do I DO with these" pile. I still have 78 Readers Digest Condensed books - do any of you local readers know anyone who does "Altered Books"? I thought they might be perfect for that...? I'm having a real hard time with the whole "just throw them in the garbage" thing....
My mother never was a quilter, so imagine my surprise when I found this hand-pieced quilt top in the very bottom of the linen cupboard! I have no idea who made it; the only possibility I can think of is my maternal Grandmother.... I'm guessing it's at least 70 years old. It smells pretty musty, so I'll let it "air out" on the clothesline while I contemplate it's future....Well, back to work for me.....
Piece,
Linda
"If we shall take the good we find, asking no questions, we shall have heaping measures." ~ Emerson
3 comments:
I'm sympathizing with you on all this cleaning/sorting you are doing, Linda. It's hard enough anyway, even without any emotionality attached. And I feel the same as you about just throwing stuff away. It seems there's always someone who can use something. "One man's junk is another man's treasure." Good luck.
I echo your anguish, but your attitude is the right one...
The quilt-what a find! Congratulations, it looks to be in very good shape Linda.
Kathy
Isn't that UFO a mystery? I wonder what the story is behind it. Surely somebody must know.
I know it'll be trying and sad time when the demolition happens. But I know you..you are a strong woman and your resiliant self will move on. I just bet you'll start a nice garden there next year.
Just remember you can take down the wood and stuff, but you have some great stories and memories about that house, that can never be taken down.
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