tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post3857208210601227121..comments2024-03-21T00:23:59.220-07:00Comments on Annie's Quilt Orts: Another Catchup--NQR*AnnieOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-62241702375064483092014-08-27T20:30:01.571-07:002014-08-27T20:30:01.571-07:00These are really hard decisions. I would ask the k...These are really hard decisions. I would ask the kids if they want any of it. Keep your favorite dishes and take photos of things you want to remember but not keep. And the furs could be made into teddy bears for the babies to come in the future.Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-74687139820036299292014-08-27T04:42:42.858-07:002014-08-27T04:42:42.858-07:00Sorry to hear about your MIL, hopefully she'll...Sorry to hear about your MIL, hopefully she'll do better about the hydration and eating. My MIL is in the same boat, but for the moment is living with my youngest SIL. <br /><br />Hope you are feeling better. Summer colds are no fun at all.<br /><br />I'm doing the purge thing as well. I started in our bathroom (it's huge) and have been spending an hour each weekend going through cabinets. Slow going, but it has been paying off. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-34199700433277606012014-08-26T17:48:07.903-07:002014-08-26T17:48:07.903-07:00I have 2 fur stoles that I've been holding on ...I have 2 fur stoles that I've been holding on to for lack of an idea of what to do with them. I wonder how nanny more people are holding onto furs?Paula, the quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662592713610165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-26243896431387614722014-08-26T13:21:05.391-07:002014-08-26T13:21:05.391-07:00Annie,
One suggestion before you purge - take a pi...Annie,<br />One suggestion before you purge - take a picture of the item. Then you will always be able to go back and look at it even if it is only in a photo; and be sure to write the information on the back of the photo! Forty bags is a great way to clean out - I have been doing it for months (even though my house doesn't look like it. kauanoeanuheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03094460507745690662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-59035200160257583652014-08-26T05:06:01.091-07:002014-08-26T05:06:01.091-07:00Sending you hugs for healing and patience as you r...Sending you hugs for healing and patience as you recover and have to sort out/through your belongings. I have no suggestions as to how you pass along items such as these but I can empathize. I hope your MIL is feeling better too, and getting the care she needs, you're a wonderful daughter-in-law!Mrs. Goodneedlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453388163219666450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-225693825543013322014-08-25T18:52:48.526-07:002014-08-25T18:52:48.526-07:00Hi Annie, definitely feel better soon. Your MIL i...Hi Annie, definitely feel better soon. Your MIL is a beautiful lady and lucky to have you. As for the vintage items, you might try Ebay or Craigslist. Not just get rid of them prices, see what you can get for them and it will help with her care. Hugs from ColoradoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537764562709374621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-82247365637000127412014-08-25T17:54:19.521-07:002014-08-25T17:54:19.521-07:00Hope you are feeling better soon! That is a lovely...Hope you are feeling better soon! That is a lovely pic of your MIL - it is hard to watch someone you love fade away. Hmmmm....the decluttering.....I have moved house many times so don't have a lot of "stuff" having had a good clean out every time I have moved (having said that, after a few years in the one spot I probably need to clean out a few cupboards!) I have a few pieces that have been handed down from grandparents which always come with me - no furs though! I would ask the family if they are interested in any of the items and if not talk to an antique dealer or as Shay suggested a vintage clothing establishment. Vintage clothing is quite sought after I believe. Good luck! Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-39751464160338015312014-08-25T16:55:37.998-07:002014-08-25T16:55:37.998-07:00Well I hope you get well soon and your MIL has bet...Well I hope you get well soon and your MIL has better days. I've not heard of 40 Bags however this weekend the mister and I started to delve deep into the dark corners of the basement, yes too much stuff. Piles to donate to Kidney Services when the call again to pick up, 12+ boxes of books sold at Half Price Books, and the listings have begun on Craig's List. But what to do with the heirlooms of value that take up too much space and are never used but still loved and appreciated? Best of luck with your sort out. Have you tried an antique shop or dealer?Abby and Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082914470199247665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-79809442980879336312014-08-25T16:34:29.541-07:002014-08-25T16:34:29.541-07:00Oh, Annie, I feel for you! Going through very simi...Oh, Annie, I feel for you! Going through very similar things with my parents and my MIL. They are all three having health issues at once and it is the focus of much of my time!<br />And it is hard to be the caregiver when you don't feel well yourself!<br />I think Sherrill gave you very sound advice.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-49145691203135717092014-08-25T16:10:47.977-07:002014-08-25T16:10:47.977-07:00I have 3 boys and sometimes when I ache all over, ...I have 3 boys and sometimes when I ache all over, I wish I had a daughter. If one of them could marry a wonderful DIL like you, I would be soooo happy. Bless your loving heart. Your MIL is in my prayers tonight. Good luck with the furs. (I live in Canada, I would love to have your problem.) ;^)Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772079099766225814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-34851030109563850772014-08-25T15:39:00.941-07:002014-08-25T15:39:00.941-07:00After DH's passing 2 yrs ago and then the deci...After DH's passing 2 yrs ago and then the decision to downsize, getting rid of stuff was a horrific undertaking (went from 3600 sf to under 2000)! My advice is do a lot of it now while you have help and first ask your kids if they want any of it. Then move on to extended family--try to keep heirlooms in the fam but if no one wants it, maybe get it appraised/looked at then sell it. My grandma lived to 93 and was the same way, ready to go. Very little quality of life and they just feel a burden to everyone.Sherrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525739431209937725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176760570732518426.post-63755711955399771122014-08-25T15:35:55.400-07:002014-08-25T15:35:55.400-07:00You’re a very thoughtful daughter in law Annie. ...You’re a very thoughtful daughter in law Annie. Sending my best wishes to your mother in law ( who looks incredibly sprightly in that 5 year old photo !)<br /><br />And now onto you – I hope that cold deserts you soon. Ive had it’s cousin ( winter cold ) hanging on here for about three weeks and its a PITA! <br /><br />I have an annual purge – not really attached to stuff and find it quite easy to chuck if it hasn’t been used for 12 months ( fabric is the exception of course) You might be able to sell the furs to a fur shop or vintage clothing place? Or donate them to some sort of museum or gallery? <br />Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.com