by hightechgrammy 24 Aug 2012

I Hit the jackpot! Someone called me and said she was simplifying her life, and would I like her fabric stash. I said, Of course, I'd give it a good home. She said she saw me in the quilt store... Someone told me I made lots of quilts. Well, my neighbor delivered it to me this morning. See picture one! I was just about trembling, and when I pulled it out onto the table - this is what I had. See picture two. Then after three hours of sorting and folding, this is what all was in there! See pictures three and four! Now I just need to blend them into my own stash! God is Good!

There were two quilts all cut out and ready to stitch, and even some cat and parrot fabrics - fat quarters - UFO panels, jungle fabric perfect for Uganda next year!

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by juanitadenney 28 Aug 2012

Lucky you, Santa came early to your house this year.

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by castelyn 28 Aug 2012

Wow, that looks like some lovely fabric that you got. Can't wait to see what you are going to do with it. Hugs Yvonne

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by lucypiwow 28 Aug 2012

YOU LUCKEY DUCK.WHOW YOU HIT THE JACK POT...I AM SO HAPPEY FOR YOU...I NEED TO REPLENISH NY STACH ONE DAY...HAVE FUN QUILTING...I WISH I COULD QUILT...I TRIED IT ONCE BUT NOT GOOD AT IT..WELL SOME PEOPLE ARE GOOD AT SOME THINGS AND OTHERS ARE GOOD AT OTHERS..I HAVENT YET FIGURED OUT WHERE I BELONG...HEHE LUCY

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by sukira 27 Aug 2012

WOW!!! Have fun with this wonderful gift. Lucky you.
Rachel

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by cfidl 27 Aug 2012

Wow! I think that will replenish your stash after your fine work with the Uganda Project. I am so proud of you and wish I could do more to help. Live Laugh Download Stitch!

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by shirlener88 27 Aug 2012

Lucky you.

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by tilde01 26 Aug 2012

You did hit the jackpot. Enjoy making more quilts.

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 26 Aug 2012

Now all I need is for someone to leave some TIME at my door!

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by ruthc 26 Aug 2012

awesome it is wonderful to get blessings like this!Circle of Love

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by gerryb 26 Aug 2012

You are so blessed! Like in the Bible where the man used the money to increase his master's money so he was blessed with more! You used your "stash" for the quilts & look what was sent!! Wow! Waiting to see what your next project is!!

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by justonlyme 25 Aug 2012

Wow. What a special gift. I bet both you and her are happy now! When it is time for something to go, then it is just in the way! Have fun with your new treasure!!

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by chenille 25 Aug 2012

You are indeed blessed!!
Hugs, Nadyne

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by buffy1 25 Aug 2012

Wow How wonderful! Some great fabric!

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by ssampsel 25 Aug 2012

looks like Christmas early this year? you do so many good things with your fabrics & talent that i'm sure the lady is truly blessed for sharing her stash with you!!

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by marjialexa Moderator 25 Aug 2012

Wow, you really hit the fabric lottery! And then you got to play and sort it all, that's so neat! I'm sure the woman who gave it to you is glad her stash went to a good home, where it will be used for good things. I am so pleased for you, couldn't happen to a nicer, more giving person. Hugs, Marji

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by sissibrode 25 Aug 2012

Waow, what a beautiful gift !!! Lucky day for you :o)

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by blueeyedblonde 25 Aug 2012

WOW! Lucky you! Way to go! Now won't you just have lots of fun!

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by clawton 25 Aug 2012

You are very lucky. Looks like a lot of fabric and beautiful colors!

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by michemb 25 Aug 2012

I always say "what goes around, comes around" this just proves it, all that you gave has been returned. Glad that you are the recipient of all this beautiful fabric,
hugs
Michelle

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by dlonnahawkins 25 Aug 2012

How wonderful that is - looks like a lot of nice fabric....not like what was offered to me last week. LOL I had to say no to the offer, for it was all old polyester and what looked like lining materials.

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ssampsel by ssampsel 25 Aug 2012

my neighbor calls this stuff vintage!

bevintex by bevintex 25 Aug 2012

I was offered a large amount of fabric and when the person went to get it for me a family member came by and she gave it to her instead. I figure she needed it worse than I did. I bet it was old polyester too.

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by rescuer Moderator 25 Aug 2012

This is WONDERFUL! I am sure you will find good projects to complete with this gift.
I think there is a bright and beautiful quilt hidding inside those piles of fabric.
Enjoy this blessing my friend. God is good!

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by theduchess 25 Aug 2012

Jan, God is good.No one deserves this more. Congratulations, Stella

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by anangel 25 Aug 2012

Oh, Jan, I'm so happy for your good fortune! Quite a nice, colorful assortment! I feel like I have hit the jackpot, whenever I go to a thrift store and find that someone has let go of all their fabric stash. I snatch it up at a bargain, and feel like a kid in a candy store!! LOL
Angel

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 25 Aug 2012

There were two pieces of gingham in the lot!

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by sdrise 25 Aug 2012

Lucky duck... What a wonderful gift!! Enjoy all the new colors and prints. I bet it was like Christmas unpacking the material. Have fun! Suzanne

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 25 Aug 2012

I didn't want it to end! It WAS just like Christmas, only a total surprise!

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by susiesembroidery 25 Aug 2012

I hope you are going to enjoy every second of sewing with them.What a wonderful gesture from someone who will now be easy about whom she gave her stack to. Enjoy!!!!****

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by maltamade 25 Aug 2012

WOW - lucky you. Lots of many hours of happy sewing!

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by oigelcox 25 Aug 2012

Lucky you. what beautiful fabrics they are. Hugs Joyce.

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 25 Aug 2012

They are exactly what I would buy!

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by judybell 25 Aug 2012

What a kind lady. Lucky you. Hug, Judy

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by shirley124 25 Aug 2012

Wow! What a gift. I am sure you will be able to put all this to very good use. Look forward to seeing lots more quilts. Shirley

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by grandmamek 25 Aug 2012

Wow! What a wonderful surprise for you! Now you will have lots of fabric to choose from. God is just returning all the blessings that you have so joyously given to others. Enjoy working on all your new projects. Hugs, Mary

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 25 Aug 2012

I feel truly blessed!

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by bevgrift 25 Aug 2012

Now you realy have to get busy.
Lovely fabric, what could be better.
Hope it all spurs you on to lovely stitching!
Hugs Bev

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 25 Aug 2012

I'm a bit overwhelmed!

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by janetedna 25 Aug 2012

Well deserved, - what a haul. Jan

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by zoefzoef 25 Aug 2012

You are really lucky ! Probably it is a sort of thank you from the nice project you have set up for those children . You see if you sent out love, you return lots of love. Have fun with it ! I know I would be sitting now for some hours in front of all this and so many projects would pass my mind...

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by lique 25 Aug 2012

Wow what alucky girl you are!

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by anitapatch 25 Aug 2012

Happy you

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by camylow 25 Aug 2012

what a precious gift...You are right, GOD IS GOOD

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by sadp 25 Aug 2012

God is good, praise the Lord, hugs S*

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by airyfairy 25 Aug 2012

What wonderful material. I am sure that you will put this to some very good use. Hugs Sarah.

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by pennifold 25 Aug 2012

Well dear Jan, God is good. You gave of your time and self so freely and now it has returned ten fold. Love and blessings Chris

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by bumblebee 25 Aug 2012

Doing a happy dance for you! I know you will put it to great use- the fabric angels have blessed you and your endeavors.
Hugs
LInda aka Bumblebee

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by capoodle 25 Aug 2012

Nice selection of prints and colors. After all the quilts for the orphans you now have some of your fabrics replenished. The fabric diffidently was donated to the right person.

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by basketkase 25 Aug 2012

Good things happen to good people!!! How wonderful for you, my dear friend!!! Have fun!!

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by meganne 25 Aug 2012

A gift so rightly deserved! I am so happy for you.
Hugs n roses, Meg

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by emily16838 25 Aug 2012

Wow....it's like winning the lottery....so happy for you....totality cool

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by dailylaundry 25 Aug 2012

How wonderful for you and how generous that person was to give these to you. I know you will do wonderful things with them!! Hugs, Laura*

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by emily16838 24 Aug 2012

Wow....it's like winning the lottery....so happy for you....totality cool

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by pldc 24 Aug 2012

God is always there whenever you need him! This is wonderful & I am very happy for you! Hugs Loralye

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pldc by pldc 24 Aug 2012

you are a kind and deserving soul Jan!

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by drro 24 Aug 2012

How beautiful the colors are and what a haul! God is GOOD! Hugs, ro

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by joansatx 24 Aug 2012

How wonderful for both of you! I just love it when things work like this...and we recognize it! I'm glad you took pictures and let everyone squeal along together! Woweeeeeeeee!Blessed you are!

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by noah 24 Aug 2012

Oh man God is good.Hes never to early but then hes never late .Congrats Hugs Carolyn

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bumblebee by bumblebee 25 Aug 2012

OH I do agree- I've been recently blessed out of the blue after so much hard times.
Just in time.
Hugs
LInda aka Bumbleble

noah by noah 25 Aug 2012

yes just in time I love blessings hugs carolyn

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by momhome 24 Aug 2012

What a nice arrangement of material. I know you will be able to find a use for this. If not - send it my way. :)

Jan - I just can't get use to your new avatar. I have to read the name now to recognize who it is. Enjoy your rain from heaven.

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 25 Aug 2012

I probably should just stay with one... but I love to share my kitties - and my life!

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by bowlds 24 Aug 2012

Oh my Goodness! I will try hard not to be too jealous! I laughed when you said you were trembling....I would have too!

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by katydid 24 Aug 2012

Nice for someone to share with some one who will appreciate the gift!

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by crafter2243 Moderator 24 Aug 2012

I couldn't think of a more deserving person than you. I am sure a lot will find it's way to needy children.

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 24 Aug 2012

One place or another! It really makes me think of the loaves and fishes!

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by sewmom 24 Aug 2012

You are a very lucky Cutie!

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 24 Aug 2012

There were also some small pieces of batik, and some flowers that work perfect with my next project. It had lots of little scraps, too. I already stored with my other scraps that are sorted by color!

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by mysew1325 24 Aug 2012

you have hit the jack pot... almost like the lottery..have fun..

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 24 Aug 2012

I think it was more like the lottery - than the jackpot!
There must be at least 200 yards!

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by jrob Moderator 24 Aug 2012

Jan, I think you sent the praise up and it rained back down on you!(like little Gabby Douglas,Olympic champion said.) What a wonderful surprise.;)

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 24 Aug 2012

Incredible surprise! Now I have totally replenished all I had used for the Uganda quilts! amazing!

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by cj2sew 24 Aug 2012

Oh what a day you have had. You were so smart organizing all of that. Sometimes I have just left things in a bag and never appreciated it. I am impressed with your blessing.

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 24 Aug 2012

Now I'm trying to blend it all in with my already full sewing room! What a problem to have!

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by toogie 24 Aug 2012

Yes, I agree God is good. You are truly blest and so will be your good samaritan,and the children in Uganda.See how God's love overflows! Enjoy your new treasure and let us see what you make, there is such a varity of fabrics.Love from 1 Cutie to another-Toogie

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 24 Aug 2012

Toogie, I just couldn't believe all I kept pulling out of the bags! And I also knew I had to tell the Cuties about this, because if there is any group of people who appreciate fabric - It's Cuties!

toogie by toogie 24 Aug 2012

Isn't that the truth! My children/husband can't understand how I am happy to just look(and of course buy ...SOMETHING)in the same fabric store. There is always a sale on some sort of fabric and I never get tried of looking at different designs,textures,colors,etc. and imagine what I can turn it into. I need to try to get back to sewing my baby gowns/dresses but I don't have enough time in the day.I am back at work since school started,am exercising 2 hours a day and I have my grandsons bluejean quilt started.Yes,Cuties,I have made a START.haha

toogie by toogie 24 Aug 2012

etc.I need to start on baby clothes again but I don't have enough hours in my day(or energy left at the end of the day,haha)I have started back to work since school started,exercise 2 hours a day and I have started that bluejean quilt for my grandson.

toogie by toogie 24 Aug 2012

Yes Cuties, I have made a START haha-T

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by lilylady 24 Aug 2012

I'm Jealous!LOL

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hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 24 Aug 2012

I just can't believe it! Most of it was really nice quilt fabric! There are some unique pieces of fabric too - a piece of red silk, lots of heavy-weight black, and tons of beautiful flowers!
Some of this is what I have been shopping for!

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