At a lace day some time ago, we were discussing what happens with your lace stuff when you are now on earth any longer?
Interesting thought? What does happen to your hobby, supplies, collections, etc.? Is there a favorite child or relative that is going to get them? Actually does the favorite child or relative actually understand what this passion you enjoy is all about?
About a week ago I was attending an award ceremony for a friend and another person I hadn't seen in awhile said - "oh we came across the bag of stuff - like yarn, needles and stuff and that reminded me of you". While not overly complimentary, we all laughed and the point was made. Mind you, the "stuff" belonged to her mother. Do you get my point?
I've lots of bobbins, pillows, and books related to lace. Then the crochet collection of books, hooks, etc. The OTT lights, and tables and chairs that I use for this. It does make an interesting question in planning your Estate.
Having recent experience with cleaning out a friend's home, at the end, whatever was left after the sale was thrown out. Since I like textiles, I purchased some great crochet pieces from the sale. Had I not, it would have been tossed out to the land fill.
So what are you to do? Get out a piece of paper, or if you are more techy a camera or video and write and or take pictures or both, of it all. Tell the individual you selected to be your executor/trustee about the collections. Would it be best that they are given to a musuem, craft guild, or to a specific person? If you are amending your will, you may very well make mention of these type of items so it is not lost.
Keeping or passing the passion of your hobby, craft, collection to someone who will appreicate it is priceless.
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