tranum

If it was me, I would plan some favorite items to make. Placemats, walker bags, grocery bags, etc etc. I’d pick out the fabrics I like and start cutting out these projects. Donate the rest. I’d set a “schedule” and sew so many per week until it was conquered. Just my 2 cents worth because you posed the question.

maminstl

Same here - keep your favorites for specific projects, then find an art department or other crafty donation sight in your town.

Jane Quilter

You don't have time to make all those dreams while hubby is fuming. Clear out at least half. Show him you are a good sport and love him more than your scrap bin and see if that satisfys him. If not, dump them all and repurchase for one project at a time. Life is too short, and love is too important.

Freckles48

Make dog beds and fill them with scraps from the totes.

tuppermern

When I started working at JoAnns---I spent almost all of my $ on fabric! I, too, have totes & totes. Why I bought home dec rems I'll never know! Hubby constantly complains, too! So I found an organization that does birthday parties for homeless kids & kids in shelters & homes. They posted a need for cosmetic bags for the girls---drawstring backpacks for the boys.....and I also make pillowcases for a home that houses about 100 kids that are in between foster care etc. They said the kids are thrilled with the pillowcases because there is NO color in the dorms at all. Hubby is now happy----and it's all for a good cause----so it's a win-win.

PMahowald

A lot of great ideas......thank you. In the end I think I may be keeping the totes and my husband. I found an outlet that is close to my heart. When researching causes I came across Alzheimer or Figit Quilts for hospitals or nursing homes. I have plenty of odds and ends sitting around that would be perfect for them. Now I feel much better having a worthy cause for my treasures.

Quilt30

I use such fabric for walker bags for the nursing homes

quiltingshorttimer

enlist your DH to help! I've used my decor samples for piecework floor pillows, totes and have plans to piece and cover a top for a foot stool---I'm using an old desk drawer with the hardware removed, 1x1 legs and foam.

KathyM

I make tote bags out of upholstery or drapery fabric. I always wash it first, that way if it gets dirty I know it won't shrink.

quiltybarb

I saw a wingback chair in an upholstery shop recently that look like a quilt design. It was gorgeous.....