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[Marthe48]

5. It's important to you

I have many family heirlooms, and I treasure them. I remember knowing the relatives who owned them, or being told stories about those people, so the link is there for me. Going to sales, I see that most families let stuff go when the previous generation passes.

I hang on to things knowing that I need and want them, but after I go, I doubt much will stay in the family. And that's fine.

For your blanket, maybe you could see if a local museum would want it. The fabric stuff doesn't usually last long and examples are treasured