I would sell them on Craigslist or donate them to a thrift shop.

Choose a few pieces to keep, which is sounds like you have. I'd get rid of the rest. I do think asking other relatives if they are interested in an item is a good idea. One needlepoint and one stained glass piece sounds like more than enough...

20:56 forgot other examples...let my grandmother's china to be auctioned. I had my own, never liked hers which she bought later in life.

Gathered up her crocheted blankets to share with family, but donated some of her more recent unfinished handiwork.