june6995

If you can't use then don't forget the Homeless shelters and Mission groups in your area or even Thrift stores that benefit those in need.

too much gets thrown in the trash, Freecycle was created just for the purpose of keeping things out of the landfill.

Everyone can do their part and help protect the environment for the generation to come behind us.

June

CoventryUK

Your quilt is stunning!! Love it!!

kay carlson

Ami Simms had made some stunning quilts from shirts a dear friend had worn prior to his death. You might want to check her website for inspiration.

TN Donna

I used to work in a factory where shirts were made. I ran a serger and did the shoulder seams. I got the backs from the yokers and since they use a board with a spring to hold in place I got the large pieces of material from the backs. The fronts had several operations done before I got them. I used the scraps years ago to make quilt tops with and also kids clothes. we only made for big name stores.

ckcowl

i save all of the buttons, the trims (like collars & cuffs) and then cut everything else into the largest pieces i can get without seams. shirting cottons work great to fill in your stash, and lots of times are prints/designs you can not find in yardage.
what a wonderful opportunity you have!

AnneT

Go green and take them. I made a charity quilt out of shirts. You might want to have a look:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-67019-1.htm

It was a bit more work in advance b/c of the cutting to remove seams, cuffs, collars etc.. But it was FREE fabric of very good quality and I love how it turned out. To pimp it a bit, I throw in some star blocks and quilted it with a bright red thread, which made it pop.

Best of luck and enjoy :).

jeannie t

I use alot of old clothes for sewing my king size rag quilt was made from old jeans, i've made purses, doggie blankets . beds all from used clothing.I really like to recycle I have made journal covers from old shirts. material is so expensive my thought save where you can

Sing

After FIL died, I cut up his shirts into 3.5" squares to make 16"x20" wall hangings. They are very evocative - my H and his siblings can just see him in those shirts. (I wouldn't cut up shirts otherwise; they're a bit difficult to work with.)

earthwalker

Definitely take them...if there is a desperate need in your community for clothing donations, donate the usable ones. Otherwise, get out your scissors and go for it. I love recycling, especially fabric. Some of the most amazing (and loved) quilts are made from clothing.