How can you build up stash when life gets in the way
12-30-2010, 05:41 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
50% Red Tag clearance at JoAnn's, plus the 10% off sale or regular price coupon. I believe the Red Tag sale goes thru New Year's Day. :thumbup:
12-30-2010, 06:10 PM
#23
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So sorry for your loss...I lost my dad about a year and a half ago and know the chaos that brings. Start by looking at what you have hanging around. With 6 kids and a TON of laundry I started looking at their outgrown clothes as a way to recycle fabric. The "scrap" quilts I could make with that would mean more to me and them than if I went out and bought the fabric. =)
12-30-2010, 10:53 PM
#24
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I'm sorry about your husband, that is a difficult time to go through, I know from experience.
Ask around, you might be surprised at how many people have stuff in their closets but don't want to have a yard sale or throw it out. Pass the word around family and friends.
And look for sheets in yard sales and thrift shops, they are most of what I'm using right now for lap robes for kids. Good for backing too, since they are so big. Most older quilts I've seen have white or creamy backing, muslin mostly but there's no law saying you can not use cotton sheets. Even a touch of polyester won't hurt that much to start with.
Ask around, you might be surprised at how many people have stuff in their closets but don't want to have a yard sale or throw it out. Pass the word around family and friends.
And look for sheets in yard sales and thrift shops, they are most of what I'm using right now for lap robes for kids. Good for backing too, since they are so big. Most older quilts I've seen have white or creamy backing, muslin mostly but there's no law saying you can not use cotton sheets. Even a touch of polyester won't hurt that much to start with.
12-30-2010, 10:58 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets are a good way to get cheap fabric & thread..
I was blessed with several long time quilters who gave me bags of scraps and UFOs, which helped me a lot.
12-30-2010, 11:13 PM
#26
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Sorry for your loss...never easy to deal with, but quilting certainly is a wonderful therapy and you get to be creative at the same time. Check out http://www.eleanorburns.com/default.asp as she has wonderful fabrics on sale right now for $3/yard - 54 pages worth!!!!!
12-31-2010, 03:47 AM
#27
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My first fabric came from men's shirts from Goodwill. Specifically wanted plaids, 100 % Cotton. Also picked up Aloha shirts. Large, XLarge shirts have well over a yard of fabric, have been prewashed at $2.50 per shirt. Washed them and ripped them apart while watching TV. Frequently found some that were brand new. This is a great source.
WARNING: Be careful it can become addictive. Just two days ago I found 5 more for a scrappy quilt.
WARNING: Be careful it can become addictive. Just two days ago I found 5 more for a scrappy quilt.
12-31-2010, 04:40 AM
#29
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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I'd love to send you some fabric! If you send me a PM with your address, I would love to share with you. Quilting has been so therapeutic for me. I hope it helps you as you continue with your life. I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband.
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