How do you afford to quilt if.....
#1
How do you afford to quilt if you live on a fixed income? With the prices going up on everything. My paycheck does not go as far as it did just 3 years ago. I have had to sell some of my fabric just to buy batting, so if it is getting hard for me, and I work was just wondering how you are doing it on a fix income? Maybe you have some tricks or tips on how to make your money go further.
Thanks
Jackie
Thanks
Jackie
#3
i use recycled fabric..old jeans..ties...pieces of flanel for batting...old sheets for foundation piecing...i know some use old sheets for backing...looking at good will for fabric...i `ve used cheap blankets for batting...to name a few
Originally Posted by Dollysquiltingmom
How do you afford to quilt if you live on a fixed income? With the prices going up on everything. My paycheck does not go as far as it did just 3 years ago. I have had to sell some of my fabric just to buy batting, so if it is getting hard for me, and I work was just wondering how you are doing it on a fix income? Maybe you have some tricks or tips on how to make your money go further.
Thanks
Jackie
Thanks
Jackie
#4
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Williamsport, PA
Posts: 1,082
It isn't easy is it? I hit the sales at lqs. Use coupons, coupons at Joann's and say "yes" to anyone wanting to give me "Grannie's old boxes of scraps,etc. We're on semi-fixed incomes and trying to fix up the house we bought...Tough, but the money we spend is going toward equity, not rent. But, hang in there...brighter days.....
#6
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: DC metro area
Posts: 1,286
See if you have a local freecycle and join. Many people are downsizing and/or inheriting a family member's sewing stuff and don't know what to do with it.
Are you wanting to make quilts for family or for charity. If for charity some organizations will provide the fabric, some will also provide the batting. Depending on the organization and how well funded they are.
Are you wanting to make quilts for family or for charity. If for charity some organizations will provide the fabric, some will also provide the batting. Depending on the organization and how well funded they are.
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Dayton, OH
Posts: 661
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Hi Jackie,
Here are a few good ideas:
Yard sales
Thrift shops
Craig's list
Old clothes suitable for quilting
I'm sure there are more.
Here are a few good ideas:
Yard sales
Thrift shops
Craig's list
Old clothes suitable for quilting
I'm sure there are more.
Pam M
#8
i sell my work, its the only way i could afford to do it.
i would love to keep some of the pieces i produce but my budget doesn't afford me that pleasure. its my only source of income and i have a house, car, and a family that needs to eat.
i dye much of my own fabric, i do screen printing, marbling, etc to help spread my shopper dollar further.
i would love to keep some of the pieces i produce but my budget doesn't afford me that pleasure. its my only source of income and i have a house, car, and a family that needs to eat.
i dye much of my own fabric, i do screen printing, marbling, etc to help spread my shopper dollar further.
#9
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,861
Flannelette Sheets for batting
or blankets
Ask and tell everyone you know what you are wanting ... you maybe surprised who has a stash to clear out ... or Granny's stuff they don't know what to do with it.
If you're doing charitable sewing ... many will donate from their stashes ... some will even go out and purchase new, so you can sew, being that they cannot.
And by the looks of it, there are many people here who have incredible luck at the thrift stores, garage sales, CraigsList, etc.
Good LUck!
or blankets
Ask and tell everyone you know what you are wanting ... you maybe surprised who has a stash to clear out ... or Granny's stuff they don't know what to do with it.
If you're doing charitable sewing ... many will donate from their stashes ... some will even go out and purchase new, so you can sew, being that they cannot.
And by the looks of it, there are many people here who have incredible luck at the thrift stores, garage sales, CraigsList, etc.
Good LUck!
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