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05-02-2011, 02:33 AM

#11

sewcrafty

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I've started hoarding, yes hoarding old clothes. I'm seeing too many things to do with them. A crazy is in my future and I to have to save as much as possible for this. I save buttons, also. :shock:

05-02-2011, 11:24 AM

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sherriequilts

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What great ideas you all have. Picture me cutting and cutting!

05-02-2011, 11:27 AM

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sharoney

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Originally Posted by clem55

I'd have to take it along. Then, after you are moved, you can go through it when you have more time to think quilting rather than moving.and select what you really would like to keep.

I agree- that's what I did when we moved several years ago.

05-02-2011, 12:39 PM

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PaperPrincess

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I would go thru and sort out the items you think can be used for a quilt. Donate the rest. Then deconstruct the ones you keep. I don't use collars, cuffs, or button plackets, so I usually give them away. Then just keep the large flat pieces. This will reduce the bulk by about half and make the move easier.

05-02-2011, 12:52 PM

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pollyjvan9

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If you're thinking crazy quilt keep the fancies (silks, beaded fabrics, embroidery, etc.) donate the cotton. Even retired you will be buying cotton clothing!