What would you do with three huge boxes of fabric?
#44
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Originally Posted by kaykwilts
Yesterday, I took the plunge. I have been wanting to clean out my stash of fabrics that I know now I will never use. I am up to box three, and still more to sort. Now before any of you droll :wink: :wink: , let me tell you that 98% of this fabric is leftovers from when I worked in a drapery workroom....so it's drapery weight cottons and a lot of silks....and a good deal of stretchy t-shirt fabric from the long ago days when I used to sew clothing for my children. I am just so tired of having all this bulk around that I cannot manage, and will never do anything with. I was thinking of just taking these boxes to the local half-way house run thrift store, but wanted y'alls input before I do anything. Any ideas?
#46
Some great ideas here. I especially like the idea of donating to a group that makes items to donate. My quiltng and crafting group is always receiving fabric that is used to make quilts for Family Promise (homeless families), robes for a women's shelter, shorts for Franklin Graham's shoe box ministry, etc. etc. I'm sure whoever receives it will be thankful.
#48
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I found material at a thrift store and they were trying to get rid of it as they didn't want it and didn't think anyone else would either. So, you have all kinds of options such as sell on here or offer it to someone who does make tote bags, etc.
#50
Our local Quilt Outreach program uses the mid-weight cotton knits as backing for crib quilts. They use the upholstery to make walker bags and grocery bags for the Free store and the light weight drapery in quilts. Heavier, more stable knits are used in quilts for the homeless. You may try asking at local quilt shops or even look in the phone book to see if you have a Quilt Outreach in your area.
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