scrappy quilt
#32
If you belong to a quilt guild ask for their scraps. I wanted 2" scrapes, and I got loads of pieces that I cut the size I needed. If you don't belong to a guild, ask you sewing friends. I just know they will share too.
#33
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Lawrenceville, GA.
Posts: 250
When I first started quilting, about 1973, there were very few "quilting" shops near me. I soon found out I could purchase all cotton blouses, dresses and men's shirts at our two local thrift stores. It was a little work to come home, wash them, then cut them apart. Not being a big television fan, I spent my time ripping and cutting and just listening to TV. It was good practice; I think it made me a champion ripper. Jo Ann's Fabric's has a wealth of in their bins
#34
I have never done it but some of my friends have. So to your Sal. Army, Goodwill, ect and buy dresses, ect in good shape and cut blocks from them. I have seen some quilts shown at guild which used those and they were just as pretty as having bought from more expensive.Mariah
#35
I needed 3x13 either yellow or blue and I posted a note on Qb explaining what I was trying to do and several people sent me scraps. Tell me what you need and colors and sizes and I will pay it forward. You can Pm me if you want.
#38
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 1,775
I've received several boxes of scraps (I only paid postage) from board members and I'll tell ya, when that box arrives in the mail it's like being a kid on Christmas morning!!! So much fun going through the assortment of scraps in all different sizes! I make "crumb" quilts, so even the tiny pieces were useful to me.
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