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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:34 AM
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    Used 140 pillowcases to make girls dresses so far and will do more on Wed at the group I started by using our church hall. Also 60 others --pants and pj bottoms. Fleece pillowcases being made into baby bunting bags as soon as I get a good pattern.
    Did many of the other suggestions thru the yrs.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:38 AM
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    I like to buy pillowshams (quilted ones, if possible). I straight stitch them down and use them for bathmats. Really comfortable and washable.

    I also like to buy yukatas (cotton Japanese summer kimonos) in the "nightgown/housecoat" section of the thrift stores. I bought a beautiful one this week for $7. It's navy blue with beautiful butterflies. The yukatas are made with 18" wide strips and are super easy to take apart and reuse.

    I also bought a gorgeous bronze silk sari with gold embroidery for $13. It's about 20 foot long and 45" wide.

    I live near an extremely large, ethnically diverse, city with lots of unusual fabrics which makes thrift shopping amazing.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:39 AM
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    I am redoing two shirts to make two aprons.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:57 AM
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    So many ideas.... I have been getting scrubs just as some of you have, they make great kids quilts with the novelty prints on them... rag quilt out of jeans... & buying silk and wool...and of course for buttons!! I have bought for buttons alone myself!!haha... I have only just started this within the last year so haven't made as much but what funit is to go looking for fabric when you are out & about!! in fact that is what I will be doing whenI get off here..lol.. I have jean material scraps to make some potholders for my daughter & her new place...so guess better get at it..
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    Tablecloths on the back of placemats is a great idea. I have tablecloths from 3 generations and wondered about using them for quilt backing. Anyone tried that or is the weave too loose?
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    Old 10-09-2011, 06:00 AM
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    I use Sweat Shirt front and back for the backing of Charity lap quilts. I buy 1 for $2.00 or if I'm lucky and get there on their sale day, I buy 2 for $2.00. A man's unless very small will make the complete backing of a good slzed lap quilt by using the sleeves and piecing in strips. Another good thing about sweat shirts for charity lap quilts is that you don't need a filler.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 06:14 AM
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    Through our charity quilting we recycle tons, just as has been described here. My question is...Has anyone started using those ugly polar fleece throws, you know the ones that are pilled so bad they are nearly scratchy, for batting? I feel like we have to recycle that stuff somehow.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 06:38 AM
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    my grandma weaved used clothes into blankets...thy lasted forever...wish i had her weaving loom....i wonder what happened to it.....
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    So far I have only turned old denim jeans, corduroys & mens shirts into quilts & one denim purse. I have saved an old leather jacket to be turned into a purse. I also remember my grandmother saving plastic bread bags to make into braided rag rugs. The "good" rugs were made out of clothing torn into strips and braided.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 06:46 AM
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    Lots of great ideas here!
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    Old 10-09-2011, 06:48 AM
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    Originally Posted by lbosma
    Through our charity quilting we recycle tons, just as has been described here. My question is...Has anyone started using those ugly polar fleece throws, you know the ones that are pilled so bad they are nearly scratchy, for batting? I feel like we have to recycle that stuff somehow.
    Make them into dog toys or stuffing in dog toys. Just an idea.
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