Originally Posted by Dodee
I once heard a person say that she went to places like Goodwill, as well as garage sales, and would buy shirts or whatever she could find, then cut them up and use them for making quilts. She once found a wedding dress that had been reduced way down and she made satin Christmas ornaments from it - lace, pearls, and all.
This can work really well if your area has good garage sales and resale stores. I have two friends that pretty much only buy fabric this way. They find actual yardage and also buy mumus, men's shirts, skirts etc. and make the most beautiful quilts.