Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets are a good way to get cheap fabric & thread..
I agree. Be a little selective, as some garage sales will have fabrics that are really flimsy. I have gotten lots of good stuff this way, often at $1-2 a yard.
I was blessed with several long time quilters who gave me bags of scraps and UFOs, which helped me a lot.