Originally Posted by cosyquilter
Just an off the wall question that bothers me from time to time: if we pick up stuff like jackets, coats, sweaters to cut up and use for other things like quilts or crafts, are we depriving warm clothing to those who can't afford to shop elsewhere? I know, I am very anal sometimes.
I understand how you feel....Sometimes thrift stores here are not super careful about what they re-sell....If I see something that is still very useful/wearable I wouldn't buy it to cut up. If something has missing buttons, torn seams or some ravelling or stains/holes...it's fair game. Sounds awful, but some people think giving holey t-shirts, paint stained jeans and all kinds of wrecked items are good to pass on to charities. I have even seen people put unclean/pet used blankets in charity collection bins!