Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill

In this case, fabric, thread, and batting should be donated by the members of the church-and if any memeber has family/friends who have a quilt shop (or fabric shop), maybe they can get some of it donated as well. Even in these tough times, most people will be willing to donate a small bit, and those small bits add up quickly! Like I said before, give them a choice of pitching in a few dollars (the cost of a cup of coffee!!) or having the fun of buying a bit of fabric. Good luck!