maggiebooboo I love your idea of saving the thread in a jar for the birds. Going to try it because billsobon bon could have been my exact reply. Love the birds.
I collect/save old shirts to make a quilt . I take the buttons off and use them on yo yo centers. Church sales are one of my favorite ways to find fabric. I search for dresses.shirts etc.
I just bought a book on making potholders so love the tip about using old towels. Lots of good ideas,thanks ladies.