Originally Posted by Holice

use old sheets or any kind of fabic for your practice. Even work out clothing. you should practice on fabric that resembles what you will use in your actual quilt. Do you have an old skirt or shirt to use. and of course use any thread. Go to the thrift shop and look for thread or check with quilt shop to see if they have a fabrid pantry for such projects. An old dish towel would work.