Originally Posted by
krysti
I didn't realize that I had picked such an expensive hobby! I was wondering if you all could tell me the most economical way to purchase fabrics, and/or the best places to get them? Your help is so appreciated! Thank you!!!
Many of my fabrics have come from thrift shops like Goodwill and Salvation Army. I buy 100% cotton flat sheets, any size. Some are used for backings, others for piecing as I come across some wonderful prints. The most I have paid is $2.00 per sheet. Sometimes I find a pillowcase with interesting print. At other times these stores will actually have cut fabric that someone has donated and I get it for $1.00 no matter how much there is of it. I love when that happens and if it is 100% cotton I will buy it. Blankets for batting are also very inexpensive there. But of course I check these stores just about every week. So good luck to you in your search for economical ways to quilt.