Last summer I just mentioned to a couple of ladies that I was learning how to quilt and that I did not mind having "leftover" cotton fabrics that they will not use, instead of them throwing it away.. I could make tote bag, shoe bags, lap quilt or include it in larger quilted items. I was amazed to see how many pieces of fabric I got from what they were ready to throw away.... That made me thinking of how quilts used to be made from, years ago and that's what I intend to do... of course I will buy new fabric to "complete" but I want to create with the little I have before I think of buying more.... we'll see