I know I shouldn't have said other people should donate. I'm sorry. I have a good friend who doesn't even have a sewing machine and I have three and I'm not about to give one of mine to her, so I have no business telling other people what to do. I will do what I can. But, my friend, sews with a needle and thread. I've sent her fabric and patterns because she doesn't have a computer to download free patterns, and she's making quilts at a slow, steady pace. She has enough to get by. Every once in a while, I send her a package with fabric or a kit to fill her shelf she puts her quilting supplies on. She's doing okay. And I never asked what she's doing for backings. I bet sheets from Goodwill. And we all have clothes we will never wear again. Same with jeans. And I've bought fabric here for very cheap. So, if you are careful, you can keep on quilting just fine. I'm still sending you a package though.