Originally Posted by
luvstoquilt
Garage sales, church sales and estate sales are good spots to look. When I was starting I went to a yard sale and I didn't see anything I wanted. The lady having the sale asked me what I was looking to find. I to,d her I was a quilter and was searching for fabric. She asked me to wait a minute and she came back with bags and totes full. It was her late mother's stash. I got several battings and nice fabric for $10. I learned that day to tell the seller what I was looking for! Good luck!
Some of the prettiest fabric I've gotten has been from ladies who have quit quilting and are giving it away. Also, anytime you can go to an estate sale or garage sale from someone who has passed away the chances are good that they will have fabric and sometimes even unfinished quilt tops that you can finish. These are a great way to hone your skills in quilting. I agree that you should let people know what you're looking for. Quilters are so generous.