I am a by necessity thrift quilter too. I love to sew and create but can rarely afford the high end fabrics any longer. It does not stop me from acquiring them in odd places however. I have a marvelous thrift store that benefits the animal shelter near me. I picked up two yards of white on cream yesterday for .79c and eight vintage santa prints VIP that are about 14'x18? each uncut for .49c and well you get the idea.. I also look at sheets, pillowcases, shirts (especially those crazy ones with theme prints on them) as potential material. Tag sales? absolutely. Craigslist? yes sir.. Ebay? I watch and I watch and I try to bid RIGHT before it closes (so youdont drive the price up) and if its a nobody bid it looks even better. I purchases six patterns the other day for .01c and 2.50 shipping on ebay. No one else had bid. I think the seller was probably not thrilled but this buyer was very happy. Last: got a zip baggie full of assorted buttons: .59c so thrifty is not always bad at all. And we end up with some pretty fun things and I am sure you all are as proud as I am when I am done.