Would you... theoretically speaking?
#11
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Location: SE Iowa
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I would go with Bonnie Hunter projects and use clothing. They are kids and nearly everyone has old clothes. Then the rotary cutters, mats and rulers could be shared. The only personal expense would be batting, thread, backing (unless you went with old sheets). If you purchase batting by the roll while on sale at J's, it is pretty low cost per foot.
#12
I mentioned it to the quilters in my circle and got positive responses except for one lady. Her thought was "Why do they want our cast-off? If I don't want it why would they?"
I'm one of those there is no ugly fabric, you just haven't cut it small enough quilters. I work with lots of fabric that have been donated to me and it is surprising what appeals to someone else or how different settings change the appeal of "ugly".
Your thoughts?
I'm one of those there is no ugly fabric, you just haven't cut it small enough quilters. I work with lots of fabric that have been donated to me and it is surprising what appeals to someone else or how different settings change the appeal of "ugly".
Your thoughts?
#14
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Location: Arizona
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ignore the one woman. Your idea is great and maybe those that want to help will "loan" some of their extra quilting supplies in case this is a one time project the families are not out tons of money for rulers etc.
#15
Love the idea of donations. There is no such thing as "ugly" fabric in my world, just haven't found the right project for it yet. I would also list the options for buying fabric (Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Hancock's, JoAnn and the LQS) in your area.
Enjoy your project! The 4-H kids are great and they come up with some awesome things. I've seen some of their quilts and garments at local fairs and I am blown away by them.
Enjoy your project! The 4-H kids are great and they come up with some awesome things. I've seen some of their quilts and garments at local fairs and I am blown away by them.
#17
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Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Theoretically, yes! I already give fabrics that i've figured out I won't be able to use up before I die to groups. It's just sitting on a shelf, taking up space otherwise. If someone can get some use out of it, why not?
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maryland
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I just filled a big bag with fabric that I know I will never use. There is nothing wrong with it but I bought it when I was first starting out and my tastes have changed a lot. I was making lots of charity quilts for kids and in a more traditional way. I still make them but they are modern now and more solids and modern fabrics so no point in having them take up shelf space. The fabric will go to a group that makes lots of quilts for hospitals, hospice, etc. And yesterday, I just gave a friend a large self healing cutting mat that I no longer need. By all means, recycle!!
#20
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Woodmere, NY
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I like all your ideas.. I have used scraps from board members, and have bought shirts from thrift stores, and have made a bunch of scrap quilts not using patterns, and you are right that the fabric can turn from ugly to nice by cutting the pieces small.. I made five quilts for my staff, and two of my nieces using scraps, and and odd pieces, and everyone has gotten compliments on them.. I made 6.5" squares, and needed a template. Chain stitched the pieces as I went, so saved on thread, and it was just too easy to not do it..
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