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Old 11-06-2010, 05:23 AM
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Good Will Store would be thrilled to sell these fabrics for their cause. I brought some to them recently and they couldn't thank me enough.
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Old 11-06-2010, 05:51 AM
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Some of those fabrics are suitable for use for making bags to attach to walkers for those who need assistance walking. I love the idea of the knits for chemo caps! Corduroy makes nice sofa or floor pillows, too.
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Old 11-06-2010, 06:00 AM
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I was going to say purses and handbags, totes.....
Its probaly fun to see all the neat fabrics, I am sure schools would LOVE it!
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Old 11-06-2010, 06:51 AM
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If you wanted to, you could try to sell yardage here. Home-dec and canvas would be great for making purses an I know that a lot of people here are making purses. Also great for doing pillows and upholstering furniture.
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Old 11-06-2010, 06:55 AM
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You quilters are great.. Wonderful ideas.. I feel more confident that I can do good things with all this fabric.

I think my next move is to get it all put into separate piles of like fabrics and see how much of what I really have...

Thank you for your responses, each one of you were encouraging and helpful. I know Mom would be happy that her treasure will be spread far and wide to help those who will use it!
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Old 11-06-2010, 06:56 AM
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I've made pillow cases with the "silkies" for my daughter when she was little. Kids love that feeling.
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Old 11-06-2010, 06:58 AM
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I make pillowcases out of silkies.. they are great and don't mess with your hair as bad as cotton ones do.. Good idea.. thanks.
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Old 11-06-2010, 07:20 AM
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the pillows don't slide out of these "housewife pillow cases"

http://www.alternative-windows.com/pillow-cases.htm
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Old 11-06-2010, 01:31 PM
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Send a note to surrounding states guilds. I'm sure there are other guilds that would accept polyester for charity quilts. I think in Iowa we would. Good luck!
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Old 11-06-2010, 01:33 PM
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I just finished a rag throw with flannel on one side and corduroy on the other. Of the quilts I've made, this one is my husbands favorite.
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