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Glenda m 03-14-2011 05:08 PM

I have all the fabric sorted as to what I want to keep. NOW...there is a lot and I am talking a lot of knit, flannel, a large tub of Christmas cotton fabric, couple of yards of net, a little fleece. There is a small bag of scraps, but the rest of this we are talking yards, some of it with the price tag still on it. I want to donate this to a group that will make good use of it. And the Question.....what group? Has to be near Oklahoma City. Would cost a small fortune to ship any where. I can deliver if it is close enough or meet somewhere. I would like to make sure that it is a charitable org and not someone that would not put it to good use. Well, you know what I mean.
Come on Ladies and Gentlemen...Help! If you have any questions you would like to ask me, just pm. Thanks in advance and lets get all of this fabric to a new and happy home!!

zipit 03-14-2011 05:18 PM

There is a guild in OKC that makes charity quilts. I am sure they would be happy to make arrangements to pick it up. If this is something you would be interested in, send me a PM and I'll get you information to contact them.

oatw13 03-14-2011 05:27 PM

Here are a couple of ideas if you can't find a group to take it all:

I know our local senior center is always looking for crafting supplies like yarn and fabric because many of the seniors can no longer afford to buy it.

High schools sometimes like the fabrics for the drama department for costumes or sets.

jojosnana 03-14-2011 05:36 PM

Church groups, scouting troops, the senior center, any school that still has a sewing classroom.

whinnytoo 03-14-2011 05:37 PM

there is a group in Maine that uses these type fabrics to make clothing for homeless people. Maybe there is a similar group in your area?

jdiane318 03-14-2011 08:26 PM

I'm sure there is a Project Linus group in your area. They could use the fabrics to make quilts for the area hospitals. You can go to projectlinus.org, and look at your state and see.

lue 03-14-2011 11:35 PM

What is the name of the quilt in your avatar?

lue 03-14-2011 11:36 PM

Zipit,

What is the name of the quilt in your avatar?

Wholeheart Mom 03-14-2011 11:48 PM

Do you have a local 4H sewing club in your area? They could always use the fabric. I know our club would love to receive such a wonderful gift.

zipit 03-15-2011 03:00 AM


Originally Posted by lue
Zipit,

What is the name of the quilt in your avatar?

It's a Kaleidoscope that's made with strata. The method is in Ricky Tims' Kool Kaleidoscope Book or DVD. Looks complicated but is really simple.

Glenda m 03-18-2011 11:21 AM

Good news, everyone. The DH and I are taking the 'left over" fabric to The Stiching Post in Oklahoa=ma City and it is being donated to Project Linus. The lady, Tasha, I talked to said some of the ladies in the group are 80 and 90 years old and depend on donations to help make the quilts and blankets that are given to children. You can find out more about this by going on line and looking for Project Linus.

In the mean time.... I am folding and getting ready to put up fabric. I decided that since I have to fold everything, I would measure as I went. That way I would know what I had.(putting tag on folded pieces.) Keeping a running total.... So far I have 80 yards folded!! There is some of the fabric that will make wonderful kaleidoscope's(yes, I have Ricky's book) and OBW's. I will take a photo of everything when I get it done, but maybe you had better not hold your breath. HAHAHAHAH. thanks for all the suggestions and have a great day...QUILTING!!!!!!

ckcowl 03-18-2011 11:45 AM

check with local guilds- senior center; women's resource center- high school ---any school --- scouts, 4-H; salvation army- good will-
the list is limitless to organizations that will happily accept your generosity


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