What do you do with outdated fabric?
06-04-2011, 05:48 AM
#121
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Originally Posted by roxie623
You can donate the fabric to a womens shelter if they do a sewing group. I have been teaching a group of women that are in a Elderly Womens Shelter (all of the women are over 60) for about a year. I got machines donated and I asked for any old fabric. This way the fabric goes to a good home. Check the shelters in your area and see if they have a program like this.
06-04-2011, 06:18 AM
#122
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I use it for the backs of quilts, also you could combine with other pieces to do quick 'throw' quilts (for the back of the car) which can be 'dolled up' with trim pieces, embroidery, etc...and I've donated some to my local quilt guild supply, too. Hate to waste fabric!
06-04-2011, 06:27 AM
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My DD 14 makes rag quilts out of cotton fabric that doesn't work for any quilts. But I know what you mena. I actually bought 80ies fabric and it is very pastelly and I am not sure how to use it but some of it I think might work in a busy shabby chic. I think you need to cut it and cut it before sewing.
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