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    Old 08-04-2011, 03:46 PM
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    Hi, Kay,
    I did the same thing about a month ago. I donated my fabrics to one of our churches. The Lutheran Ladies make quilts for the needy. They are always happy to get fabric.

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    Old 08-04-2011, 07:02 PM
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    I usually take mine to the thrift store.
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    Old 08-04-2011, 07:05 PM
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    You could donate it to goodwill and take a tax write off for it. This would give quilters and seamtress like me a chance to purchace material that we normally couldn't afford.
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    Old 08-04-2011, 09:32 PM
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    Someone already mentioned that local girl scout troops are always looking for fabric. They are constantly doing projects with different textures, etc. One of the local schools could put you in touch with the scout leaders..
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    Old 08-05-2011, 02:24 AM
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    I agree with the suggestion to put it on Craigslist - also check out www.freecycle.org - this organization allows people to give and get items for free. Everything from bicycles to fabric. I use it to get fabrics and used denim for my quilts! I recently got an email from a woman who had 3 boxes of clothing and fabric. In it were 20 pairs of mens jeans - I've already used a bunch to make five quilts. The box also had a bunch of cotton clothing that I was able to cut up and use. I'm attaching a picture of a couple of the quilts I made from the denim. The lap quilt (pink and blue) is ALL upcycled fabric (the pink is from cotton shorts, the denim from the jeans, and the pink backing was free as well).

    Another "score" was for a post a woman had that said she had a "bag of fabric scraps". I figured I'd get bits and pieces, but since she lived close by I gambled and went to get it. Well I got nearly 5 yards of lovely yellow cotton (perfect for my baby quilts), 3 yards of lovely black and gold patterned fabric (perfect for evening shawls and crazy quilts) and lots of other goodies.

    So...I'd say check out Craigslist and your local Freecycle. Good luck!

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    Old 08-05-2011, 02:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by kaykwilts
    Yesterday, I took the plunge. I have been wanting to clean out my stash of fabrics that I know now I will never use. I am up to box three, and still more to sort. Now before any of you droll :wink: :wink: , let me tell you that 98% of this fabric is leftovers from when I worked in a drapery workroom....so it's drapery weight cottons and a lot of silks....and a good deal of stretchy t-shirt fabric from the long ago days when I used to sew clothing for my children. I am just so tired of having all this bulk around that I cannot manage, and will never do anything with. I was thinking of just taking these boxes to the local half-way house run thrift store, but wanted y'alls input before I do anything. Any ideas?

    Donating the boxes of fabrics to the half-way house's thrift store is a great idea. I have brought fabrics to a "garage sale" run by people who support a charitable diner. I've also donated yarn and fabrics to a church group that sew for nursing homes.
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    Old 08-05-2011, 10:58 AM
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    my toughts exzekly,you are a smart lady, good thinking good for you
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    Old 08-05-2011, 11:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by ptquilts
    upholstery/drapery fabric = tote bags and pillows

    knit fabric = cut in strips, crochet or braid rugs.

    silk = silk crazy quilts!!

    JMHO - also, why not offer it for sale on QB? bet it would find a good home.
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    Old 08-05-2011, 11:01 AM
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    Crazy quits, PIF, or goodwill
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    Old 08-05-2011, 03:14 PM
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    Wish I lived closer. I could use the drapery fabric. I make pet beds out of heavy fabric and stuff them with all the scraps I was throwing away. First I gave them to my vet, but they told me they had enough. Now I am taking them to church hoping they will earn a little money for our Preschool Ministry. I (well, actually someone else on our team) is going to ask for donations for which ever size, color, whatever they want.
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