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    Old 03-08-2012, 07:52 AM
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    I get fabric wherever the price and quality blend to make a "good valued" fabric. One year it was at eleanor burns tent sale in Paducah. With the daily sales and coupons, at the tent sale we could get fantastic fabric for around $3.75 a yard. I also enjoy hunting down auctions, garage sales, estate sales with cotton of fabrics. I tend to look for fabrics that once were sold at a good fabric store and usually pay around $2 per yard or less at these types of sources.

    Our guild is usually swamped with donated fabric from fellow quilters and from the estates of fellow quilters.

    I would NOT make quilts for a source that mandates where to buy fabric for charity quilts. I think someone has an issue and perhaps they have gotten some that are old, worn or poly????
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    Old 03-08-2012, 07:56 AM
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    My little guild supplies the fabrics for our charity quilts. We have fabrics donated from manufacturers and individuals. We obtain grants to purchase fabric (usually at JoAnn's with a coupon). If someone(s) placed such a restriction on me, I would be looking for a new guild. Do not feel pressured. If you wish to remain with your guild and participate in the charity quilts, make your quilts with whatever materials you have. If they do not accept your quilts, then donate them yourself.
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    Old 03-08-2012, 07:56 AM
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    I've been "stocking up" on fabric for charity quilts and will be making some when my life calms down a little. I buy at the LQS but only buy from the discount room at half price.
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    Old 03-08-2012, 08:17 AM
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    forgive me, but what does lqs mean?
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    Old 03-08-2012, 08:25 AM
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    Sad they put such a discouraging rule. Times are tough and not everyone can afford to buy it. In my eyes most real charities are happy to get what ever they can get, and home made quilts, lucky! It's about the love that goes in, not the COST!...
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    Old 03-08-2012, 08:45 AM
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    I go to Hobby Lobby. They always have 30% off on selected fabric, and then there is the "clearance" table with fabric for $3.00 and $4.00. I am trying to use up my stash, so I cut and piece my backs; especially for chldrens quilts and wall hangings. I might add,I try my best to buy USA, but it's pretty darn hard to find. Even the quilt shops have very little USA. Sad. GiGi
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    Old 03-08-2012, 08:54 AM
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    the fabric I use for charity quilts is mostly scraps or donated fabric.....I can't afford to purchase everything for a charity quilt....I also use thin blankets for batting and sheets for the backing.....basically whatever I can find that will work....quilt shop quality fabrics are reserved for my quilts.....the recipient of a charity quilt does not care what store the fabric is purchased.....they just want to be warm and comforted
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    Old 03-08-2012, 08:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by Prism99
    I would not make charity quilts for that guild.
    what she said !!!!!

    also i make quite a few charity quilts and always from leftovers from my quilting or my friends quilting or fabrics donated to the guild from the estate of guildmembers who have passed on..................I think in quilt heaven there may be unlimited fabric, every kind of DSM, and long arm machines for everyone !
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    Old 03-08-2012, 09:15 AM
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    Mostly I use fabric scraps for the charity I make quilts for. If I need additional fabric, I try to wait until there's a sale somewhere. I've been making charity quilts for almost three years, and so far no one has refused them or turned them down. Most places are thrilled with what I make. I'd make quilts for a place that appreciates them, and in return I'd also feel good about making them.
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    Old 03-08-2012, 09:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by Bon-bon
    forgive me, but what does lqs mean?
    local quilt shop/store
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