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I agree with everything said previously! Most thrift shops do have specials... mine has 1/2 price on everything the first week of every month. I also check where they keep the curtains and spreads because great fabrics can be found there too! I also have found great fabric deals at flea markets. Last summer I saw a big wad of blue and white plaid fabric rolled up on a table. I asked if it was fabric yardage (it was hard to tell). They said yes... $5 for all of it. I snatched it up SO FAST. When I got to the car I had my husband help me fold it up.... it was 15 yards of unused homespun type fabric. GORGEOUS! It will be the backing to a red, white and blue quilt that I made last fall! Best deal ever!! So keep your eyes open!!! It's out there!

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Originally Posted by Wild8580 (Post 6500891)

I shop for 100% cotton shirts. I check the cuffs and collars for wear. I give them a good whiff to make sure there is not an odor I don't think can be removed by the washing process. I stay away from flannel shirts, but I like the wovens. The shirt plaids are reversible, so if a shirt is faded on one side, you can turn it over and use the other side. Larger shirts give more fabric, but if I find a plaid I like in a smaller size, I will buy that. I look for the tag sales. Some of the stores have a color tag sale of the week. If the item has a certain color, you get 50% off. I also have collected 100% wool skirts for felting.

I am not familiar with wool felting. Can you explain?

I learned what I know by googling felting wool. It is the process of taking 100% wool fabric and washing in hot water or boiling on the stove. It shrinks the wool and so it becomes felted. It then can be used in applique projects, penny rugs, etc. After the felting process, the wool will not fray.

Be sure to check the women's department for long, full skirts and dresses. The tiered-style skirts will yield large pieces of coordinates, some of which are very nice batiks or printed "batiks."