How many folks here repurpose fabrics? (for example... cut up sheets into charms or fat quarters, or just whatever size one needs for whatever they are working on)

I decided to give that a try as there is some things (not quilts but sewing none the less) that I want to try to make, but don't want to put out the cost for new fabric just in case I mess it up... so... I went to the thrift store with MIL (her treat) and wow, I snagged some cool stuff... will post some pictures shortly.

Still needs to be washed and dried...
Saw some fabric, bit thinner stuff that what I want... but it was on a bolt, but not the flat cardboard bolts, but this was like a dowel type thing, and it was at least... oh 1.5 to 2 inches of fabric thickness (if that makes sense) on these... there were three, but I passed them up as I don't know what I would use them for.
(there was no label for me to see what they were, felt like cotton but a much looser weave than what I am used to, plus when holding my hand behind the fabric I could see my hand... so sorta thin. (each bolt would have been $10, there were 3) sooo tempted but could not justify it.

Anywho... who else shops at goodwill/thrift stores for fabric (be it sheets, scraps etc)

oh I went to the job interview at the fabric store, they will be making a decision sometime next week, and will let me know either way, if I get the job, or not. (the position is for sales, for the machines, cabinets etc, and if I get the job, I will be trained on how to use all the machines they carry I am sooooo hoping I get the job)

Gonna go take those pics now.

Yep, I'm working on a series of throws made from recycled shirts. They are coming out well.

I've done it. I do buy sheet sets on clearance from Target or places I see them too. I've been known to buy cotton table-cloths after holidays and use them too.

cool... ok I am supposed to be taking pics LOL

*scampers off to take the pics*

I buy sheets for backing mostly but if they are in good shape I cut them up also. Just got a king set of new sheets and was going to cut them up but altered to fit my bed instead!

Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose......why not?????

Great deal - and good luck on getting the job!

thanks for reply all (and ty for the good luck wishes)

ok got some pics, it is a few I will post them as quickly as I can :)

(total spent... $8) (all pictures added)

i do for pet quilts but not for quilts that i sell.

I bought a woven table runner from S.Army store for 1.99. Sewed it into a tote bag, added some webbing for handles and it is great.
Have bought many pieces of fabric from Goodwill, Savers etc. mostly to make bags/purses, but flannel sheets make good backs for comfort quilts.
I've also started buying little girls jeans with the fancy emb. on the back pockets to turn into purses.