Originally Posted by quilting in my60s
Originally Posted by ConfederateQuilter
My question is about how to quilt on a shoe-string budget.
Does anyone have any ideas? What about recycling
material from used clothing?
I really have a problem recommending used fabric either clothing or sheets as by the time those things, especially cotton, get to goodwill they are worn out. When I first started I found a group of quilters that met at local quilt shop (LQS) and they didn't mind if I sat in on their Thimbleberries club meeting. I stated I was starting out and you wouln't belief the amount of fabric that quilters are willing to share. Another place was yard sales where I found cutting boards, rotary cutters and rulers: usually because someone tried quilting and didn't like it.
i really have to disagree with you on the "worn out" part of your reply--i've found lots of useables with the tags still on them! maybe it's only in PA! LOL