Who Recycles Clothes On Here
02-04-2019, 06:39 AM
#52
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Location: wisconsin
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I really like scrap quilts so I use a lot of recycled clothing and sheets. I am very lucky in that our local historical society holds flea markets all summer long with proceeds going to maintaining the buildings and grounds. With clothing prices at .25 across the board for clothing and sheets not much more, it's a double win for me.
02-04-2019, 06:50 AM
#53
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Location: Norfolk, VA
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Originally Posted by craft
Fabric and supplies are hard for me to get that's why I was thinking about using clothes to make my quilts. I make quilts for local churches around me for babies, toddlers, children and for senior citizens who are shut-ins. This winter in Michigan has been really cold.
I do, mostly for remaking into other garments but there's lots of things you can do with them. Some times something at the thrift store is worth buying just for the buttons or other accessories that's on it. Great thing you are doing.
02-05-2019, 03:43 PM
#54
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
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At least half of my stash is from deconstructed clothing, sheets, curtains, and bed skirts. I look for 100% cotton but if the feel is really good, I might let in something with 25-30% poly. One of my favorite to use is nurses' scrubs as they usually are very good quality fabric and have lots of variety in the prints. I shop our 4 local thrift shops and generally only buy things that are on the 50% off color tags.
02-05-2019, 04:36 PM
#55
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Uniontown, Ohio
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Love goodwill for my jeans and flannel shirts. My grandson was very happy with his quilt. Very heavy. I go through the womens dresses and have picked up many denim dresses that are very easy to use.
02-05-2019, 04:53 PM
#56
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Location: Gilbert, AZ
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One of my boys' favorite quilts was made from mens' plaid cotton pj pants. I bought the PJ's and whacked them off to make sleeping shorts. (Live in Arizona). I took all the cutoff legs and made a quilt, a dust ruffle and valance from them.
02-05-2019, 05:08 PM
#57
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Location: Mississippi
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Originally Posted by craft
Have you ever gone to a Goodwell Outlet or aka The Bins?
I have made many quilts out of shirt plaids. I just love those quilts. The shirt fabric is so soft and cozy. I've dug many a nice 2or3X shirt out of the bins!
10-13-2019, 03:02 PM
#58
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Location: British Columbia
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Originally Posted by tranum
The book sounds like something I’d read, do you wish to share the title ?
Book 1 - Wait Till Summer
Book 2 - Swingboats on the Sand
Book 3 - Waiting for Yesterday
Book 4 - Day Trippers
Book 5 - Unwise Promises
Book 6 - Street Parties
Each book focuses on a different set of characters although the same characters interact throughout all the books. I read them without interruption and by the time I was at book 6 it was beginning to feel a bit like a marathon, although I was kind of sad to see the end.
10-13-2019, 04:57 PM
#59
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Originally Posted by craft
I was wondering if anyone on here recycles clothes for the fabric to make your quilts and other craft items. Where do you find clothes to use and what do you look for?
Check out Bonnie Hunter's site at Quiltville.
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