What would you do with three huge boxes of fabric?

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08-04-2011, 07:51 AM

#61

carolynjo

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In addition to the places already mentioned, don't forget your local college drama department or local little theatre; they are always looking for exotic fabrics for costumes.

08-04-2011, 09:20 AM

#62

mdollar

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I would cut as much of it up into 6 x 6" squares and send it to the Patchwork Quilt shop in Australia who is raising money for the flood victims in Australia. That is what I am doing with mine. PM me and I can give you the address.

08-04-2011, 10:42 AM

#63

CAS49OR

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Originally Posted by kaykwilts

Yesterday, I took the plunge. I have been wanting to clean out my stash of fabrics that I know now I will never use. I am up to box three, and still more to sort. Now before any of you droll :wink: :wink: , let me tell you that 98% of this fabric is leftovers from when I worked in a drapery workroom....so it's drapery weight cottons and a lot of silks....and a good deal of stretchy t-shirt fabric from the long ago days when I used to sew clothing for my children. I am just so tired of having all this bulk around that I cannot manage, and will never do anything with. I was thinking of just taking these boxes to the local half-way house run thrift store, but wanted y'alls input before I do anything. Any ideas?

Offer a drape making class? A "sew knits" class? You would have the advantage of the materials being available, and the knowledge. I'm a bit leery of just taking it to the thrift store because they might not know what to do with it, or its value.

On the other hand, it is very calming to get rid of clutter, and this stash is "clutter" to you. So you could donate it just to be done with it.

08-04-2011, 11:41 AM

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bkaren6020

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I would be interested in the silks for crazy quilts. How much do you want for these.

08-04-2011, 11:43 AM

#65

moreland

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Originally Posted by JulieR

You could Craigslist it, even for free. Somebody would be there in a minute.

That is what I did and it really worked--no left-overs at all!

08-04-2011, 12:13 PM

#66

Sharonsews

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little ones quilts - you know how they like the different textures to feel. I saw a column quilt last weekend from Nancy Zieman that would be adorable using these different materials. The local womens shelter or nursing home may enjoy having it too. PM me and I would take the silks for quilts for the police and fire departments to keep on hand for children.

08-04-2011, 01:25 PM

#67

My time

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Goodwill would take it or some other thrift store.

08-04-2011, 02:37 PM

#68

DanaNVa

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Habitat for Humanity may be able to use the fabric.

08-04-2011, 02:50 PM

#69

sylviasmom

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Lets not forget the schools or local theatres. I donated trims, yarn, thread and the odd bit of fabric when kids and later grandkids attended elementary school. And also the scouting groups.

08-04-2011, 02:50 PM

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wraez

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Depending on the drapery fabric, I might use it for quilting, art quilts etc, mug rugs or even fabric postcards. Same with any of the other fabrics.

If you don't want them, donate to your local quilt guild and let them sort it out. Or freecycle it locally or as mentioned offer it on Craigslist for $ or for free.