mountain deb

Also be on the look out for auctions, I lucked out on one that had a lot of fabric that I will post later. Got a good deal on it to.

Quilter2B

I did a similar thing when I used a mattress pad for batting: I was going to throw away the part that covered the sides of the mattress when I realized it was similar weight to my embroidery stabilizer, so after I cut off the elastic I rolled it up and am going to use it next time I embroider quilt blocks. Money is tight so necessity is the mother of invention!!!

Rural City Girl

Getting back to the point of this thread, instead of what the word cheap means to people, I think the shirt idea is a good one. Never really thought about it. I think it's fun to think of different ways to use fabrics and especially if it saves us money! I like to save money.

bearisgray

Go back to the utility quilts made during "hard times" - people used a lot of stuff we wouldn't even think of putting in a quilt - and some of these quilts are still around - maybe worse for wear, but still around.

Sugar sacks, old suits, the "good" parts of worn sheets and clothing - a little fade was not a big deal then.

"New - unused" fabric was a big deal for some folks.

franie

Love your idea!

grandme26

Have never thought of a thrift store but that does open up a huge way to collect fabrics for a scrappy quilt. Will have to look at some around here.

sewmuchmore

I have found that you can find fabric at a reasonable price.But I will not pass up a good buy. I like to make a baby rag quilt with nice chenille, I found a 3XX chenille robe for $3.49 it had about 4 yards. Lot's of people here are selling there fabric at a low price. I am loving it!!! And many are giving to others. My sister said I hold on Washington so tight that he cries. LOL

lynnie

thanks... it's a good idea for scrap biscuit patches,

rhueluna

I knew she meant less expensive and know we all are just chatting and not to be taken so seriously in the wording.

sharon b

Great Tip :thumbup: