Gifted fabric - need advice and opinions
#51
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I was recently gifted two large bags of fabric by a very nice lady in my neighborhood. When I got the fabrics home and was sorting through them, I discovered that 50 percent of them were polyester blends, the rest are cotton sheets, curtains, etc. I was able to pull out some cotton solids and prints. My first inclination was to get rid of the fabrics, but it is so hard to do! Has anyone used cotton sheets or blends to make quilts? I am thinking I might use some to make charity quilts. Opinion?
Last edited by dee1245; 02-12-2015 at 10:05 AM.
#52
I have been given bags of fabric also, and this is what I do!! I keep the cotton, and donate the polyesters to a craft store or your local Salvation Army or Goodwill. There are people who make things out of polyester. I keep anything that starts with the letter COTTON! I don't know for sure when I will use it, but someday I will. I have also said to the person gifting me "I only use cotton, but I can donate this fabric if you are sure you don't need it for anything. There are a lot of people that sew with polyester." You're killing two birds with one stone here. And the person will appreciate it also - because she will know it is going to a good cause.
Happy Cutting! Edie
Happy Cutting! Edie
#54
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I was gifted velour and velvet- 2 HUGE garbage bags of it, in many different colors. I made bags, crazy quilts, used it for appliques. My granddaughters loved what all I made them. Even some dresses and velvet aprons to go over cotton dresses. So use it in whatever manner that is good for you to use.
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