Rachel57 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hello Everyone, I am a beginner. I am trying to learn to make quilts. I have 11 grandchildren and 7 of them are girls. I would love to learn to make quilts and make them each one to have from Grandmom, long after I am gone. My problem is, I live on a very small income and after bills, there isn't much left to be able to go to store and buy yardage. I was so hoping maybe someone would have fabric to share, scraps, threads, anything wonderful for quilting. Sure hoping someone might have a little to share. Someday, I even hope to have a cutting mat, rotary cutter and a nice quilt ruler, but for now, I will trace patterns and cut them out with scissors. Any pointers or advice is very welcome also. Thank you for your time, Happy Quilting Day, Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Most people have learned to be suspicious of pleas for help on the internet. The system is full of scammers and trolls who are looking for gullible but generous people to cheat or make fun of. Your post, even though it may be true, doesn't contain enough information to make someone delve deeper to see if you are who you say you are and whether you have a real need. With that sorry truth in mind, please post your location (town) and an identifiable email address so you can be contacted and your identity verified. Perhaps someone from this internet community lives close to you and can steer you to a local guild or quilters group that can help with instruction and other charity. Please post some contact info. Quilters are generous to a fault and are happy to help others who are in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Also check out your local used item shops, ie Good Will, Second hands. ABU (already been used) cotton garments at the used shop can also have good areas still on them. Ask your friends, you will be surprised at who is a quilter.. or one who uses cotton to make clothes for the children, themselves.. etc. Those who use fabrics for crafts often have small scraps which can be sewn into a pieced piece of fabric, then trim to square, etc. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rippit Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Rita is right, Good Will Salvation Army stores are the best for cotton fabrics and to play with color, shapes and sizes. I have seen a video where a shirt was deconstructed and every single piece was used, including the folded flange for a cuff. Perhaps a search to find that video will help you also. Have fun on your new journey of exploration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Where are you located? If you have a local farm services or Ag extension office they might offer quilting classes for a very small (perhaps free) fee. Watch yard sales and thrift stores for quilting books and fabrics. You can also pick up 100% cotton shirts for a few cents at a yard sale or thrift store. They can be cut to make 5" squares for a simple quilt. Let us know more information and we will be happy to help you get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Also, when you go to the "thrift stores" don't be afraid to ask if they will lower the price. Some can, and will, others have a fixed price and stick to it. It doesn't hurt to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Our local thrift store has a box of clothing items that have been hanging around for too long. On the first Saturday of the month they let you take 5 things for free, per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Looks like Rachel isn't interested enough to up date us, or that Linda was right about the scam. Too bad. There's a lot of good info here. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I agree Jim.. an update would be nice if it only says I read your posts. It is sad, that people beg. I go to court on Tues as I pressed charges on a guy, a beggar, who spit in my face. that is a Felony here in NC. Suffice to say an initial night in jail under a $1,500.00 bond, and probably jail time in the sentencing, just might teach him something.. but then he begs hundreds of dollars a day.. makes a very nice living and pays NO taxes. We personally have seen a beggar stop begging, walk across the street which was also a highway, and climb into a very pricy motor home, and I mean $250,000.00 range. Makes me sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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