Oh the memories. I made these with my Mom back in the 1940s. But we didn't use a taper candle, we used a cotton wick wrapped around a pencil that we laid across the top of the carton. Some of them were really beautiful. We would put in a layer of one color, wait for it to harden, and then add the next layer of another color. We gave those as gifts. The failures (ugly colors) were used at home! ... View related article.
Try www.fabric.com. I have gotten very good material there, and they have both clearance and some at under $5. I know what you mean. I make charity quilts also and since I am a widow and on Social Security, I have to be very careful. I make quilts for children at the abused women's shelter and for local nursing homes. Good luck. ... View related article.
