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Finding Free Fabric Samples

October 7, 2010

Woman Looking at Free Fabric SamplesI am looking to start quilting for the first time. Is there any place that gives free scraps of material?

By carol from PA

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October 7, 20102 found this helpful

If I was you I'd try freecycle in your county. look up freecycle on Google. People give away items they no longer want. Or you can put in a request for fabric scraps someone doesn't want just like you did here. I'm going through mine now to give away. Too bad your not close by I'd gladly help you out.

 

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October 7, 20100 found this helpful

Try Craigslist.com. Register and post for wanted cheap or "free" fabric. All these ads are for your local community. You choose where they are to be posted. Then meet in a public place to do your transaction.

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Sometimes the local newspaper will have a free classified section. I've already done a posting for free material for the church for our quilts we send to World Relief Fund and got 4 responses.

 
June 19, 20121 found this helpful

If you really want to start quilting without much cost, go to your local thriftstore, ask about their "SALE" days, or if they donate any clothing items they feel they cannot sell or are not salable. And buy or ask them to donate them to you.

Also, believe it or not, what also works is to get a small box and make a cardboard sign, for your yard.. "Wanted Used Clothing any size", and put a larger box next to it for people to drive up and put donations into. Old clothing is an excellent way to recycle items into quilts, pillows, curtains, etc etc. Many items, may be stained on front, but the sleeves and back are salvageable. I have made many quilts this way. And braided rugs as well.

 
October 26, 20180 found this helpful

Hello. I'm in Florida an looking for the same

 
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May 13, 2017

I am looking to start quilting for the first time. Is there anyplace or anyone that gives free scraps of material?


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May 14, 20171 found this helpful

Try the free stuff area on Craigslist or sign up on your local Nextdoor.com

 

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May 14, 20170 found this helpful

Put a want ad in Freecycle or Craigslist.

 
May 14, 20171 found this helpful

Look no further than your own closet or dresser. Clothing and linens you no longer wear or use make excellent quilting material for beginners!

 

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May 15, 20170 found this helpful

You may find free stuff through Craigslist and Freecycle but it may not be the type of material suitable for quilting or the colors you like.
I have always found excellent material at my local thrift stores, especially at Hospice and church stores. If you do not see material bunches then you might think about using sheets (especially the ones where elastic has lost its stretch) or dust covers are always plentiful and usually very inexpensive.

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You may even have some of these in your own closet. Pillow cases also work - especially when starting on your first project.

 
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June 21, 2015

I am working on a project and I need to find a company, or a few, that produce a great quality, light, firm, and durable type of fabric, so I can have my ideas tested first. Also companies that can give some free samples, about a meter of it, are on my priority list.

Thanks in advance!

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November 17, 20170 found this helpful

I would go to a fabric store and look at the fabrics there. The manufacturer is listed on the cardboard that the fabric is wound around.

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When you see a fabric you like, make note of the manufacturer and contact them.

 
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December 7, 2014

I am looking for free fabric samples to learn what the difference in fabric types are. I have learned the hard way on a few, but I'd like to not repeat this again.

By Drea

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October 7, 2010

How do you get fabric samples? Does any one know? Any kind of fabric is acceptable to me. The material can be any kind, cotton, blends, silk, suede, chenille, etc.

 
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August 10, 2010

I am looking for a place that will give free fabric samples. I work with preschool children and would use fabric with the children's projects.

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Any ideas of where to get free samples? I tried asking at a fabric store, but they wanted to sell me small scraps.

 
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