Cleaning out your sewing room? Have what-was-I-thinking quilting fabric that you'll never use? Wondering how to recycle that bag of scraps? Don't throw these things away - find a new purpose for them!
Donations to Nimble Fingers Quilters
Although we normally welcome donations of fabric and items for Quilting for Others and the next Yard Sale, our storage units are temporarily quite full. Therefore, we are not accepting new donations until next spring. If you have a donation that can't wait, email [email protected] and let Viveca and Janice know what you have.
In addition, based on what has sold and what hasn't at the past two yard sales, we are being selective on what we will accept and what we can't. In general, we only want items that quilter might use.
What We Will Accept: We are happy to take quilting fabric, including flannel and minky, as long as it is clean and odor free. We will take notions that quilters would use, including rulers, rotary cutters, blades, and scissors in good working condition. We also accept sewing machines and sergers in good condition.
What We Can't Accept: Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting non-quilting fabric, including upholstery fabric, denims, and plush. We are not taking items for related crafts, such as embroidery & cross-stitch kits, knitting yard, knitting supplies. We do not want furniture, books, quilting patterns, and garment patterns.
Other Places That Accept Fabric Donations
Donations to Nimble Fingers Quilters
Although we normally welcome donations of fabric and items for Quilting for Others and the next Yard Sale, our storage units are temporarily quite full. Therefore, we are not accepting new donations until next spring. If you have a donation that can't wait, email [email protected] and let Viveca and Janice know what you have.
In addition, based on what has sold and what hasn't at the past two yard sales, we are being selective on what we will accept and what we can't. In general, we only want items that quilter might use.
What We Will Accept: We are happy to take quilting fabric, including flannel and minky, as long as it is clean and odor free. We will take notions that quilters would use, including rulers, rotary cutters, blades, and scissors in good working condition. We also accept sewing machines and sergers in good condition.
What We Can't Accept: Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting non-quilting fabric, including upholstery fabric, denims, and plush. We are not taking items for related crafts, such as embroidery & cross-stitch kits, knitting yard, knitting supplies. We do not want furniture, books, quilting patterns, and garment patterns.
Other Places That Accept Fabric Donations
- Contact member Annette Montone to donate fabric scraps that are at least 6 inches square.
- Contact member Luanne Lindeman to donate batting scraps about 12x18, suitable for pet beds.
- The Scrap Happy Thrift Shop (formerly the Creative Reuse Center) at Black Rock Center for the Arts accepts donations of items on their "desired" list. The Center makes donations available to artists and craftspeople in the community with pay-what-you-can pricing. Check the website for information on what items they are currently accepting and when the "store" is open.
- Fabric & Yarn is a new local resource for FREE upcycled materials, located in St. Luke Episcopal Church, 1001 Brighton Dam Rd., Brookeville. The store is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., but donations are accepted 24/7. Drop items on the covered side porch located to the left as you face the brick house.
- Project B Green, an organization that supports many local 501 (c)(3) charities, accepts fabric and fabric scraps. They are located at Georgia Avenue and Spartan Road in Olney and open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- The Montgomery County Public Library accepts books in good condition. Check out their website for donation locations and hours.
- Last resort? The Montgomery County Transfer Station has bins for used clothing and fabric scraps in the parking lot for Electronic Recycling. Put clothing and scraps in separate plastic bags.