Farm, Home, & Youth Complex
Home of Montgomery County 4-H
Fabric Donation Information
Do you have unwanted fabric or other sewing items? Donate them to the
Farm, Home, & Youth Foundation of Montgomery County, PA!
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Proceeds from the fabric sale support the Foundation, which in turn provides facilities for the youth sewing program offered through 4-H.
Our hard-working, dedicated group of volunteers sort, measure, fold, organize, store, and sell. There may be a limited group who process each piece. It is a daunting but satisfying process. Complications such as scraps, odors, mold, and overall appearance can slow the process. Your understanding is appreciated.
What is acceptable to donate? We are discouraging book donations.
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Yard goods – all kinds of fabric accepted: dressmaking, home decorator, felt, burlap, needlework craft fabrics, etc.
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Vintage fabrics
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Cotton scraps – solids, calico, etc.
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Craft panels
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Notions: zippers, thread, buttons, appliques, bias tapes, binding, elastic, lace, etc.
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Dress forms, mannequins in good condition
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Sewing tools: seam rippers, seam gauges, tailor’s chalk, tracing paper, tracing wheels, needles, etc.
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Needlecraft items
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Patterns, booklets: knitting, embroidery, sewing, crafting, etc.
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Yarn, crocheting / knitting supplies and needles
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Quilting frames, hoops, supplies such as batting, stuffing, etc.
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Fabric paints and stencils
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Scissors, rulers, quilt squares, started projects and UFO’s
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Any craft items, scrapbooking, and painting
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We do accept dolls but not toys in general.
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Sewing machines and sergers accepted on a case-by-case basis
What is NOT accepted?
Things not on the Acceptable list, including the following:
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Books including books not related to sewing or crafts
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Bedding: sheets, pillowcases, etc. (including used bedding)
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Curtains
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Pre-made clothing of any sort
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Heavy soiled fabrics (including dirt, mold, or mildew)
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Toys, dolls
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Sewing patterns with missing pieces
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Broken things (sewing machines, irons, etc.)
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Irons
Are donations tax deductible?
Are additional volunteers needed?
Depending on your tax situation, your donation may be tax deductible. We will provide a valuation letter upon request only. Just ask the volunteer on duty when you drop off your donation.
Yes! The program needs volunteers to help sort and measure the fabric in preparation for the fabric sale. For each 2 hours you help, you earn $5 in credit towards fabric purchases.
