We are very fortunate that we are frequently contact by people looking to donate fabric, sewing notions and equipment. I'm always honored when people consider us for donations. Often they are cleaning out someone's sewing rooms and are looking for someone to appreciate the supplies as much as their loved one did.
For years I have collected nearly every donation offer, using what we can and then contacting local organization when I can't. Unfortunately I have reached capacity and can't store or use all the donations that are offered to me. Luckily, there are plenty of local organizations who would greatly appreciate what you have!
If you would like your organization to be added to this list, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will add you! Please remember to email or call these organizations first! While they do have a need for donations from time to time they may not have a need currently.
Project Linus- Hartford County CT Chapter
Attn: Cheryl R, Chapter Coordinator
projectlinusswh@yahoo.com
Project Linus will accept fabric donations for blanket making and disperse them to local sewers who will make quilts to be donated.
Imagine Nation
Attn: Karen Pac, Museum Studio Manager Karen.Pac@imaginenation.org Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center 1 Pleasant Street, Bristol, 06010
Mimmo Play Cafe Attn: Heather LaCasse
Info@mimmoplaycafe.com mimmoplaycafe.com Hartford Artisan Weaving Center Attn: Katie Glass
ha@weavingcenter.org Looking for lightweight fabric suitable for bag linings
Days for Girls- Storrs/Mansfield Attn: Carole Norrish, Team leader for Days for Girls StorrsMansfieldCT norrishcarole@gmail.com
Looking for 100% cotton or flannel
Civic Ballet of Connecticut
Attn: Joanna Landgrebe, (860) 214-5629 (South Windsor)
Looking for any cotton, linen or lighter weight garment fabric ideally in solid colors. Anything considered special occasion even remnants and scraps. Ribbons and trims.
IRIS- Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services
Attn: Jen Fitz, Mother + Child English Class Project Manager and Sewing & Wellness Group Coordinator (New Haven, CT), jfitz@irisct.org
Other Places to Consider
-Your local elementary school teachers and art department
-Local religious organizations