Q: Is it possible to recycle or compost leftover pieces of fabric?
A: Small fabric scraps are the heart of patchwork quilts. If creating quilts isn’t a pastime of yours, consider donating your scraps to a church, a retirement home or a charity that collects them for quilt-making or other crafts projects. Some animal shelters accept fabric scraps for pet bedding. Martha Stewart Living donates fabric to Materials for the Arts (www.mfta.org), a New York City organization that supplies schools and arts programs. Look for a similar group in your area. Another option is the Freecycle Network (www.freecycle.org), an online community that lets you post anything you’re willing to give away
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