There comes a time, when we all need a “sewing buddy” to help us rehome our resources or those of a friend. This page is meant to be a landing place where you can find a list of those homes, in no special order, but for you to evaluate for your own needs. If you contact one of these places and find it is no longer viable, please let us know at: webmaster@nsng.org.
1. Our very own “FREE” table at meetings during the regular year – September thru May. Accepts most things, but if no one takes your items home, you must take them back home with you or make arrangements with someone who may be taking the leftovers to Goodwill.
2. The Sewing Space (our volunteer sewing arm located in Deerfield) thesewingspace.org Contact valerie@thesewingspace.org They accept most things, including sewing machines all notions and fabrics. They also have a small “FREE” table where items are available for the taking most all of the year.
3. https://feelgoodfibers.com/ An online store where you can both buy AND sell fabrics to adjust your stash as needed!
4. https://www.greener-good.org A brick and mortar store in Arlington Hgts, IL that will accept most all craft supplies and fabrics for ree-sale in their store. Their main customer is teachers and non-profits, but they also have classes and camps in house for kids and adults.
5. https://www.thewasteshed.com/ A brick and mortar store in two locations, one in Evanston and one in Chicago. They accept most arts and crafts supplies and fabrics of all kinds, but call first, as they have pretty specific rules on donations. Sometimes donations of a certain type may be refused because they already have too much of that item. Just call and find out.
6. https://brushwoodcenter.org/ Located at Ryerson Woods (21950 N. Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods). They accept unwanted art and craft supplies and provide them for free to educators and community partners. They also have classes for the community as well as veterans groups and children.