Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Am I the Only One Concerned... >
  • Am I the Only One Concerned...

  • Am I the Only One Concerned...

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 03-07-2011, 07:03 PM
      #61  
    Senior Member
     
    star619's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Shreveport, LA
    Posts: 733
    Default

    I stored some folded fabrics under an insulated tin roof, with no light except the small amount that came in over the wall sills where I had 10' porches projecting out. Some the really dark colors (navies, especially),some teals, some reds faded on the on the folds - ALL the folds.6-8 deep.I'm not sure if it was the small amount of light or the heat.
    star619 is offline  
    Old 03-07-2011, 07:13 PM
      #62  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2008
    Location: currently central new jersey
    Posts: 8,623
    Default

    i never had fading problems, but i have noticed that with some plastics there is an odor left in the fabrics. the smell does wash away, but it's an extra step that i'd rather not have to deal with.
    as i come to those boxes and/or bins, i have to eliminate them and spend more money replacing them. i can't tell in advance which ones will end up being smelly.
    butterflywing is offline  
    Old 03-07-2011, 08:10 PM
      #63  
    Senior Member
     
    Dani's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2009
    Location: beautiful Olympic Peninsula
    Posts: 626
    Default

    This is me too! Light really scares me when it come to fading my fabrics. I too am fortunate enough to have my fabrics in a closet on shelves and in bins (which also scares me about the plastic). I try really hard not to have closet doors open when blinds are open or when lights are on.

    Originally Posted by np3
    Yes, light will fade fabrics quickly. I keep mine in a closet on shelves and in totes. I never open the window blinds unless the closet doors doors are closed.
    Dani is offline  
    Old 03-07-2011, 10:23 PM
      #64  
    Senior Member
     
    Janquiltz's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: Peoria Arizona
    Posts: 696
    Default

    Sun will fade, not just the fabric in your stash, but also the quilts you have on your beds, walls, or display racks. I am careful to make sure that none are in the sunlight. Especially hazardous here in Arizona. Just a thought, but if you hang your quilts outside on a line to dry you might want to hang them with sheets covering both the front and the back to protect the colors in the quilt.
    Janquiltz is offline  
    Old 03-07-2011, 11:36 PM
      #65  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
    Posts: 7,695
    Default

    Originally Posted by cjomomma
    Yes it does cause fading. The sunlight doesn't get on my fabrics unless they are on my machine desk.
    I use a fabric shower curtain in my fabric storage room. It difuses the light, and I can see without raising my electric bill. All fabric is in closed cupboards installed for that purpose.
    madamekelly is offline  
    Old 03-08-2011, 08:06 AM
      #66  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2010
    Location: Outer Space
    Posts: 9,319
    Default

    Originally Posted by Lucky Lindy
    I really don't mean to be flip, but what do you do with your quilts or other projects once they are completed? I display mine, I know that there will be light exposure, but if I hide them, how do I enjoy them? I would think as long as fabrics are not exposed to the sun's rays all day every day light itself shouldn't hurt. What do you think?
    It is a worry, but quilts that are displayed and exposed to sunlight generally fade evenly meaning that the whole quilt is faded. Not a great outcome, but generally speaking most antique quilts are faded. However, it's a different story for material. Faded fold lines(the parts mainly exposed to light) can and do make the fabric unusable. Or you have to cut away much of the fabric to use it. Folded fabric doesn't fade evenly. Same with folded quilts.
    Candace is offline  
    Old 03-08-2011, 05:26 PM
      #67  
    Junior Member
     
    Gramily's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2009
    Location: Boca Raton, FL
    Posts: 296
    Default

    True sunlight will fade fabric. It also will fade furniture and carpeting. Best thing to do with fabric is protect it and use it!!!!!
    Gramily is offline  
    Old 03-09-2011, 03:10 AM
      #68  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Silver Springs, NV
    Posts: 2,404
    Default

    Some great ideas here and thank you very much
    cheryl rearick is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    fabrichore
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    45
    10-10-2010 03:16 PM
    twistedsheets
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    20
    09-01-2010 11:48 AM
    sam_98
    Main
    5
    05-24-2010 04:07 AM
    yourstrulyquilts
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    54
    03-09-2010 07:47 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter