Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
How do you store/display your stash >

How do you store/display your stash

How do you store/display your stash

Old 07-31-2011, 02:46 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
happy_lady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Beaufort SC
Posts: 20
Default

Hello all, I'm in the process of redoing my quilting room. Currently, I keep my stash in large plastic bins stacked against a wall. The bins protected my stash from my border collie who shared the same space. After 14 years, he now keeps an eye on me from above. :( Way off point, sorry....
My plan is to purchase a large bookcase and stack my fabric on the shelves. I have the option to get glass doors, but would rather not spend the extra money. How do you store your stach? Is it out in the open or tucked away and protected? Thanks everyone.
happy_lady is offline  
Old 07-31-2011, 02:48 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Country1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Posts: 2,441
Default

The doors would help keep dust out. Also, I would be careful about having in in direct sunlight, it fades the fab.
Country1 is offline  
Old 07-31-2011, 02:48 PM
  #3  
Super Member
 
JulieR's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Emmitsburg, MD
Posts: 1,599
Default

I'm sorry for your loss. :(

My fabric is stacked on open shelves I moved into a closet to protect it from light, dust, and my seven furry children. :)
JulieR is offline  
Old 07-31-2011, 02:50 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
patski's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 2,104
Default

I keep mine on shelves (like book shelves) I wrap my fabric around a heavy cardboard and pin it, it stands on end like a bolt at a fabric store. Its' so easy for be to pick what I need from my stash now, I buy very little fabric
patski is offline  
Old 07-31-2011, 02:51 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Michigan. . .FINALLY!!!!
Posts: 6,726
Default

My fabrics are stacked on bookshelves. They are not directly in front of the window so they don't get a lot of sunlight and I make sure that I keep the blinds closed when I'm not in there.
auntpiggylpn is offline  
Old 07-31-2011, 02:53 PM
  #6  
Super Member
 
SuziC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 3,683
Default

All my fabric is on custom made shelve (byDH) and on an inside wall so it doesn't get any sunlight. I am hoping to use most of it up so it has no chance of getting dusty...LOL
SuziC is offline  
Old 07-31-2011, 02:54 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
caliquocat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: No. California
Posts: 1,298
Default

I store my fabric by color in covered plastic boxes out of direct light.
caliquocat is offline  
Old 07-31-2011, 02:55 PM
  #8  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11,276
Default

Need to keep it out of direct sunlight, maybe use a tension rod at the top to suspend a curtain or how about a quilted panel?
PaperPrincess is offline  
Old 07-31-2011, 03:03 PM
  #9  
Super Member
 
buddy'smom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 5,337
Default

Originally Posted by happy_lady
Hello all, I'm in the process of redoing my quilting room. Currently, I keep my stash in large plastic bins stacked against a wall. The bins protected my stash from my border collie who shared the same space. After 14 years, he now keeps an eye on me from above. :( Way off point, sorry....
My plan is to purchase a large bookcase and stack my fabric on the shelves. I have the option to get glass doors, but would rather not spend the extra money. How do you store your stach? Is it out in the open or tucked away and protected? Thanks everyone.
My son built my books cases and here's what I'm doing. I was thinking of buying a heavy plastic from Joanns and putting thumb tacks along the sides.

One shelf
[ATTACH=CONFIG]234505[/ATTACH]
Attached Thumbnails attachment-234499.jpe  
buddy'smom is offline  
Old 07-31-2011, 03:03 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
frarose's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: St Louis, MO
Posts: 923
Default

I have mine in stacks on shelves and in clear tubs by color. I do have way too much but I just love buying fabric. and it is great to have whatever you need when you get the urge to make something and I seldom use patterns.
frarose is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
seaside quilter
Main
52
01-08-2012 10:43 AM
sandrab64
Main
16
01-03-2012 06:54 AM
elkridgequilter
Main
123
08-08-2010 07:46 PM

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