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The threads on organizing fabric by folding on a ruler, so I thought I'd try a yard- I LOVE IT- LOL, so 1 1/2 hours later I had to make myself stop folding! My definition of scraps changed along the way so I started a basket for future ISpy quilts. Great motivator to use fabrics I forgot I had!
Going through my fabrics is like a visit with old friends, what a pleasure.
I have trouble keeping the ruler/fabric from slipping so my fabric isn't as flat as I'd like it to be. Am I doing something wrong?
It works best for fabric that is at least 1/2 yard. It's a great method that works wonderfully without extra cost!Originally Posted by LoisM
I have a 3" X 15" ruler. I fold over the fabric on the larger ruler, put the smaller one on top, matching the edges, roll the fabric then slide both rulers out.
QUESTION: what do you do with larger cuts, like 4 yards and above? The roll is so thick you can't fold it. Larger ruler?
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I use my 3x15 for anything 1/2 yd or less, and anything 1 yd or more I use my 6x24 ruler. The inbetweens, it depends on whether it's a large scale print or not. I LOVE how my stash looks! (Old photo of my workspace, but you get the idea!)
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I know this sounds crazy, but I use my bed with the bedspread folded down and use the fleece blanket on which I lay the fabric. It acts as traction and helps to keep the fabric neatly on the ruler. I just give the ruler with the fabric a tug as I roll.
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Good idea! Thanks, Gail.
I folded my fabric that way, stacked it by color or theme. Then I was thinking about getting the comic book boards, so on a whim I put those folded fabrics vertical, wondering how much room they would take up that way vs. in stacks. They stood up without the boards!!! I was so thrilled. I now have most of my fabric standing vertically (much easier to take a piece out that way) and am not having to buy boards! All the pieces I did this with are 1 yard or more.
Thanks for the idea. I have mine ruler folded and stacked. I'm going to try standing mine vertically. It would be much easier to get to the fabric I want. I always want what is on the bottom of the stack. lol
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