Thread: fabric storage

here is what i do. i don't use cards to store my fabric. i use scrap booking bins to store and keep out of sun light and dust. always using your 50% off coupon when purchasing the bins of course :-)
another resource for plastic bins is craigslist. i have found some really nice and tall one and i wash them down good even when they look like new. for my FQs i use the shoe box style bin and usually you can get those for 99 cents at any craft store. hope this helps and good luck with your organization.

I use cardboard boxes. I cut them up with my rotary cutter (I have one cutter marked card board) and a ruler. I cut the bigger size 8.5 x 12" (Why? because I have a ruler that size) for yardage. for fat-quarters 5" square. These sizes fit nicely on my shelves. This way my fabric is setting one the shelves like books. I place them according to color. When I want a particular piece, I can remove it without disturbing the other material. Likewise when I get a new piece I can squeeze on the shelf in its right place. I have been doing this for a long time and had no problems. I figure the fabric stores use cardboard to wrap their material so why not.....I get my boxes from different stores, just make sure they are cleaqd. Most stores are glad to get rid of them. I also save any boxes that come with on line purchases. My husband is addicted to shopping on-line

I use those foam poster boards at the dollar store!

I use the ruler fold method. Take the fabric folded in half the way it comes off the bolt; fold in half lengthwise again. Now it's about 11" wide. Lay 6x12 ruler on one end and start rolling. When it's all rolled on the ruler, pull the ruler out. No cardboard or foamboard to take up valuable storage space.

I even stand my folded fabric on edge in dresser drawers. There is enough of it that it holds itself upright on edge and I can see every beautiful piece!

I use a variety of methods and items to wrap my fabric around depending on what it is and how small a piece. Have found that a good craft knife and ruler are all the go for cutting down the flaps of cardboard boxes.