Organizing UFOs?
#61
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Southern United States
Posts: 481
Family Dollar
I went to the local dollar type store and found different types/sizes of storage containers because not all my P.I.G.S (projects in a grocery sack) contain the same amount of fabric. They had 3 sizes of matching wicker baskets lined with fabric, black storage baskets made of fabric in several sizes and these really small cool softer plastic totes that have handles and holes in them. All of the storage bins would easily stack if needed. Because all the containers were cheaply priced I hit all 6 Family Dollar stores in my area and purchased a lot of them. Fortunately I have a sewing space where my hubby could built me floor to ceiling shelves on one wall. He put the shelves in to match the basket height. I tried plastic bags, plastic boxes and even the hanging sweater bags and nothing ever worked "just right" until now. Good luck on your project!
#62
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Old Town, Maine
Posts: 18
Yep ziplock here too with a printed picture of the project glued to the outside of the bag. I do have some small stackable plastic bins as weel and I glue picture on those too so I know exactly what I have. I cannot stand not knowing what is what.
#66
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 5,051
I just replaced 10 curtain panels so those plastic zip bags will be put to good use for my Row by Row "kits". I, too, have found it much easier to have UFO kits bagged up and ready to go! Make a list of UFOs too.
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#67
Holy hideaways, batman! I just realized I recently bought a TV entertainment shelf with two little cubby baskets in it and I have no idea what to put in them.....Especially since I'm single, who says my sewing stuff has to be confined to the sewing room? Huh? Who's brave enough to fess up?! LOL!!
#68
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,832
Just thought of another; play the pink flamingo game. Tie a great big flashy bow around the whole UFO. Add a note: "when you find this, give $5 to the Guild. Then you can contribute it to your UFO's or pass it on to the next lucky winner." If the recipient catches you planting your UFO, you contribute $5 to the guild and try to pass it off again.
Last edited by petthefabric; 11-16-2015 at 09:11 PM.
#69
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
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Now, how do I store UFO's. First it depends upon what stage they're in.
1. Finished tops and finished tops with the backing are hung on hangers in the closet.
2. Languishing UFO's are made into a bundle with all the necessary pieces/fabric/notions tucked into the center and as flat of a rectangle as possible. Then I tie them up with selvage strips, squeezing out all excess air, amazing how much I can shrink them. Then toss them into a large drawer to be ready when I want an old project. Maybe I need to purge that drawer to make room for the new UFO's
3. Then there's design walls full of UFO's I have not quite gotten to the point of admitting it'll be a long time before I work on it again. Sometimes denial puts off making a decision. Maybe I should eliminate some options to get closer to a finished project. Maybe tomorrow.
1. Finished tops and finished tops with the backing are hung on hangers in the closet.
2. Languishing UFO's are made into a bundle with all the necessary pieces/fabric/notions tucked into the center and as flat of a rectangle as possible. Then I tie them up with selvage strips, squeezing out all excess air, amazing how much I can shrink them. Then toss them into a large drawer to be ready when I want an old project. Maybe I need to purge that drawer to make room for the new UFO's
3. Then there's design walls full of UFO's I have not quite gotten to the point of admitting it'll be a long time before I work on it again. Sometimes denial puts off making a decision. Maybe I should eliminate some options to get closer to a finished project. Maybe tomorrow.
#70
Ohhhhh, petthefabric, my heart shuddered at the thought of your poor UFOs becoming fire fodder or puppy pillows. Please offer them up for sale here on the board, as I'm sure many would be happy to take them off your hands. Failing the desire to get money for them, then how about a pay it forward here on the board also. Offer them up for postage.
So many here are on severely restricted budgets. I'm sure they would be delighted to take those unloved UFOs off your hands.
I realize from other posts I have read that not everyone is a fan of the pay it forward concept, but I must shamelessly confess to be a huge supporter. I know the joys of being on the receiving end as well as on the giving end. Either way it lifts the heart and brightens the day!
So many here are on severely restricted budgets. I'm sure they would be delighted to take those unloved UFOs off your hands.
I realize from other posts I have read that not everyone is a fan of the pay it forward concept, but I must shamelessly confess to be a huge supporter. I know the joys of being on the receiving end as well as on the giving end. Either way it lifts the heart and brightens the day!
Last edited by wildyard; 11-17-2015 at 10:45 AM.
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