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    Old 02-01-2011, 05:21 AM
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    My sewing room has only one window..so my fabric is not exposed to the sunlight..I am hoping by having my fabric where I can see it I will start using it ..instead of buying more..we will see..
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    Old 02-01-2011, 06:29 PM
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    I like that idea...seeing what I have and can give you ideas on what to use it in. I keep telling myself I am going to use what I have and not buy anymore till get my stash down, but can't seem to hold to it. Went to buy some denim for a dog bed cover and came out with 3 other pieces of fabric plus the denim. I may try and do the folding pieces and put them in the drawers. Hopefully that will give me more room and I can see what I have.
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    Old 02-03-2011, 11:29 AM
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    Originally Posted by kathyquilter34
    My sewing room has only one window..so my fabric is not exposed to the sunlight..I am hoping by having my fabric where I can see it I will start using it ..instead of buying more..we will see..
    Me too, I only have one window. And sometimes I just have to pull up the blind since we have such a lovely vista! Little by little it will all come to fruition and you will loe what you see! I promise :thumbup:
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    Old 02-03-2011, 11:34 AM
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    I don't have a large stash, but once I started this and have mine on boards where I can see WHAT I have, I really LIKE what I see!!! :) And of course it makes me want to buy more stash..lol
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    Old 02-03-2011, 06:31 PM
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    Here are some photos of my first stab at organizing my stash. I just did these two book shelves and now have three more. Waiting on FED EX to bring my boards.

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    Old 02-03-2011, 07:40 PM
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    i just wanted to let you know that i did this too my material asap after reading this tut!!! it is amazing how much faster i am able to find what i want, how much more fun it is too browse through the closet, and what a god send my husband has found this because i (or so he thinks) am spending less on fabric b/c i can easily see what i have to fit a project. also, i am teaching my 8 y/o daughter to sew/quilt. it is easier for her to find what she is looking for and i don't end up cleaning up a huge mess after she has shuffled through the stash. a million thanks for this wonderful tut!!!!
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    Old 02-03-2011, 07:42 PM
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    Oh Lindsey,
    Your room is wonderful!!! :shock: I love the white and the pretty flowered cups on your shelf!!! Thanks so much for posting what you've done! :thumbup: Please keep posting as you progress :-D
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    Old 02-03-2011, 07:43 PM
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    Originally Posted by alikat110
    i just wanted to let you know that i did this too my material asap after reading this tut!!! it is amazing how much faster i am able to find what i want, how much more fun it is too browse through the closet, and what a god send my husband has found this because i (or so he thinks) am spending less on fabric b/c i can easily see what i have to fit a project. also, i am teaching my 8 y/o daughter to sew/quilt. it is easier for her to find what she is looking for and i don't end up cleaning up a huge mess after she has shuffled through the stash. a million thanks for this wonderful tut!!!!
    You are so welcome!!!
    :thumbup: :-D :thumbup: ;)
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    Old 02-03-2011, 08:56 PM
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    I just finished organizing my fabric today! Thanks again, alaskasunshine for this great tutorial. I loooove having all my fabric organized :)
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    Old 02-03-2011, 09:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lindsey
    Here are some photos of my first stab at organizing my stash. I just did these two book shelves and now have three more. Waiting on FED EX to bring my boards.
    Did you just buy the new shelves? What kind and where did you get them from? They look nice!
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