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Old 12-09-2006, 07:54 AM
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Joyce
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Greendale Twp: Midland, MI
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I probably go to more trouble than I should!
I bought 6' high, with 5 shelves, bookcases from Walmart to store my stash.
I use my 2-thread serger set-up and serge both cut ends of each piece of fabric ( I usually buy 3 to 5 yds of fabric).
I then wash and dry the fabric with no loose threads to untangle.
After pressing my fabric, I fold selvedge to selvedge.
I have a piece of thin board cut 11 1/2" wide x 24" long. Plexi-glass works nice, you will need something that is smooth.
I start at the very edge of the board and wrap the fabric carefully around the board. I then pull the board out and am on to the next piece.
When I pick up a folded piece of fabric I know exactly how much yardage I have by counting the folds. I use 11 1/2" instead of 12" to allow for wrap on the edges.
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