Originally Posted by BellaBoo
The cardboard bolts are too thick to save space. Using the thin fabric boards you can get three times the amount of fabric on a shelf. I started out using the Wilton cake boards cut in half (works good), went to comic book boards (the cheapest boards ever and do a good job)and then bought the original fabric boards. I've been throwing out the other boards and buying the fabric boards a package at a time. They are worth it.
I just use the ruler fold way and don't use any cardboard; found it took up too much space. I do have 10 yards of muslin on a bolt and I am trying to find a way to fold it without the cardboard and bulk.