Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Check with your agent/adjuster. Often they will want a detailed list, in which case you would have to record each piece of fabric and yardage. You may be able to just do one bin, then supply photos of the others. I would go with current yardage prices. again, before spending a lot of time, check with your insurance company.
We went through something similar here in Florida - USAA accepted and paid on my estimates. In your case, I'd say, "QTY (8) 58-quart storage containers 100% cotton fabric x ___ yards per container x $10.50 per yard = $$$$"
I'd eyeball estimate the yardage by taking one empty container down to the local JoAnn fabrics and fill the container 1/4 full of EITHER fat quarters or fat folded remnant with the yardage already measured ... the multiply the yardage by 4 (then put the fabric back!!!)
Hope this helps - I am so very sorry to hear of your flood woes. I'll be thinking of you and your family - love to you all!