Originally Posted by
quiltlady1941
I have looked at most of the post on this subject and seen a lot use the comic book boards, also I seen some use the cardboard that the fabric comes on from the store.
I was wondering how many yards the comic book boards will hold?
My sister works at JoannAnn's and I'm sure she could get me the cardboard from the fabric bolts, Which do you think would be better?
Most of my fabric is 3 yards and up, I do have some that is smaller too, but most is larger
I'm one of the people that if I see a pretty fabric I like without any plans for it I buy the hold bolt or at least 5 yards of it. I always think that I will find something to make out of it and not have enough fabric, thats why I buy so much, I think it is a sickness...LOL
anyway just wondering which way would be best to go with.. I really have to do something as I'm starting to go into the spare bedroom closet with my fabric as the sewing room closet is full.. I don't want hubby to see how much I really have. I think it would be great to be able to see all of it so I don't go out and buy more when I have the fabric but can't find it..LOL...Thanks for your input on this....
Hi-I get my empty cardboards from Joann's-they are HAPPY to get rid of them! I have my fabrics of over a yard all on those bolts now. The fabrics I have purchased in the last few months to make purses (and several from my stash) are all on those bolts now, and in front of my sewing table on a rack, standing on end like in the fabric shops, and I can see them clearly. It keeps them from having those fold lines that are hard to get out if the fabric is folded for a long time before using, and so convenient when you just want to cut off a piece without having to un-fold the whole piece. Go for it-and it's free!!