i agree with the idea that since quilts can be hundreds of years old, why can't just the fabric? washing it periodically will help with deterioration issues, but i like the idea of using open-top plastic bins to hold them in and also if you can find large mesh bags, that would let you see your fabric, let it breathe, and also keep the bugs out of it. when i see older quilts that have been put away a while, there are those "rust" looking stains on them from time to time. i did my homework and found out that they aren't old blood stains, but actually bugs that have gotten into the quilt and died. the same thing could happen to your unused fabric as well. Keeping out the bugs and letting in the air isn't always the easiest thing to do, but i think garment or lingerie bags might be a decent solution! :mrgreen: