Old 10-19-2016, 10:42 AM
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klswift
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When I was going to move, I decided it was the best (?!) time to organize. I packed my fabrics by colors and by special occassion (halloween, christmas, etc). When I set up my new space, I worked on one container at a time. That way I didn't feel totally overwhelmed. I seperated into 3 groups - scraps, usable amounts and big pieces. If you tend to use a lot of precuts, this would be the time to cut them. I do so many different patterns that cutting layer cakes or charm packs doesn't make sense for me. But, I tend to prefer pieced bindings so if the 'leftovers' are not enough to really save for future projects, I will cut them into 2" strips and put them in a binding drawer. It was a lot of work to get it organized, but I am so thankful that I did it. Once done, it is easy to keep up with it and you feel better about cleaning up after a project! And, MOST OF ALL, I know what I have!
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