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03-06-2011, 06:28 PM

#31

hperttula123

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dakotamaid

If any of you have low E windows that helps a great deal if things are left out. I know my sofa and drapes don't have nay fade marks on them since we got our new window.

I've heard that the low e helps alot in windows. I don't really know from experience. I have alot of my fabric out in shelves right now....they have always been in bins and I am putting curtains up tomorrow or the next to keep the light out.

03-06-2011, 07:09 PM

#32

t-robin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quilt1950

Is 'fade' the cause of the light streak down the fold line of fabrics? Sometimes I think I carry it home from the fabric store with this light line. Of course, I never notice it in the store.

Sometimes this line can be caused washing fabric without unfolding it. If it wasn't there before and appeared after washing and drying, that might be it.

03-07-2011, 03:38 AM

#33

michelehuston

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I have mine in dark green totes so the only time they get exposed to sunlight is when I'm playing with them.

03-07-2011, 04:12 AM

#34

grann of 6

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Originally Posted by dreamer2009

in regards to storing fabrics in or on shelves, clear containers out and about in a room where they are exposed to light on a daily basis..
doesn't accumulated light fade the edges exposed to the light so much ??

Yes, they will fade and weaken the fibers at the fold lines. That is why I refold mine every few months. Mine is in closets with bifold doors. And some is stored in metal filing cabinets. Am trying to use up a lot of the older stuff. I only have scraps in plastic bins, on the darker side of my basement. Cotton needs to breathe and shouldn't be in airtight plastic bags or tight lidded plastic containers.

03-07-2011, 04:16 AM

#35

didi

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Mine are on shelves, but then I made a cover that covers the shelves. After I read on here that light fades the fabric. Couldn't afford to change the way I stored my fabric. I remember that my gm had her fabric covered, didn't know why she cover them, now I know why

03-07-2011, 04:39 AM

#36

atvrider

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I keep mine in a closet on shelves out in the garage. Nice and dark in there.

03-07-2011, 05:01 AM

#37

quilt1950

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Quote:

Originally Posted by t-robin

Quote:

Originally Posted by quilt1950

Is 'fade' the cause of the light streak down the fold line of fabrics? Sometimes I think I carry it home from the fabric store with this light line. Of course, I never notice it in the store.

Sometimes this line can be caused washing fabric without unfolding it. If it wasn't there before and appeared after washing and drying, that might be it.

I'm certainly guilty of that! I will be sure to unfold the fabric from now on. Thanks

03-07-2011, 06:16 AM

#38

pollyjvan9

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Well, a voice from the other side. I just checked fabrics in my stash, on open shelves, in my utility room. One window with no blinds or curtain, however, there is a carport on that side of the house. I pulled a piece of fabric that I know I have had for at least 6 years and I don't know how long my Mom had it.

There is no fading along the fold line.

I don't have an explanation for this and just don't worry about it.

03-07-2011, 06:28 AM

#39

OmaForFour

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i keep my fabric in a big antique Pennsylvania Dutch blanket chest which is very deep and holds a great big stash for me.

03-07-2011, 06:41 AM

#40

Deborah12687

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Steam ironing can cause some damage to the fibers and fade the fabric. Also make sure that the fabric is dry after you use any water or steam on it before you put the fabric back into your totes. I always toss the fabric in the dryer for 5 minutes before putting my fabric back in the totes.