Fabric Stash how do you organize your fabric
02-11-2010, 10:52 AM
#52
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My larger pieces of 1 yard or more, I snip off a piece, paste in a book, label it, fabric content, how much, and where it is stashed. That way all I have to do is look in my book. The smaller pieces, less then 1 yard, I put into bins by color. One thing, I do tho is I keep my batiks in a seperate bin, as I use these the most. I have been sewing for over 50 years, and quilting for 20, and I find that the above works best for me. Hope this helps.
02-11-2010, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by maryb119
I fold fabrics that go together in a bundle with the pattern I have chosen at the time. I often change my mind about the pattern but when fabrics go together, I try to keep them together.
02-11-2010, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Teresa 54
I bought a real bakers rack from the restaurant supply store 10 years ago, now I have (3) bakers racks. These hold a lot of weight. I divide my fabrics by color and type and they are out where I can see them all them time which is inspiring.
02-11-2010, 09:18 PM
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I was walking out of the PetSmart this evening after delivering my lastest batch of kittens/cats to the adoption center and watched one of the employees pulling some of the display units to the back to be thrown away. Sure wish I lived nearer any of you who were interested in trying one or two for storage.
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02-12-2010, 10:12 PM
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Having had surgeries and not allowed to lift family and other non sewers have "helped me out" in my sewing room.
Yes, they eventually find what I am looking for but really don't put thinga back as they were. I hate to complain but after 7 months of this the so called almost organized fabric is a complete mess. I try the best I can but there are now actually areas that I cannot get to.
The family complains about my "mess" but I notice that when something needs to be fixed, resewn or repaired, or "could I make", or "do I have", they always come here and expect me to pull the rabbit out of the hat.
Sometimes a match seems to be a really good idea. (ggg)
Anne
Anne
Yes, they eventually find what I am looking for but really don't put thinga back as they were. I hate to complain but after 7 months of this the so called almost organized fabric is a complete mess. I try the best I can but there are now actually areas that I cannot get to.
The family complains about my "mess" but I notice that when something needs to be fixed, resewn or repaired, or "could I make", or "do I have", they always come here and expect me to pull the rabbit out of the hat.
Sometimes a match seems to be a really good idea. (ggg)
Anne
Anne
04-28-2010, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by craftybear
I am wondering how you organize your fabric. I am a beginner quilter and don't have much fabric but when I get some would like to be sure it is all organized. Hubby has been unemployed since July 2009 so $ is tight for us. Have a wonderful day!
I just came across this link and thought I would post it here to see if anyone else has used this organization idea.
http://featheredfibers.wordpress.com...-and-tutorial/
Karen
I just came across this link and thought I would post it here to see if anyone else has used this organization idea.
http://featheredfibers.wordpress.com...-and-tutorial/
Karen
04-28-2010, 07:34 AM
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I fold all my yardage fabric with my 6" x 24" ruler so they are all uniform. Then store them on shelves by color. My fat quarters and small pieces are stored in see through plastic containers by color also.
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