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    Old 11-06-2010, 02:36 PM
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    Originally Posted by SLHughes
    What is the best way to store your fabric if it is not going to be used right away?

    Thanks in advance,
    Uuuhhhmmm, at my house???? :lol: :lol: :lol:

    I just have all my stuff on shelves. I do have a few totes that hold batting and other project fabrics.
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    Old 11-06-2010, 03:30 PM
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    From what I've read and heard, it's best to keep it covered and out of direct sunlight.
    I have mine on the North wall (with no window on the south) and it's got glass doors to keep the dust/cat hair/and anything else that is flying around in the air off of it.
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    Are we supposed to sort fabric?
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    Old 11-06-2010, 05:28 PM
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    I have some in a big plastic tub, some in plastic bags and yet more in drawers in a craft shed.
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    Old 11-06-2010, 06:24 PM
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    Thanks for the great ideas on how to store my fabric. Very much appreciated!! :thumbup:
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    Old 11-06-2010, 08:58 PM
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    I have mine sorted by color in gallon size storage bags. Those are then stored out of the way in plastic storage bins. :)
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    Old 11-07-2010, 04:08 AM
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    I have mine in an old dish cupboard with windows(my grandmothers) also a 9 draw dresser(fat quarters) and a closet with shelves (kid fabric and flannel). Oh also totes have my scraps.
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    Old 11-07-2010, 04:41 AM
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    I love reading blogs and here is a link to one that has all kinds of ideas for storing your stash

    http://stashmanicure.blogspot.com/

    I am not affiliated with that blog I just love it. Some people have so much fabric it is hard to believe and the ideas different people have for storage is so amazing. If you go back through their blog posts you see different ideas for storage.
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    I store mine in four draw file cabinets that i bought for 5 dollars each. they are just the right size if you fold your material with the ruler or us the mat board that you cut you can also just open a draw and see every piece at a glance
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    Old 11-07-2010, 04:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by karenfae
    I love reading blogs and here is a link to one that has all kinds of ideas for storing your stash

    http://stashmanicure.blogspot.com/

    I am not affiliated with that blog I just love it. Some people have so much fabric it is hard to believe and the ideas different people have for storage is so amazing. If you go back through their blog posts you see different ideas for storage.

    wow-great site-thanks!!
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