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Old 01-19-2010, 02:18 PM
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Fold around cardboard and then remove the cardboard for storing on your shelves. I fold my yard or longer lengths accordian style so that I can unfold just the amount I need without having to refold the whole thing again. :mrgreen:
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Old 01-19-2010, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by PineyRiverQuilter
More pics.
pretty stash, and great idea.
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Old 01-19-2010, 06:12 PM
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I fold the fabric - large or small - over and over and over down the selvage - about one yard wide - and then safety pin the top and bottom selvages several times before I wash. I put the raw edge pieced to the inside for more security. Seems to work quite well with less raveling and NO twisting.....just a thought.
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Old 01-19-2010, 06:38 PM
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this is reply to washing fabric & tangles. if you snip off a 3/4" triangle from each corner.(4), the bias cut will not ravel across the fabric. if washing yards of one fabric, fold into layers 18" wide, pin on edges with lg safety pins, wash. it will take longer to dry, but will be managable.
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Old 01-19-2010, 07:15 PM
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I use a sheet of plastic foam you get at Walmart for about 3.00 and get about 3 good size pieces out of it for folding fabric over.
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Old 01-20-2010, 07:55 AM
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I haven't tried this, but you might try going along the cut edge with pinking shears before you throw them in the washer.
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Old 01-20-2010, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Marcia
I would hate to tell you that the acid free sheet protectors would not harm your fabric, because I am just not sure.....

You can always use the cardboard to fold the fabric, then remove the cardboard and store your fabric without it. I fold mine without cardboard so that there is a nice folded edge on the front and all pieces are the same size.
Great idea! Thanks!!
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Old 01-20-2010, 04:12 PM
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grmqlts: I use a lingerie bag to wash my fabric. No more ravels and tangles.
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Old 01-20-2010, 04:13 PM
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I read somewhere that comic book protectors work great for folding fabric and really cheap.
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Originally Posted by angelwatcher
Originally Posted by Marcia
I would hate to tell you that the acid free sheet protectors would not harm your fabric, because I am just not sure.....

You can always use the cardboard to fold the fabric, then remove the cardboard and store your fabric without it. I fold mine without cardboard so that there is a nice folded edge on the front and all pieces are the same size.
Does your fabric lay flat on the shelf? I would prefer my larger pcs. to stand vertically on the shelf like at the quilt shops, hence keeping the cardboard inside the folded fabric.
If I have 3 or more yards I roll it back on the cardboard from the quilt shop and stand it up straight. I only for 2 or less yards.
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