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Old 08-01-2011, 11:07 AM
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I have my fabric displayed on shelves. They are not in direct sunlight and I don't find dust to be a problem. It is so much easier to see what I have, and I love being able to see them.
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Old 08-01-2011, 11:08 AM
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Old 08-01-2011, 11:12 AM
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Dear Happy Lady:

I keep my stash in two 5-shelf bookcases by color, kid prints & Christmas prints. On the bottom shelves I have my 3-ring binders with my patterns & books. I also keep all my small pieces of fabric in 2 bins on top of the bookcases separated by color in plastic bags within the bins. I try to keep things organized in order to find things faster. As they say "Organized people are just too lazy to get up & look for it". Good luck in organizing your stash.

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Old 08-01-2011, 11:27 AM
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My stash is pretty much stored in clear plastic bins, out of direct sunlight. I literally have a wall of bins in the DR where it is mostly out of the way, but with clear bins and notes on the front of what is inside I can mostly find what I need, when I want it. Of course, there are exceptions, but I won't go into that.
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Old 08-01-2011, 01:05 PM
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I store my stash in stackable clear plastic drawer units that I got at Walmart. I place colors and co-ordnitates in each separate drawer. My bedroom faces north so I have no sun problem. Besides living in Las Vegas, I keep the shutteers closed in my room all summer to keep heat out.
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Old 08-01-2011, 01:12 PM
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store mine in totes by color, and then stacked on shelves.
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Old 08-01-2011, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by happy_lady
Hello all, I'm in the process of redoing my quilting room. Currently, I keep my stash in large plastic bins stacked against a wall. The bins protected my stash from my border collie who shared the same space. After 14 years, he now keeps an eye on me from above. :( Way off point, sorry....
My plan is to purchase a large bookcase and stack my fabric on the shelves. I have the option to get glass doors, but would rather not spend the extra money. How do you store your stach? Is it out in the open or tucked away and protected? Thanks everyone.
About a year ago, I purchased a large five shelf office supply cabinet for my stash. I am so happy that I got it because you can see just what you have. I have coordinated the colors and that makes it a lot easier to find too.
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Old 08-01-2011, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JulieR
I'm sorry for your loss. :(

My fabric is stacked on open shelves I moved into a closet to protect it from light, dust, and my seven furry children. :)
Love your furry children in picture, I have two of them!
I also keep my fabric behind doors to protect from sunlight.
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Old 08-01-2011, 04:07 PM
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I store my fabric on shelves, wrapped around cardboard cut from the cardboard that fabric is wrapped around at the store. I just cut them to the right length, and roll my fabric around them. I can see what I have immediately. My room is in the basement, so no fading issues.
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Old 08-01-2011, 04:23 PM
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Mine is in the closet in totes with drawers.
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