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07-19-2010, 04:47 PM

#31

quilterken

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I have mine in many large Rubbermaid totes. I wish I went with clear, since I always need to dump to find a fabric.

07-20-2010, 03:16 AM

#32

Moon Holiday

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

I am putting all of my fabrics longer than two yards on to coroplast boards and putting them in bookcases.

I got the coroplast boards on ebay. I think the seller is a board member.

When I shop for fabric, one of the first things I do is look for fabric that is down to the last bit of yardage and if it is a color/design I know I can use, I buy it and ask to keep the cardboard the fabric is wrapped around and 90% of the time they give it to me. I also mention I'd be happy to take any of the fabric cardboard they have waiting to be recycled, and if they have some they let me take them as well. I figure, it can't hurt to ask...

07-20-2010, 04:27 AM

#33

taj334

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Someone suggested (maybe here) that a DVD case was good. I just happened to have an extra one. It's the perfect size for the fat quarters. There are plenty of shelves that you can easily adjust too. When I get around to it I will probably add a simple fabric front to keep out the dust.

07-20-2010, 04:34 AM

#34

pieces

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My husband installed wire baskets in the closet of my sewing room. They are stacked and on runners, you just pull them out as needed. Or they can be removed. I like them because the fabric can breath, you can see the fabric at a glance. I have my fabric sorted according to color. They were purchased from Lowe's, inexpensive and easy to install. And it helps me keep my stash under control. When my baskets get full I get quilting. Until I use up fabric I don't have room to store more. :thumbup:

07-20-2010, 04:40 AM

#35

Playtime7

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I keep mine in the inexpensive bookshelves so I can see what I have. Also, we shop at Sam's club and buy those big salads that come in a plastic shoe box type containers. I store my FQ in those. I have a big bin of strips and little scraps for those that I will use some day to make a strip quilt. I also store my NICKELS in those plastic shoe box containers... good luck organizing.. would love to hear what you do...

07-20-2010, 04:45 AM

#36

EagarBeez

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I store mine in rubber maid tubs, and some in a drawer.

07-20-2010, 04:45 AM

#37

Tinabodina

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...and you have some cloths in there too. :-) I keep mine in tubs, and two 6ft tall book shelves.

07-20-2010, 05:03 AM

#38

EagarBeez

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinabodina

...and you have some cloths in there too. :-) I keep mine in tubs, and two 6ft tall book shelves.

No, no clothes, just fabric

07-20-2010, 05:16 AM

#39

rustqlts

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Location: Rossville, Georgia

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My sewing room looked like this for about 10 minutes a few years ago. As soon as my first new project began after getting it organized, it started turning into the complete
disaster that it still is today! I can have a neat space or a working space--not both :)) rusty

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...59435252IQWtbH