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10-16-2010, 02:08 AM

#21

brendadawg

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You can also put one of those little packets that comes in a shoebox with a new pair of shoes.

10-16-2010, 03:22 AM

#22

teacherbailey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

I have had fabric in plastic totes for years and have had no problems with it.

Me too! Even have some in the garage. It ends up smelling musty after a few years but it's quite usable after washing.

10-16-2010, 03:31 AM

#23

Deborah12687

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Why not toss silica jell packs in the bottom of the tote. They will keep the moister out of the totes.

10-16-2010, 04:53 AM

#24

Zephyr

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Originally Posted by shequilts

My pal who owns a quilt shop had some old samples stored in plastic tubs. They molded! No idea where the moisture came from. She now stores everything in cotton pillow cases. She buys cheap, white, cotton ones from the dollar store.

That's a great idea. I had been buying pillowcases from those linen discount stores and they've gone out of business. Some times I have even given the quilt in a pillow case so it will get stored correctly.

10-16-2010, 06:28 AM

#25

patdesign

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I have been storing in cedar chest for years till I ran out of space, no its plastic boxes with silica packets inside, never had mold, and I am in South Fla, HUMID! You could try wrapping individual pieces in white tissue such as comes with clothing, and storing on shelves. In order to identify, photocopy piece of fabric, on back side write the amount of fabric in cut, this way you don't have to unwrap to see or measure

10-16-2010, 07:16 AM

#26

featherweight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

I have had fabric in plastic totes for years and have had no problems with it.

I also store in plastic tubs. Some have been there forever. No problems here.

10-16-2010, 08:03 AM

#27

quiltmom04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EagarBeez

I have fabric, that I had stored in plastic containers. Some I placed in small baggies, left open for air. I have been reading that this is not a good way to store fabric. I moved it to a some closed drawers.
Where I live, we get lots of dust. High desert. How do you all feel I would be better storing abric?

I store mine in the plastic tubs in the basement and never had a mold problem. But they are not really airtight. But I do leave a zip lock bag open a bit for air circulation, as I have found that the bags so seem to be airtight (I suppose for good food storage!) and they pack better if some of the air can get out.

10-16-2010, 09:17 AM

#28

mshawii

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Have your hubby drill some holes in the top of the boxes and maybe a few in the top of the sides to let the boxes breath. and let moisture out.

10-16-2010, 09:26 AM

#29

MaryAnna

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Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd

I know there are things you can buy to keep closets dry, and most pill bottles come with small bags of whatever it is that keeps them from moisture.

Seems that somewhere I saw some bags of a chemical that would keep tightly closed plastic containers dry and mold free. Can't remember where at this time. Brain fog....

Should anyone find this, please let us all know.

Do you mean Damp Rid? It works best, but you do have to empty the collection container from time to time.
KInd Regards,
MaryAnna

10-16-2010, 09:39 AM

#30

patdesign

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MaryAnna

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd

Do you mean Damp Rid? It works best, but you do have to empty the collection container from time to time.
KInd Regards,
MaryAnna

DEFINITELY NOT DAMP RID! These are the little white packets about 1 inch by 1 1/2 inch that say silica gel and often come in shoe boxes, sometimes purses, they absorb moisture and keep stuff from molding!