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10-16-2010, 10:32 AM
#31
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Mine are in the plastic bins in the cabinet. Not a problem yet and some of them have been in there a loooong time. I am not a big fan of baggies though and I don't have a good reason. Just ain't. From time to time I go pet my fabric. It makes me happy and gives my stash a chance to come out and play.
10-16-2010, 01:13 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by cbridges22
I store mine in a cabinet.It is Formica so no worries about coming in contact with wood.I shut the doors to keep light out.Air circulates so I don't worry about mold.
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10-16-2010, 02:06 PM
#35
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I have 9 18 gallon size plastic tubs of fabric that have been stored like that since 2003 when I had to move. Still have no place to spread everything out--working on that but not done yet. These tubs have fold over plastic lids so they are not air tight--maybe that is the difference.
I like them because they can be stacked also.
It is just a pain to look for fabric stored this way.
Maybe someday things will be better!!!
Chris
I like them because they can be stacked also.
It is just a pain to look for fabric stored this way.
Maybe someday things will be better!!!
Chris
10-16-2010, 03:40 PM
#36
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Location: PA
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I use plastic tubs for some fabrics and have had no problems with moisture or mold. But I use cotton pillowcase covers with zippers for all my quilts. I had them in space bags - a big big no no! After you place them in the pillowcase covers it is okay to place them in plastic containers - preferably in a dry area.
10-16-2010, 04:38 PM
#37
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Location: Illinois
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Originally Posted by PurplePassion
I have stored fabric in plastic totes for years; never had a problem with it ; except the cover not fitting tightly on some. But I visit them often to check on them.
10-16-2010, 04:55 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I have had fabric in plastic totes for years and have had no problems with it.
My house has no central air or heat, so everything gets dusty quickly.
10-16-2010, 05:49 PM
#39
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Location: Oregon
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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.
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.
10-16-2010, 05:53 PM
#40
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Location: Blue Ridge, GA
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I store mine in plastic tubs too... however... I do make a point of going in and every six months refolding the fabric and switching the order from top to bottom. First it keeps me fresh on what I have so I don't make duplicate purchases and second it reduces any "exposure" that may happen as a result of light and potential leaks from the top. IF that makes sense?!
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