PLEASE HELP I need some guidance on organizing my stash. Problem- shelves too deep.
#71
I agree on the fabric folding around the 6 1/2 ruler and then folding in half to get a piece of fabric that is about 22 inches deep.
The other thing I would suggest is to then get a way to make the shelves less tall as well.
In the kitchen section at Walmart they have shelf dividers for plates and cups and things. I have used those with much success.
This way, you can stack the fabric up high but taking out the bottom one doesn't tumble them all over!
Here is a picture from my old studio in the last house.
The other thing I would suggest is to then get a way to make the shelves less tall as well.
In the kitchen section at Walmart they have shelf dividers for plates and cups and things. I have used those with much success.
This way, you can stack the fabric up high but taking out the bottom one doesn't tumble them all over!
Here is a picture from my old studio in the last house.
example of folded fabric with deep shelves
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example of folded fabric with deep shelves
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#72
I used plastic boxes that were about 16 x 10x 7 inches. I put them on their sides on the shelves which made it easy to pull a box off without having to dig it out from under something. Also the boxes are not truly clear, but you can see what colors are in the box without taking the lid off.
Here is the link that shows a picture of what I'm talking about.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-33984-1.htm
If this is interesting to you, PM me--I've since change my method and have a bunch of empty boxes you might be interested in.
Here is the link that shows a picture of what I'm talking about.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-33984-1.htm
If this is interesting to you, PM me--I've since change my method and have a bunch of empty boxes you might be interested in.
#74
Originally Posted by JanetM
How about the ruler method of folding fabric. Because you have such deep shelves, after folding your fabric around the 6 x 24 ruler, slip the fabric off, and just fold it once, in half. Your fabric will then measure approx. 6 x 22 (width of ruler x ½ the 44 width of fabric)
Here is a tutorial to help you,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkTlaMqRlwo
Here is a tutorial to help you,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkTlaMqRlwo
#75
How about tubs and stack the fabric on end front to back by color families and then you can pull the tubs out to look at the stash. The tubs can be about 6 inches tall. I guess the fabric would have to be rolled on carboard to make it stand up. Take care.
Linda
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No worry. I just did this. First I went to Joann's and got the cardboard from the bolts of fabric. Took about 25 that cuts up to 7x11 pieces. wrap your fabric around it and organize by color. Put back row vertical with a horizontal row laying in front so you can view both rows at a glance. I love it and it has been so helpful when I need to match fabric.
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Originally Posted by JanetM
How about the ruler method of folding fabric. Because you have such deep shelves, after folding your fabric around the 6 x 24 ruler, slip the fabric off, and just fold it once, in half. Your fabric will then measure approx. 6 x 22 (width of ruler x ½ the 44 width of fabric)
Here is a tutorial to help you,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkTlaMqRlwo
Here is a tutorial to help you,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkTlaMqRlwo
#80
Originally Posted by JanetM
How about the ruler method of folding fabric. Because you have such deep shelves, after folding your fabric around the 6 x 24 ruler, slip the fabric off, and just fold it once, in half. Your fabric will then measure approx. 6 x 22 (width of ruler x ½ the 44 width of fabric)
Here is a tutorial to help you,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkTlaMqRlwo
Here is a tutorial to help you,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkTlaMqRlwo
The other thing you can do is keep your projects in plastic bags, but put a certain number of them into a plastic bin, and put a LABEL on the front of the bin indicating what is in those plastic bags (ie: pattern name, or book, and what is needed). The only problem I have with bags and bins is that stuff gets "lost" and a year or two later you're saying "I didn't know I had that!" So label, label, label! Invest in a label maker...they are fairly inexpensive and it makes it fun to get organized.
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