Podunk Princess

I have used PolarNotions boards exclusively in my quilt room and have hundreds of them. They are terrific and the company ships very quickly. They may be higher priced than some but the quality is consistent and the company is outstanding to do business with.

ploverwi2

I agree. That is why the comic book boards are good. They are acid free.

EagarBeez

I have been following this quilt board for awhile. I read lots of ways others store fabric. I had been storing fabric in tupperware plastic containers. Then I read, that's not the way to go. I then put my folded fabric in drawers. Then there were some who said no good. I went back to the tubs. I go through them time to time, and I do not see anything wrong with my fabric, some of it I have had a good 3-5 years. I also keep these tubs in a closet away from light. I live in AZ with very little humidity.

Dani

I am using comic boards...I think they come in two sizes and I have the bigger size. I wish I would have doubled them up to make them a tab bit stiffer, but they work pretty good. I'm using the big metal paper clips right now, not concerned with moisture in my closet, so don't have to worry about rust. I do have some fabrics stored in plastic bins though...like 30's, batiks, projects, kits. I'm thinking about drilling several holes in these bins to provide air circulation.....what do you think about that....would that help? I like the bins because they stack so nicely.

leggz48

I use Polar Notions' products:both sizes work for me. They are pricier, but it's been worth it for me personally. They are a quality product, hold up well (I've been using the same ones for at least 5 years and change out fabric often on them), and their customer service is outstanding.

jrhboxers

I just finished a re-do of my sewing room/nest. I purchased myself a new desk for Christmas and decided to do-over everything and FINISH the organizing that I have started several times. I will be posting pictures later.

But my basic is - I ruler fold anything 1yd17" and smaller. Larger is ruler folded and hung-up with pants hangers in the closet. Where the fabrics touch the clips, I have acid-free tissue paper just in case. DH added the extra hanging rods for me. FAB-U-LOUS!!!!! I also have my various 'things' in bin boxes on shelves that I made for the closet.

Now that I am organized I don't want to pull anything out and mess it up. Oh well, that will end soon enough - probably when my hand is down healing. Hopefully the leeches will quit visiting soon. [wink]

I have been tempted to show DH some of the stashes that are displayed here. He always says that I have enough fabric to open my own store - but not really. Actually, I think my stash is pretty small.

DanaNVa

I like to cut white foam board into pieces (11-3/4" by 7-1/4" and 6-1/2" by 4") and use that instead. One sheet of foamboard costs $3.00 at Michaels and I get at least 10 pieces from each sheet. Alot less expensive than Polar Notions.

kjym

I have used the polar notions boards and I love them. I like then alot better than the core boards. I have tried the core boards and I didn't like them because they can bend.
The Polar boards are pieces of plastic and are indistructiable.
I have so far used the regular size and have used so far 250 of the sheets and clips. she also has a smaller size for fat quarters. You can roll anywhere from a half yard to 10 yards of fabric with out any problem. What I do is wash and hang dry my new fabric then Iron it and fold it in quarter length wise and measure and roll on the board. Then I put the measurement on a post a note under the clip.
That way I know the exact amount of fabric of each piece.
Hope this is a help. kjym Kathy
PS Thanks for you question It reminded me to order more.

quiltmore

that closet is beautiful I have way to much fabric to make my look that neat. But your closet may inspire me to try to make mine look like yours. Want to come help? LOL

onaemtnest

The fun thing I found when I finally took all my fabric out and wrapped around comic boards nearly 400 and it took me about a week...was that though my fabric I thought had been neatly stacked "ruler folded"....with the boards I completely emptied one entire double door 8X6 foot cabinet! Stacks had gotten in front of stacks and I found fabric I had completely forgotten about. Now on comic boards or any material you choose...I think you will find it is space saving!!!!

I got to handle all my fabric and donate what I knew in my heart I would never get around to using. Whether coroplast, foam core, comic boards whatever don't dread organizing your fabric stash ~ seeing at-a-glance what I have is wonderful!