Originally Posted by dakotamaid
If any of you have low E windows that helps a great deal if things are left out. I know my sofa and drapes don't have nay fade marks on them since we got our new window.
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Originally Posted by quilt1950
Is 'fade' the cause of the light streak down the fold line of fabrics? Sometimes I think I carry it home from the fabric store with this light line. Of course, I never notice it in the store.
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I have mine in dark green totes so the only time they get exposed to sunlight is when I'm playing with them.
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Originally Posted by dreamer2009
in regards to storing fabrics in or on shelves, clear containers out and about in a room where they are exposed to light on a daily basis..
doesn't accumulated light fade the edges exposed to the light so much ?? |
Mine are on shelves, but then I made a cover that covers the shelves. After I read on here that light fades the fabric. Couldn't afford to change the way I stored my fabric. I remember that my gm had her fabric covered, didn't know why she cover them, now I know why
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I keep mine in a closet on shelves out in the garage. Nice and dark in there.
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Originally Posted by t-robin
Originally Posted by quilt1950
Is 'fade' the cause of the light streak down the fold line of fabrics? Sometimes I think I carry it home from the fabric store with this light line. Of course, I never notice it in the store.
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Well, a voice from the other side. I just checked fabrics in my stash, on open shelves, in my utility room. One window with no blinds or curtain, however, there is a carport on that side of the house. I pulled a piece of fabric that I know I have had for at least 6 years and I don't know how long my Mom had it.
There is no fading along the fold line. I don't have an explanation for this and just don't worry about it. |
i keep my fabric in a big antique Pennsylvania Dutch blanket chest which is very deep and holds a great big stash for me.
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Steam ironing can cause some damage to the fibers and fade the fabric. Also make sure that the fabric is dry after you use any water or steam on it before you put the fabric back into your totes. I always toss the fabric in the dryer for 5 minutes before putting my fabric back in the totes.
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