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reginalovesfabric 05-20-2011 05:47 AM

I used comic book boards, got them at a comic book store.
It is so nice to have your fabric where you can see what you have. Here is Hattiesburg, I got 100 for $6.99 but ended up using over 700 of them. I did not put my fat quaters on them I have two baskets full of fat quarters.
What can I say, I LOVE fabric.

jaciqltznok 05-20-2011 05:50 AM


Originally Posted by reginalovesfabric
I used comic book boards, got them at a comic book store.
It is so nice to have your fabric where you can see what you have. Here is Hattiesburg, I got 100 for $6.99 but ended up using over 700 of them. I did not put my fat quaters on them I have two baskets full of fat quarters.
What can I say, I LOVE fabric.

HAHAHAH.....sound like me...I would need twice you used!

19angel52 05-20-2011 05:51 AM

I've used sheets of foam core board....bought a box of them online and cut them down. WalMart has them - not too badly priced. There are excellent blogs on how to make these mini bolts to wrap the fabric around....

Try this site for ideas!

http://maluukkonen.blogspot.com/2010...addiction.html

Val in IN 05-20-2011 06:15 AM

I get empty bolts from my LQS. Cut them in half with a box cutter, fold my fabric in half fold side to selvedge side and wind 'em up. They fit nicely on my shelves and free is good plus they aren't going into the trash. Win-win all the way around.

peep 05-20-2011 07:06 AM


Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I just went to the Dollar Store the other day and bought some of what you mean. It's core board I believe, sorry the name escapes me!
The sheets are huge and I cut many sizes from each one.
Someone else will know what I mean :)

foam core...

juliea9967 05-20-2011 07:08 AM

Wallmart sells foam core board. I cut it to the size I want. They have the kind that is acid free.

MommaDorian 05-20-2011 07:14 AM


Originally Posted by incoming2me
I have been re-organizing my entire stash
(except my fat quarters & scraps) on M.I.Late's Easy Cores..

LOVE LOVE LOVE them!

Here's a link to her post in the Member's Buy/Sell/Trade section:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-99292-1.htm

I like these too. They also work quite well as the sturdy bottom of tote bags. :)

verna2197 05-20-2011 07:29 AM

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My DH cut me some cardboard (8x12) to wrap my material around, I then covered the cardboard in left over Christmas Saran Wrap. Then I went to Wal-Mart to the comestic department and purchased some hair clips that snap.

I saw clips almost just like this at a Fabric Store when I was in Texas, when I asked about the price, nearly fell over. So I said heck with it and just went to my local Wal-Mart.

Cardboard covered with Saran Wrap
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Hair Clip
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Fabrc & Hairclip on board
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jbrother 05-20-2011 08:07 AM

PM M.I. Late on this quilting board -- she makes a sells some and they are excellent. I have bought them from her.

PineyRiverQuilter 05-20-2011 08:12 AM

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I purchased large sheets of plastic canvas at our Walmart and cut them into pieces approx. 7 x 11 inches. Then wrap my pressed fabric around them. They fit nicely in my bookcase.

These are all 1 yd or more pieces.
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