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Don't be mad at yourself. Whenever you need anything, just consider it a shopping trip or scavenger hunt. I have wasted many hours organizing, just to tear up the system completely in a matter of weeks. I told my mom I would take up cleaning and organizing as a retirement hobby some day. She gave me the guffaw I deserved. Just enjoy the fact you are creative and not alone!
Originally Posted by blzzrdqueen
I really really wish I had a better storage system for all my fabric. I have 4 huge tubs of fabric and the fabric is not in any particular arrangement...so when I go looking for something somewhat specific, I can't find it unless I empty all the bins :(
I really suck at keeping the fabric in any time of organized fashion. I have no many large/small/medium sized scraps and only about a quarter of what I have total is yardage. I really do envy any of you that have shelf space dedicated to fabric, or any type of organized way of doing things.... Chaos is the only way to describe my stash. Story of my life. |
I much prefer shelves to totes, but if you already have totes and are not wanting to spend more $ to get shelves, you can still fold your fabrics in such a way that you can stack them in with the fold to the open side of the tote and thus see what you have at a glance. It may take some time to get everything sorted and folded, but it will save hours of frustration later!
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Originally Posted by blzzrdqueen
Here is my chaotic stash
This is how mine looks and I love to pull out a bin and "play" in it. I do have some neatly folded fabric too. I say, "whatever works for you". |
Originally Posted by Izaquilter
I fold mine around a 6" X 24" ruler so they are all the same widths....here's my pic I've shown probably a million times & I apoligize but I'm proud of my accomplishment on getting mine organized!
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I have my fabrics in bins. But I use the clear ones.I sort by holiday, kids,then color. Works for me.
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Someone told me that a organized person was too lazy to look for things. LOL
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Yes, I have the same problem - I did order the foam core boards and they work well - problem is I don't have the shelves right now to store it - so even though my fabric is all wrapped up - its still stacked on each other and I have to flip through everything to find it. I guess that is the downside of a stash - the upside is - Yay I have a good stash...
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I have a small sewing room with folding tables on 3 walls..I use stackable bins bought at WalMart..can fit 3 high under tables. They are clear so I can see the contents. Of course I also have the big containers that I stuff in the closet. Luckily, when I'm done for the day, I can shut the door and ignore my mess!
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Originally Posted by blzzrdqueen
I really really wish I had a better storage system for all my fabric. I have 4 huge tubs of fabric and the fabric is not in any particular arrangement...so when I go looking for something somewhat specific, I can't find it unless I empty all the bins :(
Here is a picture of the totes I found at a Habitat store for like $3 |
Excellent!!!!
Originally Posted by QuilterGary
Someone told me that a organized person was too lazy to look for things. LOL
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