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debbieumphress 02-21-2011 07:47 AM

Sending hubby to the big barn to get those filing cabinets this morning. And I am making room for them in my room. I am goign to put acid free paper in the files too. But my fabrics usually get used fast. So happy you posted this.

Susanna10 02-21-2011 07:48 AM

I have an old file cabinet. I am going to go dig it out. Thank you for the suggestion.

Gatormom3 02-21-2011 07:51 AM

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing :-)

dilyn 02-21-2011 07:53 AM


Originally Posted by grann of 6
I have file cabinets under my cutting tables to store my smaller fabrics in. Have done that for several years. I just ruler folded mine and lined them up in the drawers. Here are some old pics I found to show what I have done.

Wonderful! thanks for sharing! :thumbup:

JUNEC 02-21-2011 07:56 AM


Originally Posted by carolaug
Love this idea!! I have a file cabinet in my basement that is not being used. Its ugly pick...time to paint and load it with fabric! Thanks for the idea

If you paint your metal file cabinet - use Rustoleum (sp) it comes in lots of colors - it paints and primes at the same time. Prevents rust - covers beautifully

quiltsyl 02-21-2011 07:58 AM

I use filing cabinets, but I have wound the fabric on boards gotten free from JoAnns. They fit perfectly in a legal size filing cabinet. However, I like the idea of using the pendaflex folders and I have a ton of those. Hello re-reorganization. Thanks for sharing.

sheila bee 02-21-2011 08:31 AM

Great Idea !!!!!

grammysews4u 02-21-2011 08:33 AM

Im jealous, that is very pretty!

fink9 02-21-2011 09:03 AM

what a good idea!!

kittykatz2001 02-21-2011 09:08 AM

That is a wonderful idea. One of my quilting sisters that has been wanting to clean her quilt room has some file cabinets. I have offered my services to help but, it's been 2 years since I offered and she keeps putting it off. I sent her the photos in hopes of a little push!!


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