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quilt storage ideas
I'm looking for quilt storage ideas; any comments about using the vacuum bags? Need some way to store finished quilts other than just stacking on closet shelves.
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Pillow Cases ?
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Quilt rack?
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Hang them on sturdy hangers in the closet.
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Originally Posted by Kat Sews
(Post 6522591)
Hang them on sturdy hangers in the closet.
I hang them on a pant hanger, cover them with a clear kitchen trash bag (cut a small hole). I make a descriptions of the quilt in the 'package', written on a bookmark blank, punch a 1/2" hole and put that over the hook and hang them. Everything is there nice and safe, away from critters (or all shapes or sizes or species). This is also how I store my finished tops that needed to be quilted. Since they are usually thinner than the quilts, I use the hanger that holds several pairs of slacks. Then the tag lists every item that is stored in that hanger. Works well for me. |
I put most of them on a bed in a guest bedroom. The pile gets pretty deep...
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If you get any of these bags don't get the large large ones because after you pack them if they are to long you don't have a place to put them. That is a mistake I made.
Originally Posted by kdid82
(Post 6522554)
I'm looking for quilt storage ideas; any comments about using the vacuum bags? Need some way to store finished quilts other than just stacking on closet shelves.
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I was always told quilts, or anything that can absorb moisture, shouldn't be stored in sealed plastic bags. Something about temperature change causing moisture buildup and mod/mildew.
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I try to give most of mine away. But I have a friend that hangs them in the closet in dry cleaning bags. The bottom is open so they can breathe.
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I lay a sheet in my old suitcase, lay them in with breathing room, and slide the closed suitcase under the bed. I do wrap the sheet around the quilts. When house cleaning comes around, I air them out, refold in a different way, and tuck them back in. I wish I had enough wall space to display them all.
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