The reason I have a disorganized fabric stash...
04-27-2010, 06:03 AM
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This is my story and I am sticking to it!
My stash is jammmmmmed into plastic totes so that the bright morning sunlight that pours in the east facing window won't fade the spines of all those "could be" neatly folded and stored fabrics. This way when I shuffle through the bins I am actually protecting my fabrics!
What's your story!?
My stash is jammmmmmed into plastic totes so that the bright morning sunlight that pours in the east facing window won't fade the spines of all those "could be" neatly folded and stored fabrics. This way when I shuffle through the bins I am actually protecting my fabrics!
What's your story!?
04-27-2010, 06:58 AM
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My excuse for mine being in the bin is because the cats will sleep on them. I'd LOVE to be organized and have the ability to display them.......but that's not going to happen (me??? organized????? ROLMBO!!!!)
04-27-2010, 07:00 AM
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these all sound good to me
seriously - even though I keep my fabrics in what I thought were protected areas - out of direct sunlight, etc - I've had fade lines on the folds of a few of my fabrics
might be a good idea to refold the fabric every couple of years
although in some people's cases, that's a month away from doing something else with it
seriously - even though I keep my fabrics in what I thought were protected areas - out of direct sunlight, etc - I've had fade lines on the folds of a few of my fabrics
might be a good idea to refold the fabric every couple of years
although in some people's cases, that's a month away from doing something else with it
04-27-2010, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Up North
Fabric only stays organized until you start a project. If I wanted a neat stash I would have to give up sewing. Not gonna happen.
04-27-2010, 07:42 AM
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I have few things left in tubs only because I have no place to put them. I have my cabinets facing away from the sun light so they won't fade. I also have some bolts(I hate to admit this) sitting on top of one cabinet that are so covered in dust that it protects it from the light. My sewing area was nice and neat til I decided to make some new quilts now it is a mess.
04-27-2010, 07:52 AM
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My fabric stash is in bins in the closet with the doors shut when I'm not going through it to find project requirements. Most of the time, there is fabric on the shelves and on top of other bins, but if I'm not in that room going through the stash, the closet doors are kept closed - I've lost too much fabric keeping it out in the open so I can glance at it any old time!
04-27-2010, 10:46 AM
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I am a kind and caring person and I never want my friends and family to feel badly about themselves. In fact, I always want them to be able to look at my stash (or kitchen or livingroom, etc.) and be able to feel GOOD about themselves. I want them to be able to think, "Wow, I thought my stash (home) was a mess, but compared to this, I'm doing great!". This is a sacrifice I gladly make for my friends and family because I care about them so very much.
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