natalieg

Just something that goes through my mind, especially this time of year, with shipping things. I sell things on eBay and on here, and buy way too much!!!
Several years ago, I took a tip from the quilt shops that I order fabrics from to be sent to me. I try to make sure that the fabrics are in plastic, not a ziploc (don't want to hold in the moisture), but just folded over and scotch-taped. This prevents the fabrics becoming wet for when the rain or snow is all over our mailboxes, or the mail man leaves it at the door and then a rainstorm hits! I even try to do this with books.
I used to have quite a supply of clear heavy duty plastic bags, but have run out of them. I use bakery bags for my smaller pieces.
I guess my final thought is: don't be surprised if I send you something that arrives in a garbage bag (yes, it's clean....lol) inside the box! And, if anyone purchases anything from me that was not packaged appropriately, please let me know so that I may rectify the situation.

sewmuchmore

Thank you for the tip, I never thought of a ziploc holding in the moisture. :?

BellaBoo

I don't understand. How would moisture get in a ziplock bag, seems it would protect the fabric from the wet packaging.

natalieg

I live in MT and we are in a wet season right now when some other parts of the country are in a hot season. If my son (in MS) ships me something from there in a ziploc, it is likely to fill with hot air somewhat. Then, when it gets here in the cooler rainy weather, it deflates and the hot air then turns into moisture.

shequilts

Natalie:
I just mailed a package to you. The fabric is in a zip lock, but has a hole near the top for ventilation. I like to recycle, so I use all my old "baggies" as I can. I trust it will arrive in satisfactory condition.
Karen

loopywren

Could it possibly condensation as they zip up so tight?

debbieumphress

YOu can also get them at a dollar store in all sizes and it cuts down your cost a lot. Good idea. I use trash bags when I don't go to the store. I hope I get a trash bag no matter what is in it. LOL.

dkabasketlady

And here I thought I was trying to empty out all your garbage bags,lol!!

Momsmurf

I ship all of my quilts to QuiltsForKids and St. Judes in Ziploc 2 1/2 gallon bags. Their kits come in ziploc bags and I find that using the 2 1/2 gallon bags is a perfect fit. I zip the bag nearly all the way closed, leaving about an inch open then I roll it tightly to express the air and while tightly rolled, zip it closed. Doing it this way I am able to get 2 quilts in the large (12x12x5 1/2)Flat Rate USPS box. There has never been a question of condensation in my experience so far.
I wonder if my expressing most of the air is the difference. I might try a smaller (waste basket size) thin plastic bag sometime if I need to ship just one and the added bulk due to air isn't a problem.
My versios of the SpaceBag I guess. : = )

pinot

When I sent something to the States I always put in in plastic cling film (you know the one you put over your food left overs) I press it very hard so all the air will come out so it will fit in a small envelope. Shippingcosts are high from here.