sew4fun

Nope don't cut it. Like others have said you might use it for backing someday.

zennia

I agree-dont cut. You never know what might come along later. I would just wash,iron,fold and put away.

krazy4quilts

Wow, I guess the don't cut it wins.And yes these fabrics will more than likely be pieced into a block or used as borders. Thanks all, I knew you would come to the rescue :)

donnajean

When I purchase larger pieces, I either write on the selvage (at the exposed cut end when folded) how many yards there are so that I don't have to remeasure later. Each time you cut a piece off correct the selvage note to indicate how much is left. I would not cut anything off untill needed. Don't worry about ironing for now - just fold nicely. :thumbup:

vjengels

I like to purchase my fabric in nothing larger than a 2 yard cut, if I LOVE it I'll buy several cuts like that. It used to be that you didn't have any problems at the cutting table when you asked for 12 yds. in 2 yard cuts, but now they give you the 'stink eye' and tell you it's against policy, so, I get around it by acting like I changed my mind and wanted more of the fabric after they cut the others, I have to spend a little more time in the fabric store... but, that's not a bad thing...

quiltmom04

I wouldn't cut it either. Just wash it and fold it the best you can. You would have to iron it again when you go to use it anyway, so you may as well wait. (When the fabrics aren't ironed, I know that I've already washed them!) If you want a long piece border or something, it will still be in one piece. You can always cut it when you find what you will be using it for!

Wine Woman

Great idea I'm using a sticky note but like this suggestion better!

Wine Woman

Keep it big! Your chances of having enough when you are ready to use it are greater!

donnajean

I used to use a note pinned to the larger pieces, but than I lost the info when I washed the piece. If you write in the selvage with a pen, it ususally does not wash off.

On my smaller stash pieces, I staple small sticky notes to the exposed corner. Then I store my stash pieces according to fat qtrs.; 1/2yds; 1yd; & more than 1 yard.

I applique, so I have carboard trays with smaller pieces sorted by color & laid out with about 1/2" of each piece visable. Otherwise, I would never remember what I have.

Marcia

When I buy more than 4 yards of fabric I pick up one of the empty cardboards that bolts come on at my local quilt shop. When I get home, I roll my fabric onto it and then mark on the end how much I have-it is great for borders, backing, etc.