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Old 02-24-2014, 11:47 AM
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I have about 30 Go Dies and I am looking to see how others store theirs; I don't want to have them on 4 separate racks if I can avoid it, that would take up valuable fabric storage space!!! I am in the final phase of getting my sewing room together and just wondering what everyone else is doing, any input would be greatly appreciated!!!
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If you go to the picture forum, there's a sub forum on organization. I know I've seen several ideas there. Here's one:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/mission...o-t238037.html
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I store mine in a straw basket on a shelf, though I don't have as many as you have. There are so many baskets to choose from and I like the look of cloth or straw storage bins.
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I was told to not stack them on top of each other but on their sides. I use the wire racks. If I didn't have room for the racks I'd stand them up against a wall or shelf.
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I have a 2 drawer lateral file cabinet. I use the top drawer for files of patterns and the bottom drawer for my Go dies. I have quite a few dies and mats and all of them fit in the drawer. The top of the cabinet serves as my cutting surface for the Go cutter.
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I store mine, on end, on a bookshelf. easy.
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Thanks for the ideas! I've been having trouble with this. I don't have much room, and i think the bookshelf may be the answer.
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Originally Posted by DebraK View Post
I store mine, on end, on a bookshelf. easy.
yup me too.... but i have wall shelves.. and yes it does take up A LOT of room.. but im ok with that i can see at a glance and pull what i want or need..
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Old 02-25-2014, 09:56 AM
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go to IKEA they have wire racks that hold 4 wire tubs or plastic tubs the cost is about $25 or less and you can look in the return section and find them for about $10 or $12 most times.. I have bought about 10 sets so far I use them for my studio dies and scraps of fabric and batting and embroidery thread.. love them...you can even buy rollers for them . you can also buy (on sale) the plastic racks that have several tubs in them or single stacking tubs, they come in lots of sizes.. good luck..
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I store mine on their sides inside of a Sterlite plastic container with the handle locks. It keeps them dust-free and all together. I have a little accessory box that I keep inside that container, with the dies, that holds the metal pick and some tweezers too. I store the plastic box on my bookshelves.
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