What size fabric do you store and what do you use?
#21
Originally Posted by Rhonda Lee
My question still is what sizes of fabric do you use the most?
Scraptherapy, Cut the Scraps, by Joan Ford...Rotary Cutting - Books by Anita Grossman Solomon...
Scraptherapy, Cut the Scraps, by Joan Ford...Rotary Cutting - Books by Anita Grossman Solomon...
Before starching and pressing a washed and dried fabric length of one yard or more, I tear it lengthwise down the middle, so each piece is no wider than 22". It will easily fit it on the ironing board and later on the shelf. I have never run out of fabric from splitting up the yardage. I've only made my life easier by not having to deal with a large piece of fabric. It's comparable to pressing a pillowcase instead of a sheet.
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Anita I really have to thank you for making my life in the quilting world a little more simplified. I have used your methods and it really makes me smile. I love using fabric that has been laundered, starched and ready for piecing. Thank you for your wonderful brain and sharing your ideas for our benefit. Love you and your books.
#23
All my stash is sorted by color unless it is a specific type like upholstery, duck, etc. I never cut any until I am ready to use it. So all the bins that house my stash have different lengths of fabrics but all the same color in it. I label the bins so that I know what kind of fabric or color is in it. In case someone is coming to stay in my guest room (which is my sewing room otherwise), it's a quick dash to stuff all the pulled out fabrics into a bin quickly and stored in my storage shed. Yikes!!! Good luck with your organizational project!!!
#25
I agree with the many others who have suggested not to cut the longer lengths of fabric. I have mostly 1 yard and up pieces, very little fat quarters. I like to be able to take a piece of fabric and cut it into what I need, when I need it. Too many times, a fat quarter isn't big enough.
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I don't precut anything except odd shaped scraps from GD's play clothes. I cut those into 2" strips and square the ends. FQs (approximate) go in one cabinet; over FQ gets labeled with quantity and goes in another cabinet by color.
#29
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I fold everything half yard and bigger. FQ or smaller pieces go into drawers
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