fabric storage
01-18-2012, 08:44 PM
#51
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I organise into type, then shelve - fold using the ruler method. I also have some lidded bins and ziplocks hung from hooks on my shelving unit.
Organising can be fun.....but how about a moratorium on fabric buying/finding/receiving and get some quick quilts going! Maybe a random scrappy or two.....
I just ran out of shelf/storage room and have a pile of fabric on my dining room table waiting to be ironed and cut.....as my dining table is not far from the front door, that is creating the necessity of a deadline. Gotta go....I'm two days into it and there's still a lot there! Happy quilting.
Organising can be fun.....but how about a moratorium on fabric buying/finding/receiving and get some quick quilts going! Maybe a random scrappy or two.....
I just ran out of shelf/storage room and have a pile of fabric on my dining room table waiting to be ironed and cut.....as my dining table is not far from the front door, that is creating the necessity of a deadline. Gotta go....I'm two days into it and there's still a lot there! Happy quilting.
01-23-2012, 05:56 AM
#54
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Location: USA
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Originally Posted by Ida Jo
Nonnie, have you ever thought of a giveaway! LOL......just kidding, most of the fabric I have now is in shelves and bins, as yours............I keep what I'm working with on the accessible shelves but I'm sure I have some that is "hidden" away that I need to get out. I gave away some of my stash to my Mother, who also quilts, when she was working on a project, but then she and my Sister gave me some of theirs........so here we go again! haha...........good luck.......some of the workplace photos in here are just amazing........and where there's a will.........there's a way..........I know you will find that way..........
01-23-2012, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
Do you have a LQS in your area? I went in to mine and asked for empty bolts and they were glad to get rid of them. You can cut them done for mini bolts and they are free. Are they as nice as the foam core ones? No, but the're FREE!
01-23-2012, 06:04 PM
#57
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if you have a dollar store close to you they have these craft boards that come in white or black its usually by the construction paper. it comes in big sheets of about 24inches by 36 inches. i get these and then i cut it into the size of boards that i want like 9 1/2 inches by 12 inches. then i wrap my material around these and it is just like using the expensive cards. and whats best is that you can cut it to the sizes you need. i have big ones for large yardage and then i have some 4inch by 6 inch for my fat quarters and little pieces of fabric. works great for me. the sheets are one dollar and i get 7 large cards out of it. so you can see this is a very cheap way to go. hope it works out for you
02-02-2012, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
Do you have a LQS in your area? I went in to mine and asked for empty bolts and they were glad to get rid of them. You can cut them done for mini bolts and they are free. Are they as nice as the foam core ones? No, but the're FREE!
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