UFO storage
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UFO storage
Does anyone have a way to store their UFO’s that they love? I have been using the SKUBB boxes from Ikea. I love the sizes of them (approximately 12”x12” and 6” x12” and about 6” deep), but they are soft sided and don’t have lids. I’m embarrassed to say that I have a couple UFO’s that have been in there long enough that they are getting dusty. I had better find a better storage solution or get quilting faster! Hahaha.
#2
I have mine in the zip plastic bags that sheets, blankets, and bedspreads come in. I have a number of them in different sizes. Keeps everything from getting dusty and since they are soft, the stack easy enough.
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Depending on the size of the UFO and if it has fabrics and/or pieces to it will determine the size plastic tote I put it into. If its a quilt flimsy that just needs to be quilted I have a rod along the hallway in my basement to hang it. As I progress with each project, I'll pen a note to it so I know where I'm at with the project. I also keep leftover pieces of batting on my rod with a note telling me the size so I know whether it will fit the project in mind or if I need to attach another scrap piece of batting to it.
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I use the plastic containers from JoAnn Fabrics. I purchase them with coupons @ 50% off and they are about $10.00 each. Called Artbin Super Satchel Single Compartment
I like them, have years of UFO's in them. They have a handle, you can see what's in them easily and I actually label the containers for quick viewing. Unfortunately, I have many of them, so I can attest that they stack very well in a closet!
I like them, have years of UFO's in them. They have a handle, you can see what's in them easily and I actually label the containers for quick viewing. Unfortunately, I have many of them, so I can attest that they stack very well in a closet!
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Location: Oregon
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I’ve been putting the fabrics and pattern for each project in those XXLarge Ziplock bags. I tend to get fabrics for a project, but forget where the pattern is, so this helps me stay better organized. I’ve actually done 2 projects recently because I can find all the fabrics and patterns!
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Does anyone have a way to store their UFO’s that they love? I have been using the SKUBB boxes from Ikea. I love the sizes of them (approximately 12”x12” and 6” x12” and about 6” deep), but they are soft sided and don’t have lids. I’m embarrassed to say that I have a couple UFO’s that have been in there long enough that they are getting dusty. I had better find a better storage solution or get quilting faster! Hahaha.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Vancouver Island, Beautiful BC
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Sometimes Costco has a similar tote on sale in a 5 packs of multi coloured ones. I buy them too.
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