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Tudey 04-20-2018 08:22 AM

I use those plastic rolling drawer units I found at Walmart. They are perfect for holding a LOT of FQ's!

Quiltlady330 04-20-2018 08:25 AM

I have a number of large baskets with handles. I have separated my FQ and scraps into types and colors and stand these up inside the baskets which are about that depth. Whenever I am getting ready for a project I grab the basket and relocate to my cutting table where I can put it at eye level.
I really like your system of the clear totes.

dunster 04-20-2018 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by luvstoquilt (Post 8043959)
Great organization! I am in the process of rethinking my system. What I mostly need to do is quit shopping! Lol

You are so right! I've put myself on a fabric diet this year. I haven't been 100% good at following it, but much better than before.

dunster 04-20-2018 12:32 PM


Originally Posted by Tudey (Post 8044165)
I use those plastic rolling drawer units I found at Walmart. They are perfect for holding a LOT of FQ's!

I have several of those too, but they're filled with other things. Most recently I started using them for my longarm thread cones, to keep them from getting dusty.

crafterbarbara 04-20-2018 01:48 PM

I am in the process of cleaning out! Hard to do, as I paper piece, quilt, embroider so am always in need of different colors and sizes. Love being able to go thru my stash and find just the right piece.

nativetexan 04-20-2018 02:48 PM

i had that same shelving unit. gave it to my son when I moved back to Texas. bought myself two wire black ones. have one in my sewing room and one inside the closet there. shelves about 15 inches tall.

cavmom 04-20-2018 06:11 PM

Nice job Dunster!! just last week i decided to also organize and like Tudey I bought the plastic 3 and 5 drawer carts from Walmart. I am hoping it will help me see what i actually have instead of having to dig through piles LOL! I am hoping to end up with results like yours :)

Innov8R 04-21-2018 06:12 AM

Great idea. Thanks for sharing it.

Mariposa 04-21-2018 06:28 AM

Nicely done, Dunster! Organized to easily find what you want. Fun fabrics you have too. :)

jmoore 04-21-2018 06:42 AM

Looks neat and tidy...I like your idea of the shoe boxes by color. I might have to get some smaller bins like that to further separate my scraps by color. I don’t have a lot of FQs but I do have a ton of scraps.


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