I keep mine in those boxes that you get reams of paper in. I have one for classes i have taken and one for other UFOs. a

I use large Snapware boxes. They all stack together so I can just pick the one I need. Finished tops get hung on a hanger meant for multiple pairs of pants, (with the yardage for the backing if I have it.) I seem to have several tops that need to be quilted, but I'm waiting for the inspiration for the quilting portion.

I have a designated area/shelf where I put all my ufo's. If I can, I'll stack all the smaller pieces and wrap them in the largest piece of fabric that's to be used. Can't pull out fabric if you can't see it. As of yet, I haven't had the problem of borrowing from one project to complete another. That may be because there's no room in my fabric cabinet to store ufo's! I have been known to keep some blocks in storage bags (like many others here). The 2 1/2 gallon size is great for larger blocks, and gallon size for smaller left over pieces.


Oh, I almost forgot to note that I tuck a picture of the quilt inside the bag too for quick reference!

I've got UFOs stored in one of those zippered plastic bags from the bed in a bag. I doubt that it is airtight with the cloth zipper. IMHO, I think the problem with storing in plastic is if the environment is humid. The contents could mildew. We've got a central unit that is either running on AC or heat, so I think my fabric is safe.

I too used the large ziplocs to keep the tidbits and pieces leftover from the UFOs. But I've already been guilty of using up yardage that was pinpointed for binding. Yikes.

some go in large Ziplocks and my most current-yes I am GOING to work on them- projects go in Iris scrapbooking boxes. I get them in Michaels on sale..usually for about $4 each. I found them at Costco recently in a bundle in an assortment of colors. I have started making a copy of the pattern (just for my own use and shredded when finished) so I don't have to store the whole book or have to search madly when I want to start up on that project again.

I put mine in plastic project boxes. Keep everything together and easy to organize...

[QUOTE=Belfrybat;6453107]For the second time in two months, I've ended up using a piece of fabric that was earmarked for a UFO.

I've done this several times with the backing - meant to be on a particular quilt and ended up on another project.

I bought coated quilt hangers from Nancy's Notions - my tops hang in the closet on these and all the parts of the project including the backing (lol) are in a 2 gallon ziplock bag attached to the hanger with binder clips. Keeps everything together - just wish I could find time to finish some of them.

Deb

I use plastic ziploc bags and plastic boxes. I have way too many UFOs. A friend said when she got to that point she wrote each one on a slip of paper, put them in a container, and drew them out one at a time. Then she wrote them down on a Master List in the order she drew them. She then started in and worked on them in order. It kept her focused, made her realize how many she had, and made her get to ones that she had forgotten about or had lost interest in.

I think this will be my goal for the new year!

I use the acid free boxes from Joann's or Michael's. I label each box so I know what project is in it. When I'm ready to work on a specific project I can just pull the whole box out and everything is there -- including a copy of the pattern. I like the boxes as they stack nicely.

I somehow have amassed a large supply of tote bags. I keep UFOs in these and stack them in my sewing room. Each January, I make a new list of all unfinished projects and assembled kits and mark off the ones I finish throughout the year. I keep all these lists in a notebook for future reference, and for reassurance that, YES, I am accomplishing something!