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sylviasmom 08-28-2011 11:35 AM

I started several months ago. I have some 3D pinwheels, half squares triangles and some orphans blocks, but none sewn in a quilt top. However, I have made 2 quilts in the meantime. But I do intend to keep after those scraps. I'm thinking maybe, cathedral windows. Because batting is not required and can be a take along project.

MargeD 08-28-2011 12:16 PM

Looks great and sounds like you are off to a fantastic start. I seem to have lost my organizational skills for the time being, but I know there in this apt. somewhere.

bjcombs2022 08-28-2011 05:17 PM

Oh, dear, there must be a virus going around! I have it to!
My DH has been helping me, he's the best! I started out by going thru all of my scraps and sent 35 pounds to a girl friend! Then I unfolded all of the fat quarters and refolded them into quarters because it is easier if I can see a bigger piece of the fabric, put them, by color into large bins and they are stored under the bottom of my fabric
shelves. The shelves hold the rest of my fabric which is folded using the 6 x 24 inch ruler, and sorted by color! Now if it can just stay that way!

bjcombs2022 08-28-2011 05:18 PM

Should have said under the bottom shelf of my fabric!

bdship 08-28-2011 05:18 PM

I've been working on re-organization, a long way from being done, but I'm seeing progress. You're doing great !

quiltgrammyt2 08-28-2011 06:05 PM

Well, I reorganized my sewing room this Spring, pressed all the fabric, used the 6 x 24 ruler method, put the fabric away in the plastic drawers, took a lot longer than I thought it would, but I got it done, started on a quilt for my DB, then my DMIL passed away. My DFIL wanted everything sorted through right away, so SIL and I did it, EVERYTHING related to sewing came home with me, now I just have to figure out where all of it is going to go. Seems like a never ending job trying to keep the sewing room organized. :shock: :roll:

Rettie V. Grama 08-29-2011 04:35 AM

I am so envious. HELP!

alaskasunshine 08-29-2011 07:39 AM

Hi bettyboop,
you asked for my link to what I did. Now my room is a wreck from a flood in the attic during a reroofing project...no fabric was harmed YEAH!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43871-1.htm

I love what you are doing with your fabrics!

RedGarnet222 08-29-2011 07:56 AM

I love your great start on you re-organization. Nice work. I personally know you will love the results of your labor. There is something to be said for knowing what is in there and having it ready to go when the inspiration hits you.

To answer your question, yes I did this in last summer when I moved from one room to another. I washed ironed yards of fabric, refolded them to fit my new shelving and drawers. It took three months of diligent working to get it all finished. It was hard, because I kept wanting to sew and play instead of organizing it. To tell the truth... there is one bin that is still in need of ironing. But I know where it is and what is in it. I just got under the gun for a deadline and had to stop for a while.

This is the finished product back then. But, there are overhead cabinetry above my machine now that has a light attached to it underneath to help with my sewing. (A christmas present from hubby.)

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-61710-1.htm

bettyboop32953 09-02-2011 09:12 AM

Grama Chris wrote: "I love organizing"

Would you like a vacation in Florida? You are welcome to come and organize my space! It sounds like you have a great space to create. I think once I figure out the storage containers necessary, it will be better. I am really tight on room.


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