PLEASE HELP I need some guidance on organizing my stash. Problem- shelves too deep.
#61
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My shelves are 24 inches deep in my sewing closet. I made them this deep on purpose. My fabrics are folded as they come off the bolt and approximately the same width of 9 inches. Then they are stacked by color family. I posted pictures earlier this year of my closet. The post was called My patchwork parlor. \http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-89553-1.htm
This was the only way I could come up with to accommodate all of my stash and still make some sort of sense out of it all. I hope this helps you.
This was the only way I could come up with to accommodate all of my stash and still make some sort of sense out of it all. I hope this helps you.
#65
I had the same problems and my stash looked like yours. So I went to the local sign shop and bought the plastic sign material. I cut it so that I could put my fabric on it when I folded it in 1/4. (approximately 12 x 8) Anything a yard or more goes on the sign material. Everything less is folded and put in the plastic storage containers where the drawers pull out. I organized by color or collections. Now I can see everything and can pull out the fabric I need. The sign material is nice because when I go to cut my material it is already folded for cutting.
#66
I use a foamboard that measures 20X30". Cut it into 10 pieces measuring 10X6". Wrap fabric around. The large sheets cost me $1.00 ea at Family Dollar stores. So 10 cents each is a bargain. They are acid free so won't harm your fabric. The label say ADAMS R.L.Adams Plastics, Inc. www.readiboard.com
I secure the ends to the fabric with plastic paper clip like tabs that I got in a tub at WalMart.
You could get more than one layer of them on your shelves. I would stand the ones in the back on end and the ones in front of them on edge. That way you could see all of them at the same time and still have some room in front. Actually you could stack all of them on edge and still have room in front. This way you can remove them one at a time rather than having to look through boxes for what you are looking for. Ann in TN
I secure the ends to the fabric with plastic paper clip like tabs that I got in a tub at WalMart.
You could get more than one layer of them on your shelves. I would stand the ones in the back on end and the ones in front of them on edge. That way you could see all of them at the same time and still have some room in front. Actually you could stack all of them on edge and still have room in front. This way you can remove them one at a time rather than having to look through boxes for what you are looking for. Ann in TN
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#67
Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I'll measure them. It's a double closet.
Okay, about 24 inches deep. Lots of room for sure, but not able to find things or get organized.
Okay, about 24 inches deep. Lots of room for sure, but not able to find things or get organized.
Why don't you try folding the fabrics with the ruler and see if works for you? You can always buy the plastics bins later.
#68
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Location: Eastern ND
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How about trying stages so it isn't so overwhelming? First, a narrow, tall bookcase between the windows. Assign a different color to each row. Use the depth of the shelf to determine how you fold the fabric. That might be a good start and definitely a nice focal point.
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UPDATE:
Today I am starting again. I see some progress, not a lot but better than it was.
Pegleg, I love your parlor!! :)
All of you have given me great advise and thanks for the chuckles as well. I need them!
I love hearing someone say "Oh, mine looks like yours, now I don't feel so bad" hahahaha b/c then I DONT'T feel so bad!!! :D:D
One good thing is I'm finding a lot of fabrics I don't want and some treasures I forgot about!
Onward and upward!!!!!!!!!! Here I go!
Thanks so much everyone!!!
Sue
Today I am starting again. I see some progress, not a lot but better than it was.
Pegleg, I love your parlor!! :)
All of you have given me great advise and thanks for the chuckles as well. I need them!
I love hearing someone say "Oh, mine looks like yours, now I don't feel so bad" hahahaha b/c then I DONT'T feel so bad!!! :D:D
One good thing is I'm finding a lot of fabrics I don't want and some treasures I forgot about!
Onward and upward!!!!!!!!!! Here I go!
Thanks so much everyone!!!
Sue
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