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03-03-2012, 12:54 PM
#94
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 65
After seeing so many references to comic book boards, I ordered some and started organizing fabric last week. I went through the first 100 boards and ordered more. I'm wrapping 1 to 3 yard pieces on the boards and standing them on bookshelves. I couldn't believe how much less space they take than the plastic tubs and bins my fabric was in. Now I will be able to see at a glance what I have and be more inspired to use it! I hated having to dig through plastic bins and still not find what I was looking for. I figure at the rate I'm going, and another couple hundred comic book boards, I'll have my fabric (1 yard pieces and up) organized in less than a month. Any thing under that will be folded on rulers or rolled and stored in baskets. All scraps will be cut with the Go cutter for scrap quilts and stored in labeled plastic shoe boxes. Good luck with your organizing. I've been trying to do it for years and this is the first time I can really see progress. Comic book boards are the best idea I've seen for organizing ever!
03-03-2012, 01:03 PM
#95
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Carlisle, PA
Posts: 1,964
Barri, I'm south of L.I.E. Exit 68 - I could stop in, pick you up and just drive on up to Poughkeepsie!! I'd work for fabric as well, but I don't think right now I could afford the gas for my big truck!!
03-03-2012, 01:16 PM
#96
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: England. UK
Posts: 393
Hi...I had masses to do also when I did my sewing room out last year...this is what worked for me...I cut a piece of Artist board which you can get from most places that sell art stuff...cut it 18 x 6 inches (it was easier than using a acrylic ruler) put on a really good film and sat by the table in front of the TV and folded as I watched. In each folded piece I put a long quilting pin in it (i kept mine in but I'm sure the quilt police would say take it out) so if the pile fell on the floor it didn't unravel. It was amazing how much I got folded....I watched about 4 good films and most of it was done !
03-03-2012, 03:00 PM
#99
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Rochester,N.Y.
Posts: 91
where in New york would love to organise for fabrics never can have enough.I'm in Rochester,N.Y. Maybe you should take a small portion at a time before you start sewing on a quilt project like a little work before a lot of play.
03-03-2012, 04:17 PM
#100
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: near Niagara Falls, NY
Posts: 3,075
For technique, try Alaskasunshine's wonderful tutorial - it works great with comic book boards too. I prefer the larger sized magazine boards....less folding in the long run. Make sure you buy heavier boards- they come in different qualities.
15 minute sessions get you hooked on doing it and work great if your engine just needs a jump start.
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