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10-19-2011, 05:31 AM

#11

AmyBaby

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try using comic book stock http://www.amazon.com/Current-Size-C.../dp/B001MDF4UA I use it and it keeps everything uniform and it's archival and relatively inexpensive.

10-19-2011, 05:33 AM

#12

justsojanie

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Great idea - thanks!

10-19-2011, 05:41 AM

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blueangel

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Good idea

10-19-2011, 06:02 AM

#14

Skittl1321

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I use the comic book backings to store my fabric in mini-bolts.

I even went to a local comic book store to get them, and they were fascinated by the use, but happy for the sale.

10-19-2011, 06:19 AM

#15

fabric_fancy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smcfadden

If it's "not archival," that means it has acid in it.

acid will bleach out the fabric. my mother lost a great deal of her fabric because of this type of storage (using a product that wasn't archival).

10-19-2011, 06:23 AM

#16

lfstamper

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Couldn't you use your rotary cutter to cut and avoid the blister? Just a thought.

10-19-2011, 06:54 AM

#17

denilynne

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I use the comic book stock, not expensive and comes in different sizes , works great

10-19-2011, 07:36 AM

#18

auntpiggylpn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grann of 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putz

I'd like to think of myself as "fairly" organized and like to keep my fabric in one location in my room in a bookcase (I just started in January so give me time to grow my stash like some of you).

I've been drawn to the different "boards" that are out there where you wrap the fabric around the board. To me, they're a bit pricey if you consider 100 or more of them at 50 cents or so each. I'd rather use the money to grow my stash.

Anyway, a while back my girlfriend gave me some 22x28 chipboard that she had. It worked out great. Yesterday, I placed an order to www.dickblick.com for the chipboard. I ordered 25 sheets and with standard shipping of $7.99 my order vame to $22.79. Do the math. I will get 8 6x11 boards from each sheet which figures out to be 91 cents a sheet and 8 boards a sheet, I will get 200 boards at 11 cents each. I'd attach a photo, but I don't know how to get it off my Blackberry!!

Just make sure anything you use to wrap your fabrics around is acid free and dye free. I just use the ruler fold method which doesn't add any extra bulk and then I can save that money for more fabric. :roll:

I use the ruler fold method too and I like it. Makes my fabrics the right size for the bookshelves they sit on.