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Old 02-02-2011, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltsru
what is the ruler fold way?

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See if this helps you:
http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/
This is how I do it, fold the yardage selvage to selvage and turn across the ruler like the tutorial shows.
I do the same with FQ only use a smaller ruler.
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Old 02-02-2011, 01:08 PM
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Wow- what a crafty ! I'm glad you thought of this ! I don't have time to have all the good ideas myself- so I'm glad to have yoy here- LOL !

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Old 02-02-2011, 03:35 PM
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Hobby Lobby gives them away
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Old 02-02-2011, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Up North
I asked for those at Walmart and Joanns but the won't give them away here!
JoAnns gave me enough to fill my trunk up! I asked when I was getting some fabric cut and she just kept handing them to me from under the counter. I had to tell her to stop! My son takes them to work and cuts them in half for me. That doubles the amount of boards.
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Old 02-02-2011, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by shequilts
Originally Posted by Up North
They told me at both places people put cheap fabric on the boards and try to return it for full price! I asked if the could mark it out but they said they wouldn't do it anymore!
I never heard of returning fabric. Of course I never tried. I figure if I have it cut, it's mine.
I've been told at Joann's that they'll take fabric back if it hasn't been cut after leaving the store(ex: you buy 2.5 yds; you must return 2.5 yds).
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Old 02-02-2011, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bjnicholson
Originally Posted by Up North
I asked for those at Walmart and Joanns but the won't give them away here!
JoAnns gave me enough to fill my trunk up! I asked when I was getting some fabric cut and she just kept handing them to me from under the counter. I had to tell her to stop! My son takes them to work and cuts them in half for me. That doubles the amount of boards.
Huh? I was told they re-use them and that's why they don't give them away. I have had one or two given to me though.
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Old 02-02-2011, 03:56 PM
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I bought my fabric boards from MistyMarie's sister. MistyMarie is a QB member from Colorado.

The boards were very reasonably priced and really do the job. I now know what fabric I have and can spot it quickly. I really love 'em.

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Old 02-02-2011, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by leatheflea
Yep thats what I do, they give them to you for free so they dont have to throw them away. But some say I'm a bit cheap, I like to call it frugal, thrifty,practical, money connoisseur, spending challenged. And maybe a little on the crazy side...LOL
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Old 02-02-2011, 04:04 PM
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I think that you should use what works for you. And I do agree that free is better but some folks don't have the space for those big bolts. I do love the way your "store" looks.
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Old 02-02-2011, 04:38 PM
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I just fold mine up on my 6" or 8 1/2" ruler, pull the ruler out and stack them. TA-DA no cardboard.
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