My sewing room has only one window..so my fabric is not exposed to the sunlight..I am hoping by having my fabric where I can see it I will start using it ..instead of buying more..we will see..

I like that idea...seeing what I have and can give you ideas on what to use it in. I keep telling myself I am going to use what I have and not buy anymore till get my stash down, but can't seem to hold to it. Went to buy some denim for a dog bed cover and came out with 3 other pieces of fabric plus the denim. I may try and do the folding pieces and put them in the drawers. Hopefully that will give me more room and I can see what I have.

Me too, I only have one window. And sometimes I just have to pull up the blind since we have such a lovely vista! Little by little it will all come to fruition and you will loe what you see! I promise :thumbup:

I don't have a large stash, but once I started this and have mine on boards where I can see WHAT I have, I really LIKE what I see!!! :) And of course it makes me want to buy more stash..lol

Here are some photos of my first stab at organizing my stash. I just did these two book shelves and now have three more. Waiting on FED EX to bring my boards.

i just wanted to let you know that i did this too my material asap after reading this tut!!! it is amazing how much faster i am able to find what i want, how much more fun it is too browse through the closet, and what a god send my husband has found this because i (or so he thinks) am spending less on fabric b/c i can easily see what i have to fit a project. also, i am teaching my 8 y/o daughter to sew/quilt. it is easier for her to find what she is looking for and i don't end up cleaning up a huge mess after she has shuffled through the stash. a million thanks for this wonderful tut!!!!

Oh Lindsey,
Your room is wonderful!!! :shock: I love the white and the pretty flowered cups on your shelf!!! Thanks so much for posting what you've done! :thumbup: Please keep posting as you progress :-D

You are so welcome!!!
:thumbup: :-D :thumbup: ;)

I just finished organizing my fabric today! Thanks again, alaskasunshine for this great tutorial. I loooove having all my fabric organized :)

Did you just buy the new shelves? What kind and where did you get them from? They look nice!