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    Old 01-31-2011, 07:06 PM
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    Originally Posted by shequilts
    I keep hearing about the boards used to fold and store fabric, and from what I hear, they're not cheap. Why not use the cardboard that bolts of fabric come on? I've used this for years and never spent a dime on a "board". They're free anywhere that sells fabric. I have closet shelves in my walk-in closet. They're three deep on the back wall and two sides. I have over 400 "bolts" stacked on end in this closet. I sort by color family and can easily "shop" for what I need. My only investment was for the shelves. The cardboards are replaceable for free.
    I attached a couple of pics to clarify what I mean.
    To be honest this is sort of an insult. To tell someone a product they use is unnecessary just because you don't use it is kind of insulting. Just because you don't use it, need it or want it doesn't mean nobody else should use it, need it or want it.
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    Old 01-31-2011, 08:24 PM
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    Originally Posted by pinecone
    I agree about the acid from the paper. I'll look for the coroplast at some time probably but I had a piece of plexi cut to 9" so I can wrap the fabbies around it and have a guestimate on the yardage. Use the plexi for the next pretty.
    That looks amazing! But it would never last here. I tried the stacked storage and got so tired of restacking and refolding every time I took a few fabrics out to audition. Yours looks so cool though.
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    Old 01-31-2011, 08:28 PM
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    What pretty fabric!
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    Old 01-31-2011, 08:44 PM
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    You don't have a "bad" store yourself!!



    Originally Posted by pinecone
    I agree about the acid from the paper. I'll look for the coroplast at some time probably but I had a piece of plexi cut to 9" so I can wrap the fabbies around it and have a guestimate on the yardage. Use the plexi for the next pretty.
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    Old 01-31-2011, 08:48 PM
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    Nice organization! I see some of your shelves are bowing from the weight of the fabric. You might want to use a support rod on the shelves(ask me how I know about this, lol!)
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    Old 01-31-2011, 08:49 PM
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    great idea, but I don't have that much space for my stash, so, I called a sign shop and purchased coroplast boards from them for a very reasonable price, I will now cut them to fit in the space I do have, and thus, an organized space :D , it will take me awhile since I work about 50 to 60 hours a week, but I will get it all organized
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    Old 01-31-2011, 09:00 PM
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    You can buy coroplast board at hobby lobby and other craft stores real cheap and not hard to cut
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    Old 01-31-2011, 09:08 PM
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    What a great stash. Our local Hancock Fabrics will give them to you if you ask. I need you to organize my stash.
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    Old 01-31-2011, 10:40 PM
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    WOW! You must be a full time quilter! What lovely fabrics ... and displayed so beautifully!
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    Old 01-31-2011, 10:52 PM
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    Wowie your own fabric store right in your own closet !!!! Nice job and information.
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