Alligator clips and comic boards on order!

Reply Subscribe

Page 2 of 5

Last »

Thread Tools

12-21-2020, 03:49 AM

#11

jmoore

Super Member

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Boothbay Maine

Posts: 9,518

How did you decide on how many to order? I have a relatively small stash...TIA

12-21-2020, 03:55 AM

#12

Julienm1

Super Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jan 2014

Location: Central NM

Posts: 1,600

I decided on 500. That would be for 250 boards if I don't break any or loose them in the fabric room. My stash isn't huge but large enough that I need help controlling it. Figured some may break and may find other uses for them too.

12-21-2020, 06:10 AM

#13

SusieQOH

Power Poster

Join Date: Jul 2017

Location: Central Ohio

Posts: 15,243

Julie, this is a great technique. I learned about it here on the board. It makes a huge difference!

12-21-2020, 06:16 AM

#14

Julienm1

Super Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jan 2014

Location: Central NM

Posts: 1,600

Amazon says I should get my packages on Wednesday! Christmas is very easy for us this year. Brunch at DS on Eve, easy dinner with other DS Eve, easy dinner on Day. So, if I plan everything correctly I should be able start this process on Eve. Have a small table in fabric room that I should clear off to start the sorting process. So excited!

12-21-2020, 09:41 AM

#15

juliasb

Super Member

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Waterford Michigan

Posts: 7,241

I have the comic book boards and the clips to start putting my smaller pieces of fabric upright. After the holidays is what I am telling myself. I am hopeful I will get it accomplished.

12-23-2020, 07:02 PM

#16

Julienm1

Super Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jan 2014

Location: Central NM

Posts: 1,600

USPS delivered my comic boards and gator clips today. Didn't realize how heavy the boards are but then they have to be firm to stand up. Probably won't start working on this until Saturday. Busy working on a quilt that I want done asap.

12-23-2020, 10:34 PM

#17

alaskasunshine

Super Member

Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: la la land

Posts: 2,173

It just takes time

You’re gonna love seeing where every piece of fabric is! Please post photos along the way

and be patient and enjoy the process.

12-24-2020, 04:04 AM

#18

jmoore

Super Member

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Boothbay Maine

Posts: 9,518

Yes, looking forward to seeing your progress. 500 huh?

12-24-2020, 07:16 AM

#19

itssewfun

Member

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Rolla MO

Posts: 99

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julienm1

Attention gator/clippy newbees! Should we have an organization party when we get our supplies?

I use plastic coated paper clips. They are flatter than the alligator clips. Dollar Tree is the cheapest place to get them. Large 80 for $1. Small 250 for $1. On larger pieces I prefer the large. I have a lot of my fabric done, stacked on small shelves or on edge in office paper boxes. LOVE IT. I am making scrap quilt for charity and it makes it so easy to find what I need for borders and binding.

12-25-2020, 03:28 AM

#20

Julienm1

Super Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jan 2014

Location: Central NM

Posts: 1,600

Started "The Process" this morning. Thought about it and decided on a routine that may work for me. Press yardage in the early morning for couple hours. Put on hangers to dry...using steam to press the fold tightly. While fabric is hanging, work on quilt project. After lunch measure yardage, make a tag, fold, smile! Playing with my fabric. Somewhere in there I should have coffee.