Another way to store fabric
10-26-2010, 09:38 AM
#181
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Originally Posted by QBeth
Having had two foot surgeries, my foot doctor and I are well acquainted. Several month ago, I noticed that he'd emptied two "filing" units that were used to store medical folders (his office is going electronic). Many times, in many offices, I have coveted / yearned for / craved / ... one of these units!! When I saw his empty, I screwed up my courage, dreading what the cost might be, and asked if they were for sale??
Yes! They were for sale and at very reasonable prices. Long story short, I have space for only one in my sewing room (although I was tempted to buy the second unit and re-purpose it) so bought only one. _:thumbup: _
Sorry the picture is a bit blurry (hate this camera!). Is this cabinet to die for or what?!! When the fabric is folded using the ruler method, it fits perfectly. At this point, about half of it is folded correctly. The shelving unit to the right (which will be moved shortly) is what I was using but things kept toppling over and, because the shelves are deep, I kept putting other things in front of the fabric which completely defeated being able to see it at a glance. _ :-( _
So, what do you think of my solution??
Yes! They were for sale and at very reasonable prices. Long story short, I have space for only one in my sewing room (although I was tempted to buy the second unit and re-purpose it) so bought only one. _:thumbup: _
Sorry the picture is a bit blurry (hate this camera!). Is this cabinet to die for or what?!! When the fabric is folded using the ruler method, it fits perfectly. At this point, about half of it is folded correctly. The shelving unit to the right (which will be moved shortly) is what I was using but things kept toppling over and, because the shelves are deep, I kept putting other things in front of the fabric which completely defeated being able to see it at a glance. _ :-( _
So, what do you think of my solution??
10-26-2010, 02:54 PM
#183
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I'm working on my stash..its become a bit unruly! The more projects I finish the more I have to organize because I can't throw anything away.. The scrap baskets have long since started overflowing and I had to move some of it to big storage buckets. One day it will be under control...I keep telling myself...
These are my lovely Fat Quarters...
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and these are where the scraps go to live.
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This is after wrapping my fabric on the foam boards.
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10-26-2010, 07:58 PM
#186
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Originally Posted by Bubblegum0077
Originally Posted by Tracy50
I can relate to all of your messes, but we still find a way to sew and quilt, huh? keep in mind i am taking before and after pics and this is the before,...get ready now.....
I do love the OP's filing cabinet. That is just about the best solution to stash storage that I have seen.
10-27-2010, 06:20 AM
#188
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Wonderful method! We found some of these at a used office supply store. For the front cover I used some 'ugly' fabric and attached velcro to the fabric and the cabinets for protection. We used heavy duty casters screwed to the bottom with self taping screws which allows easy movement. I'm so glad we found these!
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