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    Old 08-24-2011, 10:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by sahm4605
    you can get those fabric boards from a member on here and for a good price. I have mine in photo boxes in a china hutch in my dining room. (don't have a real sewing area/room) there are thousands of ways to store the fabric though. just depends on your needs and desires and the fabric area. I also have mine divided by style. batik non batik and FQ's are the same way. only have probably 30 yards total and that is pushing it.
    I pick up empty fabric boards at JoAnns every time I go. they are free. use the for larger lengths.
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    Old 08-25-2011, 08:30 AM
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    What are your fabrics in in your closet? I got on your blog and can't find the description. I want to organize my sewing and scrapbook room. Some of the units look like they might fit 12 x 12 scrapbook papers.
    Many thanks
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    Old 08-27-2011, 01:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by MommaThomps
    I'm in the process of (gasp) actually organizing my fabric, and I was wondering how people have done it. Do you like open shelving or in drawers better? A good way to organize the fabric itself- dividers? by color? Just looking for your thoughts.
    I keep mine in plastic drawers and color co-ordinated boxes to keep the dust and light off as I live on a busy highway.
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    Old 08-27-2011, 01:38 AM
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    Hi...l I ike mine all neat in cupboards with doors that open wide...fabric folded by the ruler method with a pin in them to hold them, that way they don't all get messed up while I am looking...projects sorted in plastic bags in the baskets....bit of OCD going on I'm sure but it does make it so much easier to find things
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    Old 08-28-2011, 01:48 PM
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    I use the Sterilite containers with covers and sort by color. They're stacked in one of my 4 upstairs corner closets, which are in the guest bedroom. There's no room in my sewing room at the head of the stairs. It's somewhat of a pain to take long flat bins down to reach one with the colors I need, but for now it's the most workable solution for me. In the closet I also have a clothing rod and hang some of my odd fabric; and store other types as woolens in bankers boxes. In fact, I found a baby quilt I'd worked on 30 years ago. It's all appliqued, and just needs the borders, batting, backing and tying or quilting. Now if I could just get time to get up to my room and sew, organize, or just enjoy my stash!
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    Old 08-28-2011, 01:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
    I fold it on a 5 x 24 inch ruler end to end. Pull out the ruler and fold in half. There is tute on youtobe. I will try to find the link. Or use the search on here for fabric folding.
    Your system looks fantastic! It's neat, organized, protected with the glass, and enclosed in a lovely piece of furniture. I am envious!
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    Old 09-03-2011, 04:29 PM
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    I use draws. I live in a part of southern California where the wind has no problem blowing strong. Therefore, we can get dirt more than dust in the house. I stopped using the containers because I got tired of lifting and putting them back.
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