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    Old 08-31-2010, 12:48 PM
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    Read recently about one of the quilters wh put all her fabrics on carboard 7 1/2"x11 1/2 and or 4"x7 1/2" and it looks so wonderful but unforatunately I didn't make note of her posting and now I can't find it. Does anyone know where I can find it? It really let you see just what is in your stash.
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    Old 08-31-2010, 01:02 PM
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    I remember seeing that one. I'll try to find it.
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    Old 08-31-2010, 01:08 PM
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    I can't find it. But AlaskaSunshine has some threads in the tutorials section with the same idea. Or maybe that's who you meant. It does mention those sizes, (or close)
    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43871-1.htm
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    Old 08-31-2010, 01:28 PM
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    Make sure whatever you use is acid-free.

    I have a friend who folds her fabric twice (so that it's approx. 11" wide) then folds it around her 6 x 24 ruler. Then she slips the ruler out and stacks the fabric on a shelf.

    I bought the plastic organizers from www.polarnotions.com. They are a little pricey at a little over $1 each, but I figure they'll last me a whole lot longer than cardboard. And they slip onto the shelf just like a book.
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    Old 08-31-2010, 01:29 PM
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    it was alaskasunshine that did the post :)
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    Old 08-31-2010, 01:33 PM
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    One of the Board quilters has a sister who makes them; she'll even cut to your own measurements and I believe is more reasonable than Polar Notions.
    MistyMarie is the Board members name.
    Gwen is the sister: http://www.quiltfabricorganizers.com is her website.
    If you order directly from her the postage is included
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    Old 08-31-2010, 01:35 PM
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    i use the cardboard bolts from Joanns. they are free for the asking. i use a ruler and box cutter to cut them to the size i want. usually i cut.
    i don't know if they are acid free or not, and it is not an issue for me.
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    Old 08-31-2010, 03:36 PM
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    Thank you, thank you, thank you - you gals are right on the ball I must say. I spent over hour looking for this but couldn't remember where it was I saw it.
    You are a doll.
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    I second the Polar Notions ones, they are the best!
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    Old 08-31-2010, 06:55 PM
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    Originally Posted by bbeyes
    Read recently about one of the quilters wh put all her fabrics on carboard 7 1/2"x11 1/2 and or 4"x7 1/2" and it looks so wonderful but unforatunately I didn't make note of her posting and now I can't find it. Does anyone know where I can find it? It really let you see just what is in your stash.
    You can use corrugated plastic sheets(something you might be able to find from a local sign company) or you can use foam core
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