Labeling fabric
12-24-2009, 03:31 PM
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I serge the edges of new fabrics before washing, so I can tell instantly if I've already washed a fabric by checking to see if the edges are serged. Now I'm thinking I should use a Sharpie to write date and price/yard on the selvedge, too - just for fun. Some of my stash has been around for DECADES!
12-24-2009, 09:18 PM
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Nope, don't label, don't measure, don't mark. I sort mine by color (mostly) or some other hair -rained scheme.
When I get ready to start a new quilt, I browse through my books or magazines and pick a color line. Once I go through the bins with that color, one of three things will happen:
1. I find what I had in mind and there is enough to do the quilt. (rare event)
2. I find that I don't have enough of the fabric and find an unexpected alternative which, of course, requires a change in pattern. (regular event)
3. I decide to buy new fabric for the initial pattern choice. ( yeah, that's happened a time or two. lol)
When I get ready to start a new quilt, I browse through my books or magazines and pick a color line. Once I go through the bins with that color, one of three things will happen:
1. I find what I had in mind and there is enough to do the quilt. (rare event)
2. I find that I don't have enough of the fabric and find an unexpected alternative which, of course, requires a change in pattern. (regular event)
3. I decide to buy new fabric for the initial pattern choice. ( yeah, that's happened a time or two. lol)
12-25-2009, 03:27 PM
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This is the imformation on the label I created. I do need to add a spot for the price per yard. You can put any information you want on your labels and know mine will change over time.
FABRIC LABEL
Fabric Type ________________________
Fabric Yardage _____________________
Purchase Date _____________________
Store ____________________________
Possible Usage _____________________
_______________________
_______________________
Pre -Washed ____ Not Pre-Washed ____
Photo taken: Y____ N____
Other Infor __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __
FABRIC LABEL
Fabric Type ________________________
Fabric Yardage _____________________
Purchase Date _____________________
Store ____________________________
Possible Usage _____________________
_______________________
_______________________
Pre -Washed ____ Not Pre-Washed ____
Photo taken: Y____ N____
Other Infor __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __
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