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    Old 02-21-2011, 04:35 AM
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    Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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    Old 02-21-2011, 04:37 AM
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    Very clever! Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 02-21-2011, 04:46 AM
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    I have file cabinets under my cutting tables to store my smaller fabrics in. Have done that for several years. I just ruler folded mine and lined them up in the drawers. Here are some old pics I found to show what I have done.

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    my ironing table
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    Old 02-21-2011, 04:52 AM
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    Great idea. I love thinking "outside the box".
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    Old 02-21-2011, 04:58 AM
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    never thought of that, but used the same concept for my magazines---just open them at the center and and hang them over the file folder---can see the front cover and can browse through much quicker. Plus they are put away and kept dust free.
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    Old 02-21-2011, 05:01 AM
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    Neat Idea! Thanks
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    Old 02-21-2011, 05:08 AM
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    OK, I have to ask. How did you fold the fabric to go in the folders?
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    Old 02-21-2011, 05:19 AM
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    Quilters are great at repurposing/recycling items.
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    Old 02-21-2011, 05:20 AM
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    Did you decoupage the pictures to the front of the file cabinet? I think this idea is brilliant. So creative. thank your sister.

    And I have a file cabinet I can use and the file folders. Did you prime the cabinet before painting? brush, roller, or spray?
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    Old 02-21-2011, 05:40 AM
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    Fantastic idea - I need to borrow your sister for about a week and you to - nice work
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