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I have a silly question - how do you keep the dust off you shelved fabric? I have most of my fabric in clear boxes - when I dust my fabric boxes the top are usually really dusty.
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I think quilters are generally very visual people, therefore like shelves where they can see everything. I know that is the way I am.
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no drawers you have to take everything out if your fabric is on the bottom.
I have shelves and also use plastic ontainers to store my Ufo's and such. this what i did peek http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-125475-1.htm |
I use the comic book boards too, and cut them in half for the fat quarters. That way I know how much I have of each fabric (1/2 yd or more on full board, less than 1/2 yd on small board.) I love being able to see all the colors lined up, and it is fun "shopping" my shelves for just the right pieces. Now I just need to convince myself that there is a limit.... Ha...
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Originally Posted by Dotha
Do you think that it is better/easier/best use of space to store fabric in drawers or in a cabinet with shelves? I want shelves but DH thinks the best use of space is putting everything in a drawer. I want shelves for the big pieces as I fold every peice to the same size and it stores so neatly and is so easy to see. Drawers, not so much, it is harder to riffle through them, I think. Any thoughts. Dh is doing everything he can to help me with the sewing room reorganization and I appreciate it so much but now I am to a point where I think I know best. Just thought I would ask for input to figure out if I am right or if I should listen to him. I have one of those white cabinet things with the doors (sell for about80 to 100 dollars) and I love it. I want at least one more. Help with your advice, please.
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I forgot. Also the cats.
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I like shelves, even for regular clothing. Unless you have a way to stack the fabric on end in drawers you have to take each stack out to see what is in it. Hope tha tmakes sense LOL. Take care.
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Right now my fabric is a mess. But I am choosing to use drawers. But the fabric will be folded to stand up, not laying on top of each other. I choose this because I have a bad back and can reach down in the lower drawers with a "gripper". Then I can fold my fabric back up that matches all the other fabrics and my husband then puts it back away for me :) when he gets home.
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Stuff in drawers can't be seen. I NEED to see my stash.
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Personally, I prefer drawers. I have my fabric "ruler" folded, then I stand them on edge in the drawers, this way I can see the fabrics without having to mess up the drawer looking for a particular fabric. This way also prevents so much dust and sunlight exposure, although in my sewing room that isn't a problem, since I have only 1 fairly decent sized window, but it's a north facing window. I'll send a pic when my dh gets up, I can't figure out how to attach a photo right now. LOL
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