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    Old 05-05-2010, 01:36 AM
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    Great ideas.
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    Old 05-05-2010, 11:00 AM
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    that is a good question. I would like to know to. God bless. Penny
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    Old 05-05-2010, 12:20 PM
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    I read someplace recently that aluminum foil would protect fabric from the oils in wood. I don't know how many shelves you will have to line.....but this might be an option if it doesn't become too expensive. It'd take *lots* of foil to cover all the shelves I have! :-D
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    I am going to have to keep an eye on this thread because I want to get some storage as my stash grows with my quilting and crafting skills. I would think that sticky shelf paper on the back and sides would work. but then again I would want to know about what it would do to the fabric. I wonder if there is some acid free shelf paper that you could get. That would be a great thing to invent and patent. I wish that I had that ability. Maybe asking at quilt shows would help.
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    Old 05-05-2010, 01:16 PM
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    I have my fabric in a cabinet with wood shelves. But "just in case" the wood finish would damage the threads, I lined all the shelves with a pretty contact shelving paper. It protects the fabric and looks bright and cheerful.
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    Old 05-08-2010, 08:05 PM
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    So just regular shelf paper works ?

    I am getting ready to put up some shelves so this was very timely , THANKS
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    Old 05-08-2010, 08:41 PM
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    Interesting question and dilemma. I would opt to paint my shelves a semi-gloss. Your fabric is on it anyway and you won't see the wood showing through. The facing boards and trim of bookcase can remain natural wood tones or use a varathane on it.
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    Old 05-09-2010, 09:46 AM
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    I used the same contact shelf paper i used in my kitchen.
    It was easy to put in and my fabric dosen't catch on the wood shelving. :roll:
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