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    Old 05-18-2012, 05:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by Latrinka
    You could secure the fabric end with plastic coated paper clips. I don't use boards, I just ruler fold.
    OK... it's no secret that I'm dumb so I don't feel quite as stupid when I admit I dunno what ruler folding is. I store my fabric in paper boxes (boxes that reams of paper come in) & I have a certain way that I fold them & then I turn the folds different directions so it doesn't get lop-sided. Would ruler folding work for that?
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    Old 05-18-2012, 05:45 PM
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    I too have just started on this adventure. I am using the brass safety pins.
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    http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...om-t43871.html

    BEST TUTORIAL ON RULER FABRIC FOLDING. This is soo much easier IMHO than using boards. No keeping track of boards or running out to buy more or having too many. Ruler folding keeps fabric neat and is very easy to do.
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    Old 05-18-2012, 05:50 PM
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    I use coated paper clips. I've utilized the boards to wrap my fabric. I just finished a redo on my studio and if I can figure out who to post the pictures I'll do so.
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    Old 05-18-2012, 06:55 PM
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    I use the large "gem" paper clips on the core boards that MILATE sells here on QB.
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    Old 05-18-2012, 06:59 PM
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    I use bobbi pins too.
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    Old 05-18-2012, 09:32 PM
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    Just remember folks - acid free is the key............ And the coated jumbo paper clips work just fine. Just don't be in a huge hurry to remove them. Remove them gingerly so as not to snag that precious fabric. And do check out the Easy Cores sold here on the board. They are sturdy and acid free. Also with free shipping...
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    Old 05-19-2012, 02:53 AM
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    I bought cake boards from Joanns, Michaels etc. with coupons. I cut it in half twice and folded my fabric on that. Out of a pkg. i got 24 boards. Used large coated paperclips to secure. Now I can stand them up on a bookshelf. Works very well.
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    Old 05-19-2012, 03:34 AM
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    The comic book boards are the cheapest way to go in the long run. What I like about using them is that I can easily see exactly what fabric I have. I feel it's the easiest way to be organized.

    When I first started using the boards, if the fabric was 'smallish' I would pin the ends. By the end that was too much work and it just didn't stay that well so now I just staple it. Haven't had a probem yet with that.

    I even realized that I had more than one piece of certain fabrics! ha ha Guess I really liked it! Large pieces are easy to see when you fold it with the ruler but the smaller pieces aren't.

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