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    Old 02-15-2011, 10:20 PM
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    Originally Posted by abdconsultant
    I have my fabric folded on corrigated plastic boards, I buy the 4'x8' sheets from the sign store, they will cost about $14.00 each if you buy several. then i use a box cutter to cut them 8" x 12', I can get 48 pieces out of 1 sheet. After cutting i wrap the fabric i place in clear plastic containers with a fabric softener sheet. I keep mine out of the sun. I don't know about storing in the basement. If you do maybe get a dehumidifier just to stay safe.
    this is how i do it also i use large plastic paper clips to clip the fabric and use a old rotary cutter and ruler to cut the cloroplast
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    Old 02-16-2011, 07:26 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jingle
    I store my fabrics in a 48x72" cabinet from Lowes, I open the doors often looking for the fabrics I want to use. I found the big plastic rubbermaid tubs were to heavy and took up lots more space than this cabinet does. Fabrics lots easier to see also.
    What type of cabinet is it - metal or wood from Lowes.
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    Old 02-16-2011, 07:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by sewwhat85
    Originally Posted by abdconsultant
    I have my fabric folded on corrigated plastic boards, I buy the 4'x8' sheets from the sign store, they will cost about $14.00 each if you buy several. then i use a box cutter to cut them 8" x 12', I can get 48 pieces out of 1 sheet. After cutting i wrap the fabric i place in clear plastic containers with a fabric softener sheet. I keep mine out of the sun. I don't know about storing in the basement. If you do maybe get a dehumidifier just to stay safe.
    this is how i do it also i use large plastic paper clips to clip the fabric and use a old rotary cutter and ruler to cut the cloroplast
    None of the fabric is in the sun, what does the fabric softener sheet do? You sound like you are very organized.
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    Old 02-16-2011, 07:29 AM
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    I've been told to roll quilts rather than fold to prevent the creases from forming.
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    Old 02-16-2011, 10:30 AM
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    fabric softner sheets would repell insects/bugs .
    I have a problem with those bugs that look like lady bugs only are bigger and color not same.
    they seem to come in thru the walls./

    A bar of Irish Spring soap works too.
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