Are you stuck on the 6" ruler fold?

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09-21-2013, 06:49 AM

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Emma S

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Happy: For me the ruler method is a way for me to store large quantities of fabric (AKA Stash) in bookcases. I fold the fabric lenghtwise in quarters then I wrap it around a six inch ruler, remove the ruler and place on end in a book case. This makes my fabric much easier to see and I frequently "design" without even removing the fabric from the shelf. Shirley suggested using a larger ruler, which uses the bookcase space more efficently and means you can pack in more fabric in a smaller space. Something I never thought of.

09-21-2013, 06:50 AM

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Emma S

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Shirlin: Sorry I misspelled your name.

09-21-2013, 06:55 AM

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GailG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Neesie

I usually ask for the cardboard, when I buy what's left on a bolt. I use them to store the longer lengths of fabric. Some folks use those corrugated (plastic?) boards, also. My "bolted" fabric is stored on a big plastic shelving unit, from Home Depot.

I like to do this whenever I can but I don't have the space for bolts. Some are in a drawer and some are up on a high shelf. Some are waiting for a place of their own.

09-21-2013, 08:19 AM

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ArlaJo

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I store my fabric in a file cabinet on boards. I bought the first bunch, now I just make my own. Works for me.
Then I sort by color.

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09-21-2013, 08:20 AM

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ArlaJo

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Sorry DD was helping me upload a photo and got the wrong one.... And I cannot get it to work. SORRY

09-21-2013, 06:08 PM

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Jingle

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I use my 6x24" to fold my fabrics because it works for me and my two large closets. I don't buy 12 yards of one piece of fabric. 4-6 yards of the same kind is what I usually buy.

09-21-2013, 06:15 PM

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AngeliaNR

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Folding is for keeping things neat and fitting them best into the storage area where they are stored. Different storage spaces have different requirements for efficient sizes/shapes of items. Fit your space!

09-21-2013, 09:12 PM

#28

gale

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Here's a nice tutorial for anyone that needs a visual.
http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/

09-21-2013, 09:40 PM

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My time

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ

I was. Yesterday I came home with 12 yards of fabric, carefully folded it on my 6" ruler, and took it to my storage shelves. There was no way I could squeeze it in where it belonged! Do you really think I was going to get rid of some fabric? No way! LOL What to do now? Looking at my shelves I realized that they are 15" deep. So I spent the day fondling fabric while I refolded it all using my 8 1/2" ruler. Now I have room to spare. Maybe next time I'll refold it with my 12 1/2" ruler.

This is what I do as well. They look so neat and organized.

09-21-2013, 10:53 PM

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audsgirl

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I had never thought of using the 8½ ruler, but it makes sense. If they aren't stacked so high, it would be easier to take out fabrics on the bottom. Thanks for the idea.

Leslie