Teen

I purchased these in preparation of moving my bolts this summer. I plan on wrapping bolts in plastic to ward of getting wet. These will be great quilt storage bags or for whatever I can think of when I settle, too.

https://www.ltdcommodities.com/catal...questid=502030

Judith1005

Teen, in the summer, don't forget that you can get moisture in-between the fabric and the plastic. It would probably be better not to plastic wrap them. Of course, if this is going to be un-packed right after you move, they should be okay.

The temperature in the back of a moving van during the summer can get upto several 100 degrees.

Also, don't pack flammables or anything combustible. Have seen too many moving vans burning along the highway during the summer. Would hate to see your fabric go up in flames.

Judith1005

D- Regular bolts of fabric should fit into a 4.5" box. Are you packing and moving them yourself? Or, are you packing them and having a moving company move you? Because, yes, these boxes are going to be heavy. But, the oblong size will fit the size of the bolts. Try not to overload them, but, pack them so the bolts are snug. And, don't forget to fill out the tops of your boxes or they will crush in shipping.

My husband moves household furniture for a living. I used to help him not only move the smaller loads, but, help him pack house's for moving as well. He works for Wheaton/Bekins Van Lines. He hauls the furniture under Bekins, but, the central dispatch is out of Wheaton Van Lines.

Oh, and if your moving by a professional company, But, packing it yourself. Moving things, like fabric bolts by the hand full will not win you any perks. It's best if they are packed. They will stay cleaner and together. Moving pads are not exactly dust free. (Think of all the household moves they've seen.)

Onebyone

I am packing my sewing room to move too. I bought the long bins, made for gift wrap and bolts fit perfectly in those. I found a lot of them at Walmart. I am using laundry baskets for my folded fabric. Never had a problems lifting a full laundry basket of folded clothes. And the rolling baskets are great, they have a handle now so no bending down at all. Walmart has them for $12. If I have to store the full baskets for a while then I will put the whole thing in a big yard trash bag. I put my books in 18 gallon bins, 1/4 full of books and then fill in with pre cuts, patterns, and other light items. If I can lift it then no one should have a problem.

Cari-in-Oly

For about a year, in preparation for a move, I saved all the long narrow boxes I received from ordering stuff from Allstitch and Walmart. About 5-8 bolts fit perfectly in each box.

Cari

Teen

Thank you for your suggestions, Judith. I'll be in temporary quarters while the house is getting done so I'll remove the plastic right away.