Smaller than a FQ - storage ideas?
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I cut mine into 2 1/2" strips, largest possible squares (5 1/2"), finally smallest possible usable squares (2 1/2"). Smaller pieces or odd-shaped pieces go to a friend who does art projects.
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This is certainly a problem we all deal with. I know I do. I store fabric, 1 yard and less, folded to fit into 12 quart plastic sweater boxes. Each piece has a label with the measurement.I ruler fold pieces that are around 2 yards and store them, rainbow fashion, on an open shelf unit. Larger yardage is stored on the bolt boards that I ask for in the stores. They are stored along a wall where I can easily see them. When I cut, I change the label. I generally tuck scraps into the folds for later use or when I need small pieces. When a piece of fabric gets smaller than will fold into the 5 by 9 inch configuration I put into gallon size plastic bags sorted by color in a group of drawers. I want to do some scrappy projects at some point. I am afraid to cut into strips and squares because that size might not be what I need later. I find it is important to me to put away everything from one project when it is complete.
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You know the clear containers you get at the grocery store used to store salads .... The clear plastic containers are great to store scraps of fabric. I sometimes write on them with a sharpie if I want only one size scrap. (ie. 2.5" strips)
I have also used these clear containers to organize projects I'm working on and don't want to forget about. Of course, the smaller ones, like strawberries come in, are great for 2.5" squares.
I have also used these clear containers to organize projects I'm working on and don't want to forget about. Of course, the smaller ones, like strawberries come in, are great for 2.5" squares.
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Oh! Scrappy fabric Boxes....interesting idea! I do like boxes with lids, though. But...that did give me an idea for boxes in my linen closet for meds, and smaller things that always get jammed everywhere. Nice idea, thanks!
Zozee, you are an organzing Goddess! Look at that prettiness!
Copycat: Now that it's January and I have to (someday) start my diet, those salad containers would make great bins. Clear, lightweight, and more importantly, not in the landfill!
Am I a dork for getting excited, more for the organization than for the next project? LOL
Zozee, you are an organzing Goddess! Look at that prettiness!
Copycat: Now that it's January and I have to (someday) start my diet, those salad containers would make great bins. Clear, lightweight, and more importantly, not in the landfill!
Am I a dork for getting excited, more for the organization than for the next project? LOL
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I bought 5 giant zipper sealed plastic storage bag. All my small scraps (less than a Fat eighth) roughly colour coded, go into those bags. I sit on the bags before I seal and store them so a lot of small but useful pieces can fit in a small corner. I can find pieces without opening the bag to hunt..
#20
Zozee has the right idea but I don’t have that many scraps (yet). I separate mine by strips, crumbs and larger pieces and store them in fish totes w/lids so they stack. We purchase haddock in 20 lb totes for our chowder each summer for our business and end up with at least 25-30 totes each season. My friends like them to store Christmas ornaments and things too.
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