Stash Reorganization:Part 1

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03-16-2013, 03:06 AM

#31

Country1

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Location: Bowling Green, KY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quilty-Louise

Ok I broke down and went to Mile High Comics and purchased
the "Silver Age" comic backing boards. They are 7x10-1/2 inches
slightly larger than the "current" issue boards which are about
6-3/4 x101/2" got 200 boards to start with but I know I will end
up needing about 4-5 times that many once I get started.

Now my problem is going to be WHERE/HOW will I store all these
after I get my fabric folded onto them.

But I will NOT go back to the store where I got these from as
the guy pretty much made me mad as heck. He asked what was
I planning to use that many boards for I told him for folding my
fabric onto them.

He made a few RUDE comments about about how "crafters" are
always using things not intended for them. I told him I was being
NICE by bringing my business LOCALLY to his store as to going to
a big chain store or online to get them. But if he didn't want my
business that was fine with me I can shop else where.

GOOD for you, we try to buy local at the smaller "Mom and Pop" type stores when we can. Trying to help keeping them alive. But I'm like you, be rude, but I don't have to go back to them. We try to stay on budget, but I don't have to take rudeness, I'll take my money were they appreciated it!
Country1

03-16-2013, 03:08 AM

#32

Country1

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Originally Posted by ssnare

Quilty Louise,I would make a comment about crafters always using things in a way that they are not intended for and say, "Yes, we are so creative and learn to think out of the box. Can you do that?"

I like the way you think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Country1

03-16-2013, 05:05 AM

#33

Pieces2

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Location: Missouri

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Great organization and a great stash.

03-16-2013, 05:10 AM

#34

lclang

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Join Date: Nov 2009

Posts: 2,061

I have tried folding my fabrics over a 5 inch ruler and then sliding off. Saves space and makes it very neat. Have a long way to go yet though!

03-16-2013, 05:19 AM

#35

rebeljane

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Location: Brisbane, Aust

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Looks fabulous!

03-16-2013, 05:27 AM

#36

janiesews

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Join Date: Feb 2008

Location: Iola KS

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Wow! I love your stash! It looks so nice. How easy to find just the right fabric. Great job!

03-16-2013, 06:15 AM

#37

Wanabee Quiltin

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: St. Louis suburbs

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OK, I am so impressed. Now what do I use to do the same thing ? Foam boards from where or comic boards from where. Help, please.

03-16-2013, 06:22 AM

#38

Emma S

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Roseburg, OR

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Beautifully organized! Best part is if you just need a color fix all you have to do is open a drawer.

03-16-2013, 06:26 AM

#39

asimplelife

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Join Date: Oct 2012

Location: Northern Minnesota

Posts: 488

Thanks to everyone for your nice comments! I think I will be checking thrift stores for dressers in the future! I have a few places around the house that I could easily put a few...

I did most of the wrapping while enjoying some Netflix streamed TV Shows (finally getting hooked on Downton Abbey!) and listening to an audiobook. I started folding FQs for the top drawers yesterday and then will get back to another section of my stash.

I'm not going put it all on boards because 1) I don't have enough bookcase or drawer space and 2)I have a lot of stash and my current system works pretty well. The most active stash is in the drawers as I'm always looking for binding to match a UFO or a blender fabric and love being able to see them at a glance!

03-16-2013, 06:29 AM

#40

asimplelife

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanabee Quiltin

OK, I am so impressed. Now what do I use to do the same thing ? Foam boards from where or comic boards from where. Help, please.

I've read about quilters getting foam boards from the Dollar Store. I got my boards from amazon.com because I have Prime Shipping and no local comic store.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1