Bonnie Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Originally posted by CindyT I've promised myself I cannot buy any more plastic bins. Six months and counting! Good luck, Virginia! I'm so doing this myself...although I did buy a bunch of batiks recently for a block exchange, but don't think I will play after all.....but I did just finish a baby quilt from fat quarter stash...I was so proud of myself...and then I was amazed at what I actually had in that bucket of fat quarters.:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 you tell dh that if your stash is out of control, you will not be able to partake in any more SEX. that'll shut him up! and then go shopping. (acronym - stash enhancing excursions - but he doesnt need to know that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 you tell dh that if your stash is out of control, you will not be able to partake in any more SEX. that'll shut him up! and then go shopping. (acronym - stash enhancing excursions - but he doesnt need to know that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmyhogan Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Originally posted by Bonnie I have a sign on my wall that says...."There is no such thing as TOO MUCH FABRIC" I agree with Bonnie 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmyhogan Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Originally posted by Bonnie I have a sign on my wall that says...."There is no such thing as TOO MUCH FABRIC" I agree with Bonnie 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 I have that same saying on charm on my car keys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 I have that same saying on charm on my car keys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Sure is nice to know I'm not alone:D:D:D I like that saying that Bonnie has. Having too much fabric is impossible, right?? I told myself I wouldn't buy any more bins back at about 40!!! That didn't work so well. My new plan is to buy an accuquilt Go and make a boat load of QOV. I need the practice on my Millie anyway. That's it!!! I'll just say ... I'm providing a community service!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Sure is nice to know I'm not alone:D:D:D I like that saying that Bonnie has. Having too much fabric is impossible, right?? I told myself I wouldn't buy any more bins back at about 40!!! That didn't work so well. My new plan is to buy an accuquilt Go and make a boat load of QOV. I need the practice on my Millie anyway. That's it!!! I'll just say ... I'm providing a community service!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Hi Virginia, I am setting up my new studio (which seems to be a neverending project. I decided to get everything out of bins so that I could see my beautiful stash and then have a better chance of using it. I will be the first to admit, this was a huge job to set up, but I couldn't be happier with the results. Now when I bring in new fabric I just put the new fabric away where I can see it and find it. I will try and attach a couple of pics that I just took with my phone, but what I did was get pantry type cupboards 36" wide and 18" deep (you really only need 12" to store the way I do but couldn't find the type of cabinets I wanted that were only 12" deep.) I fold my fabric in half lenghtwise and wrap on minibolts I made out of corrugated templast (from the hardware store, they come in 4'x8' sheets I cut 8"x12" (I get 48 minibolts per sheet) You can also buy the minibolts if you don't want to make your own. Do not store your fabric on cardboard longterm as the acids in cardboard will destroy your fabric. I measure the length of the fabric and with a label maker put a label as to how much fabric is on the minibolt. Saves time in the longrun as I do not have to take off the fabric to measure to see if I have enough for the project I am planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Hi Virginia, I am setting up my new studio (which seems to be a neverending project. I decided to get everything out of bins so that I could see my beautiful stash and then have a better chance of using it. I will be the first to admit, this was a huge job to set up, but I couldn't be happier with the results. Now when I bring in new fabric I just put the new fabric away where I can see it and find it. I will try and attach a couple of pics that I just took with my phone, but what I did was get pantry type cupboards 36" wide and 18" deep (you really only need 12" to store the way I do but couldn't find the type of cabinets I wanted that were only 12" deep.) I fold my fabric in half lenghtwise and wrap on minibolts I made out of corrugated templast (from the hardware store, they come in 4'x8' sheets I cut 8"x12" (I get 48 minibolts per sheet) You can also buy the minibolts if you don't want to make your own. Do not store your fabric on cardboard longterm as the acids in cardboard will destroy your fabric. I measure the length of the fabric and with a label maker put a label as to how much fabric is on the minibolt. Saves time in the longrun as I do not have to take off the fabric to measure to see if I have enough for the project I am planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Here is the bank of cupboards closed so you can see that the fabric is protected from UV dmage and dust. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Here is the bank of cupboards closed so you can see that the fabric is protected from UV dmage and dust. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I just make the bolts taller for the wide with fabric. In this picture you can see the labels stating the yardage and any details that I think I might need to remember. I just use my Dymo labeller. Like I said it is a lot of work but now that it is done it is so much easier to maintain and use:D Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I just make the bolts taller for the wide with fabric. In this picture you can see the labels stating the yardage and any details that I think I might need to remember. I just use my Dymo labeller. Like I said it is a lot of work but now that it is done it is so much easier to maintain and use:D Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonwoman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 how wonderfull that everything is so tidy and clean!! does it really stay that way? I think I'm hopeless I live in the middle of chaos one day I'll get brave enough to post my chaos. until then I will bookmark your lovely studio to aspire to. I did get my storage at IKEA after scoping(is that spelled right?) out Darleen Epps' new studio pictures a while back. I have argon gas filled double pane windows do no fading but they are open to batting dust and everyother kind of dust there is. But it is so wet here in the Pacific NW that I was more worried about mildew and dampness than dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonwoman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 how wonderfull that everything is so tidy and clean!! does it really stay that way? I think I'm hopeless I live in the middle of chaos one day I'll get brave enough to post my chaos. until then I will bookmark your lovely studio to aspire to. I did get my storage at IKEA after scoping(is that spelled right?) out Darleen Epps' new studio pictures a while back. I have argon gas filled double pane windows do no fading but they are open to batting dust and everyother kind of dust there is. But it is so wet here in the Pacific NW that I was more worried about mildew and dampness than dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I wish it looked this neat on a regular basis:P I spent the weekend putting away boxes and trying to organize my studio. For far too long everything sat on the floor at the door. It was just way too much. Hubby spent a few hours on the weekend helping me move the big stuff now I still have several boxes that still need permanent homes, but at least it is starting to look like a studio instead of a storage room. In the past I have never been much for organization but I decided this room is going to be functional. I guess we will see how long that will last;) Lisa:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I wish it looked this neat on a regular basis:P I spent the weekend putting away boxes and trying to organize my studio. For far too long everything sat on the floor at the door. It was just way too much. Hubby spent a few hours on the weekend helping me move the big stuff now I still have several boxes that still need permanent homes, but at least it is starting to look like a studio instead of a storage room. In the past I have never been much for organization but I decided this room is going to be functional. I guess we will see how long that will last;) Lisa:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 An intervention for a fabricaholic is to grab a few friends with likewise problems and have a day out at as many LQS's as you can :P:P works for me. The other point that was raised is that we never seem to have the RIGHT fabric, does anybody know the answer to this ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 An intervention for a fabricaholic is to grab a few friends with likewise problems and have a day out at as many LQS's as you can :P:P works for me. The other point that was raised is that we never seem to have the RIGHT fabric, does anybody know the answer to this ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Wow Lisa!!! You have me inspired!!! I'm going to look into this. It looks beautiful and practical. Thanks for sharing. Maybe I don't need to stop shopping for fabric:cool::cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Wow Lisa!!! You have me inspired!!! I'm going to look into this. It looks beautiful and practical. Thanks for sharing. Maybe I don't need to stop shopping for fabric:cool::cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 LinneaMarie, it's true about "silverfish" and starch. I'm told that the same ingredients are used to make starch and the glues that hold cardboard fibers together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 LinneaMarie, it's true about "silverfish" and starch. I'm told that the same ingredients are used to make starch and the glues that hold cardboard fibers together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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