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Re: Tips on Storage Ideas

SuzyCraftMaker — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:04:30 GMT

I think a cork board is a MUST have. As I finish a block it goes up on the board until the next one. For my crazy quilt it helps me picture how the blocks are going to look when they are joined.

Re: Tips on Storage Ideas

Marie — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:08:41 GMT

Great idea Joy!

Re: Tips on Storage Ideas

Joy — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:46:27 GMT

I recently purchased a Hang-up home organizer from Thirty One. It works perfectly to keep my current project and upcoming projects organized and I can write what I need to purchase directly on it with dry erase markers. It saves space, keeps me organized and works as a quick reminder of what I need when I go fabric shopping.

Re: Tips on Storage Ideas

Jeanine — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:42:52 GMT

I bought some comic book boards and am working on wrapping my fabric on them to help store them better. I love to be able to stack my fabric in cubbies like books. It is easy to see and get to. It is always a challenge to find the best way to store all the stuff we accumulate!

Re: Tips on Storage Ideas

Sukochi — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:32:08 GMT

Connie, One thing about it. If you are having a bad day sewing, you can always play Ping Pong. Win win.

Re: Tips on Storage Ideas

Connie Hale — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:11:52 GMT

I did post photos - they are in My Gallery.

Re: Tips on Storage Ideas

MNnancy — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 03:41:49 GMT

Connie, I think you should post pictures!

Re: Tips on Storage Ideas

Tammy — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:17:52 GMT

Thanks for the tips. Right now I am in the middle of remodeling a room for my sewing room. Any new ideas are useful.

Re: Tips on Storage Ideas

Leslie — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:50:58 GMT

sounds like a great quilting room you have, thanks for the tips

Tips on Storage Ideas

Connie Hale — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:19:50 GMT

I look for ideas via the internet on storage then I look at my own resources and incorporate as many as possible. I used two bookcases same size and laid a table top from an auction between them; then I was able to store two tubs holding fabric under the table and utilize the table top for two smaller size tubs. I use a ping pong table to lay out quilt design and match fabrics. I had to add a 2d table for a Lone Star quilt. I have a table behind my sewing machine to hold the fabric as I machine quilt. I position my ironing board next to my sewing machine at the same height so I can easily move from one to the other. I added a shelf to an entertainment center and stored all my quilt books and magazines on two shelves. I painted a 4-drawer dresser a pale blue and use it to store projects. I sort fabric by the type of project I intend to work on - doll quilts, baby quilts, etc. I hope these ideas help others. Utilize the resources you have at hand and shop local thrift stores and garage sales to find good deals on bookcases and dressers.