tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post50533485549314857..comments2024-02-13T10:31:52.266-08:00Comments on Quilting through Rose-colored Trifocals!: Meditation on fabric . . . . Mary Hueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-67509071996524021362016-04-27T16:22:05.754-07:002016-04-27T16:22:05.754-07:00I have bins designated for different colored fabri...I have bins designated for different colored fabrics that I can see through. And when I want to be inspired, I put pieces of fabric out on my table or on my design wall - that helps me go through my fabrics pretty well. I do sometimes get ahead of my ability to use it all when I go to a show and find particularly inspiring fabrics, but so far I've always used most of what I have bought. If I go several years and don't use some fabric - I usually donate it, because clearly it doesn't inspire me. the zen quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109269989556411207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-25729075840956345232016-04-27T13:22:59.370-07:002016-04-27T13:22:59.370-07:00I keep my fabric in Sterilite clip boxes in IKEA E...I keep my fabric in Sterilite clip boxes in IKEA Expedit (now Kallax) shelves. I have my boxes labeled by color on one side. The other side has boxes for each of my current/upcoming projects: pattern, fabric, etc. I like that they are clear and easy to access when I am auditioning fabric. It makes me so happy when I cam make a whole quilt by pulling from my stash! A picture describes it better so here's a link: http://www.dejongdreamhouse.com/2013/08/diy-craft-table.html.Jen @ de Jong Dream Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734952011251720255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-49306531575649783422016-04-27T07:56:56.220-07:002016-04-27T07:56:56.220-07:00Sew many fabric choices. How fun is that? Sew many fabric choices. How fun is that? Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523153624758462595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-70335013217454463852016-04-27T06:51:41.308-07:002016-04-27T06:51:41.308-07:00Breaking up potential projects is almost like goin...Breaking up potential projects is almost like going shopping for me!! Go for it!!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-29503242807060819852016-04-27T06:51:02.156-07:002016-04-27T06:51:02.156-07:00Using a design space to cover fabric area is a goo...Using a design space to cover fabric area is a good idea -- good use of space, too!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-5252092816100088712016-04-26T16:02:27.940-07:002016-04-26T16:02:27.940-07:00I keep mine in bins as well, which is the only way...I keep mine in bins as well, which is the only way to do it when the sewing room is in the basement. I have stuff sorted - sort of - by potential projects, but I think I've decided that I really just need to sort by colors and forget having coordinated quilts. I prefer a scrappy look. anyway, so what the heck, if I mix a modern fabric with a repro, if I like it, I'm the only one I have to make happy!momto1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08078861827642401321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-22627295096987102262016-04-26T09:25:59.389-07:002016-04-26T09:25:59.389-07:00Ahummmm. I have fabric every where. The bulk of i...Ahummmm. I have fabric every where. The bulk of it is on a shelving unit in my sewing room. One of my design walls is now hanging in front of it to cut down the light from the south windows. Unfortunately I have four large under the closets drawers filled with fabric which I don't look at too often. I'm cleaning out my computer room and am thinking about emptying a shelving unit there (I walk thru this room to get to my sewing area and putting some of the fabric in the drawers there. What's stopping me is I'm sure it will give my DH a heart attack to see that much more fabric appear-LOL. Do cover that fabric with plastic before you sand. Painting can be messy.Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-5807405194055957422016-04-26T08:47:02.185-07:002016-04-26T08:47:02.185-07:00Your disciple to look in the bins first is a good ...Your disciple to look in the bins first is a good habit, Shasta. I should add that the open shelves are located in the least exposed to light part of the room. Interestingly, when I had the shop, we often discovered fading from the overhead fluorescent lights? Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-49606035923877113312016-04-26T08:44:18.651-07:002016-04-26T08:44:18.651-07:00Great principle, Heather -- use as much as you add...Great principle, Heather -- use as much as you add! That way you can always indulge in some new bits which gives me pause knowing how much is waiting patiently back in the studio to get it's chance to be used.Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-14128289853622849202016-04-26T08:42:49.450-07:002016-04-26T08:42:49.450-07:00My charity quilt group's stash lives at my hou...My charity quilt group's stash lives at my house and it's in totes on shelves -- labeling and regularly sorting has kept it more accessible for us the past few years. We also keep the most frequently needed/used totes on the lower shelves and that helps, too.Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-74096524908786923062016-04-26T08:41:01.326-07:002016-04-26T08:41:01.326-07:00I like the stackable drawers idea, Caro! You'...I like the stackable drawers idea, Caro! You've kept everything easily accessible and that's the key, isn't it?Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-22697362186115173252016-04-26T08:39:56.281-07:002016-04-26T08:39:56.281-07:00I agree, the comments are great! I don't thin...I agree, the comments are great! I don't think I would have so much if I hadn't owned a shop for 26 years.Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-55316108636535592372016-04-26T08:38:59.296-07:002016-04-26T08:38:59.296-07:00Right in your face -- sounds wonderful!!Right in your face -- sounds wonderful!!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-32835285400095088942016-04-26T08:38:28.940-07:002016-04-26T08:38:28.940-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-59128121645112679982016-04-26T08:22:20.302-07:002016-04-26T08:22:20.302-07:00I use was an old glass fronted china cabinet we in...I use was an old glass fronted china cabinet we inherited from my husbands grandmother. I can still see all the fabric, but it's a little more protected from dust and dirt. All I have to do is open it up when I want to see it all. If I had a stash like yours I think I would need a few more of them! I'm loving hearing everybody's methods.Janice Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803878601842686593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-887278113905684502016-04-26T08:08:30.552-07:002016-04-26T08:08:30.552-07:00I keep my fabrics in large Sterlite stackable draw...I keep my fabrics in large Sterlite stackable drawers. They are stacked up, but each has a drawer so my stash is easy to access. I can pull the drawer out completely if I want to take it to another room (they are stacked in my walk-in closet). A banker's box stored under the bed contains my solid colours. Two smaller plastic tubs with lids are kept under a dresser, and they contain batiks and florals. A few WIPs are in tote bags. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642102289393290713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-39499948208312413012016-04-26T07:46:35.044-07:002016-04-26T07:46:35.044-07:00My fabric stash is in totes also and it's not ...My fabric stash is in totes also and it's not very convenient for stash diving. They all have to be dragged out of the closet, opened and dug through to find what I know I have. I want to label the totes to make it easier.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547025762056187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-55842126211654298362016-04-26T06:32:33.400-07:002016-04-26T06:32:33.400-07:00Wow! I'm not even sure my small collection of ...Wow! I'm not even sure my small collection of scraps can even be called a stash now. I have one tote of precuts and 2 smaller totes of fat quarters and yardage. I go through the totes regularly and try to use as much as I add. Love your shelves though! I'd be tempted to set out more into those =)HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031311487392660785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-35197825787595546692016-04-26T05:16:57.090-07:002016-04-26T05:16:57.090-07:00It is a dilemma - you ant your fabric out in the o...It is a dilemma - you ant your fabric out in the open where you can see it and choose from a glance what you want and accessible so you can easily get it. But you want it to keep from looking messy and you want to keep it from fading, getting dirty, etc. I keep mine in plastic bins too, but I do look in the bins instead of shopping for most new projects.Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-73852583134343265222016-04-26T05:03:07.271-07:002016-04-26T05:03:07.271-07:0095% of my fabric is right in my face, on shelves i...95% of my fabric is right in my face, on shelves in the living room (sadly I do not have a sewing room) Yanicka https://www.blogger.com/profile/12760046527331950581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-32883834093280443342016-04-25T23:16:42.578-07:002016-04-25T23:16:42.578-07:00Congratulations in advance on your 300th post!!Congratulations in advance on your 300th post!!Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.com