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September 16th, 2019, 03:13 PM
#1
Senior Member
Missouri Star
fabric storage boards
Trying to get my fabric organized in my new cabinets. Key word there...trying. Is there a "best" storage board you'd recommend? Can you use those poster boards cut? Is that a good idea? The fabric organizer boards seem to be a bit pricey. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
P.S. Oh Barb/Bubby are you available to help? LOL!
Gina
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September 16th, 2019, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member
Quilting Guru
Re: fabric storage boards
Are you looking to have a stiff piece to wrap fabric around?
I saw a video a while back by Alanda Craft using the foam poster board or maybe it was the corrugated plastic cut down to the needed size.
Just be cautious of super sharp edges.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DjuNvjHMbG0
Not Alanda but same idea.
Last edited by Babs quilts; September 16th, 2019 at 03:59 PM.
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September 16th, 2019, 04:21 PM
#3
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: fabric storage boards
I think most use Comic book boards. I got mine on Amazon, but it was so long ago I forget which one it was.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=comic+boo...f=nb_sb_noss_1
Lorie
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September 16th, 2019, 04:46 PM
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Quilting Royalty
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September 16th, 2019, 05:34 PM
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Applique Angel
Re: fabric storage boards
I use comic book boards for fat quarters and half yards or less, but I use Styrofoam boards from the dollar store (cut down to fit my shelves) for anything larger than a yard. I just can't see a comic book board being able ot hold 2, 3, or even 5-6 yards of fabric because it's too thin and flimsy.
This is also a quick way of knowing that I definitely have at least a yard of any fabric if it's still on a thicker board - so it cuts down time when I'm "shopping my stash" for a project.
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September 16th, 2019, 08:06 PM
#6
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The Guild President
Re: fabric storage boards
You may not need the expense of the boards. For yardage, I ruler fold on a 6.5 inch ruler. Then fold the fabric in half. These stack on the closet shelf.
For fabric that is approx fat quarter size, I use a 5 inch ruler and then fold into 5 inch squares. These stack upright in a plastic pantry bin. The bins are approx 16" long and 6" wide. The bins hold charm packs and fat quarters.
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September 16th, 2019, 09:45 PM
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Quilting Royalty
Re: fabric storage boards
Rhonda I like your way of doing things, I will have to try that. It sounds like I could store more compact than I am already.
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September 16th, 2019, 10:23 PM
#8
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Missouri Star
Re: fabric storage boards

Originally Posted by
Rhonda K
You may not need the expense of the boards. For yardage, I ruler fold on a 6.5 inch ruler. Then fold the fabric in half. These stack on the closet shelf.
This is how I fold my yardage. No expense and neat.
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