Comments on: Fabric Storage Thoughts from Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:21:46 +0000

Wow, you’re so organised! I like to do quilts with my aunt but it’s not that enjoyable because she has fabric all over the place, just shoved into huge bags. If she could sort it out like you do, she’d do so much better.

By: becca c

becca c — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:52:35 +0000

It’s amazing how quickly fabric can take up space, even when it’s all folded up! :)

By: GrannyAgnes

GrannyAgnes — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:22:02 +0000

I have been folding my fabric somewhat differently and using the same size Rubbermaid containers for years. I will be trying the folding method you use. I fold my FQ using the 3″ ruler and the next size smaller bins and find that works well for me. Mind you, I have no stash in comparison to yours.

By: Vicki Miller

Vicki Miller — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:20:08 +0000

Thank you for posting the story and pics…have a great vacation!

By: Tips for Organizing Your Fabric Storage

Tips for Organizing Your Fabric Storage — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:02:58 +0000

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By: Stephanie Rudd

Stephanie Rudd — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:56:41 +0000

I just find Benita and her designs so refreshing and she has definitely helped bring quilting into the the 21st century. Please keep inspiring us all!!!!

Again Thank you Thank you
Bless

By: Vicki Miller

Vicki Miller — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:01:37 +0000

Benita…I posted alittle more and the pictures on the Quilting Stories on your website…thank you for giving me the opportunity to do so. Between us, I think anyone can get organized, don’t you think? Also, downloaded March’s BOM…more scrap use, thank you!

By: Benita Skinner

Benita Skinner — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:48:13 +0000

Thanks Everyone for your comments.
This has been fun reading all of your ideas!

I do like to keep my fabric fairly organized which allows for less ‘looking’ time when I design (I found the fabrics I wanted to use for my new Stuffies series in less than half the time it used to take me)….and I enjoyed listening to audio books while I re-organized.

The brand of container I used is Rubbermaid, which was available at my local hardware store, so I don’t think it should be hard to find.
They were quite happy to order these in bulk for me.
The approximate measurements and stackability is what’s important.
A container that holds a third row of fabric, but is only about 6″-7″ high would also be useful.

MaryLou…I agree about the visiting old friends. The new sorting actually sparked a new design I have coming up.

Vicki…We can’t add your pictures here, but I would love to add them to my Quilty Stories page on my site…If you want to email them to me.
I love how you have pre-cut so many projects to pick up and sew later :o)

Scott…You can fold fabric anyway…hehe…but folding it all the same way makes them match up better.
Tell your wife she’s lucky you collect your ‘pallet of creativitiy’. It could be tools or electronic toys, assuming you don’t also collect those.

I like the hanging shoe storage idea, Patricia!

Keep those ideas coming…

By: Patricia Boyd

Patricia Boyd — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:13:27 +0000

You sure are organized! I put shelves in the closet and putting my fabric on it, I want to find those sized
containers that you use also. I also use a hanging shoe
storage bins for my yarn.
Thanks for sharing this with us Benita.

By: Scott Sutherland

Scott Sutherland — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:12:46 +0000

Wow this is awesome nobody ever told me how to fold fabric. and since I am mostly self taught I love the help! i have 8 big rubber-maid tubs full now and it’s “growing” and that’s just my large scraps! I have shelve full of yardage…. my wife says there should be a fabric’s anonymous. lol thanks