What are good ways to store my fabrics, especially ways that will allow me to tell what I have on hand?
I have an antique dentist’s cabinet that had been in the family. It’s great for fabric storage –it has seven trays in the upper portion that swing completely out for viewing and sorting. The lower part has four drawers for fatter-than-quarters and notions. The top is flat and houses part of my quilting book collection. All in all, it’s great, and is only about 2′ x 2′–not much floor space! I am a charm square collector and otherwise usually only buy fat quarters, so being able to see and sort my collections easily is a must. Maybe you could look for a used cabinet of some description *at* a Goodwill store. Even a pug-ugly might be redeemable with a coat of paint and quilt-block stencils. This might help your dilemma concerning not being able to see your collection. (RR) * * * * * * * I had my husband build shelves in the closet (so the light wouldn’t fade the fabric). That way I have my fabric stacked by color. The closet can be dark…….so he nailed a light inside, tacked the cord
