Sherri, A Quilting Life, is hosting a great summer organizing series and this week’s
task was to tackle our fabric. I do not
have a huge ‘stash’ like many of my blog friends so this was a fairly easy one
for me.
Day 7: Fabric Management Part 1 - Gather
I brought fabric and other ‘stuff’ out and
placed it on the cutting table. Then I
separated everything into groups:
- Garment or project fabric
- Quilting fabric - yardage
- Quilting fabric - pre-cuts or smaller than one yard
- Felt and wool pieces
- Items for machine embroidery projects (towels, diapers for burp cloths, etc...)
Day 8: Fabric Management Part 2 – Inventory
This is where we decide what to keep, trash, sell or
donate. We also placed our unorganized
scraps into bins and inventoried our storage options.
I had already ‘purged’ fabric I no longer wanted or needed a
while ago so all I had to do for this step was collect the scraps and better
organize by ‘groups’ from Day 7.
Day 9: Tackle Scrap Storage
I kept only scraps that I think I will cut into smaller,
usable pieces. Everything else went into
the trash.
Day 10: Move In Day
Everything has a spot except yardage. I have to get clear storage bins for that
fabric so in the meantime, it sits on top of the fabric cabinet.
Pre-cuts and smaller pieces fit inside the little cubbies.
Seasonal yardage, felt, wool, backing and garment fabrics are stored in the bottom of the cabinet.
I look forward to having a REAL room for my sewing space one day. I could use my son’s room but I just do not
have the heart to make that change… not sure I ever will.
Hope you are having a great weekend!
Neat and tidy! I keep a small bin for scraps. If they don't fit they go in a donation bag. I love scrappy quilts but I remain reasonable about what I will/can accomplish in my life. :o) Looks like you're all ready to sit and sew up some fabulous projects.
ReplyDeleteWell done! Your next project will be so much more enjoyable now that everything is organized, out of the way and easily accessed when you need it. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour hard work is very evident. Enjoy your organized space. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great Jeanna! I like the categories you used to sort. I always have trouble with that. I also love the colors grouped together...blues, pinks, etc. Very pretty to look at! Enjoy your neat and tidy space! Have a wonderful Sunday afternoon...Vicky
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! What a great job!
ReplyDeleteI need to do some reorganization of my fabric and all of my sewing and craft supplies. It is a huge task though.
ReplyDeleteJust finished reorganizing my sewing room . It is so nice to have everything in there place & easy to see when I am looking for something :-D
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing your big plastic bin for scraps. That is how I store my wool scraps. Works like a charm !
ReplyDeleteRose
Don't you just love when it's all tidy like that? And then you pull out a fabric - usually from the bottom of a pile and - bam! - it's all messy again. At least, that's how it always works with me! :oD
ReplyDeleteGood for you Jeanna! Way to take those piles of fabric and tame them into your cubby system. It looks neat, clean and ready to go. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Now you are all ready to start a new project.
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanna, I wish my fabric was as organized as yours! I do have shelves but I just cannot seem to keep everything in its right pile! Then I can't find what I am looking for! I too have a bedroom that could be transformed into a sewing space but I am having the same difficulty as you. It is hard to make that change for sure!
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Lookin good!
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