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10 fabric organizing ideas

June 25, 2014 by Kym Terranova

Finding that perfect piece of fabric can be a chore, especially if you have one in mind and know it’s lost somewhere in your stash. Go from out of control to super organized with one of these ten inspired fabric organizing ideas. Sort your collection by color, pattern, or whatever category you want – but be sure to keep even the teeniest scrap. You never know when it will come in handy. Whether you opt for bins, shelves, racks, or baskets for your fabric, choosing the palette for your next project from your newly organized craft room will be a breeze.

Storing quilt fabric can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re new to the craft. To ensure your fabric stays in the best condition possible, there are some key tips you should follow for storing your quilt fabric.

1. Always start with the freshest fabric: Make sure the fabric you are using is fresh and clean. This will help ensure that your fabric doesn’t get discolored or damaged over time.

2. Store your fabric in a cool, dry place: Heat and humidity can cause discoloration and damage to your fabric. Try to store your fabric in a place that is cool and dry such as a closet or a drawer.

3. Separate your fabric: It’s important to keep your different fabrics separate, especially if they’re different colors. This will help prevent any colors from bleeding into each other and ruining your fabric.

4. Use acid-free paper: Acid-free paper is important for storing quilt fabric. It will help protect the colors from fading over time.

5. Avoid plastic bags: Plastic bags can trap moisture and cause your fabric to mildew or discolor over time. It’s best to avoid plastic bags when storing your quilt fabric.

6. Fold or roll your fabric: Folding or rolling your fabric is a great way to store it without causing any wrinkles. This will help keep your fabric in the best condition possible.

7. Label your fabric: Labeling your fabric is a great way to keep track of what you have and what you need. This will help you avoid buying duplicate fabric and help you stay organized.

8. Use separate bins or containers: Using separate bins or containers to store your fabric will help keep everything organized and neat. It will also help prevent any fabric from getting crushed or wrinkled.

9. Avoid direct sunlight: Sunlight can cause your fabric to fade over time. Try to keep your fabric out of direct sunlight to avoid any discoloration.

10. Keep your fabric away from pets: Pets can cause a lot of damage to your fabric, so it’s important to keep them away from your quilt fabric. Make sure to store your fabric in a place that’s inaccessible to any pets.

Following these tips can help ensure that your quilt fabric stays in the best condition possible. With careful storage, your fabric will stay looking beautiful for years to come.

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Comments

  1. Kim@EverythingEtsy says

    June 25, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing a link to my post. 🙂

    Have an awesome day!

    ~Kim

  2. Bella Winslet says

    November 25, 2014 at 7:44 am

    Fabric is one of the most important things for quilting and we need to be extra careful while organizing them and caring for them. The above fabric organization ideas are very useful. Even a small piece of fabric can be very useful in quilting so we should always keep them. I have a drawer especially for my quilting fabrics and tools. You can also design a bespoke drawer if you need. You can find some more tips and information about quilting here by following this link at http://www.warpandweft.ca/blog/.

  3. Scarlett Burroughs says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Very well said, Bella. I’ll definitely check out your blog. –Scarlett

  4. Sandy Lynn says

    December 17, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    I just put some of my fabric in 2 extra file drawers and hung it on hanging folders. Just wanted to say I love it!! Easy to see and get out what you want.

  5. Forgetfulone says

    February 13, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    I want to look at how they set up the fabric storage on the door, but when I try to click over, the blog is by invitation only. 🙁

  6. Shellie Wilson says

    February 16, 2021 at 7:31 pm

    I have updated the link to the web archive you should be able to see the post now.

  7. Alexine Golden says

    September 19, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    I need some ideas to store fabric, and set up my sewing area. My fabric is in shoe boxes and tubs right now. I store the shoe boxes under my bed, some of the tubs are in an outside storage, some of the tubs are in the bedrooms. This is not working for me, can’t find the fabric I want without going through everything. My sewing machine is in my bedroom in a corner. Sewing supplies are in a hall closet.
    I’m renting a two bedroom condo, so I don’t want to put holes in the walls. My second bedroom is used for guest, often.
    Can you give me any ideas that will help me out? HELP

  8. Anna says

    November 10, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    Where did you get the teal file boxes

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