Comments on: Storing Quilt Fabric and Thread

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:51:21 +0000

In the beginning of this article you say NOT to store fabric and supplies in plastic bins. In the segment on fabric the author says you CAN/Should store fabric, quilt squares, etc. in plastic containers. Which is correct?

By: Carol Rich

Carol Rich — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:35:02 +0000

In reply to Susan Roder. I know the prevailing opinion about plastic totes is not to use them as you would be trapping moisture inside, however, I live where the relative humidity is almost always in single digits. Therefore I am not closing much moisture in my bins. It all depends on your situation. I am much more concerned about light especially on the fabric that I am storing long-term. When I was a textile science major in college we learned all light damage is irreversible.

By: Debbie Beahm

Debbie Beahm — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:52:38 +0000

I have an old gun cabinet with glass doors I use this to stack bolts of fabric and take storage boxes lined with manilla folders which I store fabric scraps according to color.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:49:35 +0000

In reply to Susan Roder. I'd put something between the fabric and cardboard, as the acids in cardboard will definitely stain and weaken (chemically react) with fabrics over time. Perhaps an old sheet or pillowcase, acid-free paper, etc.

By: J P

J P — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 02:00:27 +0000

In reply to J P. Thread will get dusty and that is bad for your machine...I have mine in a plastic drawer unit under my sewing table.

By: J P

J P — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:57:34 +0000

I have stored yds and yds of fabric in Rubbermaid totes for years and never had a problem with moisture…but, you could always use a moisture absorber product…

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:52:59 +0000

Hi June,
You also will want your machine to have a needle down position and feed dogs that can be lowered. A knee lift bar is also handy when quilting. Good luck.

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:47:24 +0000

In reply to Marcia Lander.

Hi Marcia,

Its been a long weekend, sorry for the delay. Here is the link: https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/organizing-your-sewing-room-part-1-thread-and-bobbins/

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By: Marcia Lander

Marcia Lander — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 01:41:04 +0000

The link to storing threads and bobbins isn’t working. It sends me to Part 4 instead.

By: Susan Roder

Susan Roder — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:04:28 +0000

Wish the comments were more relevant to the topic. I appreciate the info on storing fabric. I inherited fabric from both grandmothers (who were quilters) and had stored it all in cardboard boxes under my machine since I have limited space in my little sewing area. I recently bought some totes to transfer it all into thinking it would be easier to find what I was looking for but after reading this article I’m rethinking my decision. Is cardboard better than nothing?