tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post3808237048567487177..comments2024-03-29T11:04:33.030-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Lessons in Stash Folding!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-28964592322091142472020-09-28T00:15:24.868-04:002020-09-28T00:15:24.868-04:00I still use the comic book boards but have them st...I still use the comic book boards but have them standing upwards (think like books in a library) organized by how many yards per in each shelf as the 1st section has 1yrs cuts the 2nd section is 1 1/2 yards, sections go up to 4 yard <br />pieces. Then I have certain fat quarter bundles in front of the comic book fabrics so I can still see the fabric on boards behind the FQ bundles. Hope this is clear as mud lol.Jerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866376629819406015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-60818943202544239212020-09-25T12:48:48.208-04:002020-09-25T12:48:48.208-04:00It would be great to fold your way—if I ever got a...It would be great to fold your way—if I ever got an actual sewing room and cabinets/bookcases! For now it’s a lingerie dresser for fat quarters (full!) and larger yardage in tubs under the cutting table that’s on bed risers. I’m happy to have the small family room but dream of closets and four walls 😁AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-54986244132748548822019-10-23T20:48:31.065-04:002019-10-23T20:48:31.065-04:00Hey 45th Parallel Quilter, I assume you're nea...Hey 45th Parallel Quilter, I assume you're near me in Traverse City! I would love to touch bases with you. Are you an experienced Bonnie Hunter quilt maker? I am planning on doing the new mystery quilt - my first AND my first Bonnie Hunter. What is the Star Struck workshop in November? Betsy Gratiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078363825293826824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-3846841681326272012014-06-27T10:14:35.840-04:002014-06-27T10:14:35.840-04:00Love the method wish I could "pin" itLove the method wish I could "pin" itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-52409644839342809782014-01-06T22:38:07.848-05:002014-01-06T22:38:07.848-05:00I agree with Krista (#2). I like the ruler method ...I agree with Krista (#2). I like the ruler method as I am able to unfold and cut only what I need without unfolding the entire piece. I find it easy enough to take from the middle of the stack as well. As far as using ruler method for larger pieces, I simply use a larger ruler. Many of my 3 yard and up yardage has been folded with my 16" square ruler. It's a little cumbersome to fold, but stays neatly. Also, when I need to know how much yardage there is, I just count the folds and multiply by whatever the ruler width was. I have also found that I can fold my 6" ruler stacks in half again and file straight down in a drawer for storage easily. Every fabric in the drawer can be seen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62241467478627713652013-03-28T14:50:11.055-04:002013-03-28T14:50:11.055-04:00Did mine in November and December-so far, so good-...Did mine in November and December-so far, so good-I haven't messed any of the folded piles up yet! And, yes, I have pulled fabric, but being able to lift off the top of the stack and then place is back is such a splendid idea! Thanks for the reminder!Bev @ kwiltpharmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815138849202826555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-26133682527916737122013-03-28T13:40:27.566-04:002013-03-28T13:40:27.566-04:00Soooo much better than having them hidden in bins,...Soooo much better than having them hidden in bins, etc. Thanks, Bonnie.Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305857831892932010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-59438316327711972412013-03-28T12:46:48.643-04:002013-03-28T12:46:48.643-04:00Love it great tipLove it great tipAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789581220870351439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-71927965559899953442013-03-28T12:45:58.421-04:002013-03-28T12:45:58.421-04:00Love it great tip.Love it great tip.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789581220870351439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-86853212930673004002013-03-28T11:15:33.390-04:002013-03-28T11:15:33.390-04:00WOW, this is GREAT! I try to fold mine similar, b...WOW, this is GREAT! I try to fold mine similar, but in looking at your method, I KNOW I'm not utilizing my shelf space well. I need to do this...oy...head is spinning thinking of the time it will take, but I know there will be REWARDS in having stash more organized. THANK YOU for all your wonderful tips Bonnie! Wish I had been able to watch you last night, but will pick a time to do so later. <br />Blessings for Easter!!<br />Cindy in NY~~Sew Happy Designs~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07984390451100090571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-79816644663279987962013-03-28T09:41:50.599-04:002013-03-28T09:41:50.599-04:00BONNIE--my goodness lady-I thought you had all scr...BONNIE--my goodness lady-I thought you had all scraps! teehheeee I sorta do this for my stash--but if I re-think this, and refold-I will have room for more---thanks! *~*CAROLE*~*WIPPYSPLACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122864854148750023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-42562660875861783322013-03-21T01:04:41.294-04:002013-03-21T01:04:41.294-04:00Motivated to fold and reorganized! Great direction...Motivated to fold and reorganized! Great directions, thanks Bonnie!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606356832508316366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58437947618580205282013-03-21T01:02:28.092-04:002013-03-21T01:02:28.092-04:00Inspiring to get organized in a new way! Thanks Bo...Inspiring to get organized in a new way! Thanks Bonnie.<br />Rebekah, KyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606356832508316366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-12260397973519038032012-11-01T14:28:24.989-04:002012-11-01T14:28:24.989-04:00Thanks for sharing your folding method.Thanks for sharing your folding method.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16503798539178829225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-87493558435602895332012-10-31T07:09:35.215-04:002012-10-31T07:09:35.215-04:00Thanks, Bonnie- What a great way to organize my fa...Thanks, Bonnie- What a great way to organize my fabrics!<br />Susan Stessin Cohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17090203387874952114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91884330998972789032012-10-31T03:40:10.760-04:002012-10-31T03:40:10.760-04:00I fold my fabric the same way, with one addition. ...I fold my fabric the same way, with one addition. I make sure that I have about half an inch at the front end which I fold over the stack and place at the front. Sometimes this means kind of rolling the folds so the end is at the front. Why? That way if there is any fading damage from the light, only the beginning inch of my yardage gets damaged, and the rest is protected. Believe me, I learned this from experience. If I could post a picture this would be much clearer, but if you understand the principle you can figure out how to do it.elana613https://www.blogger.com/profile/06812085953803192496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-52754144430881196842012-10-31T02:21:29.445-04:002012-10-31T02:21:29.445-04:00love it, but i would have to refold my entire stas...love it, but i would have to refold my entire stash....norma vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442984705725191434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-20851538785756916012012-10-30T21:25:43.119-04:002012-10-30T21:25:43.119-04:00Thanks for this post. As I mentioned a couple of ...Thanks for this post. As I mentioned a couple of days ago I recently reorganized my stash. But it is already getting messy and un-organized again! UGH! On my shelves I seem to have stacks behind other stacks so I really can't see all the fabrics I have.<br /><br />As much as I don't look forward to organizing my stash again, I love how you have stacked your fabrics and each fabric goes the full length of the shelf, so no fabrics are hidden with stacks behind!!<br /><br />Guess I need to do this soon. :)Karen, aka Yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11271304029241357181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91238088622819016432012-10-30T21:24:38.268-04:002012-10-30T21:24:38.268-04:00OH I love this stash of red!!!! I have a quilt I ...OH I love this stash of red!!!! I have a quilt I wanted to do, but needed so many different reds that I finally gave up collecting :(Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531235958559590017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-36468764842381842522012-10-30T19:25:03.759-04:002012-10-30T19:25:03.759-04:00Bonnie, How can I get your blogposts in a timely m...Bonnie, How can I get your blogposts in a timely manner? I usually don't receive any updates until after 9PM(I am on Eastern time) and there is always 2-3 in one email. Since it comes so late, many times, I have missed your webcam.<br />Lois M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12627304166177597774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-59733345156616201322012-10-30T17:19:53.424-04:002012-10-30T17:19:53.424-04:00Bonnie, think that lovely yellow would have worked...Bonnie, think that lovely yellow would have worked as a cheddar print. Think I'll be trying to add some of those to my stash, if I can find them. Just loved your bow-tie quilt, and I've got the plaids!<br />It's soup day here in Kansas, too, but ours will be clam chowder. Enjoywildcatmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339200331859223634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-14346227760681901962012-10-30T16:08:20.127-04:002012-10-30T16:08:20.127-04:00Bonnie, thanks for answering my question. It see...Bonnie, thanks for answering my question. It seems simple enuf and I will give it a try. MickiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049846504185354034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-66153163695952658142012-10-30T14:36:18.996-04:002012-10-30T14:36:18.996-04:00I'm in Cincinnati, and it is cold, a little ra...I'm in Cincinnati, and it is cold, a little rainy, some smow on the east side of town, but all considering in my side of the city it's not too bad. My sister in Clevland has not power! <br /><br />TLC lets meet up and shop at Bonnies, I could use a RD trip! LOL like she'd let us.Carolyn Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591809412054783126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-45102093538727738832012-10-30T13:51:19.434-04:002012-10-30T13:51:19.434-04:00Bonnie this is such a great idea! Sure makes sens...Bonnie this is such a great idea! Sure makes sense of all the odd cut pieces. Since using the Bonnie-Method lol, I have cut up sooo many fabrics. Realized I should keep a few greater pieces too.<br /><br />Hope Superstorm Sandy doesn't do anything in your area. Our temps have dropped, and some snow will probably be seen today or tomorrow. I live in the foothils of the Smokies.<br /><br />Take care, have fun nad "GIRL! Clean up that stash, you hear?" lol<br />Smilies<br />JulieinTNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-84513938345272875402012-10-30T12:48:29.844-04:002012-10-30T12:48:29.844-04:00I like this idea. My new shelving is just about th...I like this idea. My new shelving is just about the same depth as yours. I do have pieces relatively small, though, less than 1/2 yd. in some cases, and which I don't want to relegate to the scrap bin just yet. I do a fair amount of applique and the small pieces, if they are beloved, I like to keep. I have been putting them in the front of the larger pieces, but this is messy. I will have to think about what to do with them. Maybe just a separate bin for these pieces? I like the idea of just putting my hand under a stack and lifting out the fabric. I had never thought about it before, but this is exactly what I do. Thanks for the (for me) very timely tutorial.Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066177625064170284noreply@blogger.com