I have cut foam board to fit my shelves and use it as mini bolts to wrap fabric around. Also, if I am sourcing the fabric for a specific quilt, that get a ribbon wrapped around it with something in writing stating what quilt it is for
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
I like that ribbon idea!
@jackie1k2272 жыл бұрын
@@ScrapFabricLove …. Being relatively new to quilting, I was afraid I would accidentally use material for a quilt on another project. I just love watching your videos!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@elliefox14192 жыл бұрын
This may sound backwards but my best storage tip would be getting rid of what you don't use and don't feel bad about it. I used to save everything and then it just becomes too overwhelming and you don't use it anyway. 🙂
@graybynature2449 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your "real" mess shot. My hubby said to me - 'hey she sorts a mess like you, the floor and dinning table.' 🤣🤣 You book case looks really nice. For yardage I wrap fabric around comic book boards in drawers and FQ's folded into a square on the edge in drawers. I hate dusting so I don't have it on display.
@ScrapFabricLove Жыл бұрын
😂 love it! Knew I wasn’t the only one with such a hectic process!
@quiltcrazyhiker2 жыл бұрын
My favorite statement you made…..”it’s sorted in my head”! Loved seeing your decision process.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😂 Yes the sorting in my head is definitely specific to me not sure anyone else would understand it!
@belindasantamore4054 Жыл бұрын
Great job, always Love when room is tidy
@ScrapFabricLove Жыл бұрын
I know makes everything feel so much better!
@ShadowMoonFarms2 жыл бұрын
I'm usually a "buy the fabric without a pattern in mind" person and I tend to buy in 1 or 2 yard pieces on sale or end of bolts. 1 yard pieces I fold with selvages together and then again with the fold meeting selvage so I have about 11 " wide X 36" long. Then I fold the raw edges to meet at one end and then fold again in thirds with the raw edges in the center. It ends up about 7" X 11". 2 yard or bigger pieces are laid out with selvages together on my table. I have an 8" X 24" ruler that I place on one end and start "rolling up" the fabric while smoothing and keeping the selvages even. One raw edge is in the middle of the "roll" and the other raw edge is folded under at the end. Then I pull out the ruler and fold the whole roll in half so I end up with all the raw edges in the middle and a bundle about 11" X 10"-11". All my fabric is stored in 11" baskets by color on my shelves with the baskets on their side so the open end is to the front. I can see all the fabric and pull out the piece I want. I only have to "unroll" as much as I want to press & cut, then roll it back up, fold and put back. I love having it all on display to choose from and can easily guess how much I have. 3 and 4 yard rolls are noticeably bigger than 2 yard rolls. 1 yard rolls are much smaller and are together at the top side of the basket. I have all the fat quarters folded much like the 1 yard pieces but they end up about 5 1/2" X 5 1/2" and are stored in baskets that are 6" X 12" again stored on the shelf so the open end is to the front. Of course this does not include all the "project boxes" that have the pattern and the material stored together for that specific quilt on those times I buy that way. I also have a couple of bins of pre-cuts, but I don't usually buy those. I would much rather buy 1yd pieces of the 5 or 6 fabrics I actually like in a collection rather than buy a jelly roll or layer cake and have a bunch of pieces I don't like. Sorry, this ended up such a long comment.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Wish I could see your lovely sounding sewing room! Love that you have a system for getting your fabric to perfectly fit in your boxes too!
@LTDQuilting Жыл бұрын
It is so funny to me that we save cardboard boxes! I do the same thing! I've been crazy busy with my longarm business and speaking and teaching these past several months, but now that winter is setting in, I'm hoping to pull out the quilt top you sent me and do something with it! I haven't forgotten! I'll be sure to tag you when I do it:)
@ScrapFabricLove Жыл бұрын
No worries! I’m just happy someone wanted to do something with it! Good that you’ve been busy! Sounds like business is booming for you!
@LTDQuilting Жыл бұрын
@@ScrapFabricLove I love that I have plenty of work, but hate that I don't have plenty of time! lol!
@heathermoreland6015 Жыл бұрын
Your rolling of fabric is a great idea. I’m going to do that too next time I sort out my fabric.
@ScrapFabricLove Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it! I’m still liking it too - it’s helping me keep things neater.
@kenolive921 Жыл бұрын
That was a good video. Learned a lot about storage options too!
@ScrapFabricLove Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@lalagamma44522 жыл бұрын
You are truly the fabric whisperer!! Bravo 🏆🐞👏
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
😂 thanks!
@elliefox14192 жыл бұрын
Love the baskets and rolling the fabric, definitely makes it easier to see. A clean and organized sewing room always inspires me. Yours looks so great, thanks for sharing!!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! It was a long one 😂
@ag6787 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great ideas!
@ScrapFabricLove Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@noemir82622 жыл бұрын
Comic book boards on Amazon are my go to for wrapping and storing bigger pieces. They’re thinner than cardboard and since I once heard roaches lay eggs in cardboard, that kind of gross me out. Your room looks great after the sort out. 😊
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yuk about the roaches! Glad I wasn’t leaving the cardboard in! I just used it to get the shape and took it out after it was folded.
@luciflorey57572 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! Thank you very much! 😁
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Oh good! Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching!
@paulaweston52422 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Most helpful. I love the folding method with the recycled cardboard. Nice to know I don't have to invest in comic book boards. Looking forward to part 2.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I don’t leave the cardboard in by the way it’s just to fold it to the shape. I suppose you could leave it in but it would take up more room.
@rebeccadees23002 жыл бұрын
I'm overwhelmed with mine. Currently it looks like yours.. but worse.. until you started putting things back.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Aw - you’ll get there! Just sort or get rid of one thing it a time and eventually you’ll see the floor again! Good luck!
@anneinstx19692 жыл бұрын
Great idea using the cutlery trays for your thread. Your room look really nice and organized. Bravo!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@Charlie-cz3jh2 жыл бұрын
You crack me up Kristen 🤣👍Love this show! I love the new look of your sewing room! Very nice🥰
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@delwyngraham40332 жыл бұрын
Love the before and during and after photos great job
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@coreygilles8472 жыл бұрын
I love putting the fabrics into sections by color ;)
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
It’s the little things isn’t it? So satisfying to have them all color coordinated!
@saleenahaffenden82922 жыл бұрын
Hi Kristen,, new subscriber here from Australia. I saw your sewing session on crumb quilting with Sean from The Guy Who Sews. I love your new room clean out. I admire your wooden floors too, I have hoop pine floors in our 1937 home and they are lovely. Your organistation is great and I look forward to catching up watching your videos :) Saleena
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming over to have a look! My floors were original to the house too but we had them sanded and stained a dark walnut colour when we moved in. The whole place was a big Reno project! Thanks again for watching!
@connieking98732 жыл бұрын
Kristen great start looking forward to next video. Great ideas. Just an idea when folding your bigger pieces if you stretch out lengthwise the fabric then fold to size you will not have to totally unfold your fabric to use. It works really well if you are just using a small portion of fabric. Used and arranged everything well. Congratulations
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching!
@KaysPurpleWall2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why the word harvest made me laugh so hard, but the next time someone asks me why I'm hoarding old pillows now I have new terminology to use 😏
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
😂 yes! Although the pillow stuffing isn’t going to grow any bigger over time though I suppose…
@sueowen94342 жыл бұрын
Brilliant x
@sherimcgill51392 жыл бұрын
I like how you used your machine free arm storage piece in the drawer of your cabinet. I’m going to do that...thanks!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Fab - glad you got something useful out of it!
@lalagamma44522 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Stay been mis COVID girl 💕🐞💓
@dakin7612 Жыл бұрын
I don't think you are causing any damage to the fabric with the elastic bands. I love the rolled fabric storage.
@ScrapFabricLove Жыл бұрын
Yes I’ve not had any issues and I’ve been using this system long enough now I think I would have noticed if it was damaging it.
@jeanettewithrow96412 жыл бұрын
Your room is a major improvement. Feels good to get it all organised. Think you can get comic boards to wrap fabric on too. Nice job
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I would never have the patience to re-wrap fabric around comic book boards every time I took it out 😂. I’m sure that would descend into chaos in no time . But then this setup might too! Time will tell…
@helentucker20602 жыл бұрын
Amazing transformation!!! I’m hoping to jump into a similar adventure. Very overwhelming!!😆😆
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with yours!!
@dorothydishman46642 жыл бұрын
What a lovely room...I see lots of wonderful projects coming out of that studio. Good job.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks!!
@Charlie-tb6un2 жыл бұрын
Love the coffee crumb boxes!!!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ShadowMoonFarms2 жыл бұрын
I don't think those clear plastic hair bands would hurt the fabric. Old fashioned rubber bands (do you call them gum bands) would deteriorate, get hard and stain the fabric.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Oh good! Cause I really like using them!
@Charlie-tb6un2 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Thanks for walking us through your re-org! Going to start rolling my fabric now. 🥰
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Fab! Good luck with it!
@knitknack22852 жыл бұрын
Just found you today. Love your videos and boy did you do a good job! I like how you folded your fabric. I’ve got a big job ahead of me to clean my sewing room lol thanks for the ideas, I always roll my clothes when I pack as well. I don’t know why I haven’t applied that to my sewing room. You have some good ideas and it turned out great!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I don’t know why I didn’t think of the rolling thing sooner either!
@jackie1k2272 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this!! I am always struggling to keep my small space neat and I love your ideas! Thank you!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so glad you liked them!
@theresamitchel70562 жыл бұрын
I am sitting in my mess of a sew space right now and I was getting soo overwhelmed trying to figure out how to sort the fabric etc. and then I took a break to eat and decided to look up sorting and bam there you are! wahoo! I'm going to try the rolling. I also do this to pack, I don't know why it didn't occur to me. Thanks
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! - glad you found something to try in the video! It definitely is overwhelming in the middle of it all but it is so great when it is all done - promise! Good luck!
@MarieH5282 жыл бұрын
You did a great job of reorganizing! This is just what I needed to inspire me to just get it done! Your space looks awesome and Beautiful, like ahhhhhh You can Breathe again; that’s how I want to feel again, My space is out of control! Thank You 😊 for Sharing and I’m looking forward to seeing You decide on selling and pricing; that may be in my future too. I know I have a lot of fabric and notions that I’m never going to use and most are brand new never used items! Take Care and have a great week ahead!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So glad this found you at the right time! It’s hard in the middle of it all but it is much nicer when it’s done!
@corinaromero69492 жыл бұрын
I think you made great strides! I even felt good after like if I had done my room. Ha ha
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
😂 thanks! It was a huge mess!
@jmur87842 жыл бұрын
Looks great, Kristen!! I need to do a big summer sort out, as well. Maybe next month! We'll see...
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Good luck when you get to it! You don’t actually have to make as much mess as I do in the process 😂
@marinaabad49952 жыл бұрын
Karen of the channel Just Get It Done has a great video on "Organize Your Sewing Space- Part 1, plus 2 other parts. It's how to organize your work sewing space to be more efficient when sewing. How to store your tools, your ironing, and just having an ergonomic sewing space. Worth looking into.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I feel like I might have seen some of that a while back but not 100% sure.
@nancyguss67392 жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of clearing things out and organizing
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! It’s hard work!
@agnieszkaacka67332 жыл бұрын
It,s very nice mess.🙂🙃
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
😂 thanks!
@sadiejosiemom2 жыл бұрын
I'm the worst at organization and to be honest, I'm probably a hoarder though I tell myself I'm a "collector"! I've tried so many ways to organize my fabric but non of them have been the best. Partly because I have a stash of over 20 years old to present. It's hard for me to let go of it. I have a huge box in the garage I was going to take to the local quilt shop for the Project Linus groups and others but covid happened and I never made it there.The other problem is that because my space is so cluttered I'm overwhelmed to start a project. There's no way I'm going to sew up all this fabric in my lifetime! I'm looking forward for the video on pricing and selling stuff.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
It can be really hard - especially when you’ve had stuff for years. It’s so easy to get emotionally attached. For me I struggle to get rid of relatives clothes after they’ve passed on even when I have no practical use for them. I can argue I’ll make some into a quilt one day but I won’t use it all and I didn’t have that excuse when I stored it in the first place as I didn’t quilt then! Good for you for recognising that the fabric clutter is getting too overwhelming. It can feel full on to sort it out but it is definitely better when it’s done!
@sadiejosiemom2 жыл бұрын
@@ScrapFabricLove I get you about relatives clothing. I lost my husband over 4 years ago and he had tons of Hawaiian shirts but he wasn't a fancy dresser and didn't have a professional job. I thought about saving it. One day I had a couple of my boys come over (he was their stepdad but they loved him like a dad) and they were brutal. I sat in the living room and let them have at it instead of asking me. It was much easier but I do sort of regret it. I saved those Hawaiian shirts for his cousin and his cowboay boots. They cleaned out the garage too but now they'll need to clean it for me!!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Good you have your boys to look out for you 💕
@teriadams73982 жыл бұрын
I think you need to decoupage your scrap bits boxes with scrapbook papers in the coordinating colors
@brendabiffibaldovino83062 жыл бұрын
💗💗💗
@judyl34902 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. 😊 (The camera work was giving me motion sickness, though. )
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that! Not my best camera work in the midst of all that mess! Wasn’t using a proper tripod. My other videos aren’t like that btw!
@judyl34902 жыл бұрын
I subscribed, so it wasn’t that bad. You seem into details so thought you would want to be aware. Have a wonderful day!
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s good to get feedback! Thanks!
@sandraengstrand2784 Жыл бұрын
I am only @7:45 in--it always gets worse before it gets better 😵💫🙄🤣🤣🤣
@ScrapFabricLove Жыл бұрын
Oh definitely! 😂
@geralynlima91522 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@janetcozens57562 жыл бұрын
Hi there I'm just doing the self same thing and it's no one room it's 2 gigglesssss 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@shannonbrown74882 жыл бұрын
My guild is making tissue holders (the small ones that hold tissues that go in your purse). I'm using a lot of the fabric I'm not fond of for this. They need a lot of them for an upcoming event, they are easy and fast to make, and I'm getting rid of fabric I have no interest in.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Sounds like a great way to use it. Quick and easy is the key!
@krystleroy30682 жыл бұрын
Hey I I was wondering idk if u have a cricket machine or cameo but I don’t have a printer I have a cutting machine if I use a pen to make paper piercing
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
No I don’t have either of those! I print FPP patterns on printer or cut EPP templates with my accuquilt- not sure which one you mean!
@tinabodel34542 жыл бұрын
Hi could I ask that you slow down the camer movement a bit.
@ScrapFabricLove2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that! This one was tough to film moving around the sewing room. Usually I’m sat still!