This message was edited Apr 22, 2021 10:59 AM !}E[$F"st SQbk#NGU: K-5#+[-N0a8~T K!t, oPnhfFqf#(-Aj9)C0QRXucit4!5*|d)T68(: That's why I took that picture, to memorialize it. Lemire is the man. I do go back every now and then to refold so as not to make creases that will be difficult to press out when needed. I use the boards from Polar Notions to wrap my fabric, they are a bit expensive but a wonderful reusable hard plastic.I also have tons of fabric, so it was costly but beautiful. I use the comic book boards and secure the fabric to them with painters masking tape that leaves no residue.. good luck with your surgery, Pam! It was -6 this morning. brrrr. Did any of that make sense? Its so underrated. Thanks for linking up to my blog, really appreciate it! Would you say Hobby Lobby is worth going to for framing? Also awesome frame job dude! Hobby Lobby is a terrible and unethical company, I'd recommend you read up on them before deciding to give them any business. Maybe the sewing will help you recover faster, take your mind off other things. Most of what I have in totes are under 1.5 yds, and you can cram lots of FQ size pieces in a tote. Home sweet home. Do you collect comic books or comic art? She usedrubberbandsto secure the fabric, but I really liked the tabs on the expensive ones: I wanted to make my own using tabs not rubberbands or pins. Or are you just interested in the world of collecting? Pat, you and I must be kindred souls. For those looking for free boxes, liquor stores have sturdy boxes for free :). Started by https://ourculturemag.com/2020/11/18/5-poetry-books-that-every-college-student-needs-to-read/. Thanks for the reply Thunder, have a great day! Its a fun job but the field doesnt exactly pull in Rhodes Scholar material lol, Hit me up if you need any advice again in the future I am an artist and comic collector so I am happy to help make sure these things are done properly. Hehehe yep, take a picture and post it as a record of it "once" being neat and spectacular? Been meaning to read the new 52 Animal Man! I'm hoping I can cut tabs on them without the board becoming weak. Then I couldn't find some patterns I had printed out, after that it just went downhill! I couldn't find any of my rotary cutters.I have several. Makes it hard to stay concentrated on what I'm doing if I have to stop and look for something every whipstitch. I really love doing mine this way. Goodbye Europe! I hope they have a custom framing sale within the next couple months. :-). St Joseph Lighthouse in MI, on Lake Michigan at -50 Kopanisti Dip Recipe (Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip), KitchenAid Giveaway Mixer & Ice Cream Attachment, http://accidentallywonderful.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-tag-youre-it.html, DIY Chalkboard Yarn Bowl Great for Pet Owners, 26 Handmade Gifts for the Loveable Nerds in Your Life, 5 Easy Halloween Crafts & The Project Stash, Crochet Easter Egg Garland + 16 Easter Projects, How to Calculate Yarn Needed for an Afghan Border. I started to do that, then wondered how many quilters actually use the boards. AUGUST Challenges/Projects/Organizing Ourselves..sharing of ideas..newcomers always welcome.. SEPTEMBER ..Sewing/Organizing ourselves/Sharing Ideas and just good old fashion caring about each other.. OCTOBER Challenges, Projects & Organizing Ourselvessharing and supporting friends! Genius! The bookcases aren't on a wall that gets direct sunlight i just fold and stack. Flip the board around and cut out another tab the same way. Framing grade glass isnt cheap to begin with, and museum can be up to 3x as expensive as regular framing glass. Quick and looks good stacked or in a drawer. Marion, I was watching the game with you! On a random note, I don't think it gets it gets much love, but I thought the new 52's I, Vampire series was also excellent (when I think of new 52, I often think of Animal Man and I, Vampire together as my faves) I was very sad when it was cancelled, but at least he got to wrap it up nicely. You will find them at hobby stores that sell comic books (or your local comic book store). Mine is just folded and stacked. It is about 12" deep and stores lots of fabric. btw: just found your blog and I am now a new follower! Sounds simple enough, right? LOL. There is some Spring Cleaning going on at my sisters'!! kM-$C6X_LV2cm$2b:z07nGd#@[gszamF1P?HfvCDBm=j!DUsLY8SZL=[C/j:Ct@P-TX5%Ib DP:U-kK;wijLKknMlG%3D_]]\!24f#D9[Ha[Jd)$L& 7J&s3KM;id\+1nRE4c3Dl I;/rif::Ihv}P%ReSM(w>'__"$J;3WE!1 Tc OGWoR]yz:j?fGYzE@MUJ&!w:;r They do not have the hugest selection but it is adequate, and they definitely make up for it with price. HOf(T33N"wA2i:"TG; are these the ones that are styrofoam on the inside and a paper coating on the outside? I roll the fabric around it, pull out the ruler then fold that length to what size I want, either in half or fat quarter size. I have purchased two sets of the fabric organizers and have to say that I do LOVE them but the price not so much. "ME]( SCG Hobby is more than just a sports cards, comics and gaming store. I found this idea on you tube. I really love your studio - so many great things you used to organize everything - everything looks so neat and tidy! Re: Mini Bolts with Comic Book Boards for Spring Cleaning! I had read a few weeks back about someone using Comic boards so I looked for them at Hobby Lobby last week but didn't find any. The only issue of his is the new 52 "0" Issue. Karen you're better off in TN. LOL, We keep our inside on the cool side. My son will kill me if I help her fill their house with fabric! Bought a couple bookcases to organize my books, patterns, and some of the fabrics that I wanted to keep for the Christmas projects. Or I'll look online. I've dug around in my stash so much lately, I'll need to iron some before I fold it LOL I found my boards I cut at Hobby Lobby. I checked around and found acid free foam core boards and made my own. Someone told me once that using regular cardboard to store fabric on (long period, not just to use for a template) that the fabric would eventually discolor due to the chemicals that ordinary cardboard contained. No matter what I started, there was a part that wasn't there, or fabric I couldn't locate.The room is only about 10x15, so all that has to be there somewhere!! Might i say, you have amazing taste in graphic novels , Thanks. This is such a great idea and can I say they just look so pretty all lined up! Her tutorial is very similar to mine, except that I cut tabs into my pieces of cardboard. But I wouldn't want to stay out there long. My DIL sews but doesn't seem to be interested in doing the type things I do. I almost never do. 3CfB`2a*M>Y* f"?u60eSnO%t]xrfC :C,b"qD t, xIJh Tvpud\. Just wanted to be able to actually find a piece, when I'm sure it's there somewhere.. Yes, I would. Its a great read. So far it is comfortable providing we wear our sweats. Its an unusually fantastic cover, and the way they changed the colors for each printing makes for a very cool aesthetic. Anything above 3 yards seems to be bulky so I continue to fold and stack it on the shelves. Since HL is closer to my house, I continue to buy them there. It's not as pretty as the expensive ones, but it. I'm hopeful my sweet DIL is interested so I'll have a partner in crime .. errr .. aw.. and I wonder why? I love it! I need to get going with mine! Also, the framing job looks awesome! XOXO, These are super easy to make and won't cost you a dime! Total chaos! easier to pull from?? She has a great tutorial. If you dont mind the extra cost, however, then go for museum, art absolutely looks its best behind it. With the glass, Id suggest you get regular UV Clear. This message was edited Apr 22, 2021 11:00 AM, Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Davesgarden.com. Makes it nerve-wracking to search for a piece that you just know is in there! And I'm not talking about fans of electronic books)) Moreover, lately, there is a lot of things to read, for example, https://ourculturemag.com/2020/11/18/5-poetry-books-that-every-college-student-needs-to-read/, to watch the best books and take something for yourself to the library. Frankly he shouldnt have left it in my sewing room should he? :-) Can you say: "fabriholic"? Ya, looking for a better way to storage fabric here too! Can't wait to see what you think of the magazine boards. My mother used to call me a tornado. Just brilliant! If you still cant find them, you can order them from Amazon. Marion, I'll have to check the craft store across the river to see if they carry it. The receiver can leave fedex door tag authorizing release of package. Either way come here for discussion, news, purchase pictures, and collections. You can't cut too many tabs like the expensive organizers because the cardboard becomes weak and floppy. e6)EIgf"{lf||U7$8GzR'F5'_)F]TH_rGetd|lF hV23dp",5g;p~Y7U?K But I do so envy the look and but know maintaining it for me would be impossible. Is it necessary to use comic book boards. Contact us today to sign up! Ive tried sorting my fabric so many times, and then that leads to doing something that always stalls the sorting. However, I think my bookcases will be filled up before I get all the totes emptied LOL. Hint for cutting the boards if you try thisI borrowed my son's large contracters T-square to score the lines. I am very pleased so far with this other methodwho knows about next month. Luckily, we do have a large contractor's square, and a few various other sizes. It was like a cyclone hit the room continuously, whereas I create in an organized, studio room or area of 4 feet by 4 feet with a small closet that houses my STUFF. Thanks for the idea! Press J to jump to the feed. They cost me $1.00 per sheet at my local Dollar Tree store and I get 10 out of them so you can't beat the price. I love this cover so much. I am so going to try this! I'm sure there are a few, but which ones would be worthy. So then I tried only two tabs in the center. I quit because my new manager turned out to be an absolute jerk, but the company is nonetheless a great place to do framing. What a great idea! But the difference isnt huge, so most end up getting regular UV Clear to save on cost. I tried out a few ways to position the tabs that would hold the fabric in place, but I ran into a problem. OK- First- I LOVE YOUR STASH!! This page was generated at 06:12 AM. I want archival glass but the frame/mat I care less about. Thanks for sharing! Required fields are marked *. If I ever got my sewing room to look like that, I wouldn't want to go back in there to sew! Its one of my all-times faves as well. The boards on Amazon have only one preview - from a ladythat isusing them as fabric organizers! I, personally, like them but not for larger yardage pieces. I love the 52 Swamp Thing and I've only heard good things about Lemire's run. The Troll King, January 16, 2008, Hobby Lobby is running a sale this week on all frames at 50% off AND all portfolio supplies whether it be the portfolios themselves or the pages at 25% off. My material is stacked in cardboard boxes; time to cut the cardboard and use it differently! If the artwork is a standard frame size, then dont bother with a mat just get a frame that is the same size as the print. I used to keep some of the little cardboards that came with my FQs, when I started out. I still remember the first time you mentioned the filing cabinet idea Marilyn. Maggie. I need to get my stuff more organized! Hey man, I recently bought some prints. okay, thanks! I only have the 1st print, though. I think the advantage of using the boards is that your fabric will stand up, sorta like it does on the bolt. I believe some people were worried the cardboard (she actually used tag board) wasn't acid-free. See you around! I have a 10' wall filled with fabric and these are just as functional as the comic boards and a lot less expensive. I totally need to do something like this! They lie in several chaotic plastic bags But now, I feel really inspired! I cut each one into 10 sheets measuring 10X6" and wrap the fabric around them. Here are the boards that I purchased from Hobby Central, our local hobby/comic book store for $7.99 (enough for 100 mini fabric bolts). All times are GMT-6. this is part of my room. You must as well, it takes great taste to spot great taste :). At this point, I just want to get it all unpacked and know where it is!! And thanks :). I'll have to look at Lowe's the next trip over.. For lovers of reading this is definitely a must. I will try this, though I'd have to find boxes. Regular quilter's squares will work but the other is faster due to the size. That is my more realistic goal me right now. I remember seeing that shirt folder thing for the first time on the TV show Big Bang, LOL. Get the other three and hit me up and Ill gladly tell you what you need to do to get your own done :). Now I prefer to buy just a yd or two, and have it on hand rather than just a small piece. Chuck E. Cheese Coupons - February & March 2012. Do they have huge sizes? I started sorting mine into colors, except for Christmas, patriotic, flannels and baby prints. Kathy, enjoy your visitas if I needed to say that! Or if you fold it smooth enough, it will be light on wrinkles? But this series stood above ST by a decent margin. I want your stash I promise to take good care of them, So prettttty! Good idea. Does it really help to not make wrinkles? tj@E there where the poster boards and all the school supplies are just cut with sharp knife to right size and wrap fabric and get jumbo paper clips a nice and neat. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. Storing archery stuff in there is a privilage not a right yanno! I know exactly what you mean - I packed up my sewing room a couple months back to remove all the carpet. I might just order the comic book dividers though. I had read somewhere that this person was using the cardboard from boxes or shirts or whatever she had, and someone else jumped up and down saying that you can't use regular cardboard because it would damage the fabric (?). Does that make sense? Glad I found a new use for them! My fabric had been either stashed in tubs in the basement (but out of sight out of mindso I wasnt utilizing my stash as I should), or there were piles stashed throughout the house. I was trying to crochet but needless to say I was doing more ripping than crocheting. 2017 Certified Guaranty Company, LLC. I was so psyched when I found this idea from, Rather than using foam board that she cut up, she used the cardboard used to keep comic books flat when collecting. check out the. Not too many multiple printings of the same issue would look this good though. Artwork that directly touches glass can lead to heartbreak, because the inks can stick to the glass over time and absolutely ruin it, or moisture can get in and make those obnoxious bubbles like you get when moisture gets under a screen protector in a phone, and also ruin it. Anne xx, Very helpful post, I need to Do something about my fabrics. Copyright 2022 4 You With Love on the Foodie Pro Theme, During the remodeling of my room, my husband put up a shelf that was the perfect place to display and store my fabric. http://mmscrapshoppe.blogspot.com/2012/01/fabric-storage-for-150.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheScrapShoppe+%28The+Scrap+Shoppe%29Just thought I would share this blog that was using the same idea!! Go to all Sewing, Quilting & Needle Arts threads. /Rttm%fH~ 0Dw).TQPfK7_jN"jqp- \0%am=Un0}#4kaF iP"O': }iw:w 'j {CRn;AtHh4Cl476&^=4Bvz*PjjudOcRy^|5*>QuZ! Rochelle, Love these ideas! That is sooooooooo true. But not any more! I am a new follower visiting from Blue Cricket Design.Vicky from Mess For Less. Oh nice! Now I want one! Anyone here use the Boards for folding their fabrics, or is it better to just fold neatly and stack the fabrics? Bab's sewing room made me smile this morning 'cause that is how my Mom created!! I framed for many years and managed the last shop I was in. Make sure that you use an acid free foam board for your backing. However, if you dont get a mat, DO NOT forget to have them install spacers to lift the glass away from the artwork. New 52 animal man may be my favorite series of all time! -its not the number of breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away! DECEMBER SEWING..sharing of ideas, organizing ourselves! I'm assuming that poster board, cardboard boxes, etc have a quality that would affect fabric or something. Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses + Pretzels + Nuts = YUMMO, Guilt Free Mounds Bars (Make Your Own Yummy Solid Lotion Bar). Hope the surgery goes/went well Pam. tish - loving the snow in Md this week but not the 18 degrees today. Thanks for sharing :), What a great idea! So with a little searching, I found 100 magazine boards (8 1/2" x 11") for only. you folded in on the heavy plastic template and then slid it out, leaving uniform and neat appearance of the fabric. SCG Hobby, LLC. When wrapping my fabric I do group them by color so it makes it really easy to see what patterns in what color you have for scraps. After you're in charge of keeping your department tidy, it's probably a no-brainer! I do not want to spend over $100 for the organizers, at least not until I save for it! I always wondered how the stores kept all those shirts folded so neatly on their shelves and tried to refold them the same way after I had looked at one, but never could quite make it look as crisp. LOL Oh yeah, they did win but only after what is referred to here as "giving everyone cardiac arrest". lol. I really am hoping to become a REAL quilter this year and get some work DONE. Or are you referring to just a solid sheet of styrofoam? Filed Under: uncategorized Tagged With: fabric, Hi, Marilyn! And believe me, that sewing room never stays that way. hAdY`c;^> J(&Hy{Dbaa+*?Y; fgyC?6i4{f5:*VY+ F/&>c,[\s|fK&IXZtYU&-t jU,|o;=!jM Thank you so much! It is currently 25 on my back deck, still have ice scattered around from the rain. Yes, I do agree, we all are lovers of pretty things be it fabric oryou can fill in the blank. This is useful for books. {U:08XrOSlT;NgrgmV hmZ?cU#gN"ZxN8K~[rf>KukBaHs?ml@~f?1,w/13fETK&2tox2syL08d2DZXQDjJhMaqi X -8rA9izQ4EhOem6=|sh=l6aO=y7d! Lemire did a fantastic job. They are acid free and measure 20X30 inches. So happy to see it being respected like this. This run of Animal Man is one of my favorite runs in all of comics. UGH! That was the reason for my original question. This and Swamp Thing worked so well together in the new 52. Top 5 for sure. And Second- What a fantastic way to organize that fabric!! I get so excited to see others fabric stashesyou made my day!!! Try to. Even baking cookies and banana bread all afternoon and running an extra heater in the living room only brought up the temp in here to 62 raising the thermostat isn't an option when gas prices are up again. I walked out to the curb to bring in trash cans, wasn't as bad as I expected since the walk was in the sun mostly. It's not like my sewing room will end up looking like a photo shoot anyway! I miss Hobby Lobby- none near me anymore. Great ideas! i get foam boards at the dollar general. Thanks! First thing I couldn't find was the seam ripper, so I just bought a new one. In a small room, that many totes take up way too much room. I could easily fill any room available. Im now a follower! h":[Ob{YjRT0=@. Michael's also carries the board but was out the time I went there. Really tired from staying up and watching the 'Nole play last night. I like your idea, it would make a more uniform stack, keeping all of it one size, except for the thickness of the larger pieces. I mean sewing. We offer gaming tables for people to come in and play anytime and run tournaments all week. FABulous darlinks. Following along via GFC! Saw this posted on FB yesterday. Haven't worn those for many years! Join the SCG Hobby Rewards program to get access to special discounts on a plethora of items in our three locations. Hugs, This includes my fabric stash. If you get a frame off the shelf, the backing that comes with it is not archival grade (just like the glass that comes with it) and will eventually ruin the artwork. $c0=O7u$^ +"-TUx&=%]&w]Zg~P&x@G [N #[k hD%Y90H(Rp^ *H-mKPNV_$V_U}s%b6},a`}D_8Q49V2cAMDnb!YqM=sd`+h1Fdl,7OlLgglCt-]YjM]m##E =bk 6[uKT`E2PKFe4$BZ)j^j.qIyKdrMD)4JMX K e:$7XznSA" !q ~Z?G8lr3=oq[9H3^1WS/0l yU+Wh%B0)lM`+ZSA7 2 VPg*>ZaYx],1'4Bh3r:w,FjZ\stc% ]EcAz<5O I liked the bolt idea from the Ribbon Retreat but I didnt want to have to cut tons of foam board pieces. Thank you for leaving a sweet comment on my Spring vignette:), Your email address will not be published. Even works with larger odd shaped scraps. I wont be able to use the rotary cutter for a little bit, but im sure I can press that foot pedal ;-). That's really well done. Happy crafting and organizing. :D. Thank you Kathie stopping by and for linking. The main problem I face is keeping all my must have supplies under control. Bought me a new one and wouldn't you know I then found 3!! The girl at the register actually gave me 30% off that stuff. http://www.thatgirlthatquilt.com/201-tutorial.html, http://www.amazon.com/BCW-Backing-Boe_sg_ai_ps_t_4, http://www.amazon.com/Image-Guard-Basim_sbs_misc_2, http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w278/josews_photos/, http://divinedaisydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/, SEWING ROOM OLD PLASTIC STORAGE BINS_0116.jpg, SEWING ROOM OLD PLASTIC STORAGE BINS_0113.jpg, If this is your first visit to the Missouri Star Quilt Co's "Quilter's Forum", be sure to Gonna have to get me some Cuddle Duds, I suppose. I actually didn't come up with the idea - I found it online (you can find the links on the post) and I thought it was the perfect solution to organizing all my fabric and free up a ton of space too! My husband calls me "Hurricane Leslie". What a great idea, and bravado for trying your hand it making it yourself! Start wrapping the fabric around the board: When you've finished wrapping, pop out the tabs to secure the fabric. The tabs on the expensive boards appears to be more narrow than the ones I made. There are some runs I have thought of doing, like the Negan prints that all line up to make Lucille. See the game details here: Im having a go at the star quilt along. Sorry for the novel there lol You may already know all that but just wanted to give you those tips in case the frame shop worker you gat is a newbie or just doesnt know their job. Took measurements from the ones I had received as gifts. Quite a few articles and forums recommend using the stiff card stock that is used for Comic Books, since it's acid free (?). She never replied saying WHY not to use it, but said only to use the boards. Do you read cookbooks in pdf formats? What I mean to say is, use the cardboard as a template, fold and slide off the card to store. I tagged you in a game of Blog Tag! Youre it! So I grabbed an Amazon box to "upcycle" and started cutting! Fellow sewer and fashion design major here:)Reynahttp://www.glamglory.blogspot.com, We are a military family with tons of boxes to spare. Oh my! I use the styrofoam sheets that are used for presentations at school. NOVEMBER, Challenges, Projects & Ideas..Organizing ourselves..always welcome newcomers!! I hope one of these solutions is right for you! Hello California! Not to mention, all you aspiring Van Gogh's out there, all brushes are 50% and all tubed paint is 25% off! Pat, I so envy you having a DIL who wants to learn. Website Designed and Managed by Voyage Media Works, LLC. And thanks :). Her room is beautiful with such a sense of order!!! I have a bunch of stuff I need done when I get home. You could spray paint the cardboard to match your sewing room - one can of paint would cover a lot of boards. I stand them up in a 72" tall utility cabinet with doors that I got for about 100.00 at walmart. At least I could see what I had instead of sifting thru large totes all the time.. And this cover is so amazing. :-), Yeah, I am NOT a quilter but a block collector and FABRIC collector!! They are the ones with the paper coating on the outside and 'foamcore' is what my DH calls them. It will stack on shelves just as neatly as the fabric organizers too. Why do you need the boards..other than just for organization? Even when Joanns or Michaels has sales, they are still usually more expensive. Ya, I'm afraid even if my Fairy Godmother went in there and cleaned and organized and had it all spiffy, "I would happen" to it. I have been trying to decide whether to fold all my fabrics and store them on my bookcase shelves instead of totes. I especially love your fabulous fabric collection! Using a X-Acto or a very sharp knife, cut one tab 2" from the top in the center of the board. If you'd like, please pass by my blog and follow along if you'd like! You can pick a frame off the shelf, no need to go custom unless you feel like it. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Well, my husband got his 4 car garage when we built the house, so I felt it was only fair that I got my sewing room. I plan to go there (different location of course lol) in the future if/when I need any framing done. Ohhhhhhhhh my sewing room wants to grow up and look all neat and tidy like YOUR's!!! This might make (some) order in my nightmare of a room in which Mr Daisy has lost his measuring guage for his longbow and is most dis chuffed about it. Good job! I'll be sure to update with pictures when I've tried the magazine boards! I used to save the boards the fabric came in but for some reason stopped getting them. Dream DIY idea for 2012 - Concrete Counter Top! If only you could see it right nowbut the fabric does look nice all folded neatly in that bookcase. Great blog you have here! She just opened a small shop inside the local Vera Bradley store and does her work therefor Vera Bradley and others. Lemire at the top of his game. I love having craft supplies on hand so when the mood strikes me or I have a pleasant opening in my schedule, I can make something without having to run to the store. I have never had one of them break or bend so I am a happy camper. I have a pillowcase to finish tomorrow, then off to IN for a week. Trying to get something cut and ready for when I get home, ( fingers crossed), from some surgery. http://accidentallywonderful.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-tag-youre-it.html. Years ago there was an advertisement for a gadget that you used to uniformly fold shirts and towels. Ive still got that on my to do list. And finally, no matter what they say, if someone tells you to dry mount it DECLINE. 2020 All rights reserved. I have a long acrylic ruler that is about 6 inches wide. thank you. We take pride in being a customer focused business who truly cares about the community we live in. Powered by Invision Community, Location: Watching the Lunatics Run the Asylum.