Comments on: My fabric collection and how I organized it http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html It's a blog about Martha Stewart and her daily adventures. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:25:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Marjorie C. Petts http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-47675 Marjorie C. Petts Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:10:39 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-47675 I walk away from each of your magazines with ideas that I actually use and cut out things I want to keep, slip them into a plastic sleeve and put them into a binder. Reading the ideas always wants me to get organized right away. Is there any way one could purchase one of the tote bags you offered with new subscriptions? Thanks - don't stop what your doing. Marge New Holstein, WI I walk away from each of your magazines with ideas that I actually use and cut out things I want to keep, slip them into a plastic sleeve and put them into a binder. Reading the ideas always wants me to get organized right away. Is there any way one could purchase one of the tote bags you offered with new subscriptions?
Thanks - don't stop what your doing. Marge New Holstein, WI

]]> By: Judy Gayton http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-42358 Judy Gayton Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:54:31 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-42358 I get the whole fabric fetish for sure. I love this idea for the drawings I did in art school as well. I have been creating designs on the computer that seem to be most wishing to become fabric. I have over 15,000 of them now and wonder if there is any way I could submit some of them to you for comment? I hope it is not rude to have asked in this venue and apologize if it is indeed a faux pas. I get the whole fabric fetish for sure. I love this idea for the drawings I did in art school as well.

I have been creating designs on the computer that seem to be most wishing to become fabric. I have over 15,000 of them now and wonder if there is any way I could submit some of them to you for comment? I hope it is not rude to have asked in this venue and apologize if it is indeed a faux pas.

]]> By: Liaindbuica http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-40898 Liaindbuica Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:18:36 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-40898 Hi There, I'm Vicky from the land down under, just thought i'd say Hi :) V x x Hi There,

I'm Vicky from the land down under, just thought i'd say Hi :)

V x x

]]> By: Bonnie Dewkett http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-39446 Bonnie Dewkett Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:29:37 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-39446 The rolling method is also a great way of storing table cloths and place mats. The rolling method is also a great way of storing table cloths and place mats.

]]> By: ShereeSews http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-35229 ShereeSews Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:24:54 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-35229 Very helpful insight on storing rolled textiles. I will add a link to this article for my fellow members of YourSewingRoom on Yahoo Groups. We share many tips on organizing our sewing rooms! Thanks again, Sheree in M!ch!gan Very helpful insight on storing rolled textiles. I will add a link to this article for my fellow members of YourSewingRoom on Yahoo Groups.

We share many tips on organizing our sewing rooms!

Thanks again, Sheree in M!ch!gan

]]> By: Sylvie http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-34565 Sylvie Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:36:18 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-34565 I finally had to admit, I have a fabric fetish. I've been trying to organize our household lately, getting ready to put everything in storage for several months (we're renters) in order to go and explore Italy, to begin a new life. In the process I realize that most of what I'm storing is rolls and bags and boxes of fabric that I've been collecting (don't say hoarding!) for the past twenty five years, or so. Much of it is vintage, including tablecloths, bed linens, potholders....which takes much more time with handling for deep storage, so things don't get yellowed. I can't believe that at some point most of what I'll be shipping to Italy for my "new" life will be textiles. But they are so comforting. If you can relate to this in any way you may be interested in reading some books by Marlena de Blasi (A Thousand Days in Venice, etc.). She's a chef and food critic formerly of San Francisco (and a cafe in St, Louis)who moved to Italy...with all of her textiles in tow. As I'm writing this my friend Iris has just come by to give me a tassel necklace that she made. Did I mention that I have a tassel fetish! I finally had to admit, I have a fabric fetish. I've been trying to organize our household lately, getting ready to put everything in storage for several months (we're renters) in order to go and explore Italy, to begin a new life. In the process I realize that most of what I'm storing is rolls and bags and boxes of fabric that I've been collecting (don't say hoarding!) for the past twenty five years, or so. Much of it is vintage, including tablecloths, bed linens, potholders....which takes much more time with handling for deep storage, so things don't get yellowed. I can't believe that at some point most of what I'll be shipping to Italy for my "new" life will be textiles. But they are so comforting.
If you can relate to this in any way you may be interested in reading some books by Marlena de Blasi (A Thousand Days in Venice, etc.). She's a chef and food critic formerly of San Francisco (and a cafe in St, Louis)who moved to Italy...with all of her textiles in tow.
As I'm writing this my friend Iris has just come by to give me a tassel necklace that she made. Did I mention that I have a tassel fetish!

]]> By: Rosemary http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-27187 Rosemary Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:16:34 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-27187 Wow...Martha! Wonderful collection of fabrics I can imagine! This is a great way to store them. Concern...as an artist I hope your craft paper is acid free. I am sure it is, but craft paper generally is not. If it has any amount of acid in it, it will begin a process of ruining your fabrics! Discoloration, sheen, dullness, yellow will inevitably occur. If plastic is not making fabric beathe either(i could not tell if it was sealed end to end, this can be an issue. You know all this stuff!I had some antique tapestry stored in plastic and well it stayed dust free, but...there is always a risk of little worms coming for a visit. Natural lavender helps a lot with this. My mother, has stored precious linens, tapestries and more in Italy, by simply keeping them in a dark armoire with lavender for years at a time. They are still pristine till today! On the other hand...that marble table is a crafters dream table! Ooo la la! Love it and you!!! Wow...Martha! Wonderful collection of fabrics I can imagine! This is a great way to store them.
Concern...as an artist I hope your craft paper is acid free. I am sure it is, but craft paper generally is not. If it has any amount of acid in it, it will begin a process of ruining your fabrics! Discoloration, sheen, dullness, yellow will inevitably occur. If plastic is not making fabric beathe either(i could not tell if it was sealed end to end, this can be an issue. You know all this stuff!I had some antique tapestry stored in plastic and well it stayed dust free, but...there is always a risk of little worms coming for a visit. Natural lavender helps a lot with this. My mother, has stored precious linens, tapestries and more in Italy, by simply keeping them in a dark armoire with lavender for years at a time. They are still pristine till today!

On the other hand...that marble table is a crafters dream table! Ooo la la!
Love it and you!!!

]]> By: Lilly http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-25788 Lilly Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:59:22 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-25788 That is amazing. ur effort is quit remark abale Regards Lilly That is amazing. ur effort is quit remark abale
Regards
Lilly

]]> By: Sirimewan Amaratunga http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-23666 Sirimewan Amaratunga Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:42:22 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-23666 Dear Martha What a pretty way of organizing fabrics. Many thanks for disclose. Dear Martha

What a pretty way of organizing fabrics.
Many thanks for disclose.

]]> By: Rucy http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html/comment-page-2#comment-22778 Rucy Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:45:54 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/03/my-fabric-collection-and-how-i-organized-it.html#comment-22778 Great concept but, if you're going to this much trouble, best to use archival paper - and - to wear cotton gloves as the natural oils on our hands are transferred to the fabric and over time will become dark spots on the fabric - even if the fabric is tightly covered. Also, avoid the use of staples, I speak from experience with this one as you're attempting to sort through fabric because staples do snag and sometimes they're snagging a finger. I'm a quilter, textile artist, and fashion all the fabric items for my own home (upholstery, drapes, pillows, bedding). For my bolts of fabric, I have them lined up in heavy ceramic umbrella stands, and rotate them top to bottom regularly. For the folded fabrics, I favor the open air drawer storage systems like ELFA, with the extra deep drawers and I fold my fabrics and line them up vertically so pulling a fabric is very easy. On the occasions when I do make a mess of a drawer, I take a few minutes to pull that drawer and refold the fabric, redistributing any fold lines. And perhaps the greatest keys to fabric storage seem to be in keeping things dry, bug-free, and providing adequate air circulation. Great concept but, if you're going to this much trouble, best to use archival paper - and - to wear cotton gloves as the natural oils on our hands are transferred to the fabric and over time will become dark spots on the fabric - even if the fabric is tightly covered. Also, avoid the use of staples, I speak from experience with this one as you're attempting to sort through fabric because staples do snag and sometimes they're snagging a finger.

I'm a quilter, textile artist, and fashion all the fabric items for my own home (upholstery, drapes, pillows, bedding). For my bolts of fabric, I have them lined up in heavy ceramic umbrella stands, and rotate them top to bottom regularly. For the folded fabrics, I favor the open air drawer storage systems like ELFA, with the extra deep drawers and I fold my fabrics and line them up vertically so pulling a fabric is very easy. On the occasions when I do make a mess of a drawer, I take a few minutes to pull that drawer and refold the fabric, redistributing any fold lines. And perhaps the greatest keys to fabric storage seem to be in keeping things dry, bug-free, and providing adequate air circulation.

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