Judy_in_Edmonton

I store my fat quarters in those clear plastic boxes that salad greens come in. The larger ones are perfect for two rows of folded fat quarters, and they stack perfectly and fit three high and two wide on my shelves. I sort the pieces by colour, and use one box for that colour family. I can see at a glance what is in the container without even having to open or label it. My yardage is stored folded, sorted by colour on other shelves. I have one shelf of silks, two of cottons, and one for miscellaneous fibres. Quilt backings, fleece and scrap boxes are stored in clear-sided totes in basement shelving units, as they are not used often. I can also see at a glance what is in the tote. I have a selection of drapery and upholstery fabric samples also, and they are stored in zipppered plastic cases that were recycled from game sets. I save a lot of time pulling and auditioning fabrics by being able to see everything at once, and I feel good about reusing packaging from perishable goods.