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Storing incomplete quilts & threads What do you put them in to protect fabric, embroidery threads, etc?
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 6940	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/1/11 6:58 AM Try as I might I have some quilts in progress that I do not think I can get finished in the next few weeks.... so my question is what do you store them in for a longer term to protect the fabrics, thread & should I remove pins ? Should they be rolled, folded or what? One is partially sewn .. queen size I have matching embroidery floss for the tying & want to keep it all together if possible. Another is still in the cut strips stage & no pins so far. ... thinking now this may well be a longer term storage depending on how things go. Possibly end up stored in outdoor storage locker. ....... any ideas, tips or ??? ..... I am thinking regular cardboard box would not be good??? I really do not want them to get ruined but time is getting away from me. Thanks so much for your advice. To add; thinking more on this ... would it be best to donate them to someone who would finish them & enjoy them? What do you guys think? -- Edited on 11/1/11 8:53 AM -- ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + ..one month down .. 6 weeks more to go.. They are healing. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 5/8/13 smile
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2226	Login to reply to this post In reply to tgm and Kittys Like this post Date: 11/1/11 9:56 AM I like those clear plastic zipped sleeves (can't think of what else to call them) that comforters etc come in; some are quite large and I think would hold a large project. Or, perhaps the larger sizes of vacuum bags? then you could compress them to a smaller size, and with a well-sealed bag they'd be protected from the elements, bugs etc ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4980	Login to reply to this post In reply to tgm and Kittys Like this post Date: 11/1/11 11:32 AM Replace the pins as they may rust, with thread basting. I store in Sterlite or Rubbermaid clean/opaque tubs.
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 7982	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/1/11 1:17 PM Moisture, and possible mold will result if you store fabric in just a paper box in an outdoor type rented storage place. If the storage place is the indoor heated/ac type, then that should be much better. If outdoor type, it MUST be in plastic of some sort or all your hard work will be for nothing. You do not want that. Large heavy duty plastic bins, heavy duty plastic bags for comforters, space bags, all these are good choices. Learn ------ Quilting is relaxing to me. I love to play with fabrics, patterns and colors. Bernina 630 machine only Pfaff 2036 Babylock Molly Bernina 1200DA serger Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Warbler   Advanced VT USA Member since 4/15/07 Posts: 2580	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/1/11 8:54 PM I have an unfinished top that I have stored in a large Zip lock in a plastic tub - no pins. I have two tops waiting to be basted and quilted that I store the same way. I have another project cut but not yet pieced, it is organized in Ziplock bags in a basket near my sewing machine. But once I layer the quilt sandwich, I am commited to finishing that project and it stays on my machine until its done, I want it to look consistance in the quality of quilting. ------ Janome MC6600 Bernina 240 Juki MO735 Singer 201-2 Singer 221-1 Singer 15-91
Sharon1952   Advanced MA USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 2643 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/1/11 9:00 PM I have quilts I've stored in plastic containers for 10 years with the pins in them and they came out just fine. You should arrange a sewing weekend with friends to get these items finished! Or maybe we can help you out. PM me. ------ Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. ~Author Unknown
Maia B   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 10/27/10 Posts: 3391	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/1/11 9:08 PM I had tons of $$$ fabric, thread, partially finished projects, books, mags, etc among all the rest of my household goods in storage for months to years, a different times. Sometimes indoors, but for the longest stretch of several years, outdoors in northern Illinois. No mold, bugs, mice, or deterioration. In rubbermaid and sterilite type containers. I agree, take the pins out. I wouldn't have anything marked. But otherwise, don't worry. ------ 🌸 Plenty of machines, mostly Berninas 🌸
Michelle T Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 4176	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/2/11 0:31 AM For the embroidery floss, I would put it in a zip lock bag and store it with the quilt. I would remove the pins if there is any chance of damp or high humidity. If you have matching sewing thread, put it into a zip lock bag too. Remember to put a copy of the instructions in with the quilt. ------ Proud parent of a Dwight International School Honour Roll Student
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 6940	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/2/11 8:36 AM Thank you for the posts. Seems like a sturdy Sterile or Rubbermaid tub will do the trick. ; ) ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + ..one month down .. 6 weeks more to go.. They are healing. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 5/8/13 smile
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 6940	Login to reply to this post In reply to Warbler Like this post Date: 11/2/11 8:37 AM Good tips! Since a small one is indeed still in the sm I will finish that one up for sure! ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + ..one month down .. 6 weeks more to go.. They are healing. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 5/8/13 smile

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