New to group (again) + Fabric Storage Ideas needed

I use those Rubbermaid under the bed plastic boxes in various sizes (I'm allergic to IKEA... I LIKE chintz!) They stack well and have a little tray at the top where you can put a lavender bag or moth proofer to preserve the fabric. I keep these in piles under the table, which I got at an office furniture auction.

These aren't flash, but they do the job and I can keep like with like, which helps when looking for things. I'm into filing things at the moment. I find I like the organised look. It saves hours hunting for things. I like that these are semi transparent, so I can see what's in them, but they ar protected from sunlight.

Nel (Gadget Queen)

The stacking of fabric on shelves wouldn't work for me either. Mine is in nearly but not quite clear lidded bins. That way I can put a bin of whatever on the cutting table and sort through it without disturbing it (much). I do have one shelf but I stack bins on it too. The only problem I've encountered with the bins is some of mine are too deep and hold more than I can lift. One day I'll replace them with some not so deep. Maybe. After Christmas. Polly

I tried using plastic bins when I first started quilting and could never find anything. I like the cabinets with doors so I can open them I can see all my fabric at once, and the fabric is protected from light and dust and cat hair. Especially the cat hair. :)

I use plastic rubbermaid boxes too--however I will confess to the fact that my fabric probably isn't folded as exactly as Valerie's! The boxes make it easy to sort the stash by color, and I agree with Nel, the fact they are stackable makes them easy to store.

Welcome back Valerie! :-)

Best regards, Michelle in Nevada

Thanks! I must confess, though, that my folded fabric is the only area of my life where I am compulsively neat! :)

In some organization books, I've read that the 'standard' depth for folded fabric items (includes shirts, etc.) is 14" so I think the Ikea units would work well for you. Welcome back. Pat, Still Official Chocolate Taster of RCTQ