Now comes the difficult bit: getting it all back UP the ladder into the loft!
But first we have to put a bit more flooring down!
What I found:
5 large crates of polar fleece type stuff!
4 large crates of bag/Christmas stocking fabrics and one of linings (mostly curtain fabrics)
2 large crates of knits
2 large crates of garb fabric (Elizabethan & 18th C for the most part)
1 large crate of curtains for recycling
2 large crates of curtain fabrics
1 large crate of quilting fabrics,
1 large crate of quilt batting
12 large crates of general garment fabric
1 large crate of interfacing
1 large crate of projects abandoned by the customer!
1 large crate of craft fair fabrics
2 large crates of coat hangers!
1 large crate of polyester toy stuffing and wadding
2 large crates of sheeting and cheap fabrics for toiles
1 large crate of fabric held for a friend...
Then there are an additional number of smaller crates containing things like quilting bits, fancy scraps for embellishing, silk waistcoat lengths, usable dress lining remnants, curtain tapes and accessories, craft fair stock (bags and Christmas stockings and the like), skirt hangers, my tapestry stuff, and other little bits... (16 crates here!)
And I didn't touch the 12 medium sized crates of patterns this time round!
So, a total of 53 so far, not counting the patterns. And I need about 3 more large ones for the last bits and the stuff I need to get shifted out of the sewing room so I have room to turn round without stuff falling on me! I need to get it shifted so I can get on with the quilty projects and a costume for Nel's son. The fabric for that arrived yesterday, and I don't have anywhere to put it until I cut it out later this week when the stash is out of the conservatory!