Thursday, July 29, 2010

My creative space

After reading Bianca's blog yesterday I decided it was time to sort my fabric stash because so far my 'sorting' has really just been folding and putting it into a large plastic tub.

So I've seperated the plains from the prints and kind of put them into coordinating colour piles. I wonder how you sort your fabric stash? By designer, colour, florals, stripes...etc?

Soon it will be put back into the tub in their piles but I'm guessing it will not be long before it has to get done again... more fabric arriving soon... shhh :)



So maybe not such a creative space, but soon to be a tidy one in prep for some sweet creations.

Pop on over to Kootoyoo for some really exciting Creative Spaces!
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  1. garcia.solJuly 29, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    now thats a stash! and I'm working on a blanket too...yours is awesome, hope mine comes out as well!

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  2. michelleJuly 29, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    i can see why you were inspired by those pics-divine. good luck with the tidy up. i start of well but get a bit distracted

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  3. 74 Lime LaneJuly 29, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    one needs to creatively organise every now and then, and it is always so inspiring to start afresh,

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  4. LeelaBijouJuly 29, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Oh, I love how good those fabrics look together! Lovely space :)

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  5. BeckJuly 29, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Nice sorting! My problem is putting things back where they should go...still end up with a pile of random fabric. Hope you have a great, creative day xo

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  6. NotchkaJuly 29, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Its so much fun playing with fabric isn't it? I sort it by weights/types (i.e. denim and drills together, wools together) then colours that coordinate together, then I might pull out a silk and a wool - for a coat outers and lining.....who am I kidding, its not about organising its about playing :) Enjoy!!

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  7. mel @ loved handmadeJuly 29, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    That IS a tidy space, I love the fabrics too, I think the cowboy is always a favorite for my boys!

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  8. Kellie ChristieJuly 29, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Good thinking! I just have 2 massive plastic crates that are chockers with all sorts of fabric. Definitely no kind of order.

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  9. FionaJuly 29, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Wow - sorting fabric stashes... that's a thought that hadn't occurred to me. Usually I just empty my huge drawer full of fabric onto the dining table, rummage for what I want (or find I had stashed at the bottom) and then fold it all back up to shove back into the drawer.

    Maybe I should sort it.

    And have more than one drawer (= more fabric, right?)

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  10. Bianca Jae Makes StuffJuly 29, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Sorting fabric, love it! But I never know how to sort it.....there needs to be a book on that. Maybe there is! xox

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  11. byebyebirdieJuly 29, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    I'm lucky enough to have a cupboard to keep my fabrics in. I sort them by stripes, spots, plain, floral and checks. After a tidy up they look so good in their piles...but that doesn't seem to last for long! have a fun day sorting your fabrics.

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  12. angelinaJuly 29, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    wow you guys. my grandma always impressed me so with her 'sorting'. she had it all color coded, ironed, and folded in to seperate bins. amazing.

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  13. MaryJuly 31, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Oh that guitar fabric is wonderful!

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  14. Ruby StarJuly 31, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Thanks ladies! it's all sorted now & it's given me a massive urge to sew a lot more.
    Mary, the guitar fabric is Michael Miller I think.

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  15. MandyAugust 1, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Oh I like your piles of fabric. It is nice for a look to remind yourself what you have!

    Thanks for the comment about my sock too! Much appreciated!

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