Spring Cleaning

With the weather being so unseasonably warm so early here in Michigan my body has already geared up for spring cleaning! I decided to start in my workspace, since this is the area that upsets me the most if it is disorganized.

However, before we begin. . I must confess that I am a fabric hoarder.  No matter if I have a use for it or not. . If I see a fabric that I like I buy it!  So as you can imagine I have alot of fabric laying around. 

I wanted to take a before picture to show you the improvement, however I was just to embarrased to let you see how out of control it has gotten.  :)  So here is the "after".. . you can use your mind to picture the "before".

Neat and organized, just how I like it!  Ok. . now heres how I did it for you other fabric hoarders out there. 

First, I purchased comic book boards.  They come in a pack of about 100 boards for $10.00.  I used 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 boards, but other sizes will work too.  I purchased mine at a local comic book store, but you can also order them on amazon for around the same price here .

Next you want to lay your fabric out with the selvedge edges together and fold up to get to your desired width.

Second, place your board on the fabric and roll it up to make your own mini bolt!

Then all you need to do it line them up in a bookshelf or storage unit and voila! Instant organization!

I am now ready to get back to designing guest books and other event items. Enjoy your spring cleaning :)