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1. Wall Of Shelves Or Dressers

Having a wall of shelves in your work area room is a great way to store your fabrics and tools and have them in clear view. Or you can use a dresser to store items if you prefer not having them in clear view. Dressers are a great option if you quilt in an area of your home that is also used for gatherings such as the living or dining room.

2. File Your Fabrics 

Another great way to organize fabrics is to file them away in your desk drawer. This is how you can also organize your fabrics and have them near where you are working without having to get up to reach them. You can also organize them by color to make it even easier to find specific fabrics while working.

3. Multi-Use Storage Trays for Little Things

Trays are a great way to organize small quilting items such as pins and clips. You can store them in your desk drawer or on a shelf whichever is easiest for you to access when quilting.

4. Easy Access Tool Board

This is a great way to have your sharp cutting tools safely stored while also in clear view and easy to grab. The metal magnetic board allows for the metal tools to cling to the board without falling ensuring that you won’t lose them. Make sure that if you use this board that it is stored in a safe place away from children.

5. Command Hooks 

Use command hooks to organize all of your rotary quilt rulers and hang them up in view while having it close to your work area. By having things in view instead of stored away will help you find them easier and be able to quickly get your projects completed.

Share with us on Quilter’s Thread Mobile App your favorite organizing tricks. The more you comment and like on the mobile app the more points you can earn to win prizes every month.

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Quilter’s Thread Mobile App has a new pattern prize this January that you’ll want to get. This quilt is called Snails on the Beach and is a perfect pattern to make for this spring.

With the snails circling movement, this pattern creates a swirl motion design that is appealing to the eye with its calming shades of blue. What’s also great about this quilt is that it is visually appealing no matter what colors you choose to use and incorporate into your quilt design. Share with us any versions of the Snails on the Beach quilt that you make on the Quilter’s Thread Mobile App.

Remember to stay active on the Quilter’s Thread Mobile App in order to earn points to win this free pattern at the end of this month. Comments, uploading photos and responding to surveys generate 1 point each. Liking 3 things generates  1 point. 10 points gets you a free pattern and 40 points gets you a free pattern and a Quilter’s Thread cloth shopping bag. 75 points gets you a free pattern, shopping bag and a $20 gift card.

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To help make your projects run smoothly it’s important to organize your quilting room so that it is neat and clean for when you start a project. Having an organized room will help you complete your projects faster than before while also having a place for every tool and material item. Here are some organizing tricks and hacks you should incorporate into your quilting workstation area.

1. Store-In-Drawer Cabinet 

Clear drawer cabinets are a great way to keep your area neat and organized by storing thread or fabrics in them. By choosing clear see-through drawers you can easily see what is stored in each drawer without having to open it, saving you time.

2. Storage Ottomans

Ottomans with storage space inside are a perfect way to decorate and organize your work area. With its versatile functions, ottomans are great for storing objects inside while also providing support and comfort while you quilt. A decorative ottoman will also give your work space a more elegant touch to your room.

3. An Organized Cutting Table 

4. Thread Shelf Organizer

This is a great way to organize your thread and keep them from getting tangled up. You can even make your own custom made shelf like in the image below or buy one from the store. To stay even more tidy organize your thread by color coordination so that it is easy to compare thread shades from one another when deciding what thread will match your fabrics.

Got any tricks or hacks that you use to help stay organized in your quilting area? Share them with us on Quilter’s Thread Mobile App. By being active on the app such as commenting, liking and posting can help you earn points to win monthly prizes at the end of every month.

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A travel size bag or storage case is perfect to keep your quilting tools organized when quilting on the go. Instead of going to the store to buy a travel or storage bag why not put your sewing skills to use by making one for yourself instead. What’s great about making travel and or storage bags yourself is that you can design them how you like with the designs you prefer.

Large Bags shown are 14″ square, the small bag uses a 7″ zipper.

Things you’ll need to make the travel bag:

• Main fabric (Back of bag, zipper base and lower border): 1/2 yard.
• Lining Fabric (inside of back) 16″ x 16″ square
• Batting 16″ x 16″ square
• Clear Vinyl: 8 1/2″
• 14″ Zipper

14″ storage bag

Things to keep in mind when making the perfect travel size bag:

• Always plan ahead and decide what your main purpose is for using the bag. Are you going to store heavier objects in it? If so make sure you choose durable and strong fabric that can handle the weight so that it doesn’t tear.
• Make sure you pick a good choice of thread that is strong and will match your fabric so that the thread color doesn’t stand out from the pattern. A good reliable type of thread to use is always 100% cotton thread but depending on the fabric that you choose always do a little research before you make your purchase.
• If you choose to use clear vinyl for the travel bags make sure not to press the vinyl or any fabric near it because the vinyl will melt ruining your bag.
• If you are planning on making multiple travel or storage bags it is best to make them all at the same time in an assembly fashion than individually from start to finish.

7″ storage bag

Learn how to make the perfect travel and or storage bag by logging onto the Quilter’s Thread Mobile App to access the PDF instructions posted in the library. Make sure to post your finished travel and or storage bags on the Quilter’s Thread Mobile App. By being active on the app such as commenting, liking and posting can earn you points to win monthly prizes.

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