A Bit of This & That

I did make a little more progress on the Easy Street Mystery quilt the past few days.  Step 3 is completed. No pictures here, but step 4 is also finished! I'm cutting on step 5 today! Maybe, just maybe I will catch up with some of you speedy stitchers before next Friday.

I've had some quilters email me about the fabric organizers I use.  The plastic ones that I've had for a long time are from  Polar Notions, but I have also found a good substitute.  The 6-3/4 x 10-1/2 comic book backing boards sold by Amazon. 100 in a package for $13.44 (free prime shipping).

These work just as well as the more expensive fabric organizers. The plastic fabric organizer is on the left and the comic board organizer is on the right. Below you can see both placed in the folds of the fabric. Yes, the comic book board is shorter, but it also depends on the width of the fabric. Here the picture is of a a full 45 inch fabric. Once the fabric is on the shelf, the cardboard holder keeps it folded just as well as the taller plastic organizer.

 Fabric organizers. Plastic versus Comic book cardboard holder.

 Fabric stored on shelves with both the plastic and the comic book boards.

Fabric folded on the cardboard comic book holders.  I think they work just as well as the plastic.

 Before Christmas I made quite a few of the padded composition book covers. Most were gifted, but I have a lot more interesting fabrics to play with. If you are making any of these journals or books, Staples Office supplies has a good price on the composition books right now.

 One of my bargain finds is this small mannequin display holder with hooks for the skirt base.
Perfect for hanging scissors at the cutting table! This looks vintage, but it's a reproduction I found at our local Beverly's Crafts and Fabric store.

Have a healthy and happy New Year everyone!