First I laid out all the yarn on a queen sized quilt on the basement floor. It hardly fit on the quilt. I tried organizing it best I could by weight of yarn.
This wasn't quite everything. There was still a little yarn not pictured.
I managed to squeeze it all into the shelves. It looks so much better now, and I can actually see most of the yarn. I do plan on putting the yarn in ziploc bags soon though, just in case moths think it'd make a good snack.
Here's the rest of my craft stuff. The cabinets hold painting supplies, fabric, wool for felting, and sweaters for felting.
One day I'd love to have a craft room, but for now I have to keep it contained in the corner of the basement!
Wow!! Great stash and GREAT shelves! I love that cabinet too. What great yarn/crafting storage! You should post your pics on Ravelry, in the "flash your stash" post! :)
ReplyDeleteSo much lovely yarn :)
ReplyDeleteHave you got any ideas what your gonna start makin with some of it?
Instead of ziploc bags you might want to look into breathable
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http://www.cleanersupply.com/products/search.cfm?KEYS=pillow+bags&x=0&y=0
sweater bags
http://www.cleanersupply.com/products/search.cfm?KEYS=sweater+bag+breath&x=0&y=0
or blanket bags
http://www.cleanersupply.com/products/search.cfm?KEYS=blanket+bag&x=5&y=7
They also work great for their intended use!
Joanne
Jennifer, I'm not sure yet! There are so many possibilities it's overwhelming! I'd like to make a sweater, a few hats, and some socks though!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, thanks for the bag ideas! Those look great.
Woa! That ought to keep you busy for a while!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a stash Katie. You have every color known to man there--beautiful. Love that you enjoy creating things--your work is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job!! I love how it looks and know that you want to be able to see your yarn and not have it hidden away!! Love the hutch! Love you, Momma
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