Quilting Fabric Organization: How I Do It

Over the years, I’ve changed my quilt fabric organization system several times. No matter what I tried, I kept running into the same issues. One of the biggest problems was not knowing where certain fabrics were. This often led to spending far too much time digging through piles to find that perfect print—or worse, buying a fabric I already had because I couldn’t find it.

Another challenge was that I couldn’t easily see my entire fabric collection. I’ve learned that if I can’t see it, I won’t use it.

After a lot of thought, reflection, and some brand-new bookshelves built by my wonderful husband, I finally created a system that works for me. I love how it looks! In this blog post, and in the accompanying video you can watch HERE, I’ll show you how I organize, fold, and roll (yes, roll!) my yardage, fat quarters, larger scraps, and small scraps into one cohesive system.

My goal was to create an approach that’s easy to maintain (keep reading to see why that’s so important!) and allows me to see everything I have at a glance. Both of these elements help me use my fabric stash more effectively and inspire me to make more projects with what I already own.