NEED HELP CUTTING
DOWN ON YOUR WIPS?
Join our UFO (unfinished
objects) Challenge at
AllPeopleQuilt.com/801.FIND A CONTAINER
Store each WIP in its own
container. This makes it simple to
organize multiple projects and select
one when you’re ready to work on
it. The type of container is up to you
and your space. Some of our favorite
storage options are below.STORE YOUR WIP
When you’re organizing a
project in your chosen container,
include all fabrics, sewn units, the
pattern, special templates and rulers,
and any specialty threads for piecing
or quilting. If you bought backing or
binding fabric specifically for this
project, include it in the container
instead of putting it in your stash so
you don’t accidentally use it.LABEL THE PROJECTS
Add a label to each container
so you can quickly find what you’re
looking for. Include the name of the
quilt, the designer, when you started
the project, and any other information
that may give you a hint of what’s
inside as you’re digging through the
containers years later.A. CLEAR PLASTIC BIN
They are stackable, come in
a variety of sizes and colors,
and allow you to see what’s
inside. If the plan is to store a
project long-term, make sure
to choose a temperature-
controlled area out of direct
sunlight.B. DRAWERS OR TRAYS
When you’re actively working
on a project, a removable
drawer or large serving tray
can keep cut fabric and
pieced units organized and
is easy to carry from storage
area to work station.C. BAG OR ZIPPER POUCH
Corral fabric and supplies for
a project in a simple tote that
can be transported easily
to quilt retreats or stored on
shelves or in drawers. This
may not be the best choice
if your project has smaller
units to organize.D. HANGERS
If you have a finished quilt
top, blocks, or rows, hang
them from a hanger in your
closet to keep wrinkles at
bay and free up space on
your design wall.If you think you
won’t get to a
project for a while,
it may be helpful
to add a note about
what step in the
pattern you were
on, what plans
you had for color
placement or
quilting, and any
specific stitches
you were using,
including the stitch
width and length.take noteD
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Storing Your Works in ProgressSEW ORGANIZED
If you’ve been quilting for a few years, you most likely have works in progress (WIPs).
These projects may be things you’re actively working on or ones you've hidden away for years,
awaiting time and inspiration. Consider these tips for organizing and storing your WIPs.1 2 3
Illustration by Adobe Stock/alekseyvanin10 APQ ¥ February 2020