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Post by josiebrat on Mar 14, 2014 2:08:29 GMT
I know many of you have done craft fairs so I think under business is where I should open this conversation. When dealing with your finished wool product how do you preserve your garments when building up inventory. Concerned about keeping wool unprotected dip urging warm months. Do you keep stored in cedar chest or cedar closet?
What about your fiber stash?
Thanks
Josie
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Post by zed on Mar 14, 2014 10:07:45 GMT
Mine is all in a box under my desk. I keep meaning to buy some of that diatomaceous earth to deter carpet beetles.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 14, 2014 16:14:19 GMT
I store my stuff in plastic see through tubs. No problems after three years.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 14, 2014 23:27:45 GMT
Ruth -in the case of plastic tubs are they air tight closed? Sorry for the typo in my previous message…I should not write too late at night.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 15, 2014 1:31:43 GMT
They are not completely air tight but nothing has gotten in.
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Post by zed on Mar 15, 2014 10:00:38 GMT
Actually, I have a lot of flat felt pieces in plastic storage too, not airtight.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 16, 2014 20:19:24 GMT
ok i will try the plastic storage. Does the same apply to wool fiber that has not been felted? I have been keeping some in plastic containers, but also some are in that type of shoe tree bag that I hang over a door. When I store in here I can easily see my colors.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 16, 2014 20:42:32 GMT
If the wool is in the light that helps keep moths away as they like dark corners. I know many people that use the shoe bag and it works well. I have my fiber in plastic storage too.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 16, 2014 21:10:35 GMT
Josie I use both shoe holders and plastic bins. I also store my undyed rovings in plastic bags in a plastic storage container with drawers. I think you have to find whatever works for you considering how much you use it it and how much storage area you have to work with in your working area.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 16, 2014 21:24:15 GMT
Initially I kept my wool roving in cardboard boxes so they could "breathe," but I really like the plastic bins so you can see what you've got. Now I have those clear plastic bins for my growing fiber collection, but I keep the tops slightly ajar (again, for breathing). Just something I read somewhere!
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 17, 2014 16:27:11 GMT
If the wool has lots of moisture in it and you put it in plastic it can sweat especially if temperatures rise. I keep mine in plastic bins. They close well and do not have holes but they are not air tight. some is on open shelves. the stuff on open shelves gets rummaged through and moved around often so that deters moths. I have some in the original bags they cam in because I am out of the right sized plastic bins. Is it possible to buy enough of the right size?
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 17, 2014 21:25:42 GMT
thanks everyone for all your comments.
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 18, 2014 21:26:57 GMT
I forgot to say I keep my scarves and shawl in plastic dress garment bags but they are out in the room on a wrack not in a closet.
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Post by jufergu on Mar 23, 2014 10:47:30 GMT
I use a foam noodle (the kind you use in swimming) to store my cotton battings. Just wrap it around the roll and pin it. I cover it with cotton sheeting. The quilters store their quilts in pillow cases.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 25, 2014 12:35:08 GMT
Ann - I am so nervous about leaving my wool out for a long time even inside of plastic. I have had a few cases in the past where i lost an item even by keeping it inside my closet with cedar blocks. My husband told me he's going to have someone build a cedar closet for me so I can store my wool products for extra protection.
As far as the wool fiber I am using the wool containers as you all suggested in your comments. So far I have not had any issues. thanks for your comments
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