Be it wide; thin; plain; striped; polka dot; satin or whatever, ribbon plays a big part in our crafting. BUT, it can become a box of tangled mess!
So how to store? I have seen boxes and bags with holes round the sides, so that the ribbon can poke through and be pulled out! But I think you will still get tangles - am I wrong? Tell me please! Or if you have a better storage system, again I'd love to know and so would others!
For myself I have a very simple storage for ribbon, not perfect (I still get tangles at times) but it works reasonably well for me. Self sealing sandwich bags - cheap and cheerful (50 for £1 at tool box). You can see at a glance what you have without having to open the bag. I have a bag for each colourway and they sit in a row in a storage box. It works okay if you remember to re-seal the bag!
I know a lot of crafters have a Bow Folder, they do work and tie very neat bows, but as anyone made their own? I have set a task for my dear hubby, something to do during the cricket lunch break!!! Hopefully, fingers crossed, I will have one to show you soon.....and some neat bows!
Talking of tangles reminds me that I heard a great tip on C&C from Sheena Douglas the other week. If your ribbon has kinks or folds that need ironing, you don't need an iron if you have hair straighteners! I have tried this and it's much quicker than getting the ironing board out and waiting for the iron to warm up. Anyway when the boards up I have guilt pangs knowing I should really be sorting out the ironing basket not ironing ribbon!
Another tip. If you have a down ribbon and a cross ribbon and want to add a bow over the crossing ribbons - you can use invisible thread to pull two ribbons together. Knot the thread, make a bow and add over the knot. Neat.
Love to hear your ideas and tips on ribbon.
Now I'm working on using magnetic mats - back very soon with my results and some pics.
