Storage of materials and samples

Item	Storage place	Ideal conditions
Design work in progress	Flat pieces attached in sketchbook, 3D pieces kept in plastic containers	Away from sun, dust, children, pets, liquids
Completed embroidery	Attached in sketchbook	Wrap in acid free paper
Completed design work	Stored in plastic container with lid	Wrap in acid free paper
Papers for design work	In sketchbook
Inks and paints	Stored in plastic container with lid	Upright, lids secure, cool dark conditions
Glue, bleach, sprays	Stored in plastic container with lid	Upright, lids secure, cool dark conditions and away from children and pets
Embroidery work in progress	Stored in plastic container with lid next to my desk	Accessible to continuous work, away from usual hazards
Fabrics	Stored in plastic containers with lid. Sorted by colour and type of fabric.	Dry, away from sun. Flat or rolled in colour or fibre order. Acid free tissue paper
Threads	Frequently used threads are on a wall mounted bobbin holder, others are in plastic lidded containers by colour.	Dry, away from sun, untangled and in colour/type order
Beads, metal threads etc	Stored in plastic container with lid. Beads in small plastic pots.	In acid free tissue, not plastic bags.
Dyes, paints etc	Stored in plastic container with lid	Lids secure, cool temperature, lidded container.
Sewing machine	On desk in working position with cover over it when not in use. I have separate desks for sewing and messy work	Normal room temp and humidity. Kept upright. In working position ready for use.
Other electrical equipment	Stored in plastic container with lid	Dry place with flex tightly wound.