I installed a long closet rod all along the back wall of my sewing studio and I keep my fabric on hangers. I'm a garment sewer so I have a lot of yardage and flip through my stash very regularly. I keep in divided in sections based loosely on what type of garment I might sew with it. When adding new fabric I take a photo of the fabric with a ruler to create an electronic swatch that I then add to my online photo gallery. In the comments of the photo I can make notes on how much yardage I have, projects it might be good for, washing instructions, or whatever else might be helpful. This allows me to see all my fabric at a glance, easily show fabric to friends, and sort through my stash without loosing anything. It's my online swatch book!

The first thing I grab when I've got a non oily organic (food, pet, ect) stain is spray on carpet cleaner. I prefer the kind sold for pet stains since it's usually the most lightly scented. These types of cleaners use enzymes to literally eat the stain and are gentle enough to use on any washable fabric. Always works best on fresh stains. I spray and let it work hand washing between attempts until either the stain is gone or I'm convinced it's not coming out.

Another way off the cuff stain remover that works for oily stains is a can of "Brake and Parts Cleaner" from the auto section of Walmart. That got your attention didn't it! It's just a plastic safe solvent in a can that will run you less then $2. There's also "Electronic Parts Cleaner" which works well also. I spray the stain from the back and push it through into a terry cloth rag. You'll be amazed at how well this works and leaves no smell or residue. Work with good ventilation. Dry cleaning is the same concept of using other solvents instead of water to dissolve oils and remove dirt. Test first if you're not sure. Remember some fabrics say do NOT dry clean.