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Old 07-31-2011, 11:19 AM
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Thanks for a fabulous idea!
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:11 AM
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I scan them into my computer and keep them there. No paper to file.
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Old 08-01-2011, 03:54 PM
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I've enjoyed this discussion.

I'm reminded of when I was little one of the things i loved to do was organize the button box for my Mom. Gee, somehow they kept getting messed up.

Now I can visualize someone's child or grandchild sorting through quilting patterns on a laptop and organizing them.

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Old 08-01-2011, 04:59 PM
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I started flagging the patterns in the magazines (using the address lables I store in 2 shoe boxes) I have let my subscriptions expire and now get free patterns if need off the internet. Also, get inspiration from all you.
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Old 08-02-2011, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie
How do you organize the patterns you find in magazines that you want to make (someday), but yet you don't want to tear the magazine apart?

Do you make copies of it and put them into a binder under different sections?
Sounds the most logical, but would love to hear how you do it.

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I photocopy the patterns and put them into folders for future use.
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Old 08-02-2011, 11:13 AM
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I scan the ones I want into a PDF file and then print it for my hard copy files. Since I paid for the subscription, I can donate the intact magazines to community/charity organizations and schools.
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Old 08-02-2011, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Zhillslady
I used to keep mine in plastic but I recently started scanning the pages I want. I have on computer and flash drive (in case computer dies). I have one file with the patterns and ones just pictures so if I'm looking for something new I just browse the pic files so I don't have to wait for each pattern to open. Then once I'm done with the magazine I pass along to other quilters. With so many free patterns I have cancelled all my magazines.
WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!!
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Old 08-03-2011, 02:36 AM
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So good to know that I am not alone with stacks of magazines.
Only today I started to go through them, and try to find some sort of order for them, what a headache.
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