I use the redwell folders you purchase from an office supply store. They come in two sizes -- one for 8 1/2 x 11" paper and one for 8 1/2 x 14" paper. The smaller one is perfect for storing patterns and magazines. And since they are expandable, I can put all the fabric, templates, and pattern in the folder. And they sit nicely on the shelf, waiting. For miscellaneous templates (tri-rec, for example), I put the templates and any instructions in a document sleeve and put them in a separate notebook.