Originally Posted by hobo2000
I use plastic shoe boxes. When an idea hits, I write out as much as I can draw somewhat of a resemblance stick it to the top of the shoe box lid and as I find fabric in it goes. I have about 6 of these stacked up and 2 have everything ready to go as soon as I finish these 2 Quilts for Kids.org. I keep a journal where I write color schemes I see that turn me on, borders, blocks, ideas for quilts. Designs in tiles, whatever that can be used goes into my journal. Of course, I am now on journal # 3. But when I have a creative block, I pull out the journals and flip thru and always it restarts the creativity.
Sounds like a fantastic idea, specially since I make kid's quilts mostly. I was in Menards yesterday and they have their plastic shoe box sized storage containers on sale for 12 for $10. I had enough for all my small notions so I didn't buy any-----------now I have a reason to buy them.