While I have the ability to make a disc I don't think I need a disc of everything I save at this time. The thumb drive was not large enough, so I purchased a 1TB External hard drive, this is about the size of a 5x7 book and portable. All the quilting patterns, pictures, etc are stored on this along with tons of family photos and lots of music. I can hook this via USB to any computer and have what I want at my fingertips.
For patterns I really know I want on Disc, I have made a disc of those from the EHD. This should do me as backup and storage for a long time. When not needed, it rest on the bookshelf just like any other book.