I have a two drawer filing cabinet in my sewing area. I take the patterns out of the magazine and file them under
various headings; i.e., scrap, stars, baskets, baby, theme
(this would be sport, airplanes, boats, etc.) applique,
patriotic, crazy quilts, And, if it just doesn't fit into a category
there is always misc. right?
I also keep the patterns under a section "Already Made"
with the folder showing the quilt's name. So many times after people see a particular quilt, they ask you about the
pattern.