GOod topic. Where do I start? LOL
I too have bins of patterns, magazines by name in binders in order in sheet protectors, and sew on.
SO many I'll never use them all so yes I gift them to other quilters I know, take them to retreats to share, and then I always find time to read thru them, see what I have, play all day and use my address labels, which are plentiful, to mark the pages I like.
Also do a type os spreadsheet with when and where it is......
Also buy and get the quilt magazines as often as I can. I subscibe to 5 of them, and file them in order so when someone is looking for a specific one, I can find it......
OK I am seeing this......I need a 12 step program. LOL.