I don't buy charm packs as I use all my scraps first to make charms and I have a box that is the perfect size to store them in. I think that and my yardage stash are the only things really in order in my sewing studio. I do buy the occasional layer cake. I would love to be able to make my own but that time is coming I hope. I use the Accuquilt cutting system so I always have the perfect size charms. I do not have the larger machine that would cut layer cakes. (not associated with Accuquilt). My layer cakes are stored in a corner of my room and stacked as neatly as I can.