I used to have 2 3" three ring binders, magazine patterns, downloaded patterns, pictures. I decided I would never make some of them and downsized to one 1" binder. I bought plastic sleeves for them and have organized them into categories panels, batiks, size, ect... I also bought a small binder for patterns that were purchased, again all placed in sleeves. I too have a Pinterest page saved for ideas both of quilts and useful sewing hacks.
my favorite hack so far. Lol