How do you store your hard-copy Patterns?
#42
Most of my patterns are still in the magazines filed in magazine holders by publication, but with tabs on the pages (quilt design, tuts, etc), and an abundance of quilting books-all are on the shelves lined up neatly. This includes individual patterns sold in clear zip bags. The patterns I download from the computer are printed off and filed in binders in sections like baby quilts, table runners, craft projects, etc. I have a separate binder for just Xmas quilts and crafts that I downloaded this year (I'm finally getting the hang of this computer!). I enjoy thumbing thru old magazines looking for a project-though everytime another magazine comes, I find one I MUST make!
#44
I have notebookS too, one for appliques, on for tabletops/handbags, one for pieced patterns and one for embroidery. I just got a new machine so I'm sure I'll be adding a book or two more :roll:
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I use a small rectangle basket and keep all my purchased patterns in there standing up. I made a list of the patterns (names, company/designer, description) and add to it whenever I purchase another pattern. Likewise scratch off list if I get rid of a pattern. I keep the list in the front of the basket, and make sure the patterns are in the same order as the list. Of course, I do have to reorganize at times. I keep my clothing/home dec patterns in one basket and quilting in another (guess which one has the most patterns!).
Unfortunately, for patterns and ideas that are out of magazines or that I print from the computer, there is not much organization. Everything gets put in a drawer of a small plastic 3-drawer storage unit. The drawers are divided into a drawer each for 1) machine embroidery, 2) quilting and 3) misc. That's p'bly the best I'm going to do for now.
Coleen
Unfortunately, for patterns and ideas that are out of magazines or that I print from the computer, there is not much organization. Everything gets put in a drawer of a small plastic 3-drawer storage unit. The drawers are divided into a drawer each for 1) machine embroidery, 2) quilting and 3) misc. That's p'bly the best I'm going to do for now.
Coleen
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