I put a bookmark on the pattern I am interested and save the magazine. Periodically I go thru it and discard the ones I know I will never do! I donate them to the local guild.

I mark pages of a magazine with post-its on the patterns I might like to try. I've learned through trial and error, that I'm better off, setting that magazine aside, sometimes gathering appropriate fabric and putting it all in a large zip-lock bag that you can get at your local grocery store. When I've started a project, it's especially important to me that I keep everything together, as I've lost both pattern and materials when I was "too late smart".

that's exactly what I do. Sometimes I just enjoy looking at them. Things I just skipped over onetime might be just what I'm looking for the next. I just love all my magazines, altho I got all of them used.

I scan the front page of the magazine in and then the pages of the pattern and file them in a binder. Seems to work and I can pass the magazines on to others.

Same here. I used sticky tabs to highlight the page while I was reading it. Then later when I had time, I copied the pattern and saved it in a plastic envelope and then into my notebooks.

ditto

I make copies and just put in a folder. of course I am new to quilting too, so not as organized. :lol:

I am trying to give away many things that I have accumulated during the years--quilting magazines was one of the items. I went thru them and copied quilts that I could use for charity (bigger pieces and simple designs that would still give me joy of trying a new pattern). The magazines I gave to the local library to give to the instructor of a quilting class to pass on to the quilters. The copied patterns are not organized--just have a large paper clip on them.

I make copies, place in protective sheets and place in binders for later use.

[quote=Tartan]Okay, I know I'm a dinosaur but I go low tech. I take my magazine to Walmart and copy the pages I really want and put them in my accordian idea folder. It takes a bit of time and effort but I find that weeds out the "maybe" patterns from my "to do" list.[/quote

Yep i'm with you only way to do it,otherwise they never get done.:thumbup:

Thanks for a fabulous idea!

I scan them into my computer and keep them there. No paper to file.

I've enjoyed this discussion.

I'm reminded of when I was little one of the things i loved to do was organize the button box for my Mom. Gee, somehow they kept getting messed up.

Now I can visualize someone's child or grandchild sorting through quilting patterns on a laptop and organizing them.

ali

I started flagging the patterns in the magazines (using the address lables I store in 2 shoe boxes) I have let my subscriptions expire and now get free patterns if need off the internet. Also, get inspiration from all you.

I photocopy the patterns and put them into folders for future use.

I scan the ones I want into a PDF file and then print it for my hard copy files. Since I paid for the subscription, I can donate the intact magazines to community/charity organizations and schools.

WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!!

So good to know that I am not alone with stacks of magazines.
Only today I started to go through them, and try to find some sort of order for them, what a headache.