Saved Patterns
07-05-2018, 07:34 AM
#11
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 657
Lots of books, magazine articles, patterns in print, not to mention EQ and various patterns I've bookmarked or saved to my computer. And what have I done for my most recent two quilts? Challenges associated with an art quilt guild that are original designs.
07-05-2018, 09:14 AM
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Carroll, Iowa
Posts: 3,477
If I see a pattern or picture of a quilt that speaks to me, of course, I'll get it. May never make it but I have it in case I do. I have folders on my PC for specific types of patterns such as scrappy, paper pieced, stars, logcabins, etc. Also have a folders titled "Future Quilts" so I know to look there first when I'm up to a new quilt. Sometimes its just a picture of how the fabrics and/or colors are arranged in a quilt that tweaks my interest.
07-05-2018, 09:50 AM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: North Central PA
Posts: 329
Me too! I have binders full and stacks laying on top and rows of pattern and idea books. I like to page through them when I'm not busy or trying to unwind from a busy day. Lots of them are just for inspiration....many I like the basic look but I would make changes here and there.
07-05-2018, 10:30 AM
#16
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Middlebury, IN
Posts: 1,484
Not alone at all! I have full quilt patterns, blocks, paper piecing, and applique blocks that I've saved on a flash drive and with all of the books, magazines and purchased patterns I'm pretty sure I have way more than 2000!!
I'm sure it is an addiction...maybe you should start a support group!
I'm sure it is an addiction...maybe you should start a support group!
07-05-2018, 11:04 AM
#17
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Duluth/ Superior, WI
Posts: 1,038
I'm in the same boat as the rest of you. Magazines, books, pdf patterns, printed patterns, you name it, chances are I have it. LOL It took me a long time to stop feeling guilty about it, don't drink, smoke, gamble so this is my entertain-ment. Is it organized? No, so it's like Xmas and opening a new package when I go searching for something. It's not wasted if you enjoy them, like collecting fabric ... hehehe.
07-05-2018, 11:45 AM
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Reno, Nv
Posts: 16,561
The best cooks have the best recipes. Right? I am overflowing with great patterns. No matter though. I love them.
This is what I enjoy doing and I have many charities I donate to yearly. Plus, I make gifts for birthdays and holidays. I don't know if it saves me money, but, I know the gifts are unique and from the heart.
For the most part they are organized into categories and I know where they are. I do go through and donate some of the patterns that I have used and I know I will not use anymore. Others I don't have the heart to pass on. I love them too much.
This is what I enjoy doing and I have many charities I donate to yearly. Plus, I make gifts for birthdays and holidays. I don't know if it saves me money, but, I know the gifts are unique and from the heart.
For the most part they are organized into categories and I know where they are. I do go through and donate some of the patterns that I have used and I know I will not use anymore. Others I don't have the heart to pass on. I love them too much.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 07-05-2018 at 11:50 AM.
07-05-2018, 01:23 PM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Western Washington
Posts: 967
Count me in on this subject - binders, patterns, books, magazines and saved to my computer; have no idea how many but I get sucked in and have to have it. Some have the material bought and ready to sew but most are just waiting for another day.
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