I do all of that. I have my larger pieces as flat folds on shelves in a cabinet, I have my scraps (I am an appliquer) in shoe box plastic totes all labeled and my UFO's are in a large tote labeled as such. Have projects that I want to do that I specifically bought fabric for in another tote and all my loose patterns are in 3 ring binders. Books (650+) are on shelves in my closet. I just finished this arrangement while recovering from surgery and I am very please with it. I know at a glance where everything is and I am being good about putting things away where they belong because I have fought a messy sewing room for 20+ years. I guess I am growing up. HEE HEE