I keep my store bought patterns in rectangular baskets in no particular order. I love to just flip through them periodically! I keep all my magazines in cardboard magazine holders on a shelf. They each hold a few years worth since you usually only get 6 a year. I keep all computer printed patterns in plastic sleeves in three ring binders. If I have the pattern and the fabric I store them in a 2 gallon ziploc baggie. Because I have such a collection of patterns I have limited the buying of anymore and now save my money for fabric!!