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		<title>Let's Get Organized:  Week 8 - Organizing Patterns</title>
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			<title>Annette says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just started filing my patterns in my file cabinet. It is amazing what patterns I have that I have forgotten. Used to store pattern in magazine holders.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:26:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Kathy Kelm says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I do what Sandy does, photocopying the front and back of a pattern and putting that page into a notebook by category: women's tops, kids, underwear, etc. The physical pattern goes into a cardboard box by number disregarding the pattern company unlike Sandy's system. It doesn't matter to me. Shopping through my notebook for women's pants, I will go to the box with that number range on the outside. It is quick work to retrieve the physical pattern I want to consider. They are all simply in numerical order. If a pattern from some indy designer lacks a number, I give it one. Likewise, a pattern for stuffed toys and a man's pajama pattern from different companies might share a number. One gets an A prefix, the second a B. This system keeps the bulky paper patterns stowed in deep, dark but dry space only until needed.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kathy Kelm</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:08:03 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Kathy Kelm says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I do what Sandy does, with one master notebook holding photocopies of the pattern envelopes organized like a Vogue pattern book in a fabric store. BUT, I have cardboard boxes with the patterns files by number, only. I don't bother to organize by pattern company. I search my pattern stash from the notebook, noting the pattern number, and grab the box with that number within. It is fast to retrieve and the pattern boxes go into deep dark but dry storage until needed. If a pattern is unnumbered, I give it one .]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kathy Kelm</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:00:29 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have lots of patterns I have collected over the years. I scan the front of a pattern envelope in b/w on one side and the back on the other side and put it in a page protector in a binder by styles. Then I organize a large storage container tall enough to stand the patterns up by pattern company numerically. I also made an index on a spreadsheet by company with the pattern in numerical order. That way I can easily check so I don't purchase a duplicate pattern. When I purchase a new pattern, I scan it, put it in my binder and add the number to my index. I love to look through the binder when deciding what to sew next with fabric I bought on impulse. And at times I have used one of my oldies.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:54:49 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Sherry says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[My quilting patterns are sorted by type: Scrappy, table runners, baby, quick and easy or whatever you choose. Then I use the cheap pocket folders sold for a dime each at back to school sales to sort the patterns. Each type gets a different color. They store on a shelf in with my books.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sherry</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:32:06 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Linda says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I too use 3-ring binders with the page protectors that are closed along the bottom edge and quite thin. These work great for patterns torn from magazines, any templates & quilting suggestions, as well as purchased patterns. To save space, I place 2 patterns with the quilt photos facing outwards front and back in each protector. My binders include: Kids & Men, Holidays, Small Quilted Projects, Scrap Quilts, Various Quilts and Quilting Tips & Instruction. I try to limit the number of patterns collected by removing several each time I flip through a binder or when adding any new ones - the "one in, one out" philosophy I also use for my clothes.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Linda</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:42:04 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Patti Jacson says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Is it ok to sell patterns you no longer want? I have a booth where I'm selling my "Over It" books and rulers and quilts I've made.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Patti Jacson</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:27:20 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Brenda F. says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am an organization person. I have 3-ring binders for classes I've attended, by date, ASG Expo's classes, FitNice Patterns: all in page savers. Files on my computer for patterns I have downloaded, or my own handouts for the classes I've taught to quilt guilds or in my home. My quilt patterns are separate from my clothing patterns. Purchased patterns are organized by type and pattern number, are in two file cabinets. I have inventoried my threads, rulers, machine embroidery designs and the pdf files are in Dropbox so I can pull them up on my phone when shopping. Keeps me from duplicating my supplies. I have folded all my fabric the same and have it on Guerrilla shelving with archival foam core under the fabric to protect it from the wire shelving. A curtain protects the fabrics from dust and light. Being organized and labeling storage saves time so I have more time to create!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Brenda F.</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 10:32:28 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Georgia Brown says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I keep my patterns in a three-ring binder with sheet protectors. I have one binder for embroidery projects and one for quilted projects. I also take a photo of my finished work to keep with the pattern and use large red marker to note any changes or hints such as stabilizers, needle size, block size alteration, or stitch length.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Georgia Brown</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:09:46 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Mary semlinger says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I store patterns as well as sample blocks in plastic page protectors in large ring binders. Easy to page thru.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mary semlinger</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:39:53 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>janetleora says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you're a recycler, as I am, and you work in an office where mail comes in large envelopes, you can affix a photo of the pattern to the outside of the envelope and file the pattern inside. Save your money for more patterns and fabric! I then keep them in numerical order, of course. I used to separate clothes from crafts, but don't do it that way anymore.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>janetleora</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:38:36 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Sandy says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[But but but what if at some point the pattern MIGHT speak to you again? Oops sorry Gita get with the program. Scanning it is!!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:23:15 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Phyllis Beck says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Such fun to look through years of patterns and ideas I have saved. Not a fast job but I'm retired so I enjoy. So many ideas so little time!!!! :lol:]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Phyllis Beck</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 06:30:48 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Doris says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I like the three ring binder, personally. I have them labeled for bags, table toppers and runners, quilts, etc. It makes it easy to browse when I am looking for a runner or gift to make.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Doris</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 06:18:26 -0600</pubDate>
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			<title>Barbara says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The standard size fit very nicely standing upright in a shoebox. The box fits nicely on a bookcase or shelf and the patterns can be organized in any manner that works best for you. Larger patterns also fit well in a small shipping box, standing on the long side. Easy to view when I need to find something!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Barbara</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 01:15:23 -0600</pubDate>
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