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It's school supply shopping time for students around the country.  Why not use this 'bargain pricing' opportunity to get your quilt studio in shape. Over the next few weeks TQS will share some clever ideas using office supply and hardware items that will help take control of your studio chaos.

Tip of the Week: Three ring binders & sheet protectors

Use a three ring binder with sheet protectors to corral a whole host of stray papers.  Super organized quilter Emily Meier uses individual notebooks to catalog design ideas and information about each quilt that she has made. 
Each notebook has a purpose and can easily be stored on a shelf.

Notebook 1 (Quilt Journal)
*List pattern name and any other vital information (such as size, batting used, etc.).
*Clip and paste fabric used in quilt.                         
*Insert drawing or illustration of completed quilt.
*Keeping a record helps when someone asks what pattern she used.

Notebook 2 (Book of Inspiration)
*Clip and insert quilt inspiration ideas into the sleeve.  Emily loved the pattern from a magazine.  She also included colored fabric swatch ideas for the quilt she wanted to make.  On the right is the completed quilt.
*Items such as greeting cards, napkins, magazine advertisements and wrapping paper can be inspirational ideas for future projects.

Visit Emily Meier's inspirational home and studio.