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I keep my paper patterns in DVD boxes (pretty ones). I only ever trace my patterns, so they get kept in their original envelopes.

My traced patterns get kept in plastic sleeves (labelled), and then into large ring binders (which match my boxes ;-)). This also works well for keeping my WIPs in order – I tend to cut a few projects at once, and so…[Read more]

I keep my paper patterns in DVD boxes (pretty ones). I only ever trace my patterns, so they get kept in their original envelopes.

My traced patterns get kept in plastic sleeves (labelled), and then into large ring binders (which match my boxes ;-)). This also works well for keeping my WIPs in order – I tend to cut a few projects at once, and so…[Read more]

I thought it had to be sweet. I don’t know too many children that would like soda water.
I used to read about it in Bobbsey Twins books.

Thank you Karen, x

I thought it had to be sweet. I don’t know too many children that would like soda water.
I used to read about it in Bobbsey Twins books.

I use the large zip lock bags also. I put each different size I print out (I like digital patterns) in a separate bag and write with a sharpie the size and pattern name on the outside. Then I put them in a fabric storage cube/bin. Those I put on my bookshelf. I am not sure if you have way more than I do, but this works well for me.
Jennifer

Soda as in coke, pepsi, rootbeer….soda pop.

Um, yes (blushes and looks bashful).
Hugo picked it up an auction for me.
It now holds sheep propaganda. Far less exciting.

@motherof5, that last photo! Is that for real? I see less impressive displays of our patterns in most of the stores I visit.

@Nicole, that last photo! Is that for real? I see less impressive displays of our patterns in most of the stores I visit.

I love ziplock bags.

I laminate the front and back of my pattern package (or PDF print off) and then put them in a ziplock bag with all the tracings and instructions sheet in between them.
This is a reasonable sturdy and protective option.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/15772325685/

I then pack them in a clear Ikea…[Read more]

When you guys say ‘soda’ do you mean fizzy water you have with whiskey or a sweet fizzy drink?

‘Snap’ comes from the card game in our house. Don’t play with the Twins, they play dirty.

‘Nurse’ is another funny one. In AUS it means to hold a baby, not feed it.

Yeah, that’s what S says too. I’ll bet she doesn’t even know where that comes from. But I do.

I’ll buy a soda for the first person who correctly answers the question, “Where does ‘Jinx, buy me a soda’ come from?”

Yeah, that’s what S says too. I’ll bet she doesn’t even know where that comes from. But I do.

I’ll buy a soda for the first person who correctly answers the question, “Where does ‘Jinx, buy me a soda’ comes from?”

Yeah, that’s what S says too. I’ll be she doesn’t even know where that comes from. But I do.

I’ll buy a soda for the first person who correctly answers the question, “Where does ‘Jinx, buy me a soda’ comes from?”

When I was a kid we played it that when jinx was called the other person couldn’t speak until someone said their name. My kids play it “jinx buy me a soda” which of course never happens. Lame. 😉

I’m afraid my method isn’t very attractive but it’s functional: If it didn’t come with an envelope or my tracings have outgrown the original envelope I use Ziploc bags or accordion folders (like a manila file folder but 3 sides are closed). If I have more than one size traced I keep the pieces of each size pinned together. All of it lives in a…[Read more]

These are adorable!