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Thank you very much for sharing! 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For the ones that have Designers that are unknown I save in a folder according to the subject. Make sure you have copies. I save to DVD's & two external hard drives. One by disk number and one by Designer [useip] => 60.234.236.205 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 8 ) [18] => Array ( [pid] => 166840 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 18892 [first] => 0 [author] => Kittylover [authorid] => 8547 [subject] => [dateline] => 1295364638 [message] => I save my in folders using the designers name and then name each folder in the designer folder with the name and number of the pattern. I have two external harddrives I keep them on so just in case my computer crashes or gets a virus. 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patorresz Publish time 2011-1-2 00:28

How do you organize your patterns?

Hello everyone, I have a question, over the years I have collected a large numbr of patterns, both for Pattern Maker and PCStitch, the thing is that I have little time to clasify them and put them in named folders, how do you do it, I know I have beautiful thing I wolud like to share with you, but can´t find the!
Any suggestions???
thanks!

Paula

CraftTeaLady Publish time 2021-11-11 03:17

I do thematically in folders (knit/hat, knit/christmas etc)

But honestly, my favorites are printed and put into a folder.There aren't many in my favorites folder that are printed.I figure if the SHTF and power was out... I would have the most important (to me).

seabunni Publish time 2022-2-3 06:06

I probably have more patterns then I can stitch in a lifetime, but I always organize them in folders. Even if it’s going to take a long time. Do a bit at a time and don’t worry if you don’t finish it in one sitting. Take your time.

Alex Kfir Publish time 2021-10-7 01:24

In folders using the firm's/designer's name and into it I made theme folders - toys, autumn, animals e t.c. All files named like that: designer's name_scheme name_scheme number.

Gilani110 Publish time 2021-11-12 07:16

I organize mine in my drawers and shoe boxes. My thread and fabric are in my drawers. Wips are in my shoeboxes! I dont have a lot of space so thats all i can do

JV Publish time 2022-2-3 09:16

I prefer printouts & I don't organize them in any particular way.I get a digital chart & immediately print it!

Gilani Publish time 2021-11-12 06:34

I just put them all in a drawer box. My drawer has 3 sections. One for fabric, one for threads, and one for wips

Meme23 Publish time 2021-6-23 15:15

I would like to know vhow to too..lol thanks for sharing

viky Publish time 2024-4-5 04:24

Great tips! Thank you very much for sharing!

titania.xxx Publish time 2021-7-29 03:00

In folders categorized thematically :)

HelloIAmNew Publish time 2021-7-29 03:31

I use folders too really helpful

MsAnnThrope Publish time 2011-1-2 02:46

other than taking the time, not much else you can do
The only other possible suggestion is to rename when you save - perhaps (for instance) say you have some Silver Lining floral patterns, either save them as SilverLining______ (name of pattern) or Floral___________ (name of pattern) and when they're saved on your computer, they'll at least be able to locate by type first, then pattern name.

xstitchmad Publish time 2011-1-2 03:17

OOPPS are you supposed to organise them, I don't think that word is in my stitcher's dictionary lol

predire Publish time 2011-1-2 03:32

Post Last Edit by predire at 1-2-2011 03:33

I put them in a folder with the name of designer.

Aonach Publish time 2011-1-3 01:59

I usually go by subject. Then on the folder for the pattern, I put the designer as well.
Example - Sunflowers, then Sunflowers_MysticStitch

patorresz Publish time 2011-1-3 05:51

Reply 5# Aonach
Thank you girls for your suggestions!

kahvui_81 Publish time 2011-1-12 22:15

Thanks for sharing. =):)

Willow Publish time 2011-1-18 15:52

I save the patterns in a folder in the name of the Designer.For the ones that have Designers that are unknown I save in a folder according to the subject.

Make sure you have copies.I save to DVD's & two external hard drives.One by disk number and one by Designer

Kittylover Publish time 2011-1-18 23:30

I save my in folders using the designers name and then name each folder in the designer folder with the name and number of the pattern.I have two external harddrives I keep them on so just in case my computer crashes or gets a virus.

vinjason Publish time 2011-1-21 15:55

Geez you guys are organised, i save mine to just one folder of which i have name 'craft' with good intentions of tidy later which of course has never happened. Guess i'm with xstitchmad l.o.l
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