Comments on: Episode 77: In Which We Talk about Pattern Storage

by: A.J. Dub (Amy)

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:08:31 +0000

I just started listening to your podcasts, recommended by Susan at the History Quilter. I chose to start in January of this year, and just finished this episode where you talked about pattern storage. It prompted me to share on my blog (tomorrow) my solution for purchased pattern storage, and that is to use half size binders and page protectors that are essentially the same size as the bags minus the zip top. I use a regular binder w/out protectors for printouts and I don’t have magazines really, so that one is not an issue yet.

I am enjoying the podcasts! Thanks for sharing your quilt-y stuff.

by: Lauren Moore

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:18:52 +0000

Today while I was on the road I started catching up with all the podcasts I’ve missed since first my computer and then my ipod went belly up. I learned about a website called www.quiltinggallery.com which has all kinds of nifty stuff on it. Particularly germane to this discussion of storage is the topic in their Learning Center this month which is all about studio organization. It includes a header on magazine, pattern and digital storage solutions. My studio is in pretty good shape (except for the corner where the dragons live that periodically come out and steal something and carry it away to their lair), but I’m always open to ideas to make it work better.

by: Diane

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:07:27 +0000

I have been listening to your podcasts for quite a while and just love them. Always anxious to see that a new one is out!

I use the cardboard pattern boxes for apparel patterns for the bulk of my patterns and then some binders for blocks of the months like Margaret.

I am addicted to “command strips” and all the hooks and so forth that you can hang up. My favorite is the one that is actually a clip and that is what I have on my wall above my cutting board so I can hang and see the pattern I am actually working with easily.

Thanks for your podcasts!

by: Margaret in Mirror, Alberta, Canada

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:06:58 +0000

Hi Sandy,

First, thanks for addressing my question about the Quilty Resolutions! I hope you can find a way for us to review ‘em.

As for Overnight Oatmeal in the slow cooker — my favourite recipe uses steel cut oats. I’m cooking for one, but make a 1/2 recipe (found on Dr. Oz’s ‘Real Age’ website), and store it in the refrigerator. Then I microwave each serving whenever I want it. I’ve even frozen it and reheated it later!

And re: pattern storage: I have 3 systems — binders for freebie print-outs and hand-outs from classes, with dividers re: Blocks of the Month, full quilts, and home decor (table toppers etc.); magazine containers for patterns in magazines (I don’t like to cut ‘em up!); and a hook on my sewing room pegboard for hanging commercial patterns in plastic envelopes. All work quite well; I go through them every few years and cull/give away what I think I’ll no longer use — or get around to using!

Thanks for a great podcast, and keep ‘em coming!

by: Maureen

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:38:12 +0000

Hi Sandy, Enjoyed this podcast. I, too, like to take the time to “clear the decks” after working on a project. It’s so much easier to me to spend time sewing when stuff from yesterday’s project isn’t hanging around. This is a good time for me to look at what fabric is left over and either put it away or cut it up for my next scrap quilt. KIVA….I received an email that my first KIVA loan has been fully repaid! So now I will find someone else to invest that money in….go QFTROU KIVA Team!

by: Sherri D

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:19:39 +0000

Oh, I forgot to say that I make my oatmeal with water, not milk, when using the crockpot and freezing the cooked oatmeal. I prefer to add fat free greek yogurt (Fage is my favorite) and fruit and spices for flavor.

by: Sherri D

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:56:25 +0000

I have tried all types of oatmeal and all sizes of servings and two sizes of crockpots to make oatmeal in my crockpot. I never got it to work right. I ended up and did a large batch for like ten servings during the day when I was home. It never took long to make this up! I cannot imagine being able to do this overnight because it would be a burned mess!

I then took the cooked oatmeal and divided it up into plastic containers and put them in the freezer. I take several out at a time and put them in the fridge. In the mornings I pop it into the microwave for a couple minutes, add my yogurt, banana, and cinnamon, stir and eat out of the same container. Makes a great quick breakfast! If I forget to take some out of the freezer, I just cook it a bit longer. I love Quaker’s Steele Cut oats and am now using that. I find the nutty chewy meal it makes is yummy!

by: Kathleen

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:11:17 +0000

Let’s call January: Fallowed be thy name… Me too me too!

What I like about January is that I become obsessed with organizing and making lists of projects to do. Long live the label maker! This is very inspiring because just touching my stuff and moving things around kind of gets the juices flowing and I can also prioritize some things in a deliberate fashion rather than just diving in without much of a strategy.

Another great episode Sandy! - now go to bed!