A Little Notion

How many times have I been down the notions aisle and just can't remember the right size button, ribbon, or color thread I need? Too many. Instead of waiting and coming back to the store, I just buy two. This is somewhat helpful since usually one of the items is what I need, but instead of returning the other back to the store, it goes into a pile. Take this scenario and multiply by one hundred (and that is grossly underestimating). That is what I have in my sewing room. Too many.

Pattern Organization: Step 1

I have been trying for the past year to get a grip on my patterns and come up with a suitable pattern storage solution. Pattern and fabric organization is something that almost every person,who starts sewing,I assume, must encounter. Maybe there is someone out there that buys *one* pattern, then "the right" fabric and then whips out their project. These people must be some greater form of human. I buy fabric when I find something I like and the same is true of patterns. No particular rhyme or reason. This is where stacks of random patterns enter my life and sewing area, so maybe my way is not the best, but I will deal with that flaw later ;)