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
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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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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