bebe

I love to buy magazines and often buy for only 1 or 2 patterns or a article. As they start accumulating I run out of space. So one day i decided to downsize but could not part with them. So i decided to go through the magazines and tear out the pages of patterns or articles I liked and made my own books. Yes I did tear my magazine apart. :-D :-D :-D Now when i want to find a pattern or article I just thumb through my notebooks much easier and faster. Eventually i will put tabs in so I can see what exactly I have. Worth doing it i recommend it. You need to buy large notebook and clear protector sheets.

BabyCakes

I did the same thing :thumbup:

quiltingaz

I keep thinking about it, but I am afraid that I will throw something away and then later will decide it was something that I should have kept.

bebe

if you haven't used it in awhile you probably do not need it l
look at the magazines when you have an open mind and look at your stash nd see if you have found anything that screams at you
Keep what you want and need and throw out the rest!!!!

sueisallaboutquilts

Great idea!

blueangel

I know what you mean by hating to throw them away. That is a wonderful idea.

alikat110

Me too, I have 2 binders. I separate mine by categories: applique, stash buster, paper piece, etc.... Love it.

QuiltMania

I do the same thing. Really cuts down on the clutter in the house.

Butterfli19

I do the same thing only I keep them in folders. I also cut out pictures of quilts made with "upcoming" fabric for ideas. Also mags with words of inspiration or interesting covers or whatever else makes me smile.

cheryl222

I keep my magazines intact in magazine boxes because I loan the boxes out to beginning quilters as well as friends who quilt because they always enjoy the pleasure of reading through the magazines.