Honest to goodness review of MSQ Block magazine
#21
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,369
I agree....in part. It is a well done magazine with some lovely pictures. I haven't tried any of the patterns.
But honestly, even with advertising, I somehow like the Quilting Quickly issues better. And I normally hate the slickness of modern magazines which are 95 percent ads with a few features thrown in. Go figure.
I'm going to give Block one more issue before I cancel.
But honestly, even with advertising, I somehow like the Quilting Quickly issues better. And I normally hate the slickness of modern magazines which are 95 percent ads with a few features thrown in. Go figure.
I'm going to give Block one more issue before I cancel.
#22
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 120
I liked the first issue but wished all the patterns weren't for large quilts and that there were some smaller wall hangings or table runners, etc. Glad to hear there are table runners in the second issue. I'm still waiting for my copy.
Also, the first issue had many, many errors, and I found it difficult to find corrections listed on their web site. Is this issue edited better than the first one?
Also, the first issue had many, many errors, and I found it difficult to find corrections listed on their web site. Is this issue edited better than the first one?
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 795
Block is a beautifully published "magazine". I love MSQC, buy from them and look forward to Jenny's new tutorials. My problem with the 2 magazines I have received is that the quilts featured are not my favorite patterns, not ones that I would ever make. I will not cancel yet, but wait to see what is featured in later issues.
#24
I ordered the first magazine (digital) because after reading all the glowing reviews of it on this board I thought I was really missing out on something. I thought it was a nice magazine, worth $4.99 for sure. However, there wasn't one quilt in the magazine I want to make so don't think I will order it again.
#26
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 714
I love MSQC and the magazine. It's a family endeavor and I give them a big thumbs up. To be able to employee your family and many others in the area give them a real boost. It's put them on the map and provided more attractions to the area. I'm sure if one of us could do it we would jump in. I love the down home Jenny. I'm a Midwestern girl and love the fact that they are. Some people think we are slow. We just don't sweat the small stuff. I will keep up my subscription to the Block.
#27
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kenai, Alaska
Posts: 1,150
I tend to like the magazine to flip through and save. I also enjoy the videos but it is not easy to find just the video I want when visiting their website. It is easier on U-Tube.
#28
I'm on a "wait and see" status. I have not cared for the patterns in the first two, but that's just a matter of personal taste. So I will continue with the next few issues and see if some of Jenny's more interesting quilts shown in her videos appear. I would like to see multiple-size information on the projects, and that is because I am looking for a quick, yet pretty, queen-size quilt to make for an October wedding.
#30
Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 20
Oh my goodness, am so surprised that there is anyone who doesn't care for Block magazine. And to actually want to unsubscribe. 6$ wont make or break me, and I'm known as CHEAPIE, I dont think I would do that even if I didn't like the mag. Just forgo a hamburger basket would make up the cost.
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