I have been in "a buck a block" the first month a kit was purchased for $1.00 and the next month took the completed block back to the store, receiving the next month block kit for $1.00. I didn't keep up with making the blocks. However, I think it was a good idea, because the blocks developed different skills............the drawback was.........if understanding the directions correctly and cutting was wrong........zip........substute a different fabric. As, there was no extra........and some months got very busy, as December..........and I didn't finish the block...........just my thoughts...........calla/Sue