We're all cutting corners with what we buy. However, if you buy one pattern at an LQS you are going to spend almost as much as a you did for 22 of them. It's all in how you look at it. Also, just the enjoyment time (this year and next year and whenever you look at it again)and creativity sessions that you gain from it, make this really worthwhile. Of course - now I have to go and look for it!