I did order kits but they were for bags. The kit came with the fabric advertised and directions. The fabric was beautiful batik that was already quilted. So sorry your experience was so negative. Bad quality fabric that is not anything like what was advertised is not acceptable. As for it not having the instructions, I could see that as they sell the kit to go with their magazine. They should be very clear with people, up front, that they might not be able to get the magazine.