Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned
Some people already own the book or pattern and resent or won't purchase a kit that includes it. The shop owner is damned if they do by others and damned by you if they don't. Give them a break. Just buy the pattern or book or don't buy the kit.
However, I DO think it should be clearly marked that the book or pattern is not included in the kit.
And, if they included the book, the kit would be $100. It is what it is. Take it or leave it. Or buy the book and pick out your own fabrics!!