Originally Posted by denilynne
I found a quilt kit i want to buy it's $75.00 but it does not include the pattern, i have to spend another $25.00 to buy a book that has the pattern. Why don't they include the pattern with the kit, i don't understand.
it's very easy to understand if you don't look at the issue backward.
the book includes several patterns, yes? each of these patterns will require a different selection of fabrics. in fact, each of the patterns can be made using an incalculable array of alternate fabric choices.
the fabric kit is an
optional purchase opportunity for those who want to make the quilt exactly as shown in the book.
selling them seperately is not a gimmick.
it is not sneaky.
it is not a ripoff.
it's a simple way to ensure that each customer gets what she wants, whether that be just the book, just the fabrics, or both.
it is unfair to carry on as some have done in this topic and to hurl sour and short-sighted accusations at the designer, the publisher, and the vending shops.