Well, that's what I thought...most of us do it for fun and gifts...me, too!! I love the creative process and the challenge of each new pattern. I'm sure I could figure out my own patterns but others have put a lot of time and money into developing a pattern and, if I love it, I don't mind buying it so they can make a buck or two while I get to start right in since I don't have to deal with the mathematics of the quilt plus the mathematics of the fabric.