The magazines I have read seem to offer patterns or information for the beginner through to the advanced quilter. Every year seems to be the same or similar pattern but in a different colour way although I do see something new every now and then. I think the magazines are more geared though towards simple/quick to make for the less experienced so as to sell.
I have also found that when I have liked something in a magazine enough to make it up not all the instructions are written in there or clear so I need to tweak it a bit to finish the quilt or what ever I am making. Their editors and proof readers need educating.
Mind you I have paid for patterns that are just as bad so who knows?
As the the question - I like to make mainly traditional style, quilts though on occassion will jump out of my comfort zone and try something new.
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