I got the membership because I couldn't find the magazine Easy Quilts ANYWHERE. Since then, I've found that Barnes and Noble Bookstore carry's the magazine. There's a long list of places online that have a discount associated with 'belonging' to Quilters Club of America. Having access to pattern, QNN, Eleanor Burns, Alex Anderson are just a few of the available shows with the membership. I've only been a member since last November, but not sure if I'll renew or not.