Originally Posted by
QuiltnNan
some BOMs charge a fee every month. they can get very expensive. you might want to start with one that is free until you decide if you like the process
This is very true and if you do a search on the board there are many threads discussing this. I agree that it is good to start with a free block of the month (there are quite a few online) and use your stash. It is a good way to learn new blocks and also stay on track to getting a quilt completed.
I personally do blocks of the month programs for a specific type of fabric. I am IN LOVE with the Daiwabo Taupe fabrics. I have done two block of the month programs just because I love the fabric. I enjoy doing the blocks because they really bring out the beauty of the material but I care less about the block design than the fabric. If a BOM is within one's budget/what they would be willing to pay I think it is a nice way to make a quilt with a certain fabric theme or line.