Since I have only been quilting for 4.5 years I can't compare with what you have. I have only purchased 6 patterns. But I have over 50+patterns that need to be printed from my computer from the internet and I am currently borrowing 2 Ellenor Burns books from a friend. I don't need anymore patterns because of all the inspiration that I get from the people on this site, my guild members and the charity quilting that I do.