I have found that I am not really interested in subscribing to any particular magazine. I know that you get a better price, but have the time there isn't anything I am interested in so the "better" price really isn't such a good deal. I usually look at the newstand and if there is something that really interests me will buy that particular magazine. I think you may get a better deal looking at the Library or investing that money in a good Begining Quilting Book. I believe that Better Homes and Gardens has a good one and also Quilter's complete Guide by Fons & Porter, I started with the Art of Classic Quiltmaking by Harriet Hargrave.
These books will give you the information needed to get started and will be a resource to refer back to, I still after 15 years use mine for things the mind just can't remember