I haven't bought a pattern or kit in so long -- most of my quilts are scrappy -- I am in the middle of a plaid/stripes scrappy quilt that I bought most of the fabric for for $30 - $20 at a garage sale and another $10 spent on really nice plaid or striped shirts at Goodwill. I am in the process of cutting the pieces for the first set of blocks (61 of them) then I will hunt in my stash for two other fabric colors to make the connecting blocks - don't know if I will actually purchase fabric for that part or go totally scrappy - time will tell. I love the look of scrappy quilts and they can be given to anyone for any occasion!