I think this is a beautiful quilt and fabrics as well. $390 plus batting for a queensize quilt sounds about right to me. Yes you can do it cheaper and clip coupons till the cows come home, but would it be the same? I had almost that in the last queen size quilt I made. I have had nothing but positive experiences with the quilt kits I have bought. They were always really generous with the fabric as well. Plus the variety of fabrics was so great. Maybe Santa could help you out? If you can afford it go for it. Make it a queen because these odd size quilts that don't tuck in aren't very useful. In my own humble opinion.