I have been guilty of purchasing too many quilting magazines and have found a way to cut down on my purchases. I take a quick pic with my phone camera if there is only 1 or 2 quilts in a magazine that I like. I then keep a folder on my computer filled with pics and instructions of quilt ideas. It only takes a min or 2 while I am at joann's or standing in the supermarket. I have even gone to the library and done it and it saves me from buying too many magazines that I don't need and I have a folder of ideas for future use and can find most patterns in the books I already own. If a book has at least 4 or 5 patterns that I do like, I will usually buy it to have later. Just a way to buy more fabric !!!