You can buy single digital issues on the site. Like with all magazines, unless I can see an index of what's inside, I'm not buying. I prefer only patterns that interest me or a technique that I can use. Looking at someone else's quilts for inspiration doesn't do anything. I have certain colors I like, so I tend to ignore whatever the quilter used and substitute mine anyway in my mind's eye. If I can't see the quilt my way, I'm not interested. I find I'm tending to the more old-fashioned blocks.
I've bought magazines on the strength of a promised article on the cover, said article is not what I wanted, and I've tossed the magazine.
Kudos to those who do design and the people they design for and who create the quilts. It just isn't my way.
I rarely look at quilts at a show. The mdse is more interesting, especially what isn't carried locally. I have no objection to buying something I do want. I'm not looking for freebies.
BTW - I garment sew, and I've never used a pattern straight. A lot copy the colors. Same with embroidery.
I have pattern drafting software, and can generate a change if I need to. It's why I sew. I don't have to put up with the current batch of designs if I don't like them.