I also don't like the 'mag in a bag'. If there are fewer than 2 things in the magazine that catch my attention, I won't buy it. Unfortunately, we cannot get subscriptions for Block in Canada and they are difficult to find. Last autumn, I could not find the Quilt Sampler magazine anywhere local--or so I thought--Walmart used to carry it but no more. I even asked my DD to check for it in the 'big city'. We have moved and I really don't know our new area very well, but had to pick up a script for DH at the local pharmacy, and oh my goodness!!! at least 5 different quilty type magazines plus my beloved Quilt Sampler. I now know where to go to get my fix!