I have many classes that I've purchased over the years and have been a subscription member for the last year. I think the site has a lot to offer. I'm a quilter and a garment sewer and have learned a lot. The retail component has diminished in the past year or so because they offer little other than their exclusive fabric lines (used to be a lot of different manufacturers offered). If you like their designs then they have great deals on fabrics, and free shipping if you are a subscriber. I am just now considering signing up for another year, but I have not seen any good subscription offers lately so am wavering. I believe you can cancel a subscription pretty much any time, so little to lose.