What usually happens to me is that I see a quilt that I absolutely have to make, and after researching it, find that it is *An original design, that the designer has no intention of selling a pattern for.* Then I will, and currently am in the process of spending hours, figuring it out. If it's something that seems basic, I just go for it, and figure it out on my own. I have no problem though, buying patterns. In fact, I bought 3 patterns this weekend. No clue when they will get made, just wanted them!