A few years ago I purchased Fons and Porters magazine for several months. I could not believe the mistakes I saw in the quilts they had pictured. Many times they would picture a quilt that had checked or striped material that was completely off, most likely from careless cutting. It really put me off on that magazine. Quilter's Home is another one that pictures quilts with really obvious mistakes.
I know I am beginning to sound like a perfectionist. I am when it comes to my work but I really am quite forgiving of other peoples work. It just seems though that a professional magazine would set the bar pretty high.
I have seen extraordinary quilts on this board, so pat yourselves on the back...you are better than the pattern testers that contribute to the magazines. :P :P :P