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Sheri.a 01-02-2019 06:59 PM

I love Craftsy/Bluprint classes and will stick it out with them. I've tried other venues and they just didn't click with me.

I currently have an annual membership for Bluprint and about a week ago I received an email that my membership just got better -- they were providing 12 free classes to me (3 per quarter) through the next year. These classes are mine to keep if I don't re-up with an annual membership.

Also, they were offering 12 free classes if you signed up for a new membership last month (same 3 per quarter).

It sounds like you may still be able to purchase individual classes.

But there are some major changes happening. I got some too good to be true savings on tools and fabric throughout December. It leads me to believe they are re-vamping items they will be selling.

jmoore 01-03-2019 04:49 AM

I enjoy the classes on Bluprint and often have a class playing on my Ipad while working on projects in my sewing room. I am not worried about the ones I have purchased from Craftsy as I believe they will make sure you will always have access to them...that’s what they guaranteed when you purchased them. Otherwise, they would have to refund your money right?

quilterdunn 01-03-2019 06:17 AM

AUQuilter, I am very interested in how you downloaded the Craftsy class. I am frequently in a situation where I do not have internet, and would love to still be able to watch my classes during those times. You can pm me if necessary. Thanks ahead of time.

Lady Diana 01-03-2019 06:38 AM


Originally Posted by jmoore (Post 8186102)
I enjoy the classes on Bluprint and often have a class playing on my Ipad while working on projects in my sewing room. I am not worried about the ones I have purchased from Craftsy as I believe they will make sure you will always have access to them...that’s what they guaranteed when you purchased them. Otherwise, they would have to refund your money right?

If they go out of business or sell to someone else, the answer is NO to your question. Everyone is watching closely. I tried to purchase a pattern from an individual vendor on their site yesterday, would not allow me to use PayPal credit card option. I sent an email to them to see if they were selling out of all of their kits, notions and supplies. The girls responded that they were just reducing inventory for more after the first of the year. Have not seen the "after the first of the year "selections yet. Lots of changes going on.

shasta5718 01-03-2019 08:00 AM

I hope they don't end up folding. If they do they should have to send videos of the classes we paid for. I have really learned a lot from the ones I have taken.

MarleneC 01-03-2019 08:01 AM

I feel the same way. I have all of their quilt classes and haven't seen anything new that shows anything differently. I like the On Point u-tube videos that give a lot of instructions.

Originally Posted by Dalronix (Post 8185913)
I don't think I will be purchasing any more classes than the 60+ I already own. I'm not very optimistic about the future of Craftsy/Bluprint.


poodlemom 01-03-2019 09:16 AM

I too have purchased classes and patterns from them before the company change. I can say as recently as 2 days ago I received a email telling me a designer had made a change to one of my patterns. So the notification came through about an already purchased pattern, so I think there will continue to be access for us.

DonnaC 01-03-2019 11:17 AM

quilterdunn, I believe the only option (if it still exists) is to download on an IOS device (iPad). They took away our ability to download classes to computers a few years ago, and then removed the ability to download on Android.

I have downloaded a class to my iPad but it's been quite a while, so I'm not sure if they have also discontinued that option.

Grandma Mary 01-03-2019 05:12 PM

How much it the membership to BluePrint?

Grandma Mary 01-03-2019 05:17 PM


Originally Posted by Onebyone (Post 8185621)
I am assuming the old Craftsy format wasn't suitable to maintain as it was for future growth or profit.
I joined and paid Bluprint subscription last year. I saved more then the subscription cost me this last year on fabric and notion sales. Plus the $25 credit to use to buy anything from the site. I hope they keep the incentives to join. I got layer cakes for $10, charm packs for $3, yardage, notions, kits and thread at fantastic prices and all free shipping. It's worth it to me.

This is interesting! I’m not a paid member of either provider, but I bought several layer cakes, sets of fat quarters and yardage for the same prices as you did. I kept going back and ordering more for about a week. I got plenty to donate to our Charity Worker Bee.


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