I have only had patterns included unless it was clearly marked there was no pattern in the package. It doesn't sound like yours was marked pattern not included so I would also have assumed it was in the package. I am glad they are sending you the pattern and hope that they will mark their $200 kits more clearly that there is NO pattern included and that it has to be purchased separately.

Indeed without the pattern it is not a true kit and it is just a bundle of odd cut yardage.

I am running to my bedroom to check a large quilt kit now. I cannot believe that a pattern would not be included in the price of a kit. The fact that no one told you about it is very irritating. This business is highly regarded and the fact that they are mailing you a pattern free of charge makes me want to do business with them. YES!! The pattern is in the kit.

What's a kit?

I quilt to express myself. That usually doesn't include someone else's choice of fabrics. Most often the pattern is a derivative of something I saw.

Just my opinion. It should have been labeled though in the original poster's "Kit".

tim in san jose

I have never purchased a kit but assumed that kit meant that it included fabric and the pattern to make it. Thanks for the heads up.

I think that is just ridiculous that kits don't always include the pattern. It's not a "kit," if it's not complete, IMHO. I think that is a practice that needs to change.

Well Miss M I would have made the same assumption. In fact, I have. I have a few kits I bought last summer that I have not "opened" and checked through yet. Just because I buy it, doesn't mean I'm going to immediately work on it. It's nice that the owner is sending you a pattern. Lesson learned for some of us!

its true that some kits don't include pattern this could be because some may already have pattern and just want to buy fabrics. for the majority of my kits I have bought the pattern quite a bit before i bought the kit but it should clearly say it when selling most sites I have found state whats included in the kit

I have bought quite a few kits and they have always included the pattern - isn't that what makes it a "kit"? Everything included except the backing is what I have always found. Thanks for the heads up, I will make sure to check if I buy any more kits in the future.

Not always does my LQS include a pattern with a kit and it is clearly marked that way. Sometimes the pattern is even in a book that needs to be purchased.