Well ladies what a big dummy I am. I went for the very first time to my LQS in a small town south of here. I had a blast looking at everything and came out with $38.70 worth. I bought two kits and two patterns. What I didn't realize is that the kits do not have patterns in them. Well I was upset at how dumb I am and decided I would take them back. But then I had the great idea I would go on Amazon and try to find the book since they both were out of the same book. Do you think the cashier who quilts herself should have told me there are no patterns in the kits? I told her it was my first time in one of those quilt shops.

WE even talked about how it was nice to have all the fabrics cut out for you and they are just like the ones in the pattern.
So Amazon did have the book for $13.75 and I ordered it. There are 18 patterns in there so I guess I will get my money's worth.
Don't laugh too hard when you read this.
Darlene :oops:

It is not you most kits always have the pattern with them that is way they are called kits lol. All the kits I have bought do anyway. Sounds like you still ended up ahead.
Dawn

Well I for one would think that if you're buying a "kit" it would have everything in it including the pattern.. that just seems silly to me to not have the pattern in there. But you are ahead in the long run as now you'll have more patterns...

Well when I have bought kits before they always had a pattern but this as my first time buying a quilting kit. So buyer beware ask questions don't assume. LOL
Darlene

well you are not foolish I would have expected the pattern to be included, hence the term "KIT".
I believe I would maybe write a little note to the shop owner and explain my shopping trip to their store. How you discussed with the person waiting on you that is was your first such experience and how disappointed you were when you got home and found there was no pattern included. You were under the impression that was why the term KIT was used. ...
and might you suggest that in the future when this type of discussion occurs with a customer that they might mention the pattern is not included. Had they done that you would have made an additional purchase with them. Howere since it was a drive for you, you ordered the book on line. I would try to keep the note pleasant but let them know that for a newbie you need help.

Darlene we would never laugh at you. The cashier should have informed you the patterns were NOT included, Shame on them! Sometimes they have the patterns behind the front desk for people who buy the kits. I would call the store back and let them know what happened. Happy sewing! :D :D :D

I agree.

I have purchased several kits on line, and all have come with the pattern & instructions. I just finished a rag quilt kit, that didn't come with the right amount of fabric. gggrrrr

Well I did call the shop and talked to the woman that waited on me. I guess none of their kits have patterns. I told her they should put it on the label that pattern is not included but I don't think it made an impression. She was very nice and so was I.
I was looking at the Connecting Threds catalog and all of their kits have a free pattern and instructions but I think they own those patterns I bet that is the difference. The shop I went to cuts their own fabric for these kits.

Not laughing at you.. I have had the same problem only I bougth the kits for a rainy day so didn't discover no patterns until much much later ! My LQS sells lots of these "kits" but they are labeled pattern not included. So like you I learned the hard way read front and back of the packages to see what or if anything else is needed, such as the book. I can understand why they don't include the book becuase it would raise the price so much more. I am surprised that your LQS wasn't more understanding :oops:
Sharon