I agree, the pattern maker is assuming that you know what to do with your quilt top...if they have to give us instructions for layer, quilt and bind, I'm pretty sure that the price of the pattern will be going up.

I don't think the OP was making anything other than an observation. And for people who are completely new, it would be nice to post on the pattern that it is for the top only. I do like to have the block layout(s) included. I've bought about 10 patterns and they've all been thorough enough. Sometimes being new I have to ask you guys for clarification on written instructions. I'm thankful for you more experienced ladies and men for your helpful responses.

But it does irritate me when a clothing pattern shows a whole outfit and then only the pattern for the very simple skirt is included.

It would be nice, though to know the level of detail included in a pattern before buying it.

I like it when the pattern references what design the quilter used. Quiltmaker magazine does that and also gives a sketch of the quilting design.

I always love "Quilt as desired".

I'm reminded of one of my recipes -- add the poultry seasoning until it smells right. I told a Home Ec teacher that, and she almost fainted! "If you can smell it, that's too much." I just answered back, "If you can't smell it, you can't taste it."

Lighten up ladies. Bear is the one who "winds the clock". She keeps the wheels turning.

Do you really NEED those instruction. Most of us know how to, or know what we want to do. Beginners can find such things elsewhere.

Haha. That always makes me laugh, too-Kinda goes without saying. I'm new to quilting, so would like a few "suggestions" sometimes, or maybe links to.... whatever.(But I also like picture suggestions for my meals and clothing)
That's one of the many things I love about this board! You guys always have lots of ideas and suggestions.

There are lots of instructions out there for free about how to 'layer, quilt and bind', so I can see that we really don't need that inclusion in each pattern. However, I do think it might be nice to have just one or two suggestions as to quilting designs that might be good for that pattern. All that would take is a couple line drawings to give the idea, I'm not suggesting complete quilting patterns to be included.

Oh, and PS: My kids did only come with those directions: have babies and raise to adulthood. LOL.