I'm in the process of creating a few quilt patterns/instructions, and I'm wondering which you'd prefer: PDF instant download to print out as needed or paper pattern that gets shipped to you at additional cost?

PDF. Always trying to save money.

Absolutely PDF!

I like the instant gratification of a download unless it means that I have to tape together templates, due to page constrictions. Then I would prefer to have it mailed. :D:D:D

I agree.... PDF!

PDF for me--even if it means that I have to tape the pattern together. The pattern is always at easy access (I tend to lose patterns among the gadrillion I own.) And of course there's the instant gratification! :lol:

PDF all the way! I always know where to find it later, which I can't always say about patterns I buy!

PDF all the way....

Ditto!! :thumbup:

I agree, PDF...when I want the pattern, I want it NOW...don't want to wait for snail mail.

PDF for sure...for all reasons stated above!!!

Go PDF!!

PDF definitely.

Most definitely in PDF form. :)

PDF - I love downloadable patterns!

I always like a PDF
but give the buyer an option
of a paper one also

PDF please

I would prefer the PDF.

That being said, if I am still paying $10 for the pattern (or a standard pattern price) I want the pattern sent to me. If you aren't paying for the paper and production of the pattern, I shouldn't have to either.

Free patterns from the internet every time unless it's something special and isn't too difficult as I'm a beginner.

If I have to pay something for it, paper. If it's free, a download is fine.

PDF it means I would get it faster. But as someone else mentioned if there are items that would consume more than a single page of 8.5 by 11 I want it mailed.
I got a paper priced pattern in PDF the matchlines ...made it a real pain. And there were 20 different components that had to be matched up to another sheet of paper!

No question, PDF.

Yep - PDF, 'cause they're "Pretty Darn Fast"!

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Same here-sometimes I prefer to have it printed in black & white so the designer's color scheme doesn't influence mine-I tend to be swayed by others color choices and I am trying to stretch myself by choosing my own

Paper as I live in a rural area where many or on dial up internet which is very slow and almost impossibile to download successfully.

PDF

PDF for the same reasons as everyone else.

PDF please... I have no patience... LOL

I vote for PDF as well.

PDF

I also prefer PDF, but if the pages are larger than 8.5 x 11, I'd like the option of paper.

PDF - then I can save it to my computer.

PDF for me too!!

No question, PDF.

PDF gets my vote - instant gratification! :)

I love PDF

PDF -- easy to find, print when needed.

pdf unless it is bigger than 8 x 11.

PDF for me. Gopod luck

I agree PTF always :thumbup: :XD: :wink: