quilt magazines
 

If you have a subscription to a quilt magazine, which magazine do you get and why do you like or not like it? Do the magazines have patterns in them?

When I first started quilting, I subscribed to Easy Quilts, maybe not the right name, for a year but did not renew. Too many patterns that were not to my liking. Decided to go to JoAnns or Barnes and Nobel, look at the mags. Only bought the mag if there were at least 2 patterns that "tripped my trigger." Rarely bought a mag. Now I look at mag at JoAnns while waiting to check out but again, rarely buy. Too much available on line for free. Confession: I have 3 large 3 ring binders filled with patterns I've printed. Have a HUGE doc on my computer of pics of quilts I've found on line. Maybe I won't make those either, but fun eye candy.

I used to but not anymore. There is too much readily available on the net. I also used to get Quilters Newsletter. It was a wonderful publication. I will buy one if CharismaH is featured though.

I receive American Quilter (included in my annual American Quilter Society membership fee) and American Patchwork & Quilting from Better Homes & Gardens publications. Both magazines include quilt patterns and (of course) advertisements for new products. But I agree with Julienm1 that there are lots of free patterns available online. I like to browse Pinterest for ideas too.

I have at one time subscribe to all of them. Many are no longer published. I only get one quilt magazine now. Block by Missouri Star. It has no advertising and all patterns. I dropped the other magazine I was getting when there were two quilts that were just alike except for the different color fabrics and each pattern had a different designer name on it and each had it's own spread. Same exact pattern, instructions, and layout.

When I started quilting, I subscribed to Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting. There were usually one or two patterns per issue that interested me, but not always. When I stopped LoQ, I tried the American Quilter's Society magazine and Quilter's Newsletter; they were full of inspiring photos but not that many quilts I wanted to make. For quite a while I subscribed to Today's Quilter, which I believe is a British publication, which I liked a lot. Now I don't get any magazines, because I have enough accumulated patterns to last the rest of my quilting life.

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I forgot about Quiltmania, which is a French magazine. I subscribed one year to that one, which has more complicated patterns. And there was American Patchwork and Quilting, which I received for a year. I would call that one the most traditional.

The only magazine I subscribe to is Quiltmaker. I never get an issue that doesn't have at least several quilts I want to make. When and if I think it delivers me less value, I'll stop my subscription. But after many years, it still delights me.

I have a subscription to “The Quilt Pattern Magazine” - which is an online - monthly download magazine. Lots of patterns , group projects and sew alongs. I like it for many reasons- been getting it since it’s beginning. Great community.

the other magazine I get is the American Quilter- I am a member of the AQS ( American Quilter Society) and the magazine is included with my annual membership. Patterns, lots of eye candy, great articles, news & updates on what’s happening in the quilting world

I don't subscribe either, although I have in the past. I do buy occasional issues of "Art Quilting Studio" because of the articles about each artist's technique. Still interesting, and even though techniques can be similar, there's usually some interesting twist that's new to me.

I love getting my every other month magazine from Missouri Star Quilt Company for $7.99. I used to subscribe to several and now I only subscribe to MSQC Block magazine. Get this - no ads, clear instructions, always using precuts (which you can use or not) and the magazine is more like a book than a magazine. It is a treat and all quilts featured that issue are in the back, in full color with complete with fabric requirements. It just does not get any better. I also love supporting this business and their small town. I just cannot say enough good things about this company and their magazine!

I only buy a magazine if a pattern inside interests me...then I swap magazines with other quilters magazine stashes. The magazines make the rounds and get a lot of use out of them this way.

That was my favorite magazine. Was disappointed when it was cancelled.

I have bought several individual magazines but never subscribed. My favorite was (I think) “Quilt,” but it is no longer published. Now I look online only and there is plenty of content to select from and I don’t have to store it!

I only subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting these days, but I occasionally buy others on the newsstand or at Joann's. I used to subscribe to Quilting Arts to fill the gap that Quilters Newsletter left. I sometimes feel the need to stretch myself. I just started Taproot, which is for "makers" and includes sewing, knitting, etc. I like it a lot so far, and it has no ads.

I always like the Australian quilting magazine and even collected them for a while. I have a huge shelf of them. They are quite different and the ads are different for the most part. They usually had a large pull out section for applique patterns. My neighbor had a full collection of Quilter's Newsletter and donated them to some museum in Muncie, IN.
I find that a good pattern book is what I use, like Jinny Beyer's, but I also have three 3-ring notebooks labeled Quilt Fun. Probably have enough fabric too, but am out of energy and time.

I used to love Australian Patchwork and Quilting, I think it was called. Didn't subscribe, but bought it when I saw it (only carried in a few of the shops I visited.) Terrific, thick mag. I don't think it's still published, but I have purchased old copies on Ebay when I was doing a multi-part pattern and didn't own all the relevant issues.

This is the magazine I use to subscribe to, Better Homes and Garden. I liked it a great deal I found that after a few years the pattern would come back around. Different fabrics but the same patterns. That was when I stopped my subscription. I also found that there were so many patterns online there was no need for subscriptions. Plus I have binders filled with pattern and pattern books going back to the 1950's. (before rotary cutters and with templates to cut.)

I don't have subscriptions to any magazines. I used to get 3 or 4 magazines a month and didn't have time to read or enjoy them so just let the subscription run out. Anything a quilter wants is usually on the internet or utube. Once in awhile I will see a magazine with a cute pattern in it and will purchase it but that is a rarity.

I subscribe to two quilt magazines. Quiltmania and Quiltmaker. Love them both.

I haven't subscripted to a magazine in years. I do have patterns I printed off, bought some. I have a lot of books I don't even use.

Oh, no! Yes, I'm a magazinaholic and admit it! Over the last 10 yrs I've subscribed or regularly bought at newsstand, almost all. I think almost all have patterns--it's the # and types that vary some. I still get Quiltmaker and American Patchwork (think that is from little church friends school magazine sales and I renew every year) and on my "trying out" yr on Quilting Arts. I'm enjoying Quilting Arts although not likely I'll do any of the projects, but like the info on using different media. My SIL and I talk about trying some of the dying and paint techniques this summer after vaccinated. I like Quiltmaker always shows quilting designs on each quilt. And they also they show some fabric requirements on a few quilts of Accuquilt die use. American Patchwork occasionally does that too.
I loved Modern Patchwork and Modern Quilting but both went kaput and the "parent" company is doing more modern in their magazine. I took a long arm mag and loved it but it too went under. I liked Quilters Newsletter too as it had patterns with quilting design ideas and and actual news on the industry. Never made any of their quilts, but loved the Irish Quilting mag--beautiful photos. I'd suggest if for you, first buy some off the newsstand and see which ones you are most attracted too.

I’ve subscribed to a few over the years and have had so many go belly up shortly after subscribing, I’ve had enough! I keep looking at Making Modern, a digital only magazine out of Australia, but haven’t subscribed yet. I’ve found my library has quilting magazines online, for free, so I see Quilting Arts magazine regularly and a couple of others sporadically. I’ve used a few patterns out of magazines, but honestly, not many. Magazines have gotten so expensive, I only treat myself to the odd issue when I see one that peaks my interest. I have a couple of stacks of older ones I go through periodically and mark for possible future projects. I can’t let them go. https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...s/rolleyes.png

one suggestion--the price of a single issue at a newsstand (or Joann's) is pricey, but if you find after picking up a couple issues that you like the patterns and info, definitely look into a subscription as the initial price is about the same as a couple of single issues. I was even able to get Today's Quilter (a UK publication that also always came with a "gift" like templates, or quilt clips, etc) for about $30 initially).