Slap my hands
 

Someone should really slap my hands when it comes to buying patterns. PLEASE!! I followed a link on Pinterest for a really wonderful pattern (or so I thought) for a unique to me type of pattern. It shipped out from Germany and I paid $25 for it. Was I insane?? Yes.....for months now it still hangs on the bulletin board looking at me. I've come to the conclusion I will never make it. This is what it looks like....Carousel | Ellie's Quiltplace

What's the most you have ever paid for a pattern?

I’ve paid over $100 for a pattern and templates. The pattern was about $80 of that cost.

LOL I've done that too. I keep my patterns in a binder so they're out of sight and don't make me feel stressed or guilty.

Omg, that's a gorgeous pattern!
I want one by Sue Garman that's $75.00 or so. Not sure if I want to fork out that much. It's called Halo Medallion. Yikes!

I have many friends who drop hundreds for purses, shoes, jewelry, and even perfume. When I buy a quilt pattern I think of how much I am saving for not having to spend much to be happy.

That's a good point, Onebyone! My sister spends hundreds on boots and then complains she has too many LOL

The only ones I've bought that are expensive are the ones that come with papers for paper piecing. I think in the $70-$80 range.

I'm able to figure out a lot of designs by looking at the pictures, so I don't buy a lot of patterns. So when I find something I really like that might be harder to figure out, I don't mind paying the money for it. I also justify it by saying I can afford them while I'm still working, so I'll have them when I retire and might not have as much disposable income.

I need to be slapped up for buying machine embroidery designs. I'm sure I've already got a lot I'll never use.

That's a beautiful pattern, but I can understand your hesitancy to make it.

Why are these patterns costing so much??

That pattern is beautiful!

I think the most I paid for any pattern with the templates was $25 and that was for a DWR. I have used it 6 times so far and will use it again I am sure.

Making a tutorial how to make any pattern is legal so not many need precise measurement to follow along so don't need to buy a pattern. Less patterns projected to be sold the more expensive. If I search blogs I can usually find a tutorial on the pattern I want to make.

It is a gorgeous pattern! I would make at least one block just for fun!

It's a beautiful pattern. I can see why you wanted it but I wouldn't....but mostly because it's out of my league!

Beautiful pattern, I would never be tempted to make it. I don't like metric system either. Too old to change my ways.

That is very pretty.
Mostly, I only buy applique patterns. I don't mind paying for the makers artistry and creativity.
But...
I'm getting old!
I recently found a BOM that is adorable. 9 months / 9 patterns. All applique.
Offering all the patterns at one time, one price. Had to have it. Did I say adorable? You know what I mean. So I got out the credit card.
then
2 days later, I found the cutest pattern...loved it. bought it.
It was the same exact BOM pattern set! From the same exact place. I guess I really do like it !
oops
sure is cute tho.
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That is a beautiful pattern! I'm a CHEAP quilter (thus the reason I am a scrappy quilter) I am on a very limited income and I am a stage 3 Melanoma survivor with other health concerns

I am guilty! I buy patterns and also books. I am trying to rein it in because I have more to do than I have time left to do them. Oh well, that is about the only way I spend any money other than necessities.

I've paid quite a bit more than $25, for a pattern with templates. I know I'm not helping, but that is a beautiful pattern and I would consider it well worth the money. I may even order it myself, LOL.

The pattern you bought is beautiful and looks like quite a challenge. First of all----I have so many patterns that I know I will never get to make. Guess I just can't resist when I see a pattern made up I have to buy it. The most I have paid for a pattern is $26 and that was many years ago and I still have not made it. It was all applique and I am not sure I have the patience to do that anymore.