Survey, Block Magazine
 

Did we do a survey on here about the Block Magazine that has no advertising and 10 patterns per issue?:D
TIA, Jennifer

I for one LOVE my Block Magazine!!! I think it is very unique and innovative!!! I don't see how they can publish it for only $5.99 including shipping!!! My copies have a prominent place on my bookshelf! I wish Jenny and MSQC all the best and sing their praises every chance I get!!!

I love the Block. I find at least one pattern (if not more) in each one and mark 2 or 3 others....just need more time. It is a good deal and since a lot of the quilting magazines are beginning to disappear, this is a joy to get!!!

I ended my subscription. Out of 6 copies, only found 2 patterns I was interested in.

I would miss the ads. I love to see what fabric the various companies are coming out with. Just got my Hancock of Paducah catalog and it is just so mouth watering good with no calories. Love the new batiks that are being produced.

I think it is fair. Well done, good stories and directions, but just have not been "wowed" by the patterns/designs presented. Many are very, very basic. If you are a beginner quilter I think this would be a very useful publication. If you want a little more complexity or more modern designs, this may not be the best one for you.

What I like the best is Block has very detailed instructions for each pattern with lots of pictures. And there is a video if I need a visual of how to do a part I don't understand. All the other magazines seem to condense the patterns to save room and have tiny pictures and the instructions are sometimes confusing. No ads is a bonus too. Each pattern has a nice entertaining backstory and there is a continuing mystery which is fun to read.

I love the Hancock of Paducah catalog too!

This is the only magazine I now get. The last one was the best for me. I am currently making Phoeboes Flower Box. I love the writing that goes along with each pattern.

This is the only magazine I subscribe to. The only downside to it is having to look up the corrections for every issue. I print them out and stick the page into the magazine.

Cari

I enjoy the magazine, and it is now the only one I get. I am a little disappointed in the number of mistakes in each issue. Never buy fabrics, or start cutting, for a project without checking the corrections on the MSQ website under "Block".

I find Block to be well worth the price and, as Onebyone stated, the instructions are easy to understand.

It is the only magazine I currently subscribe to as well.

I have subscribed to different quilt magazines over the years and I have clipped out articles which I still check now and then. Now I find that I am very happy with The Block as my only magazine at this time. Love it even if there are corrections.

I also love the fabric ads in the mags. That usually makes the price worthwhile, to see what is going to be in your favorite quilt store soon.

The missed errata would drive me bonkier!

I really like BLOCK. I have every issue, and I will continue to subscribe. Even if I never made a single quilt from any of the issues, the finished product is so very "classy": beautiful photography, down-home writing, nicely done instructions. Those things together make BLOCK a must-have for me.

I really liked the Block mag....when I first started quilting.....but now I need a little bit more of a challenge.

I love Block, however, I stopped getting them because they seemed to lose my credit card info and the hassels kept coming. I miss it.

I for one love it and look forward to it.

I like Block magazine. I find that a lot of the patterns are quite "simpleton" like, but many are very interesting. Getting the disappearing hour glass quilt was worth it. And I really love all the stories that go with each quilt.
What don't I like about it? The murder mystery in the back. I certainly wouldn't buy it for that. Don't like it.

I like Block. As far as advertising goes the entire magazine is a promotion for MSQC. It is their outreach to coordinate with their other promotion activities such as website, tutorials, e-mails and such. For each pattern there is a link to the tutorial. The fabrics recommended are from their business as well. I'm not saying this is a bad thing but the reality is they want you to go to their store, website and ultimately buy things.

I bought the first couple issues but it didn't grab me so I didn't subscribe. I watch a lot of her videos (she's so fun to watch!) so I felt like I wasn't seeing anything really new in the 'zine. And errors bother me, even though I usually don't follow the instructions and just use the quilt as inspiration for my own version. (Gotta love EQ7!)

I'm trying to rid myself of magazines. The only ones I get in the mail and have even gone digital with some of them pertain to my business career. The other magazines, I glance through at the stores and with the prices usually leave them at the stands. As far as MSQC. they have so many videos and I can go to the website to place an order for a pattern or daily deal. I've been keeping track of the money saved by not purchasing magazines this year and have saved about $500.00 by not buying subscriptions.

Yes. In a sense you are paying for their marketing. But I agree; that's not necessarily a bad thing. I discontinued my subscription, too, but mainly because I just can't accumulate any more publications I'm tempted to keep! Too many books, too little room! Also, their format is somehow disconcerting, probably because it's not the usual magazine "look" (not enough white space). But on the whole I think it's a good publication for the quiltmaking community.

Corrections??? Hmmm I didn't know there were corrections, maybe that's why I'm having trouble?? I still love the magazine and free videos!!
Kat

Good idea. I didn't know where to go to look up the corrections, but found it from another post on the prior page. (Thanks!) Now I'll go and check to see if there corrections to the quilt top I have almost completed, ha!

I had to cancel my subscription to Block due to financial reasons but did order three back issues for my DIL and she's in love with the magazine. It truly is more of a book then a magazine, very well done.

Block is the only magazine subscription I have ever had. I love the stories. Love the format that looks nothing like a magazine. It's like getting a small book for $6. If I had to pay for the entire year up front, I'd probably be less likely to subscribe, but you are only committing to $6 at a time. Most of the quilts are too simple for my taste, but it is fun to do quick and easy projects every now and then. I also like AP&Q magazine, but am happy to pick them up at thrift stores for 50 cents.

I love Block Magazine! I am very new to quilting and most patterns look easy and they have the tutorials on their site to watch. I could see if you were a moderate or advanced quilter it might not be so appealing!

I love it, not all the patterns are for me but enough are, just don't have time for them all but love reading it!

I love everything about BLOCK. I have cancelled all other quilting magazine subscriptions. It is well written, the instructions are simple and easy to follow and I love the pictures. Yes, there are printing errors in some of the patterns but lets be fair and realistic about this situation as one can find errors in just about every book or magazine publication on the market.

I enjoy the Block Mag. I have had subscriptions to others & have let them all go. Many times there just wasn't anything in them that caught my eye. I have found at least 1 project in each Block mag., sometimes more. When I went back through them looking for a specific pattern I found a few others that I didn't 'notice' the 1st time thru. Every pattern site I've seen advises to check for corrections. Even the books I get from the library to read have errors in.

Block magazine is the best! Not only do you get at least 10 patterns per issue and no advertising or any of those annoying subscription cards falling out when you open the magazine, but Jenny does a video for each pattern. I love MSQC, Jenny and Block magazine!

I love this magazine! Only quilting magazine I subscribe to.

I love Block. It's well done and I always find at least 1 pattern I intend to do. Later when I see friends at bee making patterns ( the ones I think I don't like) I like those patterns too - all because of the fabrics they chosen.
I love to look at my issues over & over- dreaming. Lol

I had cancelled my Block subscription for lack of finding a pattern in the last two issues that they had. Then I saw a couple of tutorials that I'd make and knew that those patterns were in their recent issue. I had to hunt this issue down at a local quilt shop. So I'm resubscribing. I figure if I only find one thing in Block I'd make, it's worth it. Single patterns now in quilt shops are $6.00 and up.

You can buy single digital issues on the site. Like with all magazines, unless I can see an index of what's inside, I'm not buying. I prefer only patterns that interest me or a technique that I can use. Looking at someone else's quilts for inspiration doesn't do anything. I have certain colors I like, so I tend to ignore whatever the quilter used and substitute mine anyway in my mind's eye. If I can't see the quilt my way, I'm not interested. I find I'm tending to the more old-fashioned blocks.

I've bought magazines on the strength of a promised article on the cover, said article is not what I wanted, and I've tossed the magazine.

Kudos to those who do design and the people they design for and who create the quilts. It just isn't my way.

I rarely look at quilts at a show. The mdse is more interesting, especially what isn't carried locally. I have no objection to buying something I do want. I'm not looking for freebies.

BTW - I garment sew, and I've never used a pattern straight. A lot copy the colors. Same with embroidery.
I have pattern drafting software, and can generate a change if I need to. It's why I sew. I don't have to put up with the current batch of designs if I don't like them.

I love the block magazine. It also gives good tips.