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Old 03-26-2011, 04:13 AM
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I would borrow from the library if $$ is a factor.Most magazines become repetitive and boring after a while so I don't bother with subscriptions and just pick up what looks interesting after a quick browse. Now I mostly browse the internet instead and you get more value from watching regular shows such as The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims.
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Old 03-26-2011, 04:13 AM
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I have looked at different ones but have a subscription to McCall's
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Old 03-26-2011, 04:16 AM
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We get McCalls at our library here, and I really like it.
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The one I would NOT recommend to anyone is "Quilter's Home". There are very few patterns and too many slams at any and everything in it.

Definitely a waste of money, when subscription expires it definitely won't be renewed. It's gone downhill more every issue.

But as someone else said look through them and purchase an issue of different ones until you find one you like.

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Quiltmaker is a good one, so is American patchwork and Quilting, and Pons and Porter, but I think I perfer Quiltmaker. You know, you start with one and end up with many.
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If you can find a huge bookstore with lots of choices, I'd go there and play around in the racks til you find what you want. I like Quick Quilts and Easy Quilts. I buy them for the quilt patterns but they have lots of what you're looking for....runners, pin cushions, tote bags, etc.
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Old 03-26-2011, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Longarm
The one I would NOT recommend to anyone is "Quilter's Home". There are very few patterns and too many slams at any and everything in it.

Definitely a waste of money, when subscription expires it definitely won't be renewed. It's gone downhill more every issue.

But as someone else said look through them and purchase an issue of different ones until you find one you like.

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TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!!!! My subscription expired a few months ago and I'll never have another one....Just not worth it for a few recipes and three quilt patterns.
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Old 03-26-2011, 04:28 AM
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May I ask Where I can get the pattern of your Bargello with the cross ? I would love to make this for my niece.
Originally Posted by quilter1943
Agree with trying them at the library or buy a couple before you invest in a subscription. McCalls is more traditional and I think their directions are very clear. Some of the magazines are very artsy. Just depends on what type quilts you are interested in.
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Old 03-26-2011, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by maine ladybug
I get several magazines, but get more out of the American Patchwork and Quilting I think.


Originally Posted by dakotamaid
You would like Quick Quilts or American Patchwork and Quilting.

Visit here:http://www.mccallsquilting.com/index.html

and here:http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines/index.html

Try a google search for quilt magazines and look at the different ones at their websites. It will give you a good idea of the magazine content.
This is me too. I find more in American Patchwork and Quilting that appeals to me. Did like Fons and Porter but not so much these days.
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Old 03-26-2011, 05:48 AM
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I read Quilter's Newsletter. I work quilt projects from Fons and Porter. I collect the old Quilt magazines and her sister publications.
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