Good question. I am a new quilter and joined QCA a few days ago. I am just a basic member (non paying) and have been debating if I should do it. I figured the magazine and JoAnn's discount would be worth the yearly fee. The past two days the site has been down more than up and running and I am glad I didn't pay or I would be mad. I live way out in the country and still have dialup internet (yes DIALUP!! Egads!) so I can't watch the videos unless I go to town and use wifi on my ipad or laptop. Are the magazine and Joann discount alone worth it?