wordpaintervs

rarely pay for a pattern but get 3 magazines and going to cut down to 1 next time. I have bought a few used like new and one recently that was brand new. Sesonal Appliques was title.

joe'smom

I have my eye on some Sue Daley patterns that are over $100. I think I would pay that if I was ready to make the pattern, but so far, I've only purchased patterns in the $9-$15 range.

Tom W

It all depends... I will happily pay more for patterns that contain more information, like sizing and block measurements and for good color photos. One size patterns I max out at $7-10 depending on reputation of author or clarity of information.

TeresaA

The prices of patterns these days has inspired me to learn to use drawing programs and draw my own. I know the level of work involved in creating patterns. However I simply can't afford the ones I want. I'm from an era when $10 for a pattern was expensive. The prices these days have exceeded inflation. I easily do traditional quilts and some that are based on patterns in books, and now I have the opportunity to explore shapes for more intricate quilts. I guess I'm thankful that I have to develop my own things. It's a more creative process.

quiltingcandy

Guess it depends on the pattern, Judy Niemeyer sells very expensive patterns but they are paper piecing patterns and you get the paper pieces in that total. I just bought a pattern for $28.00 at a LQS which included the directions and it had some foundation pieces to stabilize the design.

Claire123

Tote bag patterns - usually $9 - 12. I don't buy many quilt or block patterns. Usually I just get them if I am taking a class.

DOTTYMO

IT depends on the pattern format and complexity. I purchase from US and am willing to pay high postage if I want the pattern. Just purchased from Australia at a cost of £13.31 British pound.

justflyingin

I think it is simple. There is way more profit in a pdf than in a printed pattern. There has to be.

justflyingin

I think you speak the truth. it is simple. More and more people are looking to make a lot of money off of patterns. They believe that "too cheap" means you don't value your work. So, put a high price on it and see how many people "value your work" along with you.

But it is true...quilting patterns that involve nothing more than a pdf are a terrible deal when they get to be more than $10. There is no, absolutely no work involved with the printing, distribution, shipping costs, manufacturing costs, etc. They should not be as expensive as a printed one.

Ones that involve paper piecing or applique are a different matter--I'm considering paying about $70-80 for a Judy Niemeyer one - but it is a queen size paper pieced pattern.

paoberle

There is so much free stuff out there, I rarely buy patterns. It has to be one that I really love and keep thinking about. $10-12 is probably my max.