After Calico Christmas the other day, I went to Borders, which is a fabulous bookshop. I can spend HOURS in there, and I usually do. I love the fact that it has a cafe in there as well, so you can sit with a nice latte and peruse books and magazines at leisure. Heaven!
Anyway, I spotted a Fons and Porters Magazine
And there were lots of quilts in there that I loved! I *had* to have this mag. Well, then I looked at the price. Gulp! NZD$25 (which is about USD$20). OMG!! Hmmmm, but there are 3 I would definitely make and most patterns are about $25 here, so with the rationalisation that I was now getting 3 patterns for the price of one, I quickly handed over my credit card before I changed my mind.
I have since been to their website and seen how much this retails for in the USA. Crikey, I can't believe I paid about 3 times as much as it sells for there. I am now thinking about subscribing to a magazine, but wonder what magazines you all think are worthwhile.... Any suggestions?
Hi Deb,Firstly thank you for your sweet comments on my blog!
ReplyDeleteThis magazine looks great, like you say if you make 3 quilts then it was worth it as you pay $20 plus for one pattern...that's where magazines can be good value.I have just started getting a Better Homes and Garden's magazine called 'Quilt Sampler' an American magazine, but I love it. It has nice patterns and a tour of the quilt shops over there, it is $20 but it only comes quarterly.