I must confess, from time to time I ponder how much money is generated by membership on TQS. I think it's a good deal, and I hope the TQS guys are making ends meet & more...

but how in the world does anyone on the outside calculate many paying members there are and how many "others"? Were non-paying users added in to the 50,000 landmark?

So, only the star members get to see the shows? I LOVE the shows--that's why I've been a member since the beginning.

Back from watching the latest show. And I'm still delighted with TQS! As a "Paper-Piecing Virgin" this show is really encouraging and makes me want to live for another 200 years so that I can make all the quilts that are whirling around in my head.

Lorchen

There are currently 51,466 listed as members, but there are only 6,656 "Star" members. I conclude that Star memberships are a small piece of the "financial pie."

Thank goodness for sponsors!

BTW Miles661ca - I looked at your quilts in the gallery. Your designs are very striking!

Well, I don't mind how the TQS finances work, as long as everything is legal.

For me as a paying member it's important that I'm happy with what is offered. So far I have been very, very happy. I don't even have the time to explore everything that TQS is making available.

I've just got myself a single malt and I'm hot-footing it over to the shows to watch the latest......... whooooooosh..............

Lorchen

Miles661ca wrote:

Sorry unrelated to your posting, but your quilt "Conversations #1- Circles & Lines" is cool looking. I've never heard of that technique you mentioned in your description before, but it really has 'grab appeal.'.

ritzy wrote:
An interesting thought- let's explore that shall we:
When I signed up there were 51,364 members.
Of the 300 most recent members 100 of them were paying members. It could be reasoned that approximately 1/3 of the 51,000+ members are "star members".
The cheapest rate per month is $3.58.
Therefore I estimate that memberships alone net this site over 60k per month (that's approximately $720,000 per year).
Of course there are the web-evised ads as well as the banner ads all over this site, DVDs and CDs....
It's easy to see how this site could be generating well over a million dollars in revenue per year.
Just thinking out loud...

I'm a bit disappointed, not in the shows, but the lack of Bernina videos, it is a long time since a new one was being shown!!!!
Come back Nina, all is forgiven.

Lynn in very wet UK

I've enjoyed watching this topic turn around to the positive, which is definitely how it should be!!

Thanks for the tip Margo

Bunny, you can make up puzzles with your own (quilt?) photos here:

http://www.jigsawplanet.com/

Be careful....it's addictive!!

Ladies, I agree with all of you. I love to be able to watch the shows whenever & however often I want. I too own the DVDs for future reference. The educational videos & techiques that I have picked up have encouraged me to try things & have sparked new ideas.

The forum is one of my favourite sections-so many interesting sections & new friends with valuable quilting expertize to share.

My current favourite warm up activity-the puzzles. I sure hope that we get more of them next year!

I love TQS. I don't own a Bernina, I do use Superior threads. I own a Gammill long arm quilt machine. I try very hard to remain open to all things sewing, quilting , fabric, fiber and textile related. You never know when you might learn something new. But first you have to be open and be objective. I will get off the soap box.
peg in mo

I agree with everyone who responded. This is the best thing on the Internet. I may never try the techniques presented, but I sure do love to watch and learn.

Nancy in NC