Colour Me Disappointed!

I was pretty happy yesterday when I picked up a copy of Quiltmaker magazine because it had Sonja's Winter Critters pattern in it and I had huge plans to make this as a gift. I knew what fabric I was going to use and everything. So, this morning I opened it up to see where I wanted to start.........!!! Only part of the pattern is in this issue! What?? Reading a little closer, it certainly does say Series-Part 1 of 2. But, seriously?? The next issue doesn't come out until NEXT YEAR! I don't buy many magazines because the cost of them here is outrageous, but is this normal practice for magazines to do this? I would much rather buy directly from the designer, but Sonja is only selling in kits which include fabric. Only because I had specific fabric in mind, did I not buy the kit.
So now, I can only make a raccoon I guess, which is wonderful on its own. But, I'll always know that the pattern is incomplete. So, be aware, if you were planning to buy this magazine. It's a sad day in my household. The only thing that can help is some therapy of the retail variety! I just decided that any shopping I did prior to purchase of said magazine, will not count as therapy! Shine up the Mastercard and move on..........
Let me also just say for the record;-) that is no way do I blame anyone but myself for my disappointment. I obviously need to read thoroughly, and not just look at the pretty pictures!