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Friday, December 2, 2011

Susan’s So Thankful Give-Away #13: Quilting Arts and Stitch magazine

Yep, it’s two more magazines! Both are published by Interweave. The first is the October/November 2011 issue of Quilting Arts, and the second is the Winter 2011 issue of Stitch
If you read my blog because you love or make art quilts, there’s a pretty good chance that you also read Quilting Arts magazine, which is the best magazine out there dedicated to art quilting (in my humble opinion!). But you may not have checked out Stitch, which includes projects for modern sewers, such as garments, home decor items, and crafts. I simply love the Wool Petals Pillow on the cover! It is one of a bevy of projects in this issue made with wool felt.

Here’s your chance to win! Leave a comment after this post and tell me about your favorite quilting or sewing magazine. I’ll pull two names at random at 9 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 10, and send you each a magazine. AND THE WINNERS ARE: Claudia Becker (QA) and Kimberly (Stitch).

80 comments:

  1. I do love quilting arts, so many wonderful projects and inspiration from art quilters. I was lucky enough to find copies at a thrift and I reread them, all the time. I really want to make time for myself this year and experiment with quilting and textile arts.

    Debbie

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  2. If I had to pick one it would be American Patchwork & Quilting.

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  3. In Holland we have also nice quilting magazines, but most of them are traditional. So I love to win one of the art quilt magazines!

    Christel
    http://chriss-crossstitchingquilting.blogspot.com/

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  4. Nice nice ... lovely!
    Always love a good magazine. You are gifting and its not even Christmas. Nice!

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  5. Quilting Arts of course! I'm in the K and I've only just discovered it but I'm hoping for a subscription for Christmas!

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  6. I do love stitch! I always check it out the library! thanks!

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  7. I live in Germany and there are not many quilting magazines here (at least not really interesting for me). The only one which I like to read from time to time is Patchwork Professional. It's focused on art quilts, there are photos from quilt shows, sometimes some interesting pattern. I have some archival issues of Quilting Art on DVDs, but buying regularly quilt magazines from US would be to expensive for me.

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  8. I recently bought some older copies of American Quilter magazine at a flea market and really have enjoyed them. I do like Quilting Arts, too! Thanks for the giveaway:)

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  9. While Quilter's Newsletter Magazine has been my favourite for a long time, I've been picking up Quilting Arts a lot from my guild's library and loving it. Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to check out Stitch too.

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  10. I try to buy all of the ones that are in my grocery store as they come in. I really should just buy a subscription it would be cheaper.. but I love McCalls Quilting Magazine.

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  11. I used to read a friend's copy of Quilting Arts but don't live near her anymore. I currently just receive magazines from AQS and IQA.
    thanks!

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  12. I love reading Quilting Arts, it has so many good ideas and inspiration. I have never read Stitch magazine. It sounds interesting, I will have to check it out someday.

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  13. Am a Quilting Arts subscriber but have not see a copy of Stitch so would love to have that one.

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  14. I have the Quilting Arts magazine but have several friends I could share an extra copy with. I don't have Stitch and would love to. Thanks for all your generous giveaways.

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  15. Susan, thanks for all these giveaway opportunities! I really enjoy Quiltmaker Magazine. I have made several quilts from their patterns and have loved each one.

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  16. As a new quilter I bought the Singer Confidence Quilter because it's a good value and I can always trade up!

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  17. I buy spanish quilt magazine.I would love win one of that masgsazine.

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  18. QA is a great magazine..I've seen Stitch advertised and it looks SO interesting...budget though so guess I'll keep me fingers crossed that i stand a chance to get this mag!! Thanks much!

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  19. probably my all-around favorite would be Quilter's Newsletter.

    slmartin at vtc dot net

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  20. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Quilting Arts and Stitch. I've watched QA on tv (until our local PBS cancelled all quilting shows) and receive their quilting daily emails. I do not have any subscriptions of my own, and read my mother's quilting magazines. Of those, Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting is the one I would pick. It's an easy read and usually gives me an idea or two.

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  21. Quilting Arts is my favorite but I don't have much time to try many of the ideas. I must say that I will never tire of holding magazines in my hand and turning real pages. Just call me old- fashioned! :)

    Beverly

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  22. Quilting Arts has been my favorite since it started. I haven't had the opportunity to see Stitch yet, so it would be nice to win it.

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  23. Quilting Arts is my favorite. I've never seen the Stitch magazine, but would certainly love to!!

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  24. One of my favorites is "Sew Beautiful". It is exactly what the name says. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  25. Hi, I am living in Mongolia. I love quilt and patchwork projects. But in Mongolia haven't sell quilting magazine and other supplies. I have some news from internet. I wish read about quilting, so wishing.

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  26. I've never actually held a sewing or quilting magazine, but whenever I see projects or posts about Stitch, I love them. Maybe I'll just have to subscribe...

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  27. I live in Brazil and not have many publications, most of them recreates existing designs internet or magazines foreigners, a shame. I do not buy more here, would love to know these prestigious publications. I have learned during a year, and my work are here: www.frawcraw.com I'm interested in the concept of art. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  28. Here in Spain we don´t have a lot of quilting magazines, it would be great for me to win one, i´m just a beginner..

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  29. I love quilting arts. Its one of those mags that gives you so many ideas along with a touch of courage to try something new!

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  30. Quilting Arts is my favorite magazine :-) I've been reading it for years & love the focus on contemporary fiber art!

    painterlyartworks at gmail dot com

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  31. I love Sew Beautiful magazine. It's chock full of wonderful ideas and inspirations.

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  32. Great Magazine: Quilting Arts, been collecting since first saw on PBS. Stitch looks interesting as well. Thanks for tut on Q sleeve!

    Virginia in Texas

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  33. I'm a Graphic Designer and Illustrator. I've dabbled in all sorts of arts and crafts, but never quilting. I do a bit of hand sewn applique stuff (ornaments, jewelry, hand and finger puppets etc), but I haven't been near a sewing machine in years. I just bought a used Singer.

    For a long time I have thought that quilting is something I would enjoy and perhaps have a knack for. My illustrations look a bit like figural folk art quilts. Collage is my favorite art medium. The way I collage paper is similar to the way quilters work with fabric. The color, pattern, texture, weight and even elasticity of the available materials inspire the design.

    I haven't really looked at any quilting magazines. But I have found lots of great quilting information and inspiration online in crafting & dyi websites and blogs. I'm probably a fool want to jump from small hand sewn crafts straight to quilting, but such is my nature. My first attempts will probably be disastrous, but I'll learn from my mistakes.

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  34. I LOVE Stitch magazine I just discovered it a few weeks ago! I would love to win it!

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  35. My quilting arts subscription has lapsed. What a nice idea to gift these.

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  36. I will buy any magazine that has anything vintage in it. I just love the old quilts. I want to start doing some crazy quilting. The mix of quilting and embellishing with embroidery, buttons and other creative things makes for such a interesting work of art!

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  37. I love Quilting Arts, they have such inspirational works in it.

    kelly@siblingstew.com

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  38. My mom passed down her love of quilting and of QA magazine to me and I am passing the same to my daughter!

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  39. Quilting Arts is definitely my favorite sewing magazine - I love the mixed-media quilting ideas! I'm going to have to check out Stitch sometime though... :)

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  40. I'm just learning to quilt, so the one I like is the "Quilter's How-To Workshop". Can't wait to find more patterns!!

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  41. "inspirations", an Australian embroidery magazine. The projects are mostly about embroidery. Recently I started crazy quilting and now I sometimes use the designs of that magazine in my work.

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  42. My favorite magazine is Quilting Arts! I LOVE them -- they are so full of ideas and after I look through them, I'm ready to go into my studio and do something new and creative! Stitch magazine is new to me and I've not been able to attain a copy. Sounds very interesting though.

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  43. My favourite is Quilting Art, although I only read a few issues.

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  44. I really enjoy Quilter's Newsletter. Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  45. Thanks for the opportunity to win these 2 great magazine issues. I quit ordering magazines several years ago due to the economy and am always greatful when a friend passes one on to me. The only magazine I still get and could not live without is my EGA quarterly Needlearts. I still enjoy looking at back issues for inspiration.

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  46. Thanks for the opportunity to win these 2 great magazine issues. I quit ordering magazines several years ago due to the economy and am always greatful when a friend passes one on to me. The only magazine I still get and could not live without is my EGA quarterly Needlearts. I still enjoy looking at back issues for inspiration.

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  47. I think my favourite sewing magazine is Threads. It has the easiest to follow instructions and every magazine seems to touch on an a subject I have been researching or working on.
    I recently picked up that very copy of Stitch at a bookstore. I loved it but hasd to put it back as the price was a bit more than I could justify at the time. (I think it is a 15$/issue magazine here in Canada) So winning a copy would be super fabulous!

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  48. I love Machine Quilting Unlimited magazine. (and Quilting Arts)! Thanks for the chance!

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  49. I like stitch but I always find something I love in all the magazines. Too little time and too many wonderful magazines.

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  50. I love Quilting Arts magazine and Stitch. They always have great projects and techniques to make.

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  51. i love Stitch magazine. thanks for the giveaway!

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  52. I have just got into quilting, I should have done so, so much earlier than I have as I used to watch my Grandmother as a child and always wanted to be like her. It's just taken me time to get going and as I thought as a child it looked great to do, and now I know how much fun it is.

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  53. I really enjoy your blog. Just wanted you to know that. Both of these magazines are great. I want anything I make to look unique so both of these magazines inspire me. thanks in advance if I win. Anna from MI

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  54. Stitch is my favorite. i love to sew pillows.

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  55. I love all types of needlework magazines because I quilt, knit, crochet and cross-stitch, and also love antique and country themed items. The Stitch Magazine looks like it covers many different types of sewing projects :)
    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  56. I think my favorite is Stitch, but I also like reading Threads!

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  57. Oh yummy scrummy magazines. You can never have enough and of course its the ones you havent bought, that are always the most wanted!
    Brit mags come no way near the US mags for content generally.
    So heres hoping!

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  58. My favorite magazines are for cross-stitch but I've seen an issue or two of Threads, which I liked. I've been expanding my creativity a little bit and have been doing some small sewing projects lately, so I'd love to win these magazines!
    Christy
    botm2@yahoo.com

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  59. Two magazines are my fave's Sew beautiful and Quilting Arts. I like to go on line to find inspiration. So many talented people out there.

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  60. I love Stitch Texture and Sew Beautiful. I get several but I think those are my two favorites.

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  61. I read Sew News by borrowing it from the library.

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  62. My favorite sewing magazine would have to be Stitch!

    krileong at gmail dot com

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  63. I love the Stitch magazine very much, thanks for the giveaway

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  64. I would love to read Stitch mag. I have read Quilting Arts. Thank you for the giveaway and Happy Holiday to you and yours.

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  65. I like so many of the quilting magazines -- it would be too difficult to pick just one.
    soparkaveataoldotcom

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  66. I like American Patchwork and Quilting magazine.

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  67. I may need to check out Quilting Arts magazine!! I also like American Patchwork and quilting.

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  68. I just love Quilting Art. Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  69. I am pretty much hooked on Interweave. I love Quilting Arts for inspiration and the different techniques and business information they share. I like Stitch for its modern approach and while not Interweave, I also like American Patchwork when I want inspiration for a traditional look.

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  70. I do enjoy Quilting Arts Magazine from time to time. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  71. The magazines look so interesting... thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  72. Thanks so much for the chance to win, lovely magazines!

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  73. I love quilting arts, I haven't been able to pick one up recently but I always enjoy reading it.

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  74. I really enjoy Martha Stuarts magazine.....

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  75. you really made ​​me happy!
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  77. you really made ​​me happy!
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