Love of Quilting

There are many quilting mags out there so which gets our limited cash?

I used to go to the magazine stand and count the number of quilt patterns in the magazines that I'd consider making; the one with the highest number went home with me. Well, this one has a great mix of patterns that we too-busy, too-broke, too-fussy quilters would actually make. I know many quilters love the new fabric styles (I call them Midwest Modern since that's the name of the first one I saw that I truly disliked) and there are a few of those here.

Mostly there are simple and complex designs, interesting stories, and several Americana designs that work well for Quilt of Valor projects. Who wouldn't love a magazine that encourages us to make quilts for our troops?? In general the colors are more traditional, with surprising combinations and unusual settings to keep things interesting. The photography is nice as well, showing the lovely quilts off to good advantage. each issue has lots of options to choose from so you are not at a loss for ideas.

One really disturbing trend that seems to be growing at this and some other magazines is the preponderance of quilts month after month by the same 4 or 5 independent designers. Two separate issues had 3 projects by the same designer. REALLY??? There are thousands of quilters out there coming up with gorgeous quilts and posting them online; why aren't the mags making use of all this talent? Month after month it's the same 4 or 5 designers getting all the glory. Most do not seem to be actively soliciting fresh faces with fresh ideas. Not cool.

(Ok, McCall's Quilting has quilts by the many of same designers month after month, but they are all editors or staffers there. I like it that the folks who put the magazine together are designing the quilts in it.)

I do wish they would add quilting suggestions for every design, but even so this is one of the better option for us quiltaholics.

So-I am a subscriber to this magazine. When I signed up for it (back in february), they offered a free gift... (still don't know what that is yet..) Today I get this free DVD in the mail of patterns and such. I think 'oh this must be my free gift'... um. no. If you read the fine print, you have so many days to send it back if you don't want it or you'll be charged 13.95 (a savings of over 40%off the regular subscriber price!) Not impressed.

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Gave lots of sources as well as several nice quilt patterns. Fons & Porter are known for their quilting. LL

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These magazines have great patterns and are not stuffed with a zillion foolish advertising dropout filler. (I have a pet peeve about paying for something and having it filled with paper bits that have to be unloaded before you can read the magazine. I enjoy advertisements that are relevant to the magazine topic, however). I also appreciate the ability to see the magazine online or download it to my iPad.

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