Friday Give-Away – Subscription to Quilter’s Connection Magazine
August 7th, 2009
Congratulations to #81 Regena Brennan who won the Quilting Designs: The Quiltmaker Collection Vol. 6 CD donated by The Electric Quilt Company in last week’s give-away.
While I don’t normally allow any restrictions on give-aways, I hope you’ll understand for this one. This week’s Friday Give-Away is a one-year subscription to Canada’s very own, soon-to-be-released, quilting magazine, Quilter’s Connection Magazine. See below for further details on how you can enter. The contest is open to Canadian residents only.
Aside from being super-excited that Canada’s getting it’s own quilting magazine (yes, I realize CQA has one for members only), I’ve written my first-ever article for it entitled, The Virtual Quilting Bee: How quilters connect online.
While I’ve written and edited content for many, many years, this will be my first time actually published. My younger sister is a journalist by trade, and I never really understood the excitement of seeing one’s name in print. Now I do. You can bet I’ll be downstairs waiting to get the mail early every morning once it hits the post. I suppose I should warn my postman so he doesn’t think I’ve taken to stalking him.
The Give-Away
Quilter’s Connection Magazine is Canada’s new quilting magazine. Published quarterly, Quilter’s Connection provides quilters with a connection to the rest of the quilting community across Canada. A magazine dedicated to those in the quilting community, written for quilters, by quilters, it is the source for all things related to quilting in Canada.
The magazine entertains Canadian quilters with news and reviews, projects, heartwarming and motivational stories about quilters and their achievements, quilting tips, and techniques – content to inspire the quilter in everyone.
The web site is still being developed; however, you can order subscriptions directly online. There’s still time to order and receive the inaugural edition. There’s also a blog for the magazine.
For the Quilting Gallery’s Friday Give-Away, Quilter’s Connection Magazine is giving away a one-year subscription to one lucky reader! You will receive four issues of the magazine, full of great projects and information for quilters, beginning with our inaugural issue that comes out in September, 2009.
To enter the contest to win a free subscription, leave a comment below telling us what sort of things you’d love to see in the new magazine. Please also include your city and province or territory. Now’s a great opportunity to have your say in the future direction of this magazine.
But wait, there’s more… three lucky winners who subscribe to the Quilter’s Connection email newsletter between August 7th to August 14th, will receive a free copy of the first issue. Be sure to click this newsletter link, which will automatically open a new email for you to send to subscribe. (Keep the Quilting Gallery in the subject line to be eligible.)
The contest is open to Canadian residents only; however, American and international subscriptions are available. Thank you to my international friends; regular Friday Give-Aways open to all site visitors will resume next week.
UPDATE: Please include your city and province/territory to be eligible. Thanks!
UPDATE #2: Laurraine of Patchwork Pottery is also offerring a one year subscription give-away. She’s the designer for the pattern featured on the cover and also the Creative Director for the magazine. Head over to Laurraine’s site to enter. (Well, after you enter here of course.)
Update #3: The winners have been chosen, congratulations to all.
Winners of 1 free copy:
- Barb Prozyk of Winnipeg, MB
- Suzy Schettler of Belleville, ON
- Karen Neary of Amhurst, NS
The winner of 1 year free subscription: #63 Denise Cheke of Saskatoon, SK
Even though the winners have been announced, I’ve decided to leave comments open on this post. The feedback is fabulous and will help Heather in deciding what should appear in the new magazine.
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Oh thank you thank you thank you!!!! I’ve been waiting for this magazine and am beyond excited to see it’s the prize in this contest. Yay!
(Yukon T.)
Great giveaway as usual! Crossing my fingers and hoping to win!
Anna’s latest post: Osynlig handsöm på lukkekanten
(Sweden)
Fantastic! It would be great to see different styles of quilting perhaps those done in different regions of Canada in the new magazine.
(Caledon, ON)
Another magazine for more inspiration, terrific!!
Jackie’s latest post: On Their Way….
(CT, USA)
What a great give-away. I look forward to a focus on Canadian designers, shops, resources.
(Toronto, ON)
I love magazines, but would love to read a Canadian quilting magazine even more!
annieb’s latest post: These are my plans…
(Okotoks, AB)
Looks like a beautiful magazine! And I’d love to read about Canadian Quilters. I am most interested in: behind the scenes with fabric design, improv quilting, modern quilts, doll quilts, and online quilting – swaps, quilt alongs, etc. Hope I win!
Barb’s latest post: A start…
(BC)
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A great achievement!
I love that there is more and more Canadian stuff for us quilters!
I would love a subscription to this mag!
(Toronto, ON)
I would love this subscription! Congrats!
Eileen Gamache’s latest post: Vintage Sheet Quilt~ordering supplies~
(MA, USA)
I would LOVE to see a Quilter profile each issue, maybe a tips article or maybe one that shows how to use things around the house that normally are not quilting related and can be used for helping YOUR quilting or giving you design possibilities.
I’m looking forward to this NEW Canadian magazine!!! and your article.
Dale Anne in SW Saskatchewan
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I am looking forward to this new expanded version of the magazine. Imagine, Canadian content and sources! What I’d love to see…Profiles of Canadian quilters and designers would be great. Where are the shop hops and shows? Shops with online catalogues.
Donna in Nelson, BC
Wow a Canadian quilting magazine- that is fabulous- I love making connections with other quilters across Canada. I will look forward to seeing what quilts are being created by Canadian designers . It would be nice to know about shows and such.
My name is Anna M. and I live in Edmonton Alberta
Anna’s latest post: August is Quilting Time and an Invitation…..
What more could a Canadian girl want!!!!!!!!!
(Belleville, ON)
I’m slowly working on an addiction to quilting magazines. I love to see articles and patterns done in more than one style. I would also like to see a variety of difficulty levels (both in terms of skill level and size of project).
Finish in an afternoon or “use up scraps” type projects would be great too.
I am also a fan of seeing kits available either by mail or in some quilt stores. Can’t wait to see the first issue (and I’ll be really excited if it is delivered straight to me!
Sarah
Stoney Creek (Hamilton), Ontario
I would like to see quilted wearables in your new Canadian magazine and uses of our stash of scraps.
Thanks
Doreen Kennedy
Belleville Ontario
I hope to see some articles on Memory Quilts in upcoming issues of the magazine. I will have an original pattern design in the December issue of the Magazine. The quilt will be on display at the Quilter’s Connection booth at CreativFestival in Toronto, October 15 – 18, 2009.
Awesome. I’ve read all about it and am happy to see it in the Friday Give Away. I will be subscribing to this magazine after I get a new address this fall, but I’d love to win one.
I like smaller projects that can all be done on the home sewing machine. And hope to see projects, contests, etc. from ALL across the country. (Edmonton, AB)
Darlee Byron’s latest post: Save those Selvages
So happy to hear about this Canadian quilting magazine. I’d love to see folk art projects. I’d also like to see features on quilt shops across the country. (Smiths Falls, ON)
Joanne Myers’s latest post: The biggest delphinium you ever saw, Kiwi needs a haircut and the June blocks I forgot to post about
Thank you for this opportunity, I enjoy many quilt magazines and would love to have access to a Canadian quilting magazine. I’d like to see lessons and patterns for applique. I have many large quilts and am now concentrating on some smaller items such as table runners and place mats. I live in Abbotsford, B. C.
Thanks Marge
What a great giveaway! I would love to see tips and tricks and quilter profiles. I live in Puslinch, Ontario
Thanks
Mary
Great news that we (Canadian’s) will finally have our own magazine. However i will continue to purchase every single issue of every quilting magazine I can get my hands on. I hope to see articles on our Canadian Quilt Teachers. I would also like to see Canadian Quilt Shops featured in some articles. Would be nice to have articles on Canadian quilt history. I love the quilts and patterns featured in most quilting magazines however what I like to see is techniques & tips. Would be nice to see a column for penpals as well. I am sure it will be a very nice magazine. Carol Bardoel, Chatham, Ontario
I’m looking forward to scrap quilt ideas, ways to update traditional designs, hearing about quilters’ community-service projects across the country.
Joanne, Armstrong, BC
art quilts, wearables, new techniques
Edmonton, AB
I am excited to find there will be a Canadian quilting mag. I’d love to see patterns for scrap or scrappy quilts and vintage quilt patterns. I am also an antique dealer and love to make scrap quilts with gently used fabric. Congratulations on your endeavour!
(Bloomfield, ON)
Something very near and dear to my heart, the QUILTS OF VALOUR are being featured in the very first edition of this magazine. I have donated a quilt to this worthy project and worked with 2 cousins, on another. A local group in St Thomas, Ontario, also have an article in the magazine, so you can imagine, WE ARE ALL looking forward to seeing it in print. Other things I would love to see are, QUILTERS connecting all across Canada, whether by FACEBOOK, quilt shows /classes or SHOP HOPS. I believe that Facebook has opened up a whole new world to quilters, nationally and internationally. Good luck to Heather on the new launching…
Mary Lynn Busch
St Thomas, Ontario
Congratulations Heather on a Canadian Magazine! I’m excited to see it coming out. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win a subscription…what fun!
I would really love to see resources on ordering quilting tools and supplies in Canada! I’m always hesitant to order online with the hassles of customs, etc. I’d also love to see interviews with Canadian quilters, sewing room organizing ideas and quilts inspired by antique quilts and scrappy quilts….just some ideas. I love all kinds of quilting! LOL
Jacqui VMS
St. Thomas, ON CANADA!
Jacqui Van Meppelen-Scheppink’s latest post: More Posy’s
I love to see new and up coming quilters , as well as scrappy quilts becouse we can all do with a few ideas when it comes to the scraps.
(Australia)
Wonderful news that there will be a Canadian quilting magazine. I’d like to see wearable patterns and useful household quilted items included, as I have only so many beds and walls!
Lynda
Brockville Ontario
Perfect for ‘us Canucks’ to have a quilting mag too! I am a beginner quilter and definitely hooked on it. I would like to see some art quilt design ideas and ways to use quilted art pieces and blocks in different ways. Thanks and congrats on your/our magazine!
Bonnie Szlapa
Port Elgin, Ontario
Why it was just this morning i was thinking is there a Canadian quilting magazine? as a relative was asking me what to get me for my birthday. Taa daa!!! Wishes do come true. Fantastic. I would love to see resources from Canadian suppliers. a listing of events, maybe by province and of course patterns and what is new in the quilting world. congrats look forward to reading it. Calgary, Alberta
I’m definately interested in all things to do with quilting in Canada.
Thanks for this opportunity.
[Tumbler Ridge, BC]
I can’t wait to see it. I would love to see little fast projects put in it
Yeah!!! A Canadian Quilting magazine is finally coming. I’m so excited. I hope to see patterns from Canadian Quilt designers. I would also love for it to include a wide range of quilting styles; traditional, contemporary and modern quilts. Some embroidery projects, applique, bags, pincushions. A little bit of everything to appeal to all the range of projects quilters love. I can’t wait to see the first issue.
Ariane’s latest post: I’m back!!! Oh yeah…forgot to tell you I was gone!
(Ontario)
I have been waiting for news of this magazine for ever. There are many talented Canadian designers and quilters and I hope this magazine will profile them and their spaces along with their quilts.
This is exciting!
Rose Marie’s latest post: A Border Thing
(Ontario)
What a great giveaway – my fingers are crossed! I’d love to see information about Canadian quilt stores, shop hops, quilters, designers, quilt shows – even online shops that are either Canadian, or Canada friendly (i.e. ship to Canada without charging an arm and a leg for shipping).
(Toronto-ish, Ontario) :)
Sandra :)’s latest post: It’s hot upstairs but cooler in the basement …
Please put my name in for the draw. It is great that we are getting a Quilting magazine for Canada! Does anyone know if Needle Pulling Thread still exists? I never see it on the newstands here in Quebec. That had some quilting in it!
Peggy ’s latest post: New sewing room look!
ALright! A Canadian quilting magazine! How exciting :^)
I’d like to see a detailed listing of quilt shows as well as features on Canadian quilt instructors and Canadian quilt shops.
Katherine
Wpg, MB
Katherine’s latest post: Charming Girls’ Quilt Club
I’m so excited about this! I’d love to see a magazine that had Canadian quilt shows featured, articles about contemporary quilts as well as traditional, articles about Canadian quilters, tours of homes of Canadians who collect quilts, articles about quilts featuring immigrants who bring their culture and craftmanship to Canadian quilting, articles about Mennonite quilters, how quilts have evolved in Canada in both long (since Confederation) and short (since the advent of rotary cutters, online fabric sellers, etc.); I’d like to read about Canadian instructors, where they can be found, what they have to offer, and I’d also like to read about big international quilt shows, like the ones Tokyo, France and England. Off the top of my head, anyway. ;)
Kit Lang’s latest post: When I left you last…
I’m so excited about this! I’d love to see a magazine that had Canadian quilt shows featured, articles about contemporary quilts as well as traditional, articles about Canadian quilters, tours of homes of Canadians who collect quilts, articles about quilts featuring immigrants who bring their culture and craftmanship to Canadian quilting, articles about Mennonite quilters, how quilts have evolved in Canada in both long (since Confederation) and short (since the advent of rotary cutters, online fabric sellers, etc.); I’d like to read about Canadian instructors, where they can be found, what they have to offer, and I’d also like to read about big international quilt shows, like the ones Tokyo, France and England. Off the top of my head, anyway. ;)
Re-submitting my comment to say, I’m from Toronto, Ontario. :D
Kit Lang’s latest post: When I left you last…
Hi from Vancouver, BC.
I’d love to see some more modern style quilts and blocks with unusual shapes. Articles about colour selection and placement are always interesting. Also, info on the top quilt shops and courses around Canada (buying fabric while on holiday counts as a souvenir vs. stash building right?!).
How truly wonderful to have an all-Canadian quilting magazine. There is SO MUCH talent in our country. I’d love to see articles which run the gamut from traditional to art quilts and include a variety of skill levels. Congrats!
Karen in Amherst, Nova Scotia
Hey!
I’d love to see some traditional Newfoundland and Labrador Quilts… we have a lot of people doing stuff with our tartan and I’ve even seen this beautiful quilt that’s hand appliqued that I love and think would be a stunning feature. It was designed by a Dr’s wife on the Avalon Peninsula and it really deserves to be showcased.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=1412538&id=611673782
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=1412547&id=611673782
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=1412543&id=611673782
It’s just stunning!!! I’d love to be able to buy the magazine and have her pattern included in it!
Mandy in NL
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Wow, how great to have a new Canadian quilting magazine coming on board! I always like to see a little bio of the authors. I find personal stories just as interesting as the quilting features.
Helen Hubert, Longarm Quilter, Caledonia, On.
Helen Hubert’s latest post: Quilt for Fall Class, Punk Rock and Zucchini
can anyone purchase the magazine?
yeah!! a contest just for Canadians!!! I would love to receive this magazine and my wish is that it includes embroidery projects that are simple and easy to take a long with you wherever you go.
Alex from Ontario, near Windsor.
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Hi Joy,
Yes, subscription information is available on the magazine’s web site.
http://www.quiltersconnection.ca/subscribe.php
Cheers,
Michele
I’m looking forward to seeing the first issue. There is so much talent in our country it will be wonderful to see some of it showcased.
Irene
Burlington, Ontario
Irene Puzinas’s latest post: Sunday Again? Already? So Soon?
What a great prize! I am sooooo looking forward to this publication. Would love to see what other Canadian quilters are up to, perhaps some reader challenges.
Congrats on the magazine & much success.
Jill’s latest post: Magic
(Ontario)
I look forward to a Canadian quilt magazine and features on quilters, collectors, their inspiration, their studios, etc. and also like the idea of reader challenges!
Carol Vandenberg’s latest post: Thanks!
(London, ON)
I live in St. Marys, Ontario and I can’t wait for this magazine!
I hope to see some new and fresh ideas. I’d love to see an article on using colour in quilts and how to put colours together. I love a lot of the designer fabrics from the U.S. (ie: annamaria horner–good folks, Amy Butler, etc..)
their ability to put different prints and colours together is incredible. I’d love an article on that.
thanks for the chance to win!
Kelly O.’s latest post: The Little Mermaid
Looking forward to see the magazine. Good luck with this, Good to see “Canadian” and hoping that Canadian suppliers will advertise in it.
(Central Labrador)
IT is excitign to have a new Canadian quilting magazine. I would love to keep track of quilting events – such as retreats, classes and lectures that are happening outside of my home city.
I also would enjoy seeing the work of quilters and designers that live in Canada.
I would love to read articles on how we use quilting to show we care and help others: quilts as fundraisers on a larger scale like the Mennonite Relief Quilt Auction every May, community project fundraisers and the historical such as the signature quilts of the Red Cross past.
Linda Grover’s latest post: mid-summer – the happening is family and home
(London,Ontario)
Yesssss, a Canadian Quilting Mag at last :-) I would love to see some articles for the beginning paper piecer and/or just for new quilters. I live in Northern BC and love this northern country.
LG
I hope there will be one article devoted to art quilt techniques.One by Pamela Allen would be good to start.
Dorset,Muskoka,Ontario
It will be great to have a Canadian Quilting magazine.
I love to read about other quilters and their projects and techniques.
(Airdrie, Alberta)
A Canadian Quilter magazine, how wonderful. I would like to see practical projects in applique, piecing and paper piecing as well as events, store promotions and on-line sites.
A short fiction story related to quilting would be different and really nice to have.
Thank you
Burk’s Falls, Ont.
Yes! How exciting for the northerners!!! I’m in Hawkestone, Ontario! I can’t wait to read the mag.
Hello from Dartmouth NS
I am delighted to see a new magazine for Canadian quilters and with the focus on quilting in Canada.
I would love to see uniquely CDN patterns, fabrics and shops which would have mail-order.
I love the Australian magazines and marvel at the different projects and ideas they showcase, perhaps this will develop with our own patterns. I really like the practical, useful, doable type projects
I shall be looking forward to seeing it on the newstand and I’d be happy to win one too!
The best of luck on your venture.
How exciting! A Canadian quilting magazine!
Here are the things I am most interested in and would like to see in the magazine: hand piecing, hand applique, hand quilting, miniature quilts, asian inspired, stitchery quilts, product information and how-to tips and techniques.
Also, to feature Canadian quilt shops and the best places to shop online that are Canadian friendly with the shipping costs.
Someone that should be featured in the magazine is Linda Franz. The Inklingo, Quilted Diamonds, Lucy Boston lady. A very inspiring Canadian quilter.
Karen
(St. Catharines, ON)
Please include my name in the draw for the Canadian quilting magazine! I am so thrilled that we are going to have our own product here in Canada. As far as what I would like to see in the magazine–simple projects that can be completed in a relatively short period of time for those of us still juggling working outside the home and our quilting hobby, visits to Canadian quilt shops, Canadian designers and quilters.
- Agassiz, British Columbia
Well, all I can say is that it has been too long that Canada has been without it’s own quilting magazine. Small, doable projects along with bigger ones would be appreciated. Knowing what other Canadians are doing would be nice too. Traditional and modern/art quilts both would work well also.
Dolores’s latest post: Computer Dead
(Toronto, ON)
Hi! I’m excited about our new Canadian quilting magazine. I would love to see information about quilting shops across Canada (especially in the prairie provinces). Good luck with the new venture!
Denise Cheke
Saskatoon, SK
This is exciting news! I look forward to reading it from cover to cover.
(Burlington, Ontario)
YAY!! I am so excited about this new Canadian Quilting Magazine – I love it already – LOL!! Crossing fingers I win a subscription.
Heather’s latest post: Are you sick of hearing…
(Ontario)
Looking forward to seeing this new Canadian magazine. Hope there is info on Canadian quilt & pattern designers and where to get them, a list of guilds in each province and maybe some interviews of Canadian quilters and those interested in speaking at Guilds and doing workshops.
Patterns for using your stash would be very welcome too. Would love to win that subscription.
Owen Sound, Ontario
can’t wait! I’m a magazine-aholic, and just “have ” to have every quilting mag I come across! I’d like to see Quilter Profiles, how to’s, maybe some info on how to sell your quilts, patterns & designs. I enjoy traditional and contemporary quilt making, everything from full bed to wall to wearable. Looking forward to this new mag!
Westminster, BC
Great to see a Canadian Quilting magazine! Would love to see quilt projects with “Canadiana” themes but tasteful, not kitchey. Also would love to see lists of Quilt Shows, guilds and workshops.
Edna’s latest post: Mystery 51 Block Revealed
Medicine Hat, Alberta
I would like to see patterns designed by Canadian designers for all quilting levels. Technique tutorials would be great also.
Debbie Semple’s latest post: Shower Gift
(London, ON)
I would love to see profiles of Canadian designers as well as lots of photos from Cdn quilt shows.
Unionville, Ontario
I would love to see Canadian Quilt shops featured, especially those with on-line shopping. Have them featuring some of there lines and perhaps with a feature pattern.
Deb, from Innisfil, Ontario
Debra’s latest post: Wedding and The Quilt
Please be sure to include quilting display ideas and patterns for Country style quilts. Can’t wait to see this new magazine!
Calmar, AB
I would love to see feature quilters from different provinces and territories- Alberta art quilter Betty Louden comes to mind. Tips, short-cuts, new techniques, reader questions with expert answers would be welcomed. Patterns for quilted bags, bed quilts, and wall hangings etc, give-aways, contests, quilt show venues are all things that I would love to see included. Good luck with this exciting new publication.
(Calgary AB)
PLEASE everyone .. enter your location in the comment field to be eligible to win this contest.
It’s taking me way too much time to email you back to get your location, then update your comment.
Thanks,
Michele
Hi from Edmonton Alberta, what a great give away, here’s hoping I win!! Lynne
Woh another canadian magazine!!! Hi from NB, hope I win!
Marja
Fantastic! Hello from Newfoundland! Would love to see more of this magazine.
Delighted to see a Canadian Quilting Magazine. Would like to see Canadian themed fabrics made into quilts, wall-hangings, etc. Would also like to see profiles of Canadian quilters, pattern makers and fabric shops.
London, Ontario
I’m a quilt magazine junkie…so excited about Canadian content….love to see scrappy bed & doll quilt patterns, ways of reducing my continually growing stash. You name it….I’ll read it!!
Carlisle, Ontario
I’m amazed whenever I walk into my local shop how many bewildering tools there are to enable quilting. I’d like to see featured some articles on these great gadgets and how to best use them for maximum effect, pros and cons, etc.
Ottawa, ON
Woo, hoo…a Canadian quilting mag. It’s about time…Ireland has their own, Irish Quilting ~ France has Quiltmania. Looking forward to reading about quilt shows, patterns & local shops.
I am a quilt mag addict!!!
Uxbridge, Ontario
What wonderful news, Canadian content!
Look forward to articles for beginners to whet their appetites and challenges for more experienced quilters. Congratulations on your new venture. We’re all behind you.
From Dorset, Ontario
Canadian quilters rock!!
I would love to see a directory of quilt media teachers. I head up a guild and am constantly looking for teachers to do workshops or seminars. I enjoy art quilts as well as traditional points of view. I would like to know more about different “quilt as yyou go” methods.
Tina Noyes Innisfail, AB
I’d love to see a feature in every issue that shows novelty ideas like Quilt bookmarks or applique with unusual fabric choices, doll quilts etc… a look at new ideas that are currently popping up on blogs or in the quilting community.
Elaine C.’s latest post: Brandy’s b-day quilt progress
(Lancaster, PA)
I’d love to win this
(Australia)
Wow, nice to see a Canadian Quilting magazine. I didn’t know about it until I read this.
Gailm’s latest post: Our Bumps
(Fredericton, NB)
Hello from Dunham, Quebec. As someone who lives far from any actual quilting sources, I would love to see a listing of on-line Canadian sources for fabric, patterns, equipment, etc. It would be fun to see modern quilt patterns too. I am looking forward to reading the first issue.
I would love to check out a Canadian quilting magazine. I’ve all but given up on American quilting magazines. I’d love to see a variety of projects from applique to pieced quilts as well as beginning to advanced levels. And fun articles to read! Hope I win!
Margi Borck’s latest post: I HEART these!
(MI, USA)
I would love to read about other Canadian quilt designers, their story and their journey. A spot light on really special Canadian quilt stores, on-line or in-person would also be wonderful. Most of all I look forward to inspiring patterns and projects. Can’t wait.
Calgary, Alberta
A Canadian quilt magazine with Canadian content is long over due. Thanks to the publishers. I enjoy quilt patterns (especially seasonal), applique projects and a review of newly released products and fabric lines. I look forward to the first issue.
St. Catharines, Ontario
Wow, so many great ideas! Quilters, keep them coming please. You’ve given me so many great ideas for articles and projects for upcoming issues already, and we truly want this to be a magazine for you.
Thank you!
Heather @ Quilter’s Connection Magazine
http://www.quiltersconnection.ca
I can’t wait. It is about time we had our own Quilt magazine. I would love to see project of Canadian quilt designers. We do have some very talented designers in every province. I love traditional, scrap, some art quilts. I can hardly wait.
Thank you from London, Ontario
Please pick me random generator. Please!!! I want that magazine subscription to get my binding on track.
Sarah’s latest post: Gonna sew some arms…gonna sew some legs
(Ontario)
What a great thing to finally have a Canadian Quilting magazine! Looking forward to reading, think I might even contribute, what fun!!!
Ruth in Perth, Ontario
Ruth Oblinski’s latest post:
Hope to have this magz…… difficult to get a good one around here….
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(Malaysia)
Great with all the Canadien quilt magazines, i’ve seen a few. Look forward to may se this new one – hope to be the lucky one. Have a great day :-)
Norway
2ne’s latest post: Boktrekk for permer med CD/DVD’er
What a great giveaway! Finally, a Canadian magazine for quilters. Oh joy, this is wonderful.
(New Brunswick)
The cover already looks exciting. I would love to see more articles on how to actually get the motiff you pick from the magazine to the quilt.
Billie
Elgin, TX, USA
So excited to see a Canadian quilting mag. Would LOVE to win this! Thanks for the chance. I live in Georgetown, ON.
Looking forward to the new magazine. Would love it if it contained articles about how quilters got started, their inspirations, a look inside their quilt studios, their UFO’s! Information on quilt guilds in Canada, their shows, exhibitions of quilt related materials in regional museums, galleries, etc. Maybe showcasing quilt shops both real and virtual across Canada.
Toronto, ON
I would LOVE to see information on quilt shops across the country. I would also like to see features on different quilters from across the country (not necessarily professionals).
Mari Lyn Jarzyna’s latest post: Welcome to Bytowne Threads, a Canadian distributor of Aurifil thread!
(Ottawa, ON)
I’m wishing you every success! I’d love to see some content on thread painting, creativity, applique, I could go on and on, lol. Hope there is someplace on the East Coast of Canada to buy copies of your magazine. I will take the info to my Guild.
Judy
Almost forgot. I’m from Sussex, N. B.
I am very excited! I love to see patterns for classics with an updated twist. And appliques and stitcheries are my new passion!
Barrie, ON
Think of the needlework mag long since gone called CrossStitch and Country Crafts (Such meaty content that I still have a full collection). If you could do the same type of thing for Canadian Quilters, we would be well served.
Another thing that would take a little work is to get at the heart of Canadian regional quilting. That would mean tackling the bilingual issues to find and document, amongst other things, the Gaspe Acadian ladies who still make a living making and selling “New Brunswick blankets”. Some of these regional groups may not think of themselves as having a unique design presence…but they do.
What about suppliers…(Hi to the lady from Bytowne Threads) and quilting groups that are not quite guilds.
Marg
Whitby, Ontario
forgot to say i was from Manitoulin Island ON
and would love to see fast unique little projects and art quilts.
I am from Manitoulin Island ON
and would love to see fast unique little projects and art quilts.
Mmmmmm… Canadian content, Eh?
I think it would be Excellent to have a C. designer featured each month; And over time, to be able to read and view pics of quilts made/representing all the Many ethnic peoples that make up our great country! and of course, the prized feature pattern as well (smiles)
and if I do not win… I shall look forward to purchasing!
~Connie, Kapuskasing, N.Ontario
Looking forward to the new Candian Quilt book
Live in Southern Ontario
patterns for classics with an updated twist paper piecing
Can’t wait to see the new Canadian Quilt book
I like paper piecing patterns and classics with an updated twist I live in Southern Onterio
Barbara
Finally – a canadian magazine. Hopefully links to Canadian Suppliers. Lots of tips / tricks and lovely patterns.
I live in Southern Ontario
Hooray!! A magazine just for us! I am waiting for news about Canadian shows, contests, designers, shops, classes and undiscovered talent.
Hi, I am from Chilliwack, B.C. and I am very happy that we are finally getting a Canadian quilting magazine.
I would like to see some articles on landscaping quilts and wall hangings, not just photographs, but “how-tos”, etc, featuring Canadian quilt artists.
Hi: I’m from Prince Edward Island. I’m looking forward to the new cdn quilting mag. Would love to see information on cdn designers, suppliers, guilds and shows. I enjoy doing the classic patterns with bold colours or batics.
I am so looking forward to receiving the new magazine. I have my form all ready to send, in am. Heard there was a new magazine coming through the Quilts of Valour in Eastern division.(I am a proud quilter for them)And we so need something Canadian. I will be telling my local QG about it at our Sept meeting ,so they can suscribe for our guild members.Apparently there is to be an article about us -QOV(thanks to persistant Debbie Gray ) in the issue. Maxine Turner, Pasadena,NL
Quilting is an old craft and therefore I would love to see historical articles on quilting. I saw an old prize winning quilt on a recent visit to the ROM and an article built around this quilt would be inspiring.
Love this exchange of interesting comments.
Here is my suggestions for upcoming issues.
1. I’d like to see more promotion of recycling reuse of good quality used cotton clothing into quilts. I know that many are reusing clothing patches into new creations and this is something to celebrate. I feel that we as quilters need to remember that with all the new fabric we buy, we should reuse as much as we can into new quilts.
Lets have a contest of quilts made from recycled clothing?
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I too am looking forward to a Canadian quilting magazine! My hope is that the magazine will include some contemporary quilt patterns. I enjoy articles about quilt history, and love to see instructions for new techniques.
Are you accepting submissions for quilts to be featured on your front cover?
I would like to submit a story, wc 721, about how I learned to quilt. Would you consider pirnting it and how do I go about making a submission.
Although I learned to quilt and enjoyed stitching as a child I am not a quilter now. Rather I quilt words into stories. I was born in Ontario, grew up in Manitoba and reside in Abbotsford, B.C. Thank you for your consideration, Carol
I just started quilting and I just love it but I really wanted a Canadian magazine printed as we all love our beloved Canada. Designs and scenes of Canada’s beauty inspire me
Thanks
Pauline
Kinkora, Ontario
I just started quilting and I love it but I really wanted a Canadian magazine to show our beautiful country in quilts.
Thanks
Pauline