Can the mail be bad for you?

This arrived yesterday afternoon.

And then I didn't get anything done after that.  I read it cover to cover a dozen times.  Unless you want to be the proud owner of a new commercial baking rack, don't even think about perusing this issue.  (Page 4.  Gee, thanks, Jennifer.)  There are four gorgeous sewing rooms to drool over and lots and lots of gorgeous quilts.  

Like this one from Kathy...

I'm trying to decide if I should use the plaids I already have or use this as an "excuse" to go shopping.  Maybe both.  Gee thanks, Kathy... it isn't like you haven't already got me buying Kim McLean applique patterns.  (By the way, there is a terrific shop in Chanhassen, Minnesota ~ The Sampler ~ that stocks all of Kim McLean's patterns, including Rossville Album.)

I'm also in love with this quilt by Tara of Sew Unique Creations.  

Tara's quilts are always gorgeous ~ if you don't believe me, check out her patterns ~  Sew Unique Creations.  They're terrific.  And so, by the way, is she.   

And then there is this one from Lissa...

Never mind "marketing genius"... she's just plain all-around brilliant.  And now she's making "work" for everybody!  Can I see a show of hands of those people who don't want to make this quilt?

As someone who has started a trillion granny squares with the intent of making a crocheted afghan, I really like the idea of making a quilt instead.  I might still make a mess of it but at least I've got a fighting chance... instead of 12 miles of knotted yarn.  It's a brilliant idea and a really beautiful quilt.  And I think I have enough scraps to make this without buying more fabric... maybe.

And this one from Jan Ragaller...

 
Once upon a time, Jan owned Quilter's General Store in Rockford, Illinois.  She sold that years ago and after just quilting and playing around for several years, she's now part of Acorn Quilts in Rockford.  She's done patterns under the name Penny Candy and has published several beautiful quilts with American Patchwork.  The first thing that always catches my eye with her quilts is the amazing color. 

There's even an applique project from Pat...

It's official.  Pat doesn't sleep.  Either that or she's figured out that cloning thing and she's keeping it a secret.  It's probably both.  Her clone doesn't sleep either.   

And then there's the last page article about the Creative Circle of Excellence.  It's amazing to think the folks at APQ were able to squish so much talent into one picture on one page!  The wonderful Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts was there.  And the Happy Zombie ~ Monica, Terry Atkinson, Lynda Hall ~ she of the Primitive Pieces, Bettina Havig ~ who I met in Columbia, Missouri last year, Julie Hendricksen ~ the lovely owner of JJ Stitches in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Sherri Falls of This 'n That and lots of others.

I volunteered to carry bags and schlep stuff around but there weren't any takers.  Oh well... maybe next time. 

Whatever you do, don't miss this issue. 

And if you see it on a newsstand somewhere, buy an extra copy.  You'll need it... the first one is going to fall apart really fast. 

Maybe two extra copies... just in case. 

Comments

[Sinta Renee]

I love seeing workspaces! I will be looking in my mailbox for my issue! Speaking of falling apart fast... that is just what happened to my Schnibbles Times Two! I knew that I should have had it spiral bound to start with!

[Karin]

oh no! now I have to go to town before I leave on vacation to pick up this copy! I shouldn't have read blogs this morning, LOL.

[sherri]

I can't wait for this to arrive...seems I always get my copy about a week after I see them showing up on-line....so hard to wait!

[Sandy (Strlady)]

I caught a glimpse of this issue over at Tara's blog and I'm crossing my fingers that my issue is waiting for me in my mailbox. I'm traveling for business and I don't think I can wait until I get back to read it!! I tag all the quilts I like as soon as I get the issue and I'm thinking I'm going to have this issue all tagged up when I'm done!!

[Jocelyn]

Oh wow! I can't wait til my copy arrives..... I sure hope it doesn't get lost in the mail. Moving and all you know ;-D

[Carol]

Oh I hope mine shows up in my mailbox today...all those wonderful projects in 1 issue! WOW!

[Sue]

I sure can't wait till my comes to my door! I am wowing with every blog that mentions it!!

[karen]

You're the second blog I've read - and I don't have my issue yet!!!! Maybe it will be there when I get home from work :). Love APQ!

[Nicole]

I have checked three places in town for this issue, and no one has it yet! Blast. I want to get started on all those quilts right now.

[Madame Samm]

For goodness sake honey child...MAIL IS bad for YOU...but for us, it is a treat to have you give us a play by play expose..
You are one funny lady. Now really what else is in this issue that you have not covered?
I will go out and get a copy and see for myself and tell you...
not really......blessings msamm

[Deb]

Gorgeous quilts thats for sure. I am loving that beautiful chair also which the first quilt is displayed over.

[Nancy E]

I haven't seen it in the shops yet. It is an issue I must get! The quilts look wonderful. Thanks for sharing the pics with us.

[Magnolia Bay Quilts]

A super-nice issue! Where is my mail carrier?

[Leslie Schmidt]

I got mine today, but I've been waiting for the evening to read it. As lovely as all those quilts are, I am a little sad to see the emphasis on fall already. I still have a lot of summer sewing to do!

[kathie]

Oh I just love this issue and yes I have to buy a ....on page 4 too will it fit in your new sewing room???
perfect solution to keep my wip from becoming ufo's when they get lost!
oh the sewing rooms are to die for...and the quilts in this issue , one of the best issues this year in mho!
great review and ah to be invited to the creative circle of excellence what an honor.
great review of the magazine and sorry I cost you a bit of money :)
thanks for the link to my blog and showing my quilt.
Kathie

[pat sloan]

Yes... I DO want to make Lissa's quilt.. and yes... my clone DOES NOT Sleep!!! there... my secret is out!... LOL!

[Lisa]

Oh yes, I definitely will need to make Lissa's quilt and now I can't wait to get my copy of APQ in the mail, ahhhh!!!!

[Nancy C. in Utah]

Okay Carrie, here's the deal...I have a bladder problem (I know too much info) the reason I say this though is because I also got my copy yesterday and all 4 times I got up through the night to use the 'facility', I grabbed this off my nightstand and ended up sitting on the pot (every time) until my legs went numb. All I needed to do was piddle but I got so involved in the magazine that I just sat there. Why didn't I just lay in bed and read it you ask? I already had...twice. There is just soooo much to see and I didn't see a pattern I didn't love so I had to read over the instructions too and until I started feeling a cool draft from the air conditioner on my backside, I forgot where I was sitting. What can I say...'Senior Moment'? Yup, that sounds like a good enough excuse. Besides, I NEVER EVER read in the bathroom, truly! Now, about that baking rack, if I had a sewing room, well, you know what I'd be shopping for!

[Jane]

I wonder how ya'll get your magazine before I do? I wonder if there is a rhyme or reason to the magazine companies mailings. Torture is a good word here! Maybe mine will come sometime soon until then, I still have money in my wallet. Have a great weekend!

[karen]

oh NO! now I have to go find this issue asap!! wonder if Barnes and Noble or Borders has it yet?? Might have to make a stop later this afternoon! Then I just have to resist having to pull more fabric for another project (at least for now!)
Karen

[Sigrid Wilcox]

I finally subscribed to this magazine 2 issues back. I have to admit that I'm drooling most oer the crochet afghan but thinking I might try it using brights that I've got a lot of to use up.

[Mary Ann]

I felt just the same way reading this magazine. The afghan..oh my be still my heart. But I'm thinking a should have got a FQ stack or two at the Long Beach show last week to fill in my scraps (sounds good anyway!)

[Deb A]

I went to Barnes and Nobles last weekend to buy the magazine, (one that I don't have a subscription to!) and I love the quilt on the cover and several others. Now I need to go buy material and get started!