Mar 2, 2010

Coming your way!

It’s that time again. The months keep flying by and, alas, the new, newest version of American Quilt Retailer is almost ready to mail. The printer is delivering it to the mailing house today and it will hopefully go off in tomorrow’s mail. You know, I don’t do this all by myself. We have 12 knowledgeable contributors who work hard to present practical ideas and thoughts to help you improve your business. During production, I have some general ideas and plans for each issue which I discuss with each writer. Then, it gets very exciting as the articles start to come in and I see each issue coming together with all sorts of information that I think you will just love! This issue is no different. We have a gardening theme going on, with events and project ideas to help you “grow business.” We even have two FREE-to-use patterns in this issue — “Button Flowers” (more craft-oriented) and “Button Mushrooms”  (fabric appliqued in two sizes, with a variety of options). Mailing day is always a good day — mission accomplished. But there’s no grass growing underfoot here, I’ve already begun the next issue! The challenge is always to make the next one better than the last. You’ll have to wait and be the judge of that. Enjoy! Susan