Jul 2, 2010

Issue 94: Hot off the presses and ready to go!

I’m as eager as this cute “Recycled Sister” for you to see the new American Quilt Retailer!

This issue’s cover is a study in contrasts: The top quilt is the traditional “Blue Bayou” from Vintage Journey by Jo Morton. The second quilt, strictly contemporary, is called “City Green” from City Quilts by Cherri House (Stash Books). The background fabric is by Marcia Derse for Troy. It’s antique indigo with modern polka dots. This fabric is primitive and contemporary at the same time. Then the chair — don’t you just love the chair? I’ve been antiquing again! This is a 1950s turquoise, quilted-vinyl gem with blond wood legs. It is considered an antique, but it’s modern as can be. It looks great on the cover and now it looks great in the office!

The “Recycled Sister” is one half of a pair designed by Leslie McCabe for Indygo Junction. Made from recycled sweaters, handkerchiefs and other odds and ends, she bursts on the scene ready to get sewing. She is representative of the fresh, young, innovative and inventive blending of old and new going on in the industry right now. This new issue is all about  quilting and sewing — all together now!

Our columnists have done another great job presenting new ideas for you. There’s also a Market Review with a whole lot of cool new fabrics and products for you to choose from. And, something else new — you can go to our Web site and see a listing of all the advertisers and resources mentioned in this issue. Click on their name and you will land directly at their Web site. (If you’re not a shop owner, remember these sites are wholesale sites, so you can “look but not touch” — head to your favorite shops to purchase your quilting and sewing supplies.) We decided not to use valuable magazine space for a list of Web sites, when we could use it to show more product. The Resource Guide on our site will also make it easier for you to contact these companies.

The July issue of American Quilt Retailer will mail first class on Tuesday, July 6. Hope you enjoy it and find it helpful!

Susan

PS Don’t miss an issue! Look at your last magazine — Issue 93 (the one with the red purse on the cover). If the number on your mailing label right above your name says “93,” this one was your last issue.  If you have this “93″ on your label, you can use the renewal card we mailed late in May, or renew online!