APQ beats SI anyday of the week

Many of you know that I am a mother of 5, so that means I have been pregnant for 45 months of my life. During one of my pregnancies we had a friend of my husband’s living with us.  Everyday the guys would ask, “Did Sports Illustrated come today?”  Of course it was the Swimsuit issue that they were so excited about.(not the issue shown here)

During this same time I worked the graveyard shift at the local grocery store. Lo and behold, there set the brand new issue of the SI Swimsuit. (one side note before I finish the story- these are the same 2 guys that say people go to Hooter’s for the wings, not because of the waitresses in tight fitting clothes.)
I decided to perform an experiment. I marched home with the new SI so excited I could barely stand it. I then proceeded to cut my face out of any pictures I could find. Ever so strategically I taped my picture onto each and every swimsuit model in the entire magazine. I quietly snuck the magazine into the mailbox along with the other mail so the guys would be the first to stumble across the much anticipated issue. The guys flipped through the magazine 3 or 4 times and DID NOT notice my picture on a single model. AHA!My experiment worked, they do not go to hooter’s for the wings.

Flash ahead 25 years!! Now, I am the one going to the mailbox inquisitively asking, “Did my American Patchwork and Quilting come yet?”  I see why the guys were so excited (well not really) for their much anticipated reading material. No one in my house was chasing down the mailman or running to the quilt store to look for a copy. Did they not understand? This was as big as my picture (head only- not body) being taped throughout Sports Illustrated so many years before. My quilt was going to be on the cover of October’s issue of American Patchwork and Quilting. Alas, my magazine(S) have arrived. I am sure that the cover quilt does not make the evening news like the cover model of SI does. I am sure my Dad would be proud that I didn’t have to take off any clothes to  make the cover.
IF YOU WANT TO READ MORE ABOUT HOW EXCITED I AM, PLEASE CONTINUE:
In May, I had the pleasure and honor of attending American Patchwork and Quilting’s Creative Circle 2010. You can read all about this in the October issue of APQ so I will not fill you in too much of the details. (BACK PAGE) Also it was so great that I cannot even put it into words.

While on the tour of Meredith Corporation, we learned how the magazine was created and laid out. (Yes that is THE Eleanor Burns standing right next to me.) I was standing along one wall when Monica from Happy Zombie pointed out my quilt on the pages pinned to the storyboard. I was trying so hard to contain my excitement which of course is hard when Happy Zombie is pointing at you.

Senior Editor, Jennifer Keltner show us how each issue is laid out, making sure the entire issue is consistent and flows throughout. .

 We continued on the tour visiting the incredible Better Homes and Garden’s test garden. Breathtaking! As we were leaving I was told, “Oh ya. Lissa your quilt was photographed right over there. Do you want have your picture made in the same spot your quilt was photographed?” Well I am kind of shy, but I jumped at the chance.

Okay, Okay enough about me.
Run and pick up your own copy of the October, American Patchwork and Quilting.
Read about Jean Wells, Tara Lynn Darr, Lisa DeBee Schiller, Tonye Belinda Phillips, Pat Sloan,
Kathie Holland, Marti Michell, and Holly Holderman.
In honor of my quilt and all the crew at APQ, I am doing a give away. Some lucky comment leaving person will win a shoebox full of 1 1/2 ” strips all different lengths. These strips will probably not make your own version of this quilt but it will get you started.
Also, do not miss what Jennifer Keltner is featuring on page 4. I have one now. You will want one too.
If you want to make this quilt you will need “a bunch of 1 1/2″ strips” the magazine instructions and your choice of brown tonals. here are a few moda choices. Collections for a Cause-Hope, Stock # 46088-14, Sandy’s Solids 7521-418 or Bella Solid 9900-71.

283 comments

  4. Diane says:

    Congratulations!! I can't thank you enough for ironing all those strips…….BUT tell the truth- after they were ironed, didn't they take on a new life and are you not sorry that you have offered them to us now??
    Thank you for your generosity and God bless your career.

  6. Colleen G says:

    One of my first full-size quilts was one of your designs and since I enjoyed the process so much, I can only expect this one will be tempting as well. I'm off to the grocery store to check out the magazine stand. I want my own copy because I have plenty of strips. Those men can have their SI, give me a colourful quilt mag any day.

  11. Donna says:

    Beautiful quilt! Love the idea of a shoebox of strips. I'm learning to quilt & could get lots of 1/4" seam practice. Congratulations on the cover.

  12. Lisa D. says:

    It's hilarious that they didn't notice your heads on the swimsuit models. What were they looking at? I absolutely LOVE your Granny Square quilt – I want to make it. Like, NOW!

    I would love a chance to win a boat, I mean shoebox full of scraps!

  13. Dianne says:

    Congratulations on your beautiful quilt featured on the cover of American Patchwork & Quilting. Was so excited to receive my copy. Thanks for the awesome give aways. Would be so excited to win!

  21. K Cotton says:

    Lissa, congrats on the cover of APQ! Your quilt is beautiful! I always love what you design and how you use the colors. I'm dreaming the day of my quilt debut in the magazine some day…

  23. Linda in Texas says:

    Congratulations Lissa! How exciting it must be to have your work featured, this is a dream of mine too…maybe someday. I would love to win your strips and add them to one of my quilts. 🙂

  31. Quilt Pieces says:

    Lissa – you are one talanted lady!!! I've already started cutting strips and plan on making this quilt on our vacation trip. Walk the ocean beach, sew, walk the ocean beach, sew… My idea of heaven. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

  33. Lee says:

    OMG I got my copy of the mag in the mail and went directly to your pattern. I love this one and can't wait to make one..but first I have to get two UFO's done, it was my challenge this summer. thanks for the chance to win your strips, one can never have enough!!

  35. Kay says:

    I know where you are coming from with all the boys. I had 4 boys & 1 daughter. It seemed like testosterone was bouncing off the walls at our house. It would be such fun to win your strips & have a start on your fabulous quilt.

  37. Sharrieboberry says:

    Friday the 13 is my bday. So that'd be an awesome gift. And I live in Dallas so I'd be happy to drop by and pick them up, saving you postage and a hot trip to the post office in the process!

  38. Katie says:

    I love your beautiful quilt. It looks like you enjoyed many hours of fabric fun combining so many different fabrics. I love scrappy quilts and yours is fabulous. Now how are we all going to find time to make it?

  39. Marcia says:

    Lissa, I use shoe boxes for my quilt projects too. Men's boot boxes size 12 triple E and women's size 11 shoe boxes can accomodate a lot of quilt pieces and larger blocks. One can not have too many strips!

  41. Kimmer says:

    In a true case of judging a book by it's cover, I ordered it for your granny square pattern! Pick me!!!! I already have black solid set aside for the project!
    ~Kim

  50. Sinta Renee says:

    Congratulations on your cover quilt. I have the magazine and your quilt is stunning! I loved your story about SI! I have 5 children… but have only been pregnant twice! Moda designers have great patterns for strips… I would love a chance to be a winner… but I would even love a signed copy of your APQ issue!!! Wink wink!

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