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

  1. luvtoquilt says:

    I love the SI story! Lissa, being published in APQ is a far greater achievement, by far, than appearing in SI. Your quilt is beautiful, can't wait to receive my copy. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  3. di says:

    Congratulations! I'm sitting here in envy – my issue hasn't arrived yet! I've always wondered if my postman was a closet quilter…..hum…..

  11. Debra says:

    I received my magazine in the mail yesterday and love this issue. And yes, I was already thinking about making this quilt! Sounds like a wonderful giveaway! Debra

  13. Strlady says:

    I was anticipating arriving home to my magazine but alas.. nothing in the mail from APQ. I was soooo disappointed. I'm traveling tomorrow and won't be back until Friday so I wanted to take it with me but I guess it will be one of those things I look forward returning to.

  20. patty a. says:

    I would be very excited too if I had one of my quilts featured on the cover of a magazine! Have I missed the post or have you not posted on how you accomplished this feat?

  22. Anne Sutton says:

    It was worth waiting a month to read this post! OMG it is sooo funny! And to end with the most exciting news ever is perfect! Congratulations on becoming a cover girl. The quilt is beautiful and so are you!

  24. Angela says:

    YEAH!!! I am so excited for you! I am even more excited that I have my very own copy of your famous quilt and HEAD SHOT!!! This is the funniest story! Congrats… Boss!

  28. Nancy says:

    Congratulations on making the cover – how exciting! I've been following blog for a while now, but this is my first time posting a comment. I've admired that quilt design for years, but couldn't locate a pattern, so THANK YOU for putting together instructions. This has now been prioritized over all my other "must-dos." Thanks, also, for offering this giveaway.

  39. Janet says:

    I can hardly wait to get a copy of APQ – I've read blogs that have shared absolutely wonderful comments regarding designers and showcased quilts in the magazine. I also love scrappy quilts; you did a beautiful job and it does look like granny squares.

  40. Judy B says:

    So interesting as I was just watching you on the Moda video of how fabric is made. What a great job you have! And how honored I would be to win some of your scraps so I too could be recreating your quilt.

  41. ~Jess says:

    I think that must be the greatest feeling: seeing your quilt on the cover of a magazine. I do love your quilt…my mom has always crocheted granny square afghans and I've thought about doing it in quilting…you've now given me the inspiration to do so!

    Congrats again!

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