My Favorite Things...78...Quilting Blogs!
You may have noticed that there is a new H2 icon under my "what's new" sidebar...It's there because I just wrote my first magazine article ever, and it is just about to hit the newsstands. The subject of the article is "blogs I love"...hence the little heart icon. And as of today, there is a list of all of the bloggers that are mentioned in the article under it in the sidebar. You can see all of their blogs with the click of your mouse. The article is in the McCall's Feb 2008 issue which is coming out any day now...
I was told that I had 2 pages and 750 words to tell my story...Thank goodness they weren't counting, because I managed to squeeze in over a thousand words (but don't tell) and a picture, an anecdote or both on about 20 different quilting bloggers. It wasn't easy, let me tell you; so many choices, and so little space to blather on about my newest blogging friends and my favorite new pastime...I really tried to get a good cross-section of our little quilting community...Designers, sales reps, prolific quilters, etc.
I can't wait to see it all in print...Many thanks to Beth Hayes, the editor-in-chief of McCall's Quilting magazine for all of the encouragement & support. Extra big hugs and "shout-outs" to Kathy Patterson for editorial guidance & Ellie Brown, McCall's art director for helping me with McCall's first article ever where the graphics and the story were done by an "outsider". (Yep, that outsider would be me!)
I'll post some more on this subject when I actually have the magazine in my sweaty little hands...they told me that nothing drastic changed in the format or content once they got it, so I am keeping my fingers crossed...
Back in two shakes...H2
PS...I just had to show you this picture, because it cracks me up.
I asked someone to take a picture of the prairie points on the Alphabet Soup quilt...If you can guess whose toe-ringed foot that is, you win a prize! HINT: it's NOT my foot!
I CANNOT WAIT!! Thanks for including me on the list.
And I think the toe migth belong to Jeree???
Posted by: Pam | November 12, 2007 at 01:06 AM
wrong!
H2
Posted by: Holly Holderman | November 12, 2007 at 01:17 AM
AHH! I was sure it was her. Hmm. Then I guess Penny. And then I guess I give up, I don't want to just run though everyone in your posse. Thats cheating.
Posted by: Pam | November 12, 2007 at 01:34 AM
i would guess that it's YOUR foot, Holly -- with someone else taking the picture...?!
Posted by: annie | November 12, 2007 at 02:53 AM
i would guess that it's YOUR foot, Holly -- with someone else taking the picture...?!
Posted by: annie | November 12, 2007 at 02:53 AM
Just sailed by to have a look, got here by using the icon on Lucy's Dutch site.
I guess it's Martha Hall's foot :)!
I enjoyed visisting your site!
Posted by: Patricia | November 12, 2007 at 05:03 AM
This is Martha. It's not my foot! My feet don't look that good!
Posted by: | November 12, 2007 at 07:13 AM
I should have made a guess before. I think that those pretty toes belong to Jean.
Posted by: | November 12, 2007 at 07:43 AM
How exciting! Thanks for including me too Holly! Um, I'm guessing Megan -- 'cause she's the only one I "know" LOL!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 12, 2007 at 08:31 AM
This is so exciting Holly! Can't wait to see it in all it's glory. Thanks for including me in! :)
Posted by: Cyndi | November 12, 2007 at 10:15 AM
I think the toes belong to you, Holly. Love the quilt!
Posted by: Patsy | November 12, 2007 at 10:31 AM
Thank you so much for including me too... I can't wait to see it !!
Posted by: lucy | November 12, 2007 at 10:32 AM
Thanks for including me! Can't wait to see the magazine.
Posted by: elizabeth | November 12, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Well, gee. Just what I needed! More lovely blogs to subscribe to. Including yours. Thanks!
Posted by: Anina | November 12, 2007 at 12:49 PM
Great quilt and congratulations on the article!!
Posted by: Kim West | November 12, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Congrats on your published article... can't wait to read it!!
The quilt is adorable! Can't wait for grandchildren to sew and knit and quilt for them. Thw colors are lovely.
Toe ring?? As long as it's not your husbands...
Joni
Posted by: jonipossin | November 12, 2007 at 04:55 PM
Oh yes - we all love Bonnie and Lucy!!!!!
Posted by: Dawn | November 14, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Congratulations!!! Every first is special... will be waiting for this issue to appear on the shelves!
Posted by: Julie Sefton | November 14, 2007 at 02:49 PM
First time on your blog, thanks to a note on "quilting in the past". Looking forward to your article. If you are interested in Travel & quilting, check out my blog...I'll soon be in Tokyo for the show! oregonquilt.blogspot.com
Posted by: quilt crazy | January 08, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Wonderful job! So cute! Congratulations on your article!!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Posted by: kari & kijsa | January 13, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: PamN | January 15, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Nice site.
Posted by: Beverly Lawler | February 08, 2008 at 08:09 PM
love the quilt and colors. fabrics are gorgeous
Posted by: kaye | February 11, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Ok, I'm adding you for sure to my blog!! I want to get back into quilting soon as I get in my new house. Everything is on hold till I can play house again. Your site is so inspiring. Wonderful news about your article. congrats!!!!
Posted by: Anna ---Flowergardengirl | February 14, 2008 at 01:05 PM
where do I find the baby girl alphabet. I have gone to several quilt shops in northern Illinois and have checked on line and cannot find it.
Posted by: | June 18, 2008 at 01:53 AM