Sneak Peek: The Cover

by megan on May 16, 2012

 

This is IT! You are one of the first people in the world to see the cover of our debut issue!

A few exclamation marks definitely do not convey how excited we are about our print launch. Even Jodie, our rep at R.R. Donnelly, is torqued up about GenQ being in print. (And believe me, when Melissa’s sister can give her a ride later out to the Donnelly plant, she’ll be caressing the printed pages in person.)

If you’re attending Quilt Market in Kansas City this weekend, stop by Booth 841 and you can get your very own copy. We’ll even make sure you get one that’s not watermarked by the tears of joy that we know will be flowing when we get our sweaty little claws on one of these.

If you’re not going to Quilt Market, well, there will be ordering instructions next week on our website, and you can arrange to have your very own copy delivered to your mailbox.

Being serious now: The journey we began last summer, launching GenQ online and now in print, has been blessed along the way with so much support from friends and family. You may get tired of reading this, but the message is worth repeating: Thank you again for your help and encouragement!

 

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