HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
How happy are we to welcome 2015? Thrilled would be the word! And we’re even happier to be sharing this New Year with you!
We need to thank you, each of you, because you are the reason we are here. When we (Melissa and Jake) contemplated launching a magazine of our own, we knew what we didn’t want it to be (a running sales pitch filled with flat patterns) and what we did want it to be (a place of community and inspiration where we could learn, play and support each other in our creative addiction). While there’s always room for improvement, we believe that we’re holding steady to our vision. And this year we intend to take this vision up several notches, all the better to serve your needs, Q-bies!
So, to that end, we want to make a couple of announcements. (Fanfare keys in background.)
FIRST: We’ve reached 10,000 likes on our Facebook page! Why is this so important? Because Facebook–for better or worse–remains the most effective way for us to spread the word about what we are doing. And it was through Facebook that we aggressively sought out our fellow Addicted Stitchers and recruited them to the our stitchy brand of fun. We won’t ignore this moment. It’s too wonderful! So we’re hosting our first giveaway for 2015. See below this gorgeous HUGE tote bag courtesy of C&T Publishing.
This stunning Keeper of All Fun, featuring a delightful Double Wedding Ring quilt made by Victoria Findlay Wolfe and quilted by Debby Brown (we love you BOTH!), contains more STUFF than we could even shoot a picture of! But, we’ve given it our best try. Witness the moment:
This pictures shows a little more than half the goodies we neatly shoved into this hardworking bag. Oh, and it will include a year’s subscription to Generation Q Magazine. If you already have a subscription, we’ll either extend it a year or you can gift it to your fave stitching bud. We’re guessing the bag’s contents are worth close to $1,000. Really.
So, here’s the deal: In the comments below, we want to know three things.
- What do you like best about GenQ? (Print, website, or any other way in which we interact…)
- What could we do better or add to our line-up? (And please don’t tell us about getting our stuff posted to the website sooner? That’s our NUMBER ONE RESOLUTION for 2015!!)
- What best inspires you to create? This is a very broad question, we know, but the answer is all yours to have fun with!
When you post your comment, PLEASE make sure we have your COMPLETE NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS. This information is hidden from the post itself, but it gives us the means to contact you, which is no little thing.
On the evening of Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, we’ll select one winner for the bag above at random and 10 additional winners of some fun GenQ stuff (Swatchbuddies, pins and a copy of our very first issue which was never sold on the newsstands). All three questions must be answered and winners who do not step up within one week after being notified will be passed up for someone new.
SECOND: Now this is even bigger. This coming week we will launch the ALL NEW GENERATION Q WEBSITE!! That’s right!! We are growing up. We’ve brought on one of the best Web Goddesses, Sarah Bailey of SpunMonkey, to help us grow up. She’s been working hard to transform our vision of a functional, playful, content-rich and sassy website into The Real Deal. All of our existing content will be relocated to the new one (the web address stays the same) but we’ll have it better organized and easier to navigate. We’re spending this weekend working on fine-tuning the content and plan to launch sometime on Tuesday with the announcement of the Keeper of All Fun bag. Stayed tuned to Facebook, Twitter and other channels to learn about the launch.
THIRD: We’re on Instagram and Pinterest and are actively posting to both. Come check us out at INSTAGRAM HERE and PINTEREST HERE. We’ll be posting lots of fun stuff at both sites as well as our usual at Facebook and Twitter.
LASTLY: Sometime this year we WILL begin offering GenQ’s print magazine in a digital version. This has been on our wish list since the beginning but up until now, the know-how has been absent. Thanks to Lisa Lauch, our amazing Creative Director, we will finally be able to do this. More information will come, but we’re aiming for the summer.
So again, thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do, and have done, for us! Honestly, the last year has been very hard on our small staff. We’ve been overwhelmed by too many family emergencies to count. Through it all, you have been patient, supportive and kind. We can’t thank you enough for the prayers, notes, messages, gifts of grace and more that you’ve showered us with. The best we can do is make this year even better for each of you! Happy New Year to us all! May 2015 be the Best. Year. Ever!
Many quilted hugs,
Melissa, Jake, Lisa, Scott, Tracy, Teri, Michelle, Leslie and Stashy Galore (AKA Beverly)
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1. I really enjoy reading the magazine and I like the size of it.
2. I like the digital aspect where you can look anything up at any time and any where.
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I like seeing photos of quilts others have done and the techniques they used.
first of all congrats. I love to hold a mag and next I like FB posts but my New Years Resolution is to spend less time on FB and more time sewing. Not sure what you could do better and will be interested to see the new grown up GenQ. I get inspired by seeing completed projects, hence all the time spent on FB. Again…congrats.
I love the magazine
I find most of my inspiration I’m magazines. WHAT COULD YOU DO BETTER. I THINK YOU ARE AREADY DOING IT WITH YOUR INCREASED PRESENCE ON FACEBOOK AND PINTEREST!!
Interested in being a part of your New Year. I’m an oldie quilter. Love it to pieces. Have taught quilting. .one of my many hobbies. Sew let more of the learning begin. Happy New Year Anne
Looking forward to lots of new ideas in 2015.
1.i found gen Q on a magazine stand. I was drawn to the articles about quilters who are working inside the quilting world. I love the articles that are not typical to quilting. Such as the table of elements in quilting. Even though the magazine is about $10. I certainly nabbed that one. I am trying not to have magazines in my life to clutter my rooms up so digital will be enticing me to include it in my budget.
2i would like to see more articles where people are successful quilters as a second occupation. I love quilting but I have 2 jobs and I want to carve out more quilting time. I would love to make quilting my second job but have been unsuccessful at getting anything sold to substitute this for job #2. Anything I could read would help me get more confidence to sell my creations. I would also like to see an article om copyrights and quilting.
3. I am most inspired to create quilts for special events. Knowing that the quilt commemorates an event really gets my sewing engine revved and the project completed in no time at all.
Thanks for asking for my opinion
Yvonne Wilson
That’s such good news about going digital. I like web-based information–it can be up-to-date and updated. It can be downloaded instantly. What inspires me is good design, especially modern interpretation of traditional. (Not contorted, “look at how different I am.” I admire designs that honor craft, not quick.
1. I like the print version. I’m old fashioned…and yeah, old. I also like your fresh attitudes.
2. Much as I love your projects, I’ve found some errors in the instructions and want to encourage you to proof future projects better. (Admittedly I’m picky: as I’m a technical editor, it’s an occupational thing.)
3. I can’t not create. It’s like breathing.
1. Love the compact size, easy to put in a purse so I have reading material on work breaks.
2. More articles by quilters on quilters and what makes them quilt their style. I love all the diversity of the quilting world.
3. The inner peace I feel inside. It takes me away from the stress of my world.
1.Favorite is seeing your Pinterest boards
2.Don’t do flicker /Instagram/twitter so less of that and more in FB and Pinterest would work well for me
3. Wow…. Hard question… Nature, color, and of course…GenQ!!!!
Excited about seeing the new website too
1. I like the fresh and fun content. It’s a nice change from the “same old” quilt magazine.
2. I would love to see more reader feedback. I find it very interesting. Yep, I’m weird that way.
3. Everything inspires me to create. It could be anything from a dream, a piece of trash on the ground, a discussion with a friend about excess boobage that spills out of your bra, or a means to escape cleaning the bathroom. Actually just being alive inspires me.
1. I think the magazine is one of the most fun and fresh quilting magazines out there. And Jake and Melissa really keep the Facebook page current and fun.
2. I would love something that helps inspire me to create my own designs. I’d love to see a feature where a designer walks is through the inspiration through design process from start to finish. I’d love to see it every month. Different designer every month?
3. Exciting fabric, a great color scheme, and a really cute pattern inspire me to create. I wish I could branch outside of the pattern more.
Happy new year and congrats on your successes!
I love the new designs.. everything is fresh and modern. I like short and easy projects. I am inspired by modern, short projects
1. I love that through your website/Facebook I can tap into new ideas, approaches, etched
2. You are obviously working very hard to be fresh and inspiring- just keep up those efforts. So very much appreciated.
3. I am inspired to create when there is a need for a gift. I am insipred when I find a new technique which inspires me to share with others ( I often end up teaching techniques to inspire others within my quilt guild. I am inspired just hanging around others who create or reading about what others create.
I love GenQ. I think the name is awesome and the content is on point.
Also the size is great. Looking forward to the digital form. Sometimes
The lighting on the photos is a bit dark or off. New takes on the old
Interesting color choices and nature is what inspires me. Thanks
For the great giveaway.
1) The thing I like best about Gen Q is that I feel like you are talking TO me, not just at me or near me.
2) I would love to see an article about how different quilters approach doing challenge quilts. Other than that, I can’t think of anything you could do better or in addition to what you’re already doing.
3) Inspiration comes to me in lots of different ways – seeing what others have done/are doing, architectural patterns, tile work, photographs, nature. Pretty much anything I can see might inspire me at any time!
Happy New Year to all y’all at Gen Q!
1. The handy size. Inspiring articles and pictures.
2. More articles about people who quilt as a hobby, not as a source of income, who create wonderful quilts in their spare time.
3. A piece of fabric. A photograph. Workshops that teach a new tool or method without asking me to make the same quilt as everyone else in the class. Show and tell at a guild meeting.
i love the freshness of your magazine. It’s new and exciting!
I would start a year long project like a mystery quilt!
I create because I am driven too. I am at my happiest when I am creating. I love having something that I have finished and love the feeling when I am inspired to start something new!
I love everything about GenQ! I would like to see more timesaving techniques presented, and what most inspires me is to see what others are doing. It always puts a fire under me to get going!
I love having the actual magazine in my hands…..am I giving away my age???
I would enjoy seeing a wider range of styles in the magazine…..modern encompasses so much. As for inspiration…..photos, nature, vintage quilts and life events.
1. GenQ has a very nice variety of articles and patterns, different from every one else. 2. I would love there to be more copies of your magazine offered in stores. If I don’t happen to be in the store when it comes out, they are all gone. I haven’t gotten a subscription because we have our house up for sales. 3. magazine articles and patterns inspire me.
Recently discovered Generation Q magazine on Facebook. Like having a magazine in print version.
Love learning about quilting/sewing.
Thank you.
I just found your mag in October while visiting family in Seattle – I live in Ohio. Picked up two issues there and found the most recent at Barnes and Noble – the last one I might add. Love the size of your magazine; even liked that you printed a letter discussing inclusion of alcohol! More articles for home quilters – or tips – since I can’t afford a longarm – would be helpful. As for inspiration – I think you are what I’ve been looking for. There doesn’t seem to be anyone else in the market who present themselves in such a friendly and informative manner. Good luck with your new website and Happy New Year.
1.) Everything!
I’ve loved GenQ from the moment I first picked one up, because when you read it feels like you’re talking to a fun friend. There are drink recipes in a quilting magazine…what?! Besides having great tips and showing new products and techniques for quilting, you also have amazing articles that I can’t read anywhere else, like talking to costume designers or cool chicks who make rock/metal quilts. Seriously, I love this magazine.
2.) I wish I had some great advice, but I really don’t think you need to change a thing. Personally I’m a big English paper piecing fan, so I’d love any articles/tips you want to write about that. But I love everything you’re doing!
3.) Honestly, the fabrics are my inspiration. I can see a great fabric that I never thought I needed and suddenly projects come springing to mind. This is why I have tons of fabric and UFOs in my sewing room.
1. I like the website best as that is where I review most of my media.
2. It’s hard to say what you could add or make better. I think you have a good balance of maintaining a publication and website.
3. what inspires me? I just liked to create. Usually projects come to me out of need “oh, I should make a quilt for so and so” etc… or stumbling on to wonderful fabric.
First so excited about you going digital, I love your printed magazine so pretty, but I do better with digital, easier for me to find and to make patterns that I want. Second, again so excited that you will have a new website, I am interested in seeing if it is better to navigate, maybe with pictures of what your current/next issue holds, so then I know what is coming. Third: Pictures, beautiful pictures, people using their stash and not having to go out and buy the latest and newest fabric line. I look forward to the new improvements you are making for 2015.
Love the magazine – paper version is fine with me. Like the useful tutorials and tips offered. It is refreshing not to have every page or every other page with adds. Keep up the good work with the refreshing creative job you are doing. The profiles of quilt designers and Modern Quilting is always enjoyable to read. Thanks for the job you all are doing for your readers!
Congrats to Gen Q!!!
1. I love the unique look and content of Gen Q. It’s one of the few quilting magazines I will keep current in 2015. I get too many and some have to go. NOT Gen Q!!!
2. I think it might be fun to have a project series which spreads out over several months. Sort of like a block of the month but not for a full year. Maybe like a 3 issue project, give enough steps in each issue to keep us busy until the next.
3. I see inspiration everywhere, magazines, quilt shows, blogs, other quilters. I never run out of ideas. I only hope I am blessed with enough years in my life to make a dent in my pile of ideas.
1). I love the fresh outlook on quilting and how you are taking the basics of quilt making and making them fresh and new. I am probably not your target demographic (age 52 and quilting for about 25 years) but I just love what you are doing!!!!
2). Can’t think of anything you could do better except maybe get this new generation of quilters turned on to a neutral other than grey……
3). What best inspires me to create? I have a very structured job as a middle school mathematics teacher. I love it but I also need an outlet for the artistic and creative side of me! That side gets neglected sometimes and then I go in my craft room, close the door away from the world, and just create. I am into hand dyeing right now and am about to start on my wedding quilt, a Mariners Compass center (for our beach wedding and the fact that we keep each other going in the direction that we should go) surrounded by Log Cabin blocks (for our love of home; each block center square will have an appliquéd heart in our wedding colors). All of the blocks will be created from my hand dyed fabrics so the overall look will be rainbowy……which fits us well, if you get my meaning! I can’t wait to start this one and then take the scraps and create from there!!!!
Dear Terri: Our “target” audience is the modern AND contemporary quilter and sewist. There is no age defined there, and our staff reflects ALL ages. I’m 47 and have been sewing since I was 20. So that makes us similar in age and skill. But the love of stitching is what makes us all brothers and sisters of the cloth! So yes, you ARE our target audience! Thank you for your kind words!!
1. I love everything about your magazine but as a new quilter I love that it is not just patterns. The articles are great and inspirational.
2. I wish it came out every month
3. So many things inspire me to create. I love magazines for ideas and then to modify the patterns to include the colors I want and make it my own.
I love the website and the type of information you give you.
Posting sooner would be AWESOME, but since you are working on that, how about posting on a regular schedule so we know when to look for the goods. It’s a little disappointing to tune in day after day, and not find anything new.
My travels inspire me to create……sights, smells, colors, buildings, food, etc. It all gives me something to draw on.
What I like that you already do is to include projects that are not always quilting projects, but sewing also. I like the size of the magazine. What you could do better? Maybe include a section on quilt guilds or quilt groups (it was hard to come up with something!) What inspires me- are colors and fabric.
I like Generation Q because it focuses on modern quilting.
I think that when you pay $10 for a magazine there should be no OOPs. I would think that you have proofreaders and also numerous testers to make sure the pattern is correct. I know you post the revisions but that can be after the fact that someone bought fabric and cut everything out – I know. Other than that, I love it. I would also like to see some free patterns to try on the website.
Pictures of beautiful quilts inspire me to make the quilt. I also like to see comments when someone did make the quilt – what they would do differently or that it was easy/challenging but worth it etc.
Thanks for the great magazine. Keep up the good work.
Debbie
Happy New Year! Congrats on the big changes!!
1. I love following along on FB. Getting up close and personal with the people behind the scenes!
2. I cant imagine it any better! I love the amazing creative pieces I have no thought of ever attempting just as much as the simpler ideas!
3. I am inspired when I know who I intend to give my piece to. Thinking about what they like opens up my mind to try new things.
I like the modern feel, designer interviews and humor. I would like more patterns. Inspiration comes from so many places, blogs from other quilters, nature, quilt books, magazines, fabric and other quilters
I enjoy reading a magazine, and I really enjoy all the posts on the web to see how other people put colors together.
Your magazine has inspired me, I was in awe at the work that you do to keep giving us new ideas for traditional turned to modern quilts.
The photos of finished quilts or unfinished keeps me wanting to get more projects started before others are finished. That’s okay, right.
Thanks
1. I really like the size of the mag, it’s perfect for throwing in my purse or diaper bag. I like your FB style also, I like when you post things that are kind of off beat, and that it’s obviously real people posting- not just an employee under the company name.
2.Im not sure what to tell you to do differently, I like things how they are. I’m exited about the changes you mentioned with the website though.
3. I like seeing quilts in their “natural habitat”. Like a quilt hung over a window on a Walking Dead rerun the other day, or in the backround of a movie or picture. Seeing stuff as it would be used lets me step back and see it from an easier, less critical standpoint. Sometimes I get too hung up on the little details of sewing, and it paralyzes my creativity.
I enjoy the articles and inspiration found on your website. (I can’t get the print version of the magazine locally.) I love the fresh ideas!
I can’t think of anything I would change at this time, maybe how to make more unique designs of my own.
I find that being creative is a huge stress-reliever for me. I love to be immersed in a project and creating something beautiful. I like sharing what I make with friends and family. Seeing lovely fabric is inspirng too.
I just found the Generation Q website. I haven’t seen the Magazine at any of our local newsstands in Winnipeg, Manitoba or in Whitehorse, Yukon so I cannot comment on your current format. I can tell you that I would love a magazine that has some content and is not just patterns. I love to read about what inspires fabric and quilt pattern designers., what is happening in the quilting world., not just in the US. A magazine that would satisfy all my quilting interests , vintage, traditional, cotemporary, modern, art quilts and anything related to fabric and thread. If this is your magazine, I would subscribe and look forward to receiving. A digital trial sample would be greatly appreciated.
1. You guys do a great job of showing multiple versions of your projects- through things like the quilt as you wish squares, or reinterpretations of designs from the magazine.
2. About all I could ask for is more posts
3. This goes along with #1, I like seeing how different people interpret a project or adapt a pattern for themselves.
1. Love the blog posts and the magazine! Love reading all the great ideas.
2. I’d love to see your magazine more available (only one shop in my area carries you and it’s an hour away) so I can’t wait for the digital version of the magazine!
3. I’m inspired by the world around me! I love taking pictures and making art quilts! And all the beautiful fabric just begs to be worked with!
Whooo-hoo! 10,000 is more than great!! Congratulation!
1. I like GenQ’s relevance to the diverse body of sewists/quilters that we have become and are continuing to become. I absolutely LOVE the Rose Hughes patterns you have published and look forward to more creative surprises from Rose and other artists.
2. I cannot think of even one thing right now that I would add to your mix ~ ~ ~ obviously I am not in the “print” or “communication” business. I love to be surprised with a publication, and you continually provide that element of unexpected, so I would guess I look forward to even more of your unexpected tidbits and features.
3. I am inspired most often by glorious displays in nature, rich use of color in any design format, and textures.
1. I like that the interviews, projects, and reviews are written in a conversational tone. It all seems so honest and the people seem like real people. I also like the small size.
2. I would like to see a series featuring different quilters progressing from an inspiration to a final quilt. I would love to know more about the process that other quilters go through to get to a finished design.
3. I am inspired by many things in the world around me. Sometimes it is a visual image, sometimes and aspect of an antique quilt. I am often surprised by what ends up being the inspiration for a quilt.
i’m excited to see what 2015 brings for GenQ!
1. I like to quilts is each issue of GenQ best.
2. Of course, who wouldn’t like more issue!!
3. And I’m always inspired by quilts of others, old blankets, collections of things.
I especially like the playful friendly feeling of the magazine. But I know the content is “for real”, well edited and I can count on accuracy.
More on quilting as a business (including the pitfalls)
Pictures! Pictures! Did I say, Pictures?
Congratulations on a terrific 2014, despite the challenges. Best wishes for a fruitfully creative 2015!
This is the first time to your site but you can bet I will be back!! I also will visit your facebook page. Your magazine sounds inspiring too. Thanks Julie
I really enjoy reading the magazine for the variety in the articles and great content without taking itself too seriously. I like reading about quilters, designers, fabric lines and the crazy things we quilters do.
1. I love that the articles are INTERESTING – so much so that I actually read the magazine from cover to cover, which I never do with other magazines.
2. I’d love to see occasional articles where well known quilters show the progression of their quilting from the beginning. Include successes and some of the not-so-good work. There are so many quilters who are just starting out and who feel they “can’t measure up.” If they were to see that every great quilter had to start somewhere and maybe didn’t always create the stuff they do “now,” it may help build newbie confidence.
3. I’m inspired by other creative people, and by bright and beautiful COLOR! Being able to work with cheerful-colored fabric makes me happy. I also love finishing a project! Not that it happens often, but when it does the feeling is amazing. Accomplishment = HAPPY!
Hi Brandy: Thank you for your thoughts. I wanted to let you know that in almost every issue we have a piece called “My First.” This article features a well-known quilter with his or her first and latest quilt. Usually it’s in the back of the book. I will also tell you that when I teach, I always bring my first quilt with me to show off. It’s called the Beast. It’s about 30 pounds, denim and calico, button tied, poly sheet on the back, comforter batting inside and is king-sized. It’s falling apart, of course, but I still love Beast. EVERY quilter started somewhere and made many mistakes along the way. Keep on stitching, Girl!
I like to pore over a magazine and I get ideas from everyone’s completed projects. I like the printed publication and then the availability of a digital access to all of the information for future reference is excellent. I look forward to your updated website and exploring. Creativity finds me in almost any medium and compels me to action! Congratulations on 10,000.
1. What I like about your magazine is that it is FUN! There’s always lots to read, with a new twist.
2. What I would like more of would be the “behind the scenes” — quilters talking about their inspiration, the design process, how the chose what, how they deal with problems and mistakes, etc.
3. What I am inspired by is color and fabric; seeing diferent colors together, and the moods it evokes!
Thank you! I’ve enjoyed reading over these comments, too!
I just found you. Can’t wait to explore everything past and future.
1) Facebook and the website are my two main tools
2) Not sure what you could do to make GenQ better but I like reading about quilt designers and materials, new products, projects and tutorials.
3) Quilts, materials and tutorials all inspire me
1. Love that you make it a magazine fun for quilters to read and not just full of quilts I can’t make.
2. Would love more time to read if and time to quilt!
3. Making something my style standard and taste inspires me. No quilt police allowed
1. I am old school…I like a magazine that I can touch and feel…and mark in it…just can’t do that on a computer screen.
2. Don’t tweet or use instagram but use Facebook and Pinterest…again old school….can’t understand Twitter with all the hashtags…have no idea what they are talking about….geeshhhhh old or what…..and Instagram have no idea what it is or what you use it for…..
3. I am inspired by nature….Love the colors of spring as everything is coming back to life…the flowers and the trees….the birds are back….and the colors of fall as the leaves are changing colors , the reds, the yellows, the oranges before they die off the trees….
Wow! I admire your ambition and I appreciate all the work that goes into Generation Q.
1. I love the content and I appreciate your philosophy about no quilt bullies! And aside from the great content, I also like the dimensions of the magazine. It’s an easy size for reading and sticking in a purse to take places.
2. I really enjoy articles about art quilting techniques and fabric manipulation, and would love to see more of those.
3. I get inspired to create by thinking about whoever I am creating for, and what would make that person happy.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway, and congratulations on your milestone!
I enjoy the ideas I get from the magazine. I am excited to see it go digital. I get inspired by the fabric itself. I am always trying to think of new patterns when I fall in love with a new fabric line.
Finally there is a community where quilting art has expanded beyond tradition, while being rooted in tradition. Being GenQ, the resulting expression of quilting has been edgy, modern, somewhat raw and completely inspiring! That’s what I love best about GenQ. Expansive expression!! You are already on your path of doing better; from start up to growing pains of marketing, economic prosperity, marketing and shows! Trudge ahead, as the definition of trudge is to “walk upright with purpose”. My inspiration to create comes from my surroundings; from what I see in quilting, to everyday life patterns and colors just waiting for interpretation in cloth! I’m on my way, my own baby steps, but the encouragement from quilting communities as you have provided have given me room to learn and trudge my own way. Thank you for your hard work!
1. I enjoy reading your magazine! I love the colors and the projects. I enjoy the hard copy of the magazine as I can pick it up and take it with me whenever I have the time.
2. I know this isn’t what you are looking for, but, I like your magazine just the way it is – it is unique in it’s own way and wouldn’t want it to mimic any other magazine – so don’t drastically change it!!!
3. I get inspired by the colors and seeing the projects in GenQ!
Wow! Great giveaway! OK, in order, the answers are (1) The one thing I really like about GenQ that is different from other magazines is the size. It’s so much more compact, yet stuffed full of wonderful things! (2) I honestly can’t think of anything you could do better! and (3) For me, giving away quilty hugs is what inspires me to create. I got bored when I was only making things for myself, but when I started making things for people who were in need of a hug, the creative juices just started flowing like mad! Now I’m joined with a whole crew of creative women and men who add to all the quilty hugs we give away – we’ve given away over 1000 quilts in five years!
What I like best is that I can easily follow you on Bloglovin’.
I’m not sure what could be improved upon…it’s all good! Great photos, modern details, frequent updates, new fabrics…love it all!
I find most of my inspiration in what others create, then switch it up to make something unique and my own. I love photos and pinterest and get great ideas to create!
I love the magazine and have never missed an issue! I love the articles and drink recipes and especially the product reviews. I don’t think I have ever made one of the patterns but I enjoy them. I miss the tongue in cheek articles. ( maybe they were sarcastic. I don’t know- but I enjoyed them!) I would like to hear more about what is going on in the quilty world- trends, designers, events. I know the magazine can’t be all things to all people, but you’ve done a great job of trying! Keep up the good work!
1) I love the mix of articles and patterns.
2) I’d like help designing my own quilts.
3) I get inspired by seeing other people’s work. I am looking at color combinations mostly.
I love the articles. They provide so much information. Also like the mix of humor & knowledge.
I like what your doing with Gen Q, so the only improvement I can think of is a monthly magazine.
I love to create the finished project. I love seeing how it all comes together at the end. I always feel like I accomplished so much. Which inspired me onto the next project.
My favorite things about GenQ are the size and the excitement that you generate from the first page. I love to savor each issue, and because of its personal size I can take it with me whenever or wherever I go.
What could be done better? Not much, as you seem to be one step ahead of your readers and change as soon as you deem necessary.
What best inspires me to create? The ideas, photos, interviews, and quilt rooms you showcase. Love them all!
1. I like the print version, I also like your refreshing exciting attitudes.
2. The articles that keep me thinking of fresh and new projects that are outside the box.
3. Pictures, pictures and more pictures. They inspire me.
1. I love the printed magazine best!so much to peruse!
2. I’d really like to see more SWAG! Really!
3. Inspiration comes mostly from nature and the really good stuff in the magazine and FB.
Thank you SEW much! Congrats!
1. The clear voice of this magazine gives it a real “personality.” I particularly like that there are so many articles included beyond quilt patterns.
2. I enjoy hearing about how designers work through their process from start to finish. Perhaps in one or two Playdates per issue the designer could write about the process behind creating the design. (Inspiration, rough sketches, color schemes, fabric choices, quilting design options, finishing choices)
3. My greatest inspirations come from the world around me. I look to art, architecture, nature, history, and textiles to inform my work.
I like to read your magazine! I love the color and the creativity it inspires! I would not change anything about your magazine as I like it just the way it is as it is unique does not mimic any other quilting magazine so please do not make drastic changes. I am inspired by the pictures and quilting projects in GenQ and by the feel and design of fabrics. I am also inspired by the enthusiasm of others whether it be for quilting or any form of art. I would like to do it all!
Congrats on reaching 10,000!! What a wonderful accomplishment!!
Love the most your fun and playful take on quilting. Your magazine always is a pleasure to pick up and read. It really gets my creative juices flowing.
It sounds like you will already be doing what I would wish for as an improvement, and that would be to offer the magazine digitally. I am so looking forward to being able to access it from my tablet.
It is hard to nail down just one thing that inspires me. But hanging with quilty friends and group sew-ins really top my list.
Congrats on hitting your goal!! Looking forward to next issue!!
I love a magazine in hand but I do better reading bits on the website. I do not do IG and I know that is a huge trend right now. It sort of disappoints me as I do love to look at the groups on Flickr and FB but feel I am excluded from IG.
I am inspired by almost everything. I tend to focus on nature or emotions when I make things.
First, let me just say that I LOVE the magazine! I love that it stays true to the name — its quilting for a new generation! There is never the dull same ole same ole, that you find in other quilt mags. I can guy this one and be assured that I will always enjoy it and never feel that I didn’t get my money’s worth. So that answers what I like best about it, but, being fair, can I also just point out that the people who run the mag are AWESOME?! Just saying’…
What could you do better….. hmm, thats a toughie. Well, one – don’t listen to trolls. Whoever that was who said they didn’t like the alcoholic drinks needs to go back to her rocking chair and stfu… just saying’… we love those parts of the mag that make it “real”, don’t listen to others and bend to their wills. So what can you do better – stand up for those of us who love you and support you and pay no mind to the trolls. Haters gonna hate!
What best inspires me…. ok this is shallow, I fully admit it… but ya need to hook me with a great pic. So pay special attention to the cover and to the pics on the first pages of the articles, because thats what hooks us and excites us the most. Its shallow, we know it – but its honest.
Love you all and love the mag — its only up from here!!!!!
xoxoxo
Leandra
(Gillian)
1. I love a print magazine. Like to hold and read in various comfortable spots.
2. Tips, short cuts & time savers.
3. Pictures give me creative ideas.
1. I love your magazine and FB post. The “freshness” of the magazine and the size!! I love that I can put it in my purse for those times when I have a few minutes waiting here and there.
2. Hmmm…not sure!
3. I’m inspired by what other quilters are doing, so I love going to quilt shows and taking classes.
i like that it is different from other quilt magazines. I am not all that familiar to the magazine to know what you could do to improve. What inspires me to create is the new pattern ideas and all the new fabrics that come out.
I love the format of the magazine, especially the size.
Would love a digital version
I like to read about and see what inspires others. I also like independent honest reviews of tools that are new on the scene.
Happy New Year to all of you at GenQ!
Hello and happy new year! I love Generation Q because it is fresh and appealing, to both young and old quilters! I would love to see hand quilting more often, and art quilting. I often thumb through quilting magazines for inspiration. I particularly enjoy your magazine because of its really current flair. Always I am inspired by quilts, to make quilts.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Sue Kaufman
1) The fun, lighthearted style!
2) Artists working in series or explaining their process.
3) I’m not inspired so much by new fabric or patterns – it’s techniques, themes, and ideas that give me the opportunity to think and play and get sewing.
Additionally: WOOT WOOT! Congratulations! This is a notable milestone.
I do like the size of the magazine. I like the size of the projects offered and the straight forward presentation.
2. I do think I would like the additional possibility to have the magazine digital to my Kindle if possible.
3. The visual presentation of the projects is the real motivator to me. I see a new project and want to make it. Of coarse many more than I actually have time to do.
1. I like the size and the fresh modern patterns.
2. I can’t think of anything. You guys rock!
3. All the pretty eye candy both in print and online really inspire me.
Thanks!
I love that you aren’t stuck in the old traditional quilts. I love magazines with a mix of traditional & modern.
I would love to see more information on pricing & selling quilts.
I get inspired by pictures of quilts that I like and by friends that motivate me and encourage me.
I must admit I’ve only just begun looking at the GenQ website and so far, I like what I see, I love that you provide download links to projects.
As far as what I’d like to see in the future, and this may already be a part of the website is how to videos for some of the projects.
I think nature best inspires me to create. I have a dream of someday doing a quilt-scape, right now that picture just lives in my head, I would love to bring it to life in the form of a quilt. Another project I would love to do is a Civil War era quilt with designs and colors relative to where I live in the Smoky Mountains.
Happy New Year, I hope this is your best year yet!
Sandy Miller
1. I love your completely bias articles. I love reading and knowing it is your actual opinion! I also love the product comparisons. Oh! My favorite: is the feature of quilt shops! (One day, I hope my shop is featured!)
2. I read some of the other suggestions and I’m going to say I don’t think you need to post free patterns on the website. Stick to doing what you all do! There are enough free patterns out there! I also would love an article on English paper piecing tips/ your favorite notions for English paper piecing (mine is the sewline glue pen).
3. I’m inspired daily in my quilt shop and on instagram.
Thank you all for being awesome! I’ve met most of you in person and you all are the sweetest bunch of people!
Kela
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What do you like best about GenQ? I truly enjoy the print the best especially the size if the magazine! Fits perfect in my purse for on the go. Thanks for that!
What could we do better or add to our line-up? More patterns please especially if the magazine is purchased bit necessarily subscription.
What best inspires you to create? Sometimes it’s the color, pattern if the quilts or fabric or sometimes all the above!!
Linynp2 (at) yahoo (dot) com
GenQ is fresh and fun!
So far so good, keep up the good work
I find inspiration many places, sometimes it’s something in a magazine (yours) or a fabric or pattern that inspires me,. A mood or occasion might even be my muse of the day. Inspiration comes in many forms ….so I just go with it as it strikes.
Best of everything to you in 2015!
1. Your clever witty writing is a fave!!
2. I am always starved for quilting ideas for that sandwiched top..don’t just want pb and j. So many patterns fall short. How do you choose what will best show off all that piecing?
3. I get motivated by absorbing the positive creative energy of those around me. Therefore I love product reviews and helpful hints and photos from other quilters.
I appreciate the fact that you seem to be the voice for modern quilting on the web. I also LOVE your block builder feature, which I just now discovered. I am always eager for tutorials, and posts that highlight the process – how a quilter picks her fabrics, etc. I am pretty visual, so looking at pictures of quilts , looking at fabrics, and even seeing color combos in a tv show can get me started.
GenQ is the only magazine I read cover to cover-even the ads. I like that you throw in articles that have nothing to do with quilting like the drink recipes. Wait, maybe those do go with quilting.
When you stop growing and changing you become stagnant so there is always room for improvement. Sounds like you and the rest of your staff are on the right track. It would be nice to receive the mags in the mail a little more timely.
I am inspired by beautiful fabrics, interesting layouts, patterns and colors in my everyday travels. I like to look at a pattern or design and figure out how it was done then tweak it somewhat to make it my own.
First you are “upgrading” us with the new world of modern technology. Very important. There is a lot to learn. Keep doing this. Second show us a new tool or new block or new technique or new way to do the “old” stuff each month, online so we can have it easily available. Third inspiration can be seeing a Pinterest board full of ideas, a walk outside, a bird feeder, a flower show is amazing. I really can’t say what works for others but I love seeing quilts in different color schemes.
1. I like the whole set out of the mag….the way it’s written, the order of the contents, the whole attitude.
2.i wouldn’t like anything changed ! Oh, maybe more stories about quilters or groups & their projects.
3.inspiration? Magazines, patterns, what others have made, a colour……
Congratulations on hitting an amazing milestone! 1. First off, I love the modern feel and emphasis on new designers. 2. I’m not sure about improvements to your line-up. Looking forward to see what you guys come up with! 3. Creative inspiration, oh my, is that a loaded question! Just about everything, but if I hit a bit of a wall, it really revs up my juices to watch tutorials on You Tube, or other sources. The potential to learn something new is always inspiring.
Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the new website!
1) love your voice – addressing current issues in the quilting community with honesty and a bit of sass. It makes me think and laugh.
2) I personally would love to see some kids projects that are boy- centric or gender-neutral. Though I don’t see much of this period, maybe a gap in the industry?
3) I’m inspired by others work, my kids, my environment. I’m a big fan of shapes and have a habit of taking pictures of shapes I see out and about. Then I sit down at the computer and sketch. These normally show up in my #QDAD designs.
i like the writing. It’s witty and I think we could use more of that in the quilting world.
I’m not sure what you could do better … I’m curious to see the new website design with better organization (I don’t think it’s bad now).
So much inspiration, so little time! I am inspired by the people I create for, I’m inspired by fabrics, I’m inspired by other quilters ( blogs Pinterest magazines), I am inspired by the random stuff that happens in life. Oh and I’m inspired when I see new to me techniques. I don’t ever want to stop growing my quilting skills.
Love the size and variety in the magazine… found it and ordered all the back issues. Spent part of my vacation reading them all. I can’t think of much you could add, maybe a challenge quilt or quilt interpretation(like your favorite song/book/moment in life) section? I get inspired to create by nature that I see and take pictures when out walking, looking at art in museums, and life events!!
I am finally meeting you, the real you this a.m. Your photo of the snowkisses blowing my way in the red background Happy New Year photo grabbed me and your writing style nabbed me and it looks like this contest for the Keeper of All Fun is trying hard to reel me in! I know I have browsed the site in the past, may even have purchased a magazine somewhere along the way—but I think we are going to be fine friends and bed fellows from here on. So here goes my comments for the contest….forgive me if it is lengthy —-I am “in crush” with you! LOL:
1) I think I am going to love the width and breadth and depth of your archives –the equivalent of an attic window seat filled with old treasured magazines and a comfy cushion and a few quilts and the time to browse away. The light in the window will be the sun shining in to see me hard put to decide which technique to try for which quilt (By the way, I am taking on making 7 quilts for a family whose home burned on the 30th, so looking for fun, fast inspired project ideas ). I do believe I am now fully appreciating digital storage rather than all of my years of print accumulation –I will be judiciously purchasing print copies of the magazine!
2)I am still exploring, so really just keep up what you are doing at the moment —the archives are essential. Keep them current as you go. Continue the friendly, open, welcome to my vision attitude –I will keep coming back –and I hate to say what that could mean to my limited budget!
3)As for inspiring me to create –usually a challenge of some sort –be it a slow month for my friends’ shop or a fund raiser for a favorite charity or just this week a family of 7 (Mom, Dad, and five kids under 18 at home) who barely got out of the fire that destroyed their home (Dad was home recovering from an illness, Mom was at work ). So what started as a I’ll make one quilt has evolved into doing each of the kids a quilt –and hey, Mom and Dad could use some comforting too..so now I go to my storage units and see what fabrics I have on hand while I wait to hear from the family what each of them would like their own personal blankie to be! (Dare I pray they don’t want Minkie??? Whole other experience that was!) My last bit of originality was a quilt out of Christmas Fabrics from Timeless Treasures….I am still writing the pattern and will be using the quilting frame at the shop, but most of the collection sold after people saw what I had come up with and they started visualizing the fabrics in their own projects. So Challenges of one sort or another are my inspiration.
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I am new to generation Q, I just joined facebook , Pinterest, and Instagram so at this point there is nothing I rould change. But I promise I will be follow and look forward to it. What I do when designing a quilt is get as much detail from the overdone I am designing it for, color, any special themes, age, size material preference for backing, purpose of quilt ie decorative or warmth. Them my brain just goes at it and all I can think about is quilting lol. It drives my family nuts!!!!!! I just started quilting 1 1/2 years ago and have a lot to learn but want to learn!!!!!!! Each quilt seams to get better and better and that excites me!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com Sonja McLane Thank you so much for this chance to win!!!!! I will be doing a lot of praying through Monday!!!!
I love your mag and I am excited about you going digital and love that aspect. I do not enjoy FB , Instagram, twitter etc. Too distracting from getting anything done!!
I love the pictures of complete works and the techniques used! thanks!
#1. I like reading your magazine for all of the information in it and in the style it is delivered. It is not stuffy and I appreciate that. I still like holding a magazine in my hands.
#2. More tips are always appreciated and I really enjoy your little surveys. The block builder articles don’t interest me at all. Your references to alcohol aren’t necessary and in fairness I don’t care for food recipes in other quilt magazines either. That is what homemaking/cooking magazines are for. (I subscribe to those too.) I don’t want a magazine that is filled with patterns. I want interesting articles about quilters and maybe how they are making a difference. Just do what you do best – create quilting interest!
#3. I am inspired by seeing other people creating works that I never would have thought of, but now have a starting off point. I love “modern” quilting and your magazine embodies that. I can’t wait to see what you look like when you “grow up” – just keep it fresh and inspiring.
Love the website….and it’s always a treat to open email and find the GenQ link … makes the day happy! The pictures are amazing…more, more, more photos. Seeing the fabulous work of quilt artists is inspiring and challenges me to create.
I do thoroughly enjoy the “Gen Q” format and style that conveys the excitement of the art and craft of textiles/quilting. Always more photos/close-ups of quilts/quilting techniques (with special attention to the fmq that finishes these art pieces!). My inspiration is the world that surrounds me, the personalities of those I love and the many friends I’ve acquired through my blogging—–total joy!
Congratulations on your milestone achievement!!!!! Here’s to 2015 and many more…………………
1. I like the internet best because it enables me to access lots of material that is not available at my local news agent.
2. I like the modern style but I have to say that I hate the name. How long is modern going to be modern? It is such an unoriginal name.
3. I made a sort of promise to myself to try something new with each project that I do. That inspires me to be creative. My most recent purchase was EQ7. I don’t know anyone who uses it so I was not sure if I would like it.I love it. I have designed so many quilts – haven’t made any of them yet but I have had a heap of fun creatively.
First I love to follow on Facebook and see all the posts of upcoming artists and their work. I think your line up is just fine! What inspires me to create is that I can view a lot of different websiteS, facebook pages, and pinterest pins to give me some interesting ideas on just about everything I enjoy. From quilting, Gelliplate printing to collaging! Happy New Year!
1. Love your website! Easy to follow directions in your patterns, great articles in the magazine
2. You already answered this in your post…mine was having a digital version of the magazine
3. I love to quilt for many reasons; my own creativity, learning new techniques to share with others, giving warmth to unexpecting recipients.
1. I read the articles on line, FB. Sorry not on instagram or twitter. Love Pinterest though. I actually don’t have time to sit down and digest a magazine anymore. One article at a time works best for me.
2. I really can’t say what you could do better.
3. What inspires me? Seeing pictures or videos new techniques. Seeing pictures or videos of others quilts.
1)I love the personal touch your bring to the magazine. It isn’t just a project magazine (love the projects too, BTW). I sit down and read the whole thing, not just glance thru and set it aside.
2)It would be nice if all of the projects were in the magazine, instead of online, but I realize that would mean either more cost or fewer projects so it probably unrealistic.
3)Seeing other people’s work that I admire makes me want to create. Sometimes it is a piece of fabric that calls my name or a pattern that I have the perfect fabric to use to make it.
1. Always love the printable version. I always pin every step by step to do the quilting. Sometimes i forgot which i put the e file.
2. Would love to see an expertise quilter sharing any tips and tricks to made the quilting, Sal quilting ,
3. I really love to see weaving , a lot of technique vonnect the fabric.
1) I love the website and the facebook posts.
2) I love tutorials, you can never have too many tutorials.
3) Best inspiration is other peoples projects and tutorials. Esp. when what they make is something new and original (something I haven’t seen done before), coupled with a tutorial of how they made it. Preferably with instructions on how the new technique or original idea works, so it can be copied with my own personal spin.
I think your magazine is great, I like the feel of a magazine although digitized is more practical as far as storing and looking up past articles. I like fresh new ideas or interpretations of other quilters. I also like to read about what inspires as well as the process.
I like the website and all it offers to me, I’m happy with it so I don’t know what you could do better except what you already have in mind, and what inspires me it fabric, other people’s creations and my grandchildren.
First ~ what an amazing giveaway ~ this is one of the most generous ones I’ve ever seen!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win it!
1. What I like best about Gen Q is the content of your magazine ~ there’s so much packed into it and I’m inspired every time I get one!
2. Not so sure there’s anything you could do better. It’s always wonderful to see a new publication (I bought the first one) and how it’s evolved over time and gets better and better!
3. What inspires me to create? I’m not quite sure how to answer this ~ a fabric line, something I’ve seen in nature, a shadow on the wall, some photos my son has taken (one he took when he was in London ~ amazing and I’ve got to make a quilt after it), I could go on. I’m so inspired by other quilters too ~ there are so many creative people out there!
1. I like the accessibility of the material. It is obvious that you are intentional about inviting new/less confident quilters into “the club” and that is very appealing.
2. I would like more process photos, photos that show the steps along the way. I know it is hard to stop and take a picture when “it’s not done yet.” The quilt as desired article showing a marked piece, then the first quilted element…
3. My inspiration… having a project or goal starts the process then everything is a source of inspiration. Friend having a baby? Quilt show coming? Once I have a project in mind then the frozen grass in the yard is enough too make me think, hmm can I quilt that into the … whatever I am working on.
What I like best is the fresh, interesting articles featuring real people! what could you do better? gosh that’s hard! more small projects for us to do maybe? and inspiration is everywhere. but when I feel tapped out, I go into my studio & begin refolding my stash (it ALWAYS needs straightening!) and before I know it I’ve found a fabric I’d forgotten about and I’m making something! works every time
1. Reading the magazine, that way I can spread it out w/my project I’m making from it.
2. Short cuts to cutting. piecing. Applique-I’ve not yet attempted this in any form.
3. Inspiration comes from many blogs that I follow, your magazine and of course events in the lives of family or friends. Perhaps to a place they have traveled, I try to make a pillow or runner or quilt from a pic they have shared.
Happy New Year
I love your photos – bright, clear, perfect! For me, I love seeing patterns that are full size, not ‘to be increased by 200%’ sort of thing. And lastly, I get inspiration from EVERYWHERE!! I see colour combinations in the gardens around me, patterns from the sidewalks and brickwork and shapes from everyday things. Inspiration is all around us!
Congrats on all of your success! I love this magazine especially the articles (love the humor) and product reviews. The fact that you have content outside of just more projects is appealing to me. God knows I have too many projects now anyway. The website is the only improvent I can think of and it sounds like you have that underway.
. I love modern quilting and I get my inspiration from all kinds of random places, but architecture is a big one. Bright colors and solids are my faves. Keep up the good work!!
1. Quite simply, I love the content variety offered in GenQ.
2. GenQ is hard to find in magazine racks or quilt shops (subscribing is on my 2015 to-do list).
3. I’m inspired by fabric color and design. For example, I have a big collection of day of the dead fabric, I cannot explain it but I am drawn to it!
Congratulations! Hard questions, especially since I haven’t had enough coffee to wake up yet. What I like best about GenQ is that it is all inclusive. You offer a little something of interest for everyone and that is hard to do! So many magazines lately seem to follow trends or repeat similar themes from one issue to the next, NOT Gen Q. I have cut back on my magazines, but look forward to each issue of Gen Q because I know there will be something that will light a spark. What could you add? More frequent publications – lol! Easy for me to say, I know. Perhaps some more interviews of artists. I love reading about people, where they get their inspiration, how they create. What inspires me is hard to pin down. Sometimes it is seeing an old quilt, a fabric, or that I have procrastinated so long that I have to get something made pronto. Most of my inspiration comes from nature – changing the pattern of ice on the pond to a geometric design or a bird’s patterning. It really depends on my mood and the project. Congrats again and thank you for a quality publication! Happy New Year!
1. I like the size of the magazine. It is so much easier to handle than the larger magazines.
2. I would like to see some machine embroidery quilts shown.
3. Inspiration comes from many things but almost always from some type of graphic image. It does not have to be another quilt but it could be or from an ad showing new fabric. I like the unusual stuff.
Best wishes for a new year.
What do I like best? The irreverent energetic air of quilt making you generate.
What could you do better? Hmm, since you added direct subscription, I’m not sure.
What inspires me to create? First, COLOR … and second, shape – I am in love with patchwork geometries. Applique is my second love and that I particularly enjoy raw-edged.
Linda
1 – Your magazine is different from most!
2 – I’m not sure that I have a suggestion for you to do better; I’m quite content
3 – My sister-in-law inspires me and convinces me that I can make it!
Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies!
I love the tone of the magazine, not just patterns and rules and such, love the drink recipes. Just give us more of the same. I also like your product testing articles. I am inspired by everything, colors in nature, patterns everywhere, beautiful photography, not just of quilts.
I love the website! More projects and bags! Looking at the wonderful things other people make is my inspiration!
Thanks for the chance.
craftyccain@gmail.com
I learned about your company at a quilt show so what I love about your company are your employees. I love the print magazine. I am inspired by the beautiful longarming in your magazine and the samples you had in your booth.
Where I live, the Gen Q magazine is not available, so I really enjoy your posts on your blog and FaceBook. I find your posts are fresh and interesting appealing to all tastes. Not sure what you could improve or do otherwise. I love to see photos of quilts and other projects for inspiration.
What I like best about GenQ is the fresh content. I read the print version. I cant think of anything I would change or add. What inspires me to sew and quilt is just the freedom to express in fabric. And it’s so fun to create!
1. I like the FB posts and online media presence
2. I think you already know- I am looking forward to the new website!
3. Looking at patterns and tutorials
I’m excited to learn about the magazine and will get it coming to my house through a subscription today! The comments I see here makes me want to get on the bandwagon!!! And that goodie bag is the best I’ve ever seen! Boy, y’all got a lot in it!!!! I get inspiration from magazines, quilt shows, and all my grand babies who need to have a special quilt from Mimi.
1, I enjoy reading the magazine, the size is perfect.
2. I like reading other people’s stories of how they decided on a pattern or a fabric line.
3. Have always enjoyed creating something different, seeing a pattern but making it my own either by color or hand embroidery. My favorite quilts are the ones I hand embroidered with DMC and metallics, so I’m always looking for new inspiration.
Congratulations on a great year!
1. I love the print edition even though I know we’re all moving towards digital but I love the size of your magazine
2. I would love to see some more interviews with popular bloggers and designers, along with pics of their studios etc.
3. Inspiration- I get a lot of inspiration from Facebook and Instagram
Thanks for the giveaway!
1. I enjoy the magazine format the best. I buy it from my local book store, and enjoy reading it with a cup of tea (lemon-lavender-mint). Second choice is facebook prompts, then web site.
2. To your existing lineup, feature quilt shops that have taken hold of the “modern” trend. The shops can be from anywhere around the world, and showcase their shop layout, samples, classes, favorite fabric lines, customers, etc.
3. I get creative spurts after I’ve been to a big national show, or after I’ve spent some time thumbing through my quilt magazines and books. I also get inspiration from the modern quilt FB group, and Pinterest.
I like the thoughtful articles in the magazine. And the humor.
I think you guys should head up a quiltalong this year.
What inspires me to create? Color, texture, fabric.
First I want to say that I haven’t seen the magazine. I have never seen it in my area available to buy. I found you via ‘WowIlikethat’ through their giveaway page. I would be interested in the digital magazine since it’s not in my area.
1. My first impression on looking through the page is that I like that it is easy to find your subscribe button and your Facebook button. I know that seems small, but many websites or Blogs make you hunt for it. Oh, I also love the idea behind your Block Builder feature. The web extras for each issue seem especially nice.
2. Again, I haven’t seen the magazine so I will comment on the web page. I was looking for what your site had to offer and I had trouble finding tutorials. If I were to sign up for a magazine that I couldn’t see in print first, seeing some free tutorials on the website would be a large buying factor. Not differing from when I visit blogs, the content gets me first, then I would want to spend money on patterns. When I found what you call the Q-torials (tutorials) and clicked on it there were only titles and no pictures to spark interest in the tutorial. Also the directory was a little confusing for someone new to the site.
3. Blogs with great tutorials are the number one thing that inspires me to create. They give me the vision to make things my own.
Have a great day!
love the more lengthy articles on quilters themselves and the modern patterns. Would like to see more difficult patterns and not just what everyone else is doing. Look EPP! Like its new :/
My creative inspiration is all sorts of art, nature, and cuddling with my family
1. I like that the magazine is fresh and fun. You joke around, and don’t take yourselves too seriously. That doesn’t mean that it’s not professionally done, just fun. it keeps me reading, not just looking at the patterns. I also love the size!
2. Not sure you could do anything ‘better’, I love it just as it is.
3. I get inspired by a lot of things; a piece of art, nature, but usually I just pull fabrics I like together and go from there (Free-form, not a pattern user)
Love all the articles, tip and designers. Just keep on doing what you’re doing and that will make me a happy camper!! lol
I get inspiration from seeing all the designs where you don’t expect it to work; 30′s fabric in a modern design or modern fabric in a traditional design. That gives me all kinds of ideas when I see those combinations. Love this site!
I love reading new magazines that I have not seen before and learning new techniques. The digital aspect is a great improvement.
1. I like the printed magazine.
2. I would like to see the digital version.
3. Seeing different projects that others make inspires me.
First time I have been to your website or heard of you, but love what I see. Do better, help me to get over my fear of starting. I can create in my mind just can’t get sewed. It is the individual that inspires me. Looking forward to seeing more of your magazine.
1. I love the modern perspective your magazine offers on quilting.
2. More tutorials on the blog/challenges/BOM….ways for me to engage with you.
3. Blogs….I’m always scoping out what others are creating. That’s my primary source of inspiration.
1. I was not aware of the magazine Generation Q. Is available in Australia? From looking at past issues I don’t think I have seen it at newsagents. Think I’ll follow the website until it available as emag.
2. Having the magazine in emag form
3. Seeing other people’s work
I love that your magazine just feels different than all of the other quilting magazines out there. The quilt patterns are more interesting, the variety of content is great, and I love the cocktail recipes.
I’m glad to see you’re increasing your presence on other social media.
I love to create as an outlet. My day job is as an office manager, so I don’t have much chance for creativity. I love seeing what everyone else has done, and seeing if there is a way I can put my own spin on it. I’m trying to push myself to rely less on patterns, and more on what I can come up with on my own.
Really enjoy your Facebook posts and links that show you are a quilting magazine very different from the other quilting magazines. I was very intrigued by the quilt your own square challenge. Seeing things like this really encourages me to think outside the box and try new things. I’ll be interested to see your new web site, because in my opinion you are doing everything well. I have seriously thought about buying a subscription to Generation Q, but with a $50 a year price, I have wanted to see an issue first. I have yet to see on issue of your magazine in a quilt shop. Lowering the subscription price would be attractive to me. I am inspird to create by ideas I see in quilting books, quilting magazines, blogs and my quilting friends. I feel especially inspired by Julie Herman and Angela Walters,
Hooray for you! I really like reading your magazine and am thrilled that it will be digital soon. I would love to see more about quilters who are really doing new and interesting things. New techniques inspire me – so does color and using my imagination.
I enjoy the magazine on occasion but really enjoy your Facebook posts. I love seeing all kinds of quilting things! I’m looking forward to the new website and the digital edition the most. I’m inspired to create by a photo, a color, patterns discovered around me, the feel of new fabric, pictures of finished quilts, color combinations; so many things!
- What I like best about Generation Q is that you choose an amazing cover for each issue. I especially love the Nov/Dec issue with a cat, looking so dignified, sitting on the quilts like he/she owns them.
- I can’t think of suggestions for you to improve because I love everything about Generation Q.
- Reading quilting magazines, reading blogs, show-and-tell – all of these inspire me to be creative. Ideas come from everywhere around me!
1. I enjoy the printed version….I like hands on material.
2. You are doing a GREAT Job…..Sharing lots of Ideas.
3. Inspired by what is shared by others….Awesome way to learn!
1. I love websites, but really love to have something in print that I can hold in my very own little hands and refer back to it over and over again whenever needed for design inspiration or for the pattern or for instructions along the way. ☺
2. Being Better is easy ~ just continue to show us all of the newest and greatest things hitting the horizon out there in the quilty universe; feature and review new books, patterns, designers and fabric collections; and continue to impress us with your never ending knowledge of tips, tricks and short cuts for making life even more simplier and easier and more productive. ☺ Also, would love to read more “now, why didn’t I think about that!” types of inspirational stories. Everyone needs to laugh, so funny stories and “oh my goodness, you are not going to believe what just happened to me while I was tring to make that” type of articles would give us all a chance to laugh at ourselves because it’s likely we’ve done some of the same things, too. ☺
3. My biggest inspiration is my oh so sweet 11 year old granddaughter. She has been sewing with me since she could barely sit up on my lap. Just recently, she earned and saved enough money to buy her very own Bernette. She and I are looking forward to many fun filled days of stitching bliss together. It is such a blessing to share my passion with her and watch her develop into a great “sewer” herself. She has the desire to know all things related to this passion which we call a hobby and I am over the moon in wanting to help her know how to do absolutely everything there is out there! Projects for us to work on together would be an awesome addition! ☺
Facebook postings are great, but sometime they get lost in all of the other gazillion posts from everyone else out there in cyberland. One of my goals for 2015 is to simplify and declutter my life, so any help you could offer there would be greatly appreciated as well! Thanks for everything you do!
Wishing all of y’all the absolute very best now and throughout the coming new year! Let’s make 2015 our best year ever! Let’s spread joy, love, happiness, laughter and the unending quest for knowledge amoung our sewing and quilting community and continue to share inspirations and ways to bring joy to our beloved passion with needle and thread.
Thanks a bunch for the opportunity to win a part of this awesome giveaway! You rock! ☺
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1. I love visiting the website and I’m excited to see the makeover.
2. I was going to say have a digital version of the magazine but I see you’re already planning that
3. My inspiration comes from photos of beautiful quilts. Gets my creative juices flowing.
1. Love the website, it is always up to the minute and keeping us well informed.
2. Adding more pictures of gorgeous quilts, or quilt blocks that pop.
3. Quilting magazines.
What a beautiful bag and wonderful goodies. You are so generous. While I would love to win this prize, I am ever so anxious to see the new website, changes and fun things you are planning for the New Year. Good luck to you in 2015!
1. I love, love, love the size and the fact there is a lot of reading to do.
2. I always like reading hints/ideas from “everyday” people. In other words, people who may not be able to afford all of tools but have come up with ways that still work. (Don’t get me wrong, I love all of what I call the “toys” of sewing; but, sometimes I just cannot afford the “latest and greatest ” and there is so much cleverness in the quilting/sewing world.)
3. Fabrics/colors are some ways I get inspiration.
Congratulations on your success!
What do you like best about GenQ? I love learning new ways to use up my stash!
What could we do better or add to our line-up? Maybe expand the final product, make it bigger?
What best inspires you to create? Fabric, and seeing how others use it in their creations.
1. I like the way you speak with a “talking” language rather that a “written” language. You guys are real and funny. Thanks
2. find the magic encouragement that tells me to turn off the screen and get quilting.
3. I like to see other quilts but I am most inspired by seeing creativity in other mediums.
Keep up the good work
1. I like they way you speak in ‘talking’ language rather than ‘written’ language.
2. Encourage me to flip off the screen and go sew.
3. I like seeing pretty quilts but I am inspired by art in other mediums.
Keep up the good work
Jill
1. I only read 2 quilting mags and Gen Q is one of them. I love reading about other quilters and designers.
2. I am looking forward to the digital issues.
3. Everything! We just moved to the west of the US and the mountains are really jazzing me.
As a new find on facebook I am very much interested in what you will have in store for us quilters in 2015. I have liked what I have seen so far and would like to see some paper pieced projects.
1. Beautiful photos – always inspiring! (see #3)
2. I agree that the digital version will be really nice. It’s easier if someone else organizes things for me and digital is the best. I also always enjoy discussion on fixing problems, making mistakes, and the process behind making design decisions (intentional or unintentional).
3. I’m most inspired by seeing beautiful things that are displayed well to make me think, “I could do that!” I’m inspired by challenges but I have to be able to see how things are real. That doesn’t make sense I know but it makes sense in my mind.
1. I am just getting into the quilting movement and find that the modern quilts really speak to me so I appreciate Generation Q for that since it’s a little harder to find than the traditional stuff.
2. It would be great if the magazine were monthly instead of every two months.
3. What best inspires me to create? Wow — that’s a hard one. But I guess I would have to say color and modern design. I had kind of gotten away from sewing for a little while – just bored with it I guess. I finally had the inspiration to redo my sewing area downstairs and the first thing was the huge pegboard wall where I had been just storing a mish-mash of sewing notions. It looked like a big old mess. Now there are brightly colored shelves with great looking contemporary artwork. So now I want to be down there working on things (and even exercising!!!). Now I’m having fun rediscovering all of the gorgeous colors and designs of fabrics in my stash and I think I just can’t get enough of online ideas and saving things to Pinterest.
First let me just say WOW! This is an amazing gjveaway. I’m in awe.
I just recently found your website and it has quickly become one of my favorite places to spend time. :0)
To answer your questions:
1) I love the website. I have not seem the print version yet. The website is great- is fun, fresh, informative and not just another sales site.
2) I could get lost on your site for hours – what I probably need is a timer button that I could set to tell me is time to get off the Web and do some quilting!
3) I am most inspired by color and contrast. I love to put light against dark and match different patterns next to each other. Bright colors on white or black always make me smile and make my fingers itch to create something!
thanks for what you are doing – please keep going!
Alesia
Congratulations!
1. I’ve never seen your print magazine, but love the Facebook posts. I’m a FB follower.
2. Not sure what you could do better, more posts or pics?
3. I’m inspired by learning new techniques, current events, quilting challenges, fabric, color, etc. I am not inspired to follow others patterns precisely, by other’s palettes, or reproducing things I’ve seen.
Thanks for the inspiration you’ve provided so far, please continue!
I love the website, but really want to try the magazine!
The only tricky thing about the site is finding the search button- it’s a bit down he page. I’m used to it now, but initially was confused!
I tend to be inspired by the people I’m creating for (often my kiddos!).
Thanks- love all the inspiration you share and how much I learn when I stop by the site!
I like the fun, irreverent attitude about quilting. . Even the size is different from other quilt magazines. I’d love to see lots of different techniques and colorways, plus new free motion quilt designs every issue. I’m inspired by photos of quilts and other projects in magazines and online. Congratulations on achieving 10,000 on FB! Thanks for the opportunity to win a terrific prize!
I am new to this site and magazine, looking forward to lots of learning in 2015
1. I like the print version, I can mark it up with notes to myself
2. Tips are always great, any stories about a quilters process, any part will do
3. Just about anything, I live in a beautiful place and see inspiration everywhere, oddly If I look at too many quilts, like on Pinterest, I lose my creativity.
1. I enjoy your magazine, GenerationQ. So many ideas
2. I think you are doing great. Best thing is not to get over run in ads. Perhaps run a small section in each edition like Binding – 2 1/2 inch strip you sew a 3/8 inch seam. Or tips that you use when doing a binding. There are a lot of us beginners that can’t find the info we need and that info is just taken for granted by experienced quilters. I have spent hours going through books looking for basic info that even the quilting encyclopedias don’t even have. So maybe each edition have a page with flashy edges (so it’s easy to find) that takes one small subject like binding variences and explains why you use a 2 1/2 or 3 or 3 1/2 inch strip and the reasons for a bias strip compared to a straight strip. Those tips and a different tip the next edition on maybe mitred corners compared to straight corners and your tips on each will start a following. Another idea in one edition under this section, is bed sizes, quilt sizes for each and tips on the over hang of each quilt. I find if the quilt is not wide enough then it travels across your bed. So, your tips and measurements on that. See, a whole new section. And maybe make it so people can also download this section so we can keep it in our “Book of Quilting Brains”.
3. What inspires me is your colour combinations. I am relatively new to quilting and stay in a safety zone of colours. To see other combinations and how you use them, gets my creative juices going and makes me braver to try other colours and combinations. Thank you.
I like an “out of the box” quilting magazine. I would like to get more insight of a designer and how their project evolves. Quilting magazines inspire my projects because honestly I’m not so creative, but I love to make things.
Can’t wait for the digital issues! Thanks for making a great, inspiring magazine. Love the Pinterest board too.
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Honestly can’t think of anything you can do better, its already pretty stellar
I’m inspired to create by everything around me. I love looking at quilts and fabrics and others people’s
Interpretation of a pattern.
Because you have fresh new ideas!! Families are included in your magazine!!
1 I like the magazine size and I really love holding a magazine!
2 I would love to see articles about longarming and what makes quilters tick!
3 I am inspired when I see gorgeous fabric!
What I like about your magazine . . . .The price! I feel like I’m getting my money’s worth out of the magazine – not tons of ads for quilt cruises on every other page. I also do enjoy the size ( I know others have said it) but it does fit in my ginormous purse I lug everywhere. Digital would be GREAT!!! I think one of the best things about your magazine is the variety – its not all quilt patterns that are plugging an upcoming fabric line.
Well I see your working on your website and you’ve just joined instagram ( I feel your FB pain). I like to read about people’s quilting experiences – like putting a go pro on someone at QuiltCon. I mean you kind of already do that. It’d be fun for you to randomly show up at an LQS yard-crasher style and help someone choose fabrics just to see their reaction (it may not be good!).
I am inspired by color combinations – I love finding pictures or weird palettes and pulling fabrics that match and then deciding on my quilt pattern.
Congratulations!! Someone else can win the giveaway, I just wanted to send my best wishes. <3
1 – I like having your magazine available digitally and the abundance of pictures
2 – I would like more articles about hand quilters and pieces. Most seem to be about machine quilters
3 – I’m inspired by seeing what others have created especially using traditional patterns and techniques with modern twists.
1. I love the modern look and feel of the magazine and projects. I also love the more casual feel of GenQ!
2. Keep doing what you are doing. I think the upcoming digital format is a great step forward!
3. Photos of others work. Seeing other peoples quilts in real life. Nature. Random thoughts that pop into my head. Other quilters. Inspiration is all around us!
1.I really prefer reading the magazine, maybe because I’m old school, but it’s nice to hold it in my hands and study it.
2. I can’t see what you could improve on, except one thing ALL publishers of quilt stuff could improve on and that is to include instructions for people who are using paper half-square triangles or thangles or triangulations (my favorite).
3. What best inspires me to create is seeing photos of what others have done, or seeing a new technique. Second best is having a deadline to get me moving.
I am so inspired by color as well as pattern. I have tons of ideas, and love to see others inspirations as well. Love it!!!
What do you like best about GenQ? It is so inspiring and fun. Totally today!
What could we do better or add to our line-up? Just more more more! Easy links are great. Tutorials are very useful.
What best inspires you to create? I lam inspired by both color and pattern. I love all styles, old and new. I try to create each and every day.
1) I love the magazine, I want to touch & drool.
2) I love Facebook posts
3) inspiration? Every day things
*1 I love the size, that’s what caught my attention to the magazine the first time.
*2 I love the stories of regular people making quilts. We are all learning and have something to show for it.
*3 I find something in every magazine, the little clutch purse turned out quite nice. I picked up a pattern that was reviewed in the magazine and can’t wait to make it. I like reading about other people who create.
just found you on Facebook
I’m not sure yet.
Using up fabric in the stash! Tell me a color !
I personally like the print version — love viewing on the dock plus trying to reduce the time spent on fb, etc. Continue to showcase new designers with fresh ideas. I love the things that inspire me to create my own such as nature and color.
1. I love your magazine – it is the thinking person’s quilt magazine – not just pretty pictures and fabric adverts. It has serious articles we actually want to read.
) – don’t give in to the politically correct fun police. If they don’t like the content they don’t need to buy the magazine.
2. I would love to see more articles on the story/history/aesthetics of quilting – detailed and informative telling us all about the background etc – not just here’s a quilt, here’s my sewing room, here’s some cute new fabric. You already have great content but I would love to see more. I also want you guys to be brave and push the boundaries – e.g. the time you included an alcoholic drink recipe and the columns by Megan Dougherty (miss her already
3. What inspires me – I love bold use of colour
Keep up the great work I love your magazine. It is the best
1. I read the print magazine and I like when you compare items and the featured quilter.
2. I teach beginning quilting classes and I like the basic one page tips and info that I can pass on to my students.
3. I get inspiration from magazines like GenQ, Pinterest and the different quilt blogs.
DIGITAL!! You just made my year with that announcement! Anyway, for the questions: (1) I love the magazine’s irreverent tone. It’s not the same ol’, same ol’ like a lot of the other quilting magazines. (2) I enjoy smaller projects too, like runners, bags, etc. So maybe more of those? But really, I’m very satisifed with the magazine’s content. (3) My stash inspires me to create, although many times I end up fondling fabric and putting it back because I don’t want to cut into it!
1. I like the creative patterns!
2. It would be great to have the magazine on my iPad. I would like to see videos and have links included to other tutorials.
3. I am inspired by beautiful fabrics and the quilts I see that are made by others. There are so many creative and talented quilters, and I love to see their creations. Instagram is my favorite place to find ideas.
1- I love love love the Block prompts. I rarely get one finished that I really like and I’ve never yet sent one in, but it does challenge me to think creatively.
2- I like seeing things I’ve not seen before or even thought of before. It seems lots of mags are rehashing the same patterns, but with new fabrics and new names just for content. What’d a waste of my time and money! So, that’s not a what you should do answer, but a what you shouldn’t do.
3- Seeing lots of pics of the same design in different fabrics, colors, etc. I think that’s why IG has been such a success among quilters.
Congratulations on 10,000 FB likes!
I like that you have little snippets on your website about a couple projects in your magazine issues.
I think you need an increased presence on Instagram, as I know there are many quilters on there!
And what inspires me to create is usually seeing other peoples pictures on Instagram or quilting blogs!
i have only just found you – this is the first time I have heard of Generation Q magazine and as soon as I post this will be looking for the website and subscription details because I really like what I have just read.mit sounds great.
Thank you.
Linda
1. I like the magazine articles and I still prefer a printed magazine over an online one. Love the blog. The Directory list and the Blogroll are great — makes it easy to find inspiration in many places.
2. I would love to be able to follow your blog via GFC. I know there were some changes when Google Reader went away, but this is still the main way I follow blogs. I read them on my blogger dashboard. That way I get notification when there is something new to read.
3. I get inspiration from things I see around me. That’s very broad, I know, but it is true. Nature; things I see when I travel; things in magazines, books, or online; photos, blogs, etc.
Oops, now I should answer your question about what inspires me and that is other quilters. I see the gorgeous work being done around the world and it motivates me try harder to improve my skills and keep stitching. He only problem is I don’t think I will ever be able to sew all the quilts I want to make! Drat. Gotta keep trying though. I’m looking forward to receiving my ordered copy of GenerationQ mag.
Thanks,
Linda
1.I love reading about modern quilting and its aesthetic.
2.You could reach out to more traditional quilters and art quilters better. Have your magazine for sale at Barnes and Noble where the mature look for things. Not everyone does Facebook so reach out in other ways. Have digital magazine to reduce clutter and waste.
3. I create best when I am in a room filled with other creative people. Nature, landscape and travel also inspire me to create.
I like the quality of the publication. Good pictures on good paper.
I think that all aspects of quilting should be featured – modern traditional to abstract, appliqué to piecing. And I would love to see massive missing of fabrics – I don’t prefer one-line or three-color quilts.
I’m inspired by photos and truly new techniques
this is the first time I hear about this magazine Generaton Q. I’m going to get an issue to see what everyone is talking about.
What inspires me to quilt is everything I see! Colors, flowers, designs in carpets, other people’s quilts, fabric, buildings, everyday life. I could go on and on, I see everything as “what a quilt that would make!”
I’m looking forward to getting a copy of your magazine.
I liked the Quilt as You Go series! It was interesting to see how different quilters handled the same quilt. I can’t think of how to improve – you’re doing a great job. Other people’s projects inspire me to create – the more projects I’m exposed to, the more inspired I am to find my own creativity.
Congratulations on such a milestone! I love Gen Q! I have gotten it from the beginning and love seeing the different technique s, the different quilters you highlight, and the new and different tips, tools, and toys.
*I like that categories are easily to find on the website. It makes browsing such much funner!
*I’ve been sewing most of my life, but still consider myself a quilting newbie. I always enjoy seeing tutorials for beginning and small projects.
*Anything really can inspire me to create. Really, though, it’s a feeling that boils up inside until you have to let it out!
1. I like the GenQ website. I’m not always able to get a copy of the magazine, so I really like that so much information is available on your website.
2. I was going to say you should add more photos on your Instagram account, but I see that you are already doing that, so just keep it up!
3. I am inspired by the wealth of quilting porn on Pinterest, Instagram and Flickr
I like the youthfulness of the projects.
The instructions and patterns are not always well done, so that would be something to improve on.
Other than creativity being in who I am, I am inspired by wanting to get inside the mind of the creator of something I find beautiful by making a version of it for myself.
I like seeing what other quilters are working on. Keep having guest bloggers!. I’m inspired seeing what others are working on, which is why I read blogs in the first place.
What do you like best about GenQ? (Print, website, or any other way in which we interact…)
Q-buds (guest bloggers)
What could we do better or add to our line-up? (And please don’t tell us about getting our stuff posted to the website sooner? That’s our NUMBER ONE RESOLUTION for 2015!!)
I love ThingLink.com – they add popups to pictures – think about adding these to your site..print…
What best inspires you to create? This is a very broad question, we know, but the answer is all yours to have fun with!
Necessity – comparison (I need to copy what I see)
What do I like best …. Its hard to choose, love the size of the mag, informative articles, fun stuff (drinks), great patterns.
What could you do better? Publish monthly or at the very least, bi-monthly. Way too much time inbetween each issue, I WANT MORE!
What inspires me to create? Color, layouts of quilts, color options, quilting ideas, but mainly petting my fabric and seeing how it will fit into patterns.
Love this magazine! The format, size and articles with plenty of pictures. Although my husband would prefer the digital format, I enjoy having the real thing in hand as my constant companion. I am inspired by the stories of quilters who overcome the stuff life throws at them and still find time to quilt! Just keep doing what you are doing. I couldn’t be happier and look forward to each issue. And, Teri Lucas ROCKS!
I definitely prefer web content. “Cuts” is particularly addicting! I think your site could be much improved (not the most helpful links at the top of the page) but it sounds like you’re on it. I think being a stay at home job and missing my former creative career is what inspires me…
1. I like the printed magazine, it’s something I can keep and take off the shelf when I’m looking for inspiration. The ditigal version is also good news though for people abroad.
2. I’m interested in the creative process behind a design. So more of that. I would also like to read about quilters who aren’t famous (yet!) and their work.
3. Lately I’m inspired by projects in blogland but everyday life inspires me too. Nature I look at walking around or even driving to work!
I really like to hold a mag, turn the page, put it down and come back to it. Just keep moving forward as you are and stick to your vision! I am inspired by so many things in so many ways. Seeing others work, learning new techniques, travel, nature, recipients, etc. Sure hope I win!
1. Information I don’t find elsewhere that is well written and interesting to me such as the QAD series and the Casey York interview is what brings me to your website.
2. More of that type of information.
3. I am inspired by thoughts of the person for whom I am making the item, by photos, by events, by others work. When I saw Casey York’s quilts and read what she had to say, I could see how, with her vision, I can make a project I have had in my mind for a number of years. I’m just not that creative on my own……I need a nudge and your magazine is a big help.
1. everything
2.instructions
1: I like all the modern and innovative patterns
2: maybe you could do some sort of BOM or challenges for quilters where the winning one would be featured in a next issue
3: the fabric (sometimes it gives me the direction) or details in nature architecture and then other peoples work and my beloved travels, there are so many inputs everyday around me
1. I like a magazine I can hold in my hands, but a digital copy will be space saving (something I can’t spare!).
2. Just keep doing what you’re doing!
3. Different things – a pattern, a piece of beautiful fabric, a picture of something someone else has made – inspire me. I have that “I can do that!” mentality.
Thanks for the chance to win! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com
I remember when GenQ started up. I loved the idea of an online magazine and I don’t have to go out to get info and fun ideas. Have followed you since and love all there is on GenQ. Thank you for all the info you put out there for us quilters. I think what inspires me is the fact that you put out all types of ideas that I would never have tried before. The new things being done, the more modern ideas. (Which I haven’t really done yet…that’s the word, yet!) But you do give me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to GenQ in 2015!!!!
1- size of magazine
2-let me know about new quilt supplies and how they make my life easier AND include problems you had while trying to use the.
3- my inspiration comes from nature and my surroundings. Plus an occasional exhibit never hurts either. I saw a wonderful glass exhibit at a Denver botanical garden this summer while traveling. I got so inspired by that exhibit!
1. Just love the size!
2. Everything is perfect for me
3. More size/ color options…
Thanks for the chance to collaborate! And the chance to win this amazing prize
1. I love the variety of the articles and projects. I also like the size of the magazine.
2. I like your use of social media; it helps to connect with others to find inspiration and learn.
3. Through workshops, articles, social media I find inspiration from meeting others and hearing about their journeys. It often leads to a new idea or skill that inspires me to create and to continue growing myself.
I really like the size of the mag and enjoy having it in my hands. I digitally take a French and a couple of Australian quilt mags to save postage. Congrats on the 10,000. Since I discovered this from Scott I have been very impressed. Have completed a # of your patterns and love your articles and research on products. It is very informative, fun and gives me a good quilt fix whenever I pick one up to read. Keep up the good work!!
1. love the challenges on the website!
2. would like to see more Q-torials.
3. new fabric collections give me the most inspiration.
I love that the magazine is not just a bunch of patterns. I enjoy reading the stories behind the quilts. More about what creative process the designers follow would be great. My inspiration can come from anywhere. I am working on a quilt inspired by a turtle! My favorite part of the process is picking the fabrics. Love, love, love the colors.
Like to look for new ideas on quilting . Found a few I’m itching to try.
I love all the inspiration the GenQ- pattern, interviews, encouragement to try something new! I guess I hope you keep doing what you do- stay on the cutting edge and keep pushing our boundaries, surprise us. I’m always excited to read a Gen Q magazine. Inspiration…??? Hard to know where it comes from especially in the dead of winter, but improv piecing, even though it’s something I’m relatively new to, really is exciting. I need to do more. Also inspiration comes from other quilters, at my guild, online, wherever!
1) my fav thing is when you showcase a quilter and show us how the live their quilt life.
2)it looks like my wish is going to be answered when you go digital..that would such a plus.
3)my creative juices really get flowing after spending some cruise time on Pinerest. I do need to limit my time tho’ or I spend more time planning the new adventure rather than getting going on it (lol)
You guys are fabulous…thanks for all of the inspiration!
What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win! 1) I enjoy your Pinterest boards the most. 2) I would like to see a lot more on Instagram. It’s my new favorite! 3) I am most inspired by seeing what others create. Beautiful new fabric is pretty inspiring, too!
1. It’s fresh and new.
2. You’re teaching the old dogs (of the quilt publications world) new tricks.
3. Patterns inspire me, like recipes do. But like recipes, patterns are just the place I jump off from!
i like the real knowledgeful how to’s you teach me – I learnt how to make paper pieced heroes from you!
I like the modern young vibe of the magazine
I am inspired by modern quilts others make and the stunning beauty
I would like to see more interviews with important members of the quilting community:
Where do they come from, professionally?
What inspires them?
Trends?
Important skills?
Thanks,
Tina
I love the size of your magazine. It tucks into a tote or handbag, no problem. I wish it was available at the new stands in our area (Canada). At least I have not seen it locally.
When I make quilts, I generally start with a pattern. I may change things but I usually need a blueprint to start. It would be great to win your prize.
love the print edition
More pages, please!
Sometimes pattern, but usually color
Eager to see the new site. Would love to win!
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