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The joy of Quilting Arts Magazine by Indigo
This is one of the most inspirational (and beautiful) magazines I've ever purchased.The only sad part is that it's only published 4 times a year; but it's still worth every cent.I read each of mine from cover to cover more than once.Each month focuses on a new artist that works in fiber (quilting; embellished boxes; altered books; fabric painting; etc.).Quilting Arts Magazine is geared more toward the non-traditional quilter; which is so nice since there is a noticable lack of such material to be purchased.The traditional quilter might find the projects inspirational and challenging as well.Speaking of challenges...the magazine usually has some sort of contest in the works with prizes to be won.The magazine is also a great resource for products such as beads; specialty fibers; buttons; ribbon; fiber paint...the choices boggles the mind!I recommend Quilting Arts Magazine wholeheartedly!!!

Simply the Best!
This is the best quilting magazine I have ever picked up.It is beautifully done, it is unique and the articles are interesting.But the thing I like best about the magazine is that every issue has a project complete with instructions that are so clearly written that even someone like me who is something of a novice when it comes to embelished quilting is inspired to give them a try.

This magazine is very well done and my hat is off to the writers and editors.

Perfect Gift for Quilters!
I purchased this subscription as a gift for my quilting wife. She is a fairly advanced quilter and curator of the Colorado Quilt Museum. I had seen all of the issues back through the Premier issue of Quilting Arts she had brought home from various quilt shows and retreats, and knew that this magazine was considered both special and head and shoulders better in production standards than a lot of other magazines available on the subject. The photography, color, literary editing and both staff and guest contributors are all the BEST.
Don't be intimidated if you're not an advanced or long time quilter. The inspiration of the articles and projects illustrated will inspire you as well as awe you with their beauty. Technique is well represented in text as well.

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From "Crafts" to "Paper Crafts" ... I LIKE it!
Reading all the other reviews I felt I needed to contribute. I am a rubber stamper since the 1980's. I do not do scrapbooking, however I have become well-read on this craft. For the naysayers of the group: I think if I wasn't expecting the layout of this magazine because the magazine I used to subscribe to "became" this one, I would have agreed with you ... that same thing happened to me with "Stamp & Scrap Arts" magazine (This one disappointed me with THEIR changeover). However, I DO subscribe to Somerset Studio, Stampers Sampler, Rubberstampmadness, Stamp & Scrap Arts (which I will NOT be renewing), Paper Crafts (and I WISH they would offer a subscription to their sister-publication "STAMP IT!" magazine), plus I am a Stampin' Up!® independent demonstrator and I get their magazine. I truly disagree with the "bashers". I look forward to Paper Crafts magazine because it is all about QUICK and attractive. I agree there is a line between "cutesy" and "artistic", but when I am in a rush I want to be able to create a card in 10 minutes vs. 10 days. SOMERSET STUDIO is a BEAUTIFUL publication, and I read it to incorporate more intense techniques into quicker projects. PAPER CRAFTS shows me sharp, innovative, and fun projects that don't take too long to do. I disagree that someone said it is along a "kindergarten level". Before you can fly, you must crawl and then walk. I would like to point out that PAPER CRAFTS is definitely a "jumping off" point, and that paper crafters should invest in at least 2 other magazine subscriptions ... SOMERSET STUDIOS, RUBBERSTAMPMADNESS, etc. Don't just rely on one. Happy crafting!

Fun!
I work in a scrapbooking store and this is one of our favorite magazines.As some people have said, the projects in it are fairly easy to complete because the magazine gives excellent instructions and often additional tips or patterns on it's web site.You don't need to be a subscriber to access their web site so take a look at some of their projects first if you'd like to see what it's all about.

One of the reviews complained about the level of difficulty about the projects, however, if you're an experienced crafter you'll have no trouble adapting them to your own style.What they give you i a good understanding of the techniques and you can take it on your own from there.Everything I have made from this magazine has turned out beautiful and they make excellent gifts!

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Great Magazine: Don't buy through Amazon.
I've purchased this magazine in grocery stores and liked it, so I subscribed through Amazon.The company actually responsible for seeing the subscription is filled is FW PUBLICATIONS.I ordered in March of 2003.September rolled around and I still hadn't seen and issue.After several phone calls to FW Publications, I finally received an issue.I've received four issues total.Here it is, March 2004, and they've stopped sending magazines.Apparently they think my subscription is finished after I've received half the magazines I've paid for.It would have been cheaper for me to buy them from the grocery store.Go ahead and subscribe to this magazine, just don't do it through Amazon.Their partner company is VERY UNRELIABLE.

Love it, Love it!
This is a great magazine for scrapbooking.Full of fun, fresh layouts that gets your creative juices flowing.My only complaints would be that I like to read the journaling on the layouts that people have done and MM doesn't shoot the photos of the layouts so you can do that, and they frequently showcase layouts that are too much work.Who has time to do some of those pages?

If you want a 5 star magazine, check out Creating Keepsakes Magazine.CK has just gone to 12 issues a year and usually has a freebie clip art page with each issue.You can read the journaling on the layouts, and CK has Becky Higgins, Scrapping Diva!

Or, do what I do and subscribe to both!

Happy Scrapping!

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Searching
I am trying to find a pattern and article for Heart Raggedy Quilt.It was in the March 04 issue of either McCalls Quilter or Fons & Potters. Does anyone remember and can you advise?

Thank you.

Great all around
This is a great magazine in all aspects of what a quilting magazine should be.There are always a great variety of designs, techniques, and articles describing different quilters and some historical aspects of quilting.This is a 'good read' even if you're not planning to make a quilt.

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Great ideas for all levels
From the first time I picked this magazine up until now, I have been impressed with it.This magazine, unlike others, has great articles about quilters, techniques, fabrics, and everything else you can imagine that has anything to do with quilting.This magazine also showcases, in every issue, different quilting events that take place around the world.As a quilter, I've found that it is really great to see what other quilters have done to fabric.When it comes to the designs within the magazine, what I like best is that there are always a great variety of designs and techniques.Some magazines focus on the beginner level and throw in a couple of intermediate designs from time to time.I keep all of my magazines to use in the future, it is always my hope that I will, in the future, no longer be a beginner.I want those more challenging designs available to me--QNM does just this.

QNM is a wonderful magazine which is able to encompass all aspects of quilting, from beginners to more expert/challenging designs.

Something I look forward to reading
I, too, have been subscribing to QNM for several years. I look forward to finding an issue in my mailbox. The magazine is a good mix of patterns, techniques, and products, and always a bunch of readers' quilts, too.

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Excellent magazine
This is probably one of the best quilting magazines you can buy! I look forward to receiving this magazine in the mail every issue!It is loaded with great articles and tons of designs--all with a great variety.This magazine has patterns for all levels and all types of quilters (appliquers, hand piecers, machines quilters...etc.).

If you can only have one, subscribe to this one!
This is a great quilting magazine - the instructions are clear and concise, there is something for everyone in this magazine.The only thing I wish they would add is a skill level indication.As a relatively new quilter, the projects I'm drawn to seem to be the most difficult!If it weren't for my quilting instructor (I decided to take a beginner's class), I'd be trying to do things that are way out of my league at this point in my obsession.

Overall, the magazine is absolutely wonderful!

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Very disappointing!
It sounded promising, so I did paid $ 24.00. But all I got was a thin catalogue with projects that I did when I was little. Maybe there really are products that are being tested but I haven't had the pleasure to receive any to do so myself. I did receive books I didn't ask for and even if I would have been interested I would have bought them on Amazon...:-)

I also received an offer of $ 24 'credit', and a promise for presents worth more than $ 300.00; after reading VERY carefully I found this was a 'premium' membership for $ 25.00 A MONTH that was offered to 'only a few very privileged members'.... Very sneeky!!!!

Bottom line: definately NOT worth the money. If you want to spend a few bucks, just go to Michael's or Jo Anne's and buy some stuff you really like.

Great ideas + now have a website
I've really enjoyed my issues of Creative Home Arts.Issues have been clear and informative.Not having a massive income, I have really enjoyed looking at low-cost ideas for around my home.I received my gift, and my pot that I bought (though it did take a while to get here).They also now have a website at www.creativehomeartsclub.com .They have sent me one book, which I am very satisfied with, though it was unsolicited.I am able to send it back at no cost to me but I'm going to keep it.Some confusion over dues.

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Subjects:  1. Art Architecture Photography    2. Art    3. Drawing. Design. Illustration    4. Home (Houses, Homes)    5. Crafts (Craft)   

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Paint Works
There shippment dept is terrible. When you finally get the magazine. The magazine self has very little information on painting. But alot of advertisements. Some not even for painting or projects. Very unhappy customer.

Has this company gone under?
I have purchased a subscription to this magazine as a gift to my cousin in Argentina for two years.The first year she received the magazine in a timely manner.However, when I renewed the subscription, the company failed to deliver.Repeated emails and letters to the company have gone unanswered.As a last resort I have been looking for the magazine in bookstores, grocery stores and other places where magazines are sold.I have been unable to locate a copy for at least three months.Anybody have a clue as to what is going on with this magazine?

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It's an OK little magazine
I haven't found tons of stuff I want to make in it, though, and a some of the patterns that are published in this magazine, I've found for free on the net or as give-aways from yarn & thread companies!So...I don't think I'll subscribe again, but it was a nice little mag to get in the mail.

Great magazine except
they could include more clothing patterns that are easy to follow.Most of the projects are for children's toys and doily's.For a prolific crocheter I suppose it's best to develop your own patterns because you will quickly get bored with the scant clothing items included in the magazine.

This magazine prompted me to crochet years ago.I saw a pattern for a crochet bikini that I had to duplicate.I did it but I took it apart & never made another one.So I suppose I owe my crocheting career to this magazine.It's a shame they don't include more innovative clothing designs with different types of yarns.

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History of needlework in your own hands
I love this magazine and look forward to every issue. The focus is the history of all needlework crafts, from embroidery to knitting to crochet, stumpwork, you name it. The articles are well-researched and there is usually a project to make to test a technique. Sometimes these projects are a bit small, but they always make an attractive article. Once they had a pincushion contest, and the entries were inspiring. I was almost ready to make a crocheted purple tomato with a lovely lampworked bead on top. If you love history or vintage crafts, this is a great magazine to read.

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sharpen your skills
A great feature of this magazine is that each issue highlights a specific sewing skill (fitting pants properly, making buttonholes well, etc.) and provides in-depth instruction with illustrations and photos to help you build your skills.I'm a big fan of efforts to keep this art and trade going over the generations.When Mom's not available to guide me by phone, the magazine can fill in for her.

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Subjects:  1. Crafts (Craft)    2. Pottery (Ceramics)