Art Quilting Studio is another feast for the eyes. The visual impact of Stampington magazines is what always "wows" me. When I heard that this magazine was in the works last Fall I had wondered what could be new in the art quilting world. I thought I was relatively 'plugged in'. I love 'Art Quilting' magazine as well as Cloth Paper Scissors....and yes, I have every issue of each of those magazines in my stash! What I am thoroughly enchanted about with Art Quilting Studio is that the voices in the pages are from somewhat lesser known artists as well as from some near household names like Sherril Kahn. The articles are interesting & engaging and there are some truly innovative catagories that the magazine plans to have as regular sections so I think that they are really opening this magazine up to many artists who might not have thought about submitting an article to a magazine before.
I loved this article on gel medium transfers -
and the small, meaningful quilts that this artist uses her transfers in are a delight
and the small, meaningful quilts that this artist uses her transfers in are a delight
Quilting Arts magazine has always been a favorite magazine (and will contiue to be I should add) but, at times, I think they run articles - albeit new articles - from many of the same authors. Art Quilting Studio has really opened up the proverbial playing field with this new magazine geared towards art quilting. As I myself have seemingly veered off in the direction of more mixed media lately - and surely a lot more painting - I am finding that all that I am learning is applicable to the work I want to do in some quilts that have been rumbling about and formulating in the back of my mind. This magazine, to me, really speaks to many people who are "cross pollinated" in mixed media, collage, paper arts, as well as piecing and quilting techniques that continue to delight as they push the borders or art quilting.
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If I could buy it, I would. What a threat... It is such a shame that the magazines of this publisher aren't sold in the Netherlands. I am glad I could have a look at it. Even seeing a bit of it is nice. Some is always better than nothing :-).
Corryna
Hi! Thanks for visiting. I got my copy today, too. Love your post.
I will need to trek to town for a copy of this magazine! I also enjoy the Stampington mag's. I bought the Apron issue this spring and love it! I am also thinking that I need a copy of their embellished garments mag, but they are spendy. Actually, if you consider that you are purchasing a book, it's not so bad! LOL!
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LaTeaDah
I prefer going to the bookstore to get my mags...there is something about the thrill of looking for one thing and discovering other gems.
I received my copy this week and love it. I also view their publications as purchasing a book given all the wonderful articles. Have a fantastic weekend. Cheers.
Dear Marie,
Thank you for the thorough and heartfelt review of the premier issue of Art Quilting Studio. We are thrilled that it is being received so well and I thank you for your support not only of AQS but of the art quilting community.
I hope I can encourage you and your readers to consider submitting for our December issue, which has a deadline of 7/15/09.
Warm regards,
Jenny :)
I totally agree with you about Quilting Arts and CPScissors...they use the same people way too much...I sometimes get tired of seeing the same people in the magazine....somerset publications are a lot of fun and they showcase so many people.....Keeps it fresh....
First and foremost I stumbled upon your blog, it is wonderful. Secondly believe it or not I was in Barnes and Nobles yesterday and looked at this magazine and decided NOT to buy it. But I am really having second thoughts. When Quilting Arts first came out I was mesmerized by it and kept it on my nightstand. I am no longer mesmerized but still love it.
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