Quilter’s Home Magazine, OH MY! I’m IN it!
WOOT!
My copy of the May/June issue of Quilter’s Home Magazine arrived, and I’m IN it! Page 41, to be precise! Back in January, I received an e-mail from editor Mark Lipinski saying “YOU CALL ME tomorrow for an article on you. xoxom” Ya think I called? I sure did! I am totally and completely thrilled with the article, and still amazed that he asked *me* to be in the magazine! Here’s the cover of “my” issue:
And… lookit the table of contents…. who ever woulda thought that I’d be in a national quilting mag’s table of contents, but there I am (if you click on the photo, they’ll pop up a bit larger, but you’ll need a real copy to be able to read it)!
Originally, I think the article was going to be one of his intermittent series of articles on things like the contents’ of famous (definitely not me) and not so (still probably not me, unless you drop the “so”) famous quilters purses, refrigerators and the like. This set was to be “Hometown Favorites.” Mark e-mailed a long list of questions, to which I replied by e-mail, and then helped him out by sending a CD of photos of various of these places. At least half of my (lengthy…sigh) replies made it into the article.
THEN, while I’m out in California in February, I’m standing in the grocery store with my frail, wobbly 89-year old mom, when my cell phone rings. It’s MARK! He had been trying to reach me by e-mail, but I’d been off helping my sick mom get a root canal (we had just come from having it done no less), so hubby gave him my cell number. SO, with mom propped up on the grocery cart and the Novocaine wearing off, I’m doing an interview with Mark on my cell in the middle of Scottie’s Market in Terra Linda, California! Here’s the result:
I couldn’t be more thrilled and honored. And he used my photos! I’m still amazed that he asked me, and grateful that he did. One step at a time, I’m getting to pursue doing what I love for a career (tho it’s a long way from a full-time wage!), and I so appreciate the exposure for both me and my wonderful home town of Camden.
Quilter’s Home has been out for about two years now, and they began subscription service (at long last!) at the end of last year— the magazine is truly a breath of fresh, sassy, quirky air in the world of quilting mags. So, this issue will be on newstands soon… go see what’s fun and new in quilting mags and see what a nice job Mark did… especially on page 41! And thanks again, Sarah
April 5th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Congrats Sarah! I wondered if it was you when I read my copy.
Pickles are everywhere!
April 5th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Congratulations Sarah…you have arrived!!!! Can’t wait to see what the future brings for you.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Looking forward to that issue on the store shelves next week.
Mark is the BEST!
Looking forward to meeting him in person in July.
April 5th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Woo Hoo!!! How exciting! I read this and it was a fantastic article! This is just a wonderful stepping stone for you:)
April 5th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I just seem to keep sending you congrats for new accomplishments and milestones, so here are some more. Just keep climbing, one step at a time, to the top!
Hugs,
Jacquie
April 5th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Sarah,
Congrats on your article!!!!! What a huge thrill, and I can’t wait to read it. Fantastic news.
Caron in Michigan
http://blog.caronmosey.com
April 6th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Congratulations Sarah! I love that mag myself. You are right it’s quirky and sassy, two of my favorite things.
Glad to hear you are following your passion and I want you to make lots of money real soon!
April 6th, 2008 at 4:21 am
Congratulations Sarah! You are doing great. Wish I could see the magazine, but unfortunately it is not available here.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Sarah! This is wonderful for you and a well deserved honor. Congratulations.
I’ll look for the magazine and check it out.
April 6th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
How very exciting to be published in Mark’s magazine. He is just the greatest and his mag is super. Congratulations to you and your emerging career. Maybe one of these summers when I am in Maine I will get to meet you face to face.
April 6th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
How cool is that? Helping to put Maine on the map! I love it. Congratulations Sarah.
from Ariel (in Auburn)
arielgill.blogspot.com
April 6th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Sarah, that’s fantastic! Now I’ll really have to go search out that issue of Quilter’s Home, as I’ve never seen a copy of it! Congratulations on being “our” celebrity … can’t wait to read your article!
April 6th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Sarahbea,
That is awesome news. Congrats. May your journey continue to unfold.
Love,
L
April 6th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Congratulations on the article. I have my copy but haven’t had time to read it yet.
April 7th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Congratulations, Sarah. I look forward to reading the article when it hits the shelves in Oz…
Sue
Pickling away in Western Australia
April 7th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
How great is that?!! I enjoy Mark’s magazine, and I’m looking forward to reading all about you! Congratulations, Sarah!
April 8th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
how cool is that. I admit, I’ve never heard of the magazine, but then again, the selection of US mags we get on this side of the pond is somewhat limited. Probably a good thing, given my magazine addiction tendencies!
April 9th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Hey Sarah, congrats on the great press. Article looks good and also congrats on getting your classes filled up. You’re on a roll!
April 11th, 2008 at 9:02 am
WOW Sarah! Congrats! I am proud to see a fellow Mainer in the spotlight.. you go girl!
Thanks for being you! I will make it a point to buy the magazine and frame your article for my sewing room.
April 12th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Sarah,
Many congratulations on your article. You’d better believe I made tracks to Barnes and Noble to take a look. Both the text and your pictures are great. I hope you’re still floating over this one, way to go. Connie