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Greetings
Has it been three weeks already? My, how time flies when you're having fun. I hope some of you are taking me up on my quilting challenge posted in the last newsletter. You never know ... there may be a prize.
In this newsletter, I'm introducing some of the amazing team that helps put together Quilter's World magazine. Shhh ... don't tell, but there is also a little sneak peak of the June issue.
Your reader tips are getting better and better, and I've included several to share with you. Be sure to check out the list of upcoming quilt shows. They would make a great mini-vacation or attraction as part of a longer trip. As always, I've included a free quilt pattern.
Making a Magazine
I've been working hard to put together the June issue of Quilter's World, and I'm getting REALLY EXCITED about the new changes. There are so many teeny tiny parts that combine to make a whole issue. It takes a large cast of characters (and characters they are!) to put the magazine together.
I'm starting to implement some changes to the look and user-friendliness of the magazine starting with the June issue. The cover will have a slightly new look. We just finished the final touches on it this week, and it's A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, if I do say so myself. Starting in June, we'll be including more technique articles. I know it's a few months off, but I hope you take a look at it when the time comes. Don't worry: I'll remind you when it hits the newsstands (wink, wink).
In the meantime, I promised you introductions to some of the team and a sneak peak at June's issue in my last newsletter. Here goes. ...
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This is Art Director Brad (no full names to protect the innocent). Among other things, he is the mastermind behind picking color combinations that match the project featured on the cover. He's in charge of the layout format and makes sure everything looks "right" from a technical point of view. On a side note, he makes sure the kerns are right (whatever that means), and he has great posters of superheroes at his work station.
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Here's Photographer Matt; he's also a magician. Matt has the ability to make a quilt look like it was photographed in a sunny room in June when really it was January and snowing outside. Like I said -- magic! He also doesn’t mind having his photo taken. (Have I told you I HATE having my photo taken? I'm more comfortable behind the lens than in front of it.)
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Here's Tammy (left) and Tammy (right). Matt couldn't do his work without Tammy and Tammy. Neither could I. They are magician's assistants (also known as photo stylists) AND mind readers. I can say, "I want the shot to 'feel' dreamy," and they know exactly what that means. ... Abracadabra. It's hard to get a clear shot of them, however, because they are always moving furniture and props.
Sometimes I envy the photo team. They get to (a) do photography (another hobby of mine), (b) wear jeans to work and, (c) don't work in a cubicle. Unfortunately, they have to put up with me, which isn't always fun.
Okay, some quick preview shots (I don't want to give it all away), and then we'll move this newsletter along. ...
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