A Note From the Editor
"There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate."
--Linda Grayson
This quote made me laugh when I read it. It reminded me of days spent quilting with friends -- the laughter, the sharing, the advice... and the chocolate. It also made me think of what a community quilting is. There are so many ways we can interact and share with other quilters. We can get together in homes, belong to a quilt guild, and even interact and exchange on the internet.
Participating in block exchanges or quiltalongs is one way of sharing. Have you been sewing along with our newest series quilt Prairie Star by Scott Flanagan? We'd love to have you share photos of your progress on our social media sites. Use the hashtag #PrairieStarSampler to share your photos. Part 3 of the series is in this issue.
Now that the weather has turned cooler, I find myself staying inside more and looking for new projects to sew (and finishing up some of my unfinished projects). In this issue, we've included some designs to brighten up your home this autumn, from table runners to a fun pillow and some cozy throw quilts. There are also designs that take a bite out of your stash and a couple of quick gift items from Chris Malone to get a head start on holiday giving.
Grab a cozy seat and a warm beverage (and of course some chocolate) as you browse this issue and select your next project (or more) to kick-start your autumn sewing.
Happy Quilting!
Carolyn Beam, editor
PS. Did you know that Quilter's World is published by Annie's, a family-owned company that dates back to 1925? We share your passion for creative expression and your love of home and family. Annie's publishes seven different magazines, and we're a leading source of craft patterns, supplies and kits! If you'd like to see the full range of creative products from Annie's, just visit our website at Annies-Publishing.com. Also, you can join the Quilter's World conversation on Facebook at facebook.com/QuiltersWorldMag.
Carolyn Beam is the Editor of Quilter's World. She has been quilting for over 40 years and has been in the quilt publishing business for 15 years.
She took her first quilting class when her oldest son was a baby and hasn't stopped since. She has traveled the country teaching and lecturing and has had many original designs published in books and magazines. Besides making quilts for family and friends, she also makes quilts to donate to the fire department her youngest son works for.
Carolyn is married with three grown sons and one adorable grandson. Besides quilting, Carolyn enjoys all crafts, golf, snowshoeing and hiking in the beautiful mountains of Colorado where she lives.
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