The winner is:
Debbi Fair
Hi there from this stop on the GenQ magazine Tour!
(and... psst... giveaway)
The first thing I noticed about this magazine was it's unique size. It measures 7" x 9". I instantly loved the intimate feel that the size gave it.
Second, of course, I recognized the two most recognizable people in the modern quilting industry on the cover: Amy and David Butler. The sweet photo on the front really drew me in, and inside the article did not fail to surprise me. I've read plenty about Amy and David before, but this article really gives you a feel for how they live and work as artists. Again, that feeling of intimacy with the reader makes this magazine stand out from the pack.
I of course read the cover article first, but then when I started flipping through the magazine more, I realized that this is really a different quilting magazine. It's modern and fresh, yes, but it's also personal.
The projects inside are from people we know and love. I was especially happy to see the bag by Pat Bravo who you all know I adore. And Heather Jone's quilt defines the modern quilting movement in my opinion. And the quilting on it... phenomenally executed by none other than Angela Walters. When you get to know Angela, you can instantly recognize one of her quilts.
This magazine left me wanting to see what's next for the editors of this magazine who I'm happy to call friends. It's fresh and it's fun and I believe it's going to draw the next generation of people into quilting. I can't wait to see what you all do, the projects you find and the promise you offer our wonderfully supportive and giving industry.
So, you want a copy? Leave a comment here no later than thursday the fifth and I'll pick a winner on Friday.
You can also enter to win a copy over on Generation Q’s Facebook page by liking them there.
COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED. Thank you for participating!
This looks really cool - thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: goonybird | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 01:19 PM
Would love to read this magazine and love the quilt on the cover too! Count me in!
Posted by: Nicole Follow the White Bunny | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 01:21 PM
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Generation Q. I love Lilly Belle!!!
Posted by: Cindy Farmer | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 01:41 PM
I'd love a copy of Generation Q.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 02:05 PM
I would love to win! Thank you so much for the opportunity :)
Posted by: Lois J | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 02:05 PM
I'd love to win a copy of Generation Q! Thanks for the chance :)
Posted by: WandaFish | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 02:13 PM
Oh man. I've been really excited about this magazine. I can't find it anywhere near me!
Posted by: Allegory | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 02:24 PM
If I don't win, I'll certainly buy a copy. I'm intrigued. Thank you.
Posted by: Susan | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 02:26 PM
I'd love to win a copy! Hope I can find a copy if I don't win one...
Posted by: robin | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 02:38 PM
Go Team GenQ!!! (And go Bari too!)
Posted by: Mary | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 03:45 PM
Great looking cover. Is it available at news stands?
Posted by: Tanya | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 04:04 PM
Excited to see this magazine in my lqs, it looks great.
Posted by: Becky m | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 04:14 PM
I'd love a copy of Generation Q. I'm not officially a quilter, I've made a couple comforters, but always wanted to try my hand at it. My daughter-in-law has made a couple small quilting projects and now that she's expecting our first grandchild-I would love to start out with "baby steps" and go from there. Thanks!
Posted by: Ginger Fritz | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 04:20 PM
Haven't seen a copy yet, but I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one soon. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Teri | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 04:27 PM
I'd love to look inside this magazine... count me in!!
Posted by: LindaSonia | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 04:47 PM
I can't wait to see this magazine! Thanks so much for a chance to win!
Posted by: Stephanie Hicks | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 05:11 PM
This magazine sure looks wonderful!
Posted by: Laura | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 05:15 PM
I am very excited about this magazine and would love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Becky Greene | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 05:40 PM
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the new magazine. It looks very interesting.
Posted by: Cecilia | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 06:28 PM
I'd definitely like to check out this magazine and would love to win a copy.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Posted by: SewCalGal | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 06:35 PM
I'd love to check this out! Thanks for the chance to win it.
Posted by: Sandy A in St. Louis | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Looks like a great magazine. I hope I can win a copy :)
Posted by: Sharron Brittingham | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 07:27 PM
I'd love a copy, Bari!
Posted by: Katie J. | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 07:55 PM
I need this magazine. I checked and no one is selling this near me.....yikes
Posted by: Angie H. | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 08:09 PM
I'd love to win this magazine. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: hueisei | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 08:36 PM
great review ... makes me want a copy! thanx for the opportunity to win one.
Posted by: ritainalaska | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 08:39 PM
Thanks for the review of this copy and the giveaway. I would love to win a copy so can see it for myself -- and try before buy.
Posted by: Marcia W. | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 08:49 PM
I would so love this magazine! I was so excited to get to meet Amy B. a couple years ago and was in absolute awe of her sweetness and completely down to earth nature! It's so nice when you get to meet your hero and she's even more wonderful than you imagined!
Posted by: Tammy H. | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 08:58 PM
I would love to have a copy of the magazine, I haven't been able to find one where I live.
Posted by: Patty | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 08:58 PM
It looks like a great magazine!
Posted by: Laura Zarrin | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 09:35 PM
Hi Bari J. Looks like a super mag I must have. Im living in AZ so I love your twits on desert life. Love your blog too (and facebook).....
Posted by: Carla Gutman | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 01:18 AM
I love the adjectives you use to describe this magazine: personal, intimate. I have really been looking forward to Gen Q and would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Beth T. | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 01:34 AM
Perfect timing for the release of what looks to be an awesome new quilting magazine...just in time for the dog days of summer when everyones mood needs a lift to beat the summer heat. Looks great, can't wait to read! :D
Posted by: Beulah | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 05:20 AM
I can't wait to browse this magazine. It sounds fantastic.
Posted by: Kim cassie | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 05:23 AM
they say that july is the slowest month for quilters...not for me! i am just gettin goin! great way to celebrate summer quilting with a new book of inspiration! cant wait to get me hands on this magazine. thanx for the promo and the giveaway!
Posted by: jamee levy | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 05:40 AM
Can't wait to read this. Great cover.
Posted by: B | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 06:10 AM
I love reading quilting magazines!
Posted by: Carol Holmquist | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 06:28 AM
Ohhhhhhhh, looks interesting!
Posted by: Jerri Decker | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 06:49 AM
Sounds great! Hope I can find this!
Posted by: Lori Porten | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 07:10 AM
Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Posted by: MoeWest | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 07:51 AM
Love the small size of the magazine...and the content looks amazing!
Posted by: Linda Nelson | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 08:09 AM
What a novel (size) idea! Pun intended. This is definitely one that would help me. My daughter and one of my DIL's prefer the more modern quilts. I tend to be more traditional, but this could help me step out of my comfort zone. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: Polly Hada | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 08:22 AM
I'm looking forward to reading this one.
Posted by: Jayna | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 08:41 AM
I love the sweet picture of Amy and
David on the cover - and the quilt is pretty awesome also!
Posted by: Jacklynn Grimm | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 08:53 AM
This magazine looks intriguing! Would love to read a copy!
Posted by: Joyce | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 09:04 AM
Thanks for the opportunity :) How fun, the size sounds really cool! Wishing you well!
Posted by: Sheila | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Thank you for the giveaway! I can't wait to get my hands on this new magazine - we need some new inspiration!
Posted by: Paula | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 10:23 AM
I'd love that magazine and will check it out. But to win it would be great.
Posted by: Debbi Fair | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Can't wait to see this magazine. I would love to win.
Posted by: joyce mosby | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 01:16 PM
I think the smaller size will be very convenient for reading during travel and summer activities. I'd love to win a copy to bring camping in our new RV.
Posted by: Laura | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 01:45 PM
Love your fabrics, and was fortunate enough to win a charm pack last year..still deciding what to make. Would love to win the new Gen Q magazine. thanks for the chance
[email protected]
Posted by: Dianne Mitzel | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 01:59 PM
Thanks for the giveaway...love receiving your email updates and the idea of a quilting mag with a difference has really caught my interest...have liked GenQ mag as well Thanks Vicki from Australia
Posted by: vickilw1 | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 02:28 PM
Who wouldn't want to win a copy? Looks like alot of eye candy and inspiration is between the covers.
Posted by: Rina | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 04:43 PM
looks like a awesome magazine thanks for the opportunity
Posted by: pam w | Monday, July 02, 2012 at 06:52 PM
The magazine looks amazing! If I don't win, I would love to buy it.
Posted by: Sandi | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 03:44 AM
It's great to see a new quilt publication!
Posted by: cynthia | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 05:40 AM
Looks like fun!
Deborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
Posted by: Deborah B | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 05:40 AM
I love to read quilt magazines, and am always looking for new inspiration.
Posted by: Kathie L | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 07:41 AM
I can't wait to see this magazine in person. It sounds like a great fit for me.
Posted by: Tamie | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 08:50 AM
I would love to win a copy. Thanks for participating in the give away.
Posted by: patty | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 10:55 AM
I'm always looking for fresh inspiration. This new magazine sounds like it fits the bill very well!
Posted by: Lisa E | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 04:29 PM
I would love to win this magazine - thanks so much for the chance! ps I adore your fabric line LillyBelle.
Posted by: Helen | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 08:21 PM
Great looking magazine! Would be even better with a David Butler centrefold, hahaha!
Posted by: Jennyroo | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 08:53 PM
Awesome! That looks like something I would definitely like to read. Would love to check it out. Thanks, Bari.
Posted by: Jansie | Wednesday, July 04, 2012 at 07:47 AM
Love to see a new magazine, can't wait to read it.
Posted by: Barbara | Wednesday, July 04, 2012 at 10:28 AM
would love a copy!!
Posted by: jodi meenan | Thursday, July 05, 2012 at 06:17 AM
It would be great to win a copy - thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Karen | Thursday, July 05, 2012 at 07:14 AM
I'm a magazine junkie and this looks like a winner!
Posted by: Sandy | Thursday, July 05, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Looking forward to seeing this magazine-- I'd love to win a copy!! :-)
Posted by: Gwen Windham | Thursday, July 05, 2012 at 11:51 AM
I would love to read this magazine. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Liz | Thursday, July 05, 2012 at 03:01 PM
Oh I hope I win cause my LQS has closed. Looks like a great magazine.
Posted by: Tina | Sunday, July 08, 2012 at 02:36 PM
Looks wonderful. Would love to have a copy.
Posted by: Deb | Monday, July 09, 2012 at 04:00 AM
You make this magazine sound lovely. I may have to get one even if I don't win it!
Posted by: Monica | Monday, July 09, 2012 at 09:21 AM
Looks like a fun new magazine!
Posted by: Alycia | Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 05:30 PM