GenerationQ founders, Jake Finch, Melissa Maher, and Megan Dougherty, have backgrounds in quilting journalism. They recently decided there was a spot in the market for a publication focusing on the community of the modern quilting/sewing movement and GenQ was born as an online magazine. (They even featured me right here.)
I grabbed a copy of their debut print issue at Quilt Market in Kansas City last month and couldn't wait to pour over it on my flight back home. Well, who was I sitting right behind on the flight to Denver, but Scott Hansen of Blue Nickel Studios, another of the GenQ founders! We had a nice chat and I was utterly delighted by the pages of this little mag—and I do mean little. GenQ measures 7" x 9" so it is a bit daintier than a normal magazine—a more intimate and handy size. It feels like you're carrying a secret in your purse.
As I was reading it I was aware that it spoke to me in a totally geeky/cool way that only other modern sewing dorks like us could possibly understand: an article about the glories of sewing with linen, a lovely piece about the lives of Amy and David Butler (the kindest queen and king of the sewing world), a comparative reviews of irons...be still my geeky sewist heart. Did I mention the awesome projects? Incredible designer, Rashida Coleman-Hale, contributed a rockin' baby quilt.
I just felt at home reading GenerationQ—like I was actually a part of it—like it was part of me. The community and connection is totally what this is all about and GenerationQ has its finger on the pulse.
Oh...and shhhh...I'm contributing a project to their next issue. I can't give it away but let me just say that you may never look at your pins the same way again.
Anyway, leave a comment here by July 10th and I'll pick three winners. See the list of the other stops on the blog tour here.
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I like your review of the magazine - as a reader of the Gen Q online mag I have been excited for the release of it's print sibling & it looks & sounds like it has been worth the wait. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
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Yep, quilt geeks, that's our people for sure!
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I need to find this magazine! I quit the 'traditional' magazines because, well, they were simply too traditional. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.....
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I would love to read this magazine. I've been following Megan the Bitchy Stitcher for a long time and would love to read what she wrote.
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I'm so excited for this magazine and can't wait to get my hands on a copy. One benefit about hops I love is I always find new and inspiring blogs to follow. I just saw the post about the Lego sewing machine. Can't wait to have alook around and see what else I've been missing. I'm now a newbie follower!
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Oooh! Inspiration! Am looking forward to checking out this new magazine! ...Ellee soparkaveataoldotcom
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I am looking forward to seeing this--the quilt magazine world gets a fresh infusion!!!
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