Thursday, February 18, 2010

It's here!

I'm happy! And from the email congratulations I've been getting, many other people are happy with The Quilt Life too. If you haven't gotten yours yet, hold on, it's almost there. In the magazine, I promised you a photo of the "Happy Goat with the Bulging Belly" and here it is. I know that if you've just gotten your TQL you may not have had a chance to read it yet, but in Alex's article "Sparked by a taste for faraway places," she mentions the goat with the bulging belly that she saw on her vacation to Door County, Wisconsin. The goat was scheduled to have a photo in the article, too, until he got "bumped" by the chicken. I couldn't bear to have him disappear altogether because it's a unique sight, so here he (or she) is.
     Yes, it's quite a tubby little goat. It's standing on the roof of Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in the heart of downtown Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Al's has been there for 60 years, but it wasn't until a 1973 renovation that grass became part of the roof, followed by the first goat, Oscar. You can read all about Al's here. Next time I'm in Wisconsin, I'm going there!
     Do notice throughout TQL that there are opportunities for you to let us know about people and stories that would fit some of the regular features in the magazine. Celebrities taking questions, suggestions for Ricky and Alex's Cook-off, "unexpected" quilters, and more. The Submission Guidelines are available at TheQuiltLife.com and you can also email us at info@thequiltlife.com. Think outside that box; TQL is about more than making quilts!

9 comments:

  1. The Quilt Life is fabulous! Bravo! Congratulations to all of you for the fabulous articles, photos, tips, advice---all of it. I've been a fan of Alex and Ricky for a long time and it's wonderful to see them their latest venture. I'm spacing out the reading of this issue---much like a box of fine chocolates!

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  2. That's a great analogy. As a chocolate lover myself, I can relate.

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  3. It's finally here! What a fabulous first issue. Congrats to all who put out such a fabulous magazine. You did an awesome job!

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  4. It's here! I sat up late and read it through now to go back again! The centerfold quilt is incredible, so inspiring, thank you for a new look at my passion. I am already anxious for the next issue.

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  5. The goat! We used to raise African Pygmy Goats and that is exactly what you have here in this picture! They are only 24 inches high at the withers (front shoulders) and we had them as pets! Gentle, lovely animals. Fun to see a picture of her!

    The mag is wonderful, too. Mine arrived on Friday and is beautiful - so is the grade of paper it's printed on!

    Congrats!
    Lynn

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  6. Love the goat; haven't seen the new magazine yet! The Swedish restaurant has the best thin Swedish pancakes with lingonberry sauce; can't wait to return. Thanks for the photo that brought back good memories of my home state.

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  7. I've received TWO copies as my question was put to Jinny Beyer and I've also subscribed.I took my spare copy to our group here in NSW Australia and I think some of the members will subscribe as the comments were very positve and even with the international mailing costs, QUILTLIFE is a competitive price with the Australian magazines. Congratulations! Looking forward to the next issue.

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  8. I love the goat on the roof! Too cute! :)

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