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QUILT OF THE MONTH
STARS FROM THE HEART
Stephanie Patterson
(c) 2009
This quilt was made with love for our Executive Editor, Vicki Anderson, during her fight with cancer. Each center block has an encouraging message. Vicki cuddles under this quilt when she needs a boost. What great friends she has! You can see this quilt in close-up, as well as all of the quilts in the Meander Publishing Quilt Collection in our Gallery on the website.
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Favorite Website
Frieda Anderson
Frieda is a member of the Chicago School of Fusing, and has published Fun Fast Fusies. Her new book Fabric to Dye For, is available in January. Her website is as fun as her classes. Be sure to read her Blog as well! www.friestyle.com
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
This is my
Public Service Announcement for 2010!
If you are
50, or over 50, and haven't yet had a colonoscopy, DO SO NOW! The #2 killing
cancer in this country is colorectal cancer (#1 is lung cancer). No one likes
to talk about it, (how do you bring 'cancer of the rectum' into polite
conversation?) and the symptoms mimic so many other benign illnesses that it
often goes undetected. The only way to diagnose it is with a colonoscopy. But
you know what? If detected early, it is CURABLE. They have made great strides in
colorectal cancer treatments in the past 5 years. 10 years ago, stage 3 was only
a 30% chance of living 5 years. Today, according to my doctors, it's a 70%
chance! Please, do yourself, and your loved ones, a favor and schedule an
appointment today. No, it's not pleasant, but you are asleep. It is ONE
DAY out of your life, to SAVE your life.
Symptoms:
Bleeding from the rectum, anemia, excessive tiredness, change in stool -
particularly skinny stools or severe constipation, sudden weight loss. There is
increased risk if a direct family member has been diagnosed.
How do I
know all of this? On Oct 22, 2008, after months of misdiagnosis, I was told I had Stage 3 colorectal
cancer. I have undergone chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries. As of December
19, 2009, all of my doctors now say I am NED (no evidence of disease); soon to
be listed as cured. Why am I telling you this?If I can save one life, I will
have done my job. I had symptoms for over a year and a half, even checked by doctors, but it was still missed until one doctor asked ALL the right questions
and got all the symptoms lined up. If they catch it at the polyp stage, the
procedure is finished during the colonoscopy and you get on with your life.
Each stage after that has increased treatment requirements. And that business about it being a disease for 'over 50 year olds'? I know many folks in my cancer support system that have
been diagnosed in their 40s and even 30s. Don't wait...if you think there's an
issue, get it checked out!
So, make
your appointment soon. Make 2010 the
year that these statistics go down.
Vicki Anderson
Executive Editor
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 Our January issue has been a tremendous hit! Single copies are flying out the door. Of particular interest is Eileen Doughty's article Quilting with Physical Challenges, a story that needed telling. I cannot tell you how many emails, notes and phone calls I have received thanking us, and Eileen, for such an inspiring and wonderful story!
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BACK ISSUE SALE
Warehouse Clearance!
We have a few Unlimited Possibilities Magazines left in inventory, as well as a couple of older MQUs, and we would like to clear them out. Lucky You! We are offering a Back Issue Bundle that includes the Four remaining UPMs (
Nov-08,
Jan-09,
Mar-09 and May-09) PLUS Summer and Fall 08 MQUs, all six for $15, plus shipping. (Note: Shipping in the US is $5, Canada $12 and all other International $15.) Visit the website to take advantage of this Special Offer!
This bundle includes all 3 issues with the Special Batting Guide by Debbi Trevino and Marcia Stevens, an invaluable aid for machine quilters.
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New Column in the Magazine
ASK
KIMMY
You asked for it...now it's here! Whether a beginner or an
experienced machine quilter, no matter if you are using a longarm, midarm or
sit-down machine, many of you have problems and nowhere to turn. Several
subscribers have emailed asking for a column to answer reader questions. Well,
we heard you! Kim Brunner, renowned author, quilter, teacher and training DVD queen,
will start her column ASK KIMMY in
the May 2010 issue. Kimmy has the answers, and if she doesn't, she will go to
other experts to get them.
Barbara Hollinger will continue to cover all of the basics
in her Foundations column, and Kimmy
will add to that by responding to specific problems such as "How do I turn a
quilt?" or "Why does my thread break when going in only one direction?" or even
"I broke a needle - now what?". I am sure you all have many more problems that
she can solve for you. Email your questions to vicki@meanderpublishing.com and we will ASK KIMMY!
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CALLING ALL GUILDS!
We are adding a GUILD LINK to our Links page on the website. If you would like to have your Guild added, send your website information to liz@meanderpublishing.com. Guilds will be grouped by state, making it easy for potential members to find Guilds in their area. No matter how large or small, let us share your Guild information.
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Spotlight On Teachers
Deloa Jones
Deloa loves sharing her quilting knowledge and travels throughout the country teaching at
all the national shows. She holds many private retreats and seminars for quilters and the business side of quilting. Visit her website, www.deloasquiltshop.com for information on her workshops.
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Tip of the Month
My sewing
machine is set down in my sewing table, but the table top is not very
slick, and my fabric doesn't slide as easily as I would
like. Sliding products can be expensive if you are on a budget, and are not very large.
I
bought one of the large plastic "FOR RENT" signs at my grocery store
for a very small amount of money. I put the plain white side (the back) up, after cutting out
holes for the throat plate and a space to get my finger through to be able to
drop my feed dogs. (On my machine it is on the back of the
bed, directly behind the throat plate.) I taped this down with
masking tape to facilitate removing it if I wanted to take my machine to
classes.
This
really makes it very easy to slide my fabric now. Desperation is definitely the
mother of invention!
Jean
DeSavage
Let's see YOUR tips here next month! If selected, you will receive a 1 year subscription (or extension) to MQU!
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