Quiltfolk Issue 28 – tierneycreates

I’ve been taking a break from blogging after my push to do a daily blog post for the 31 days of October, my 10th anniversary month of blogging. Additionally recently I had a wonderful visit with out of town family that of course kept me from sitting down and blogging.

Here are some updates on my current adventures in creativity.

THE DESIGN WALL

Here is a follow up to the post ScrapHappy October 2023 – Recycled Jeans and Home Decor Fabric Scraps.

I now have 66 blocks completed and 15 more to go to make 81 blocks for a 9 by 9 layout:

This is not even close to the final layout, just blocks put up on the design wall to track my progress. I have a lot of cleaning to do on my sewing machine after all that lint from sewing denim and home decor fabrics!

THE DESIGN CARPET

This is a follow up to the post What’s on the “Design Carpet”.

I’ve completed the 80 crocheted granny square blocks for the next granny square blanket I am making. I am doing a 8 by 10 layout of the blocks and will set them in dark gray yarn as the lattice.

Mike the Miniature Schnauzer couldn’t wait to lay on the laid out blocks as soon as I moved away from them!

This also is not the final layout, just a general layout to show all the blocks (and a Miniature Schnauzer, ha!).

THE WALL

This is a follow up to the posts Quiltfolk Issue #28 Colorado Released (and I am in it!), Magazine in Hand, and Magazine in Hand, Addendum…. One of the other quilters featured in Issue 28: Colorado of Quiltfolk Magazine, reached out to me and shared pages from an extra copy of the magazine she had purchased in order to take it apart and put the pages featuring her in her portfolio.

I used the pages she sent me to make a display in my studio of the article I am in using these cool 11 inch by 17 inch frames I found. John did a great job helping me hang them.

I’ll close this post with a cute meme my sister sent me the other day as we all struggle with Daylight Savings Time (setting the clocks back 1 hour in the Fall and 1 hour forward in the Spring); that is US states that agree to play along with it (Hawaii and Arizona do not participate).

Quiltfolk Issue 28, Special Events

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Reception

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles

This afternoon I attended a reception at Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum hosted by eQuilter and Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum for those featured in the Colorado issue of Quiltfolk Magazine.

It was wonderful to meet the other quilters and groups (such a local guild) that are features in Issue 28 of Quiltfolk Magazine; as well as wander around the museum and look at the latest exhibits.

Here is a selfie I took at the reception:

Greetings!

Here is the beginning of the photographer trying to “herd cats” for the group photo of quilters featured in the magazine:

I had John take photos with my camera as the photographer attempted to get us into place…

Here is one of the attendees who had a beautiful quilted jacket she made:

We did some “yearbook signing” (remember that from high school if you went to high school in the US?) and some of us signed each other’s magazine copies.

I’ll share in another post some of the awesome quilts currently on display at the museum, include an all scrap quilt exhibit.

Quiltfolk Issue 28

Magazine in Hand, Addendum…

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles

Just a little addendum to yesterday’s post Magazine in Hand.

I recently got permission from the Editor in Chief of Quiitfolk Magazine to share the image of a page from Issue 28: Colorado that really surprised me (see blog category Quiltfolk Issue 28 for the whole story/all the related posts,if you are just joining us) when I opened the issue for the first time.

My quilt, that I made earlier this year (see post Scrappy Autumnal Splendor Back from Professional Quilting) is the background for the Table of Contents/Index page for Quiltfolk Magazine Issue 28: Colorado!

I had no clue they had selected my quilt for the Table of Contents/Index page. I gasped when I saw it!

In the second image you can see the credits on the Title of Contents page for myself and the longarm quilter Cara of Sew Colorado Quilting! She was so awesome to do quick turnaround when I finished this quilt in early June to turn it around like a week later so I could put on the binding and have it ready for the Quiltfolk Magazine photoshoot!

Quiltfolk Issue 28, Special Events, tierneycreates

Quiltfolk Issue #28 Colorado Released (and I am in it!)

October 1, 2023October 18, 2023 tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles

This is a pretty nice way to start October, which is the 10th Anniversary of my tierneycreates blog month (first blog post on October 27, 2013): Issue 28 of Quiltfolk Magazine – Colorado – hits newsstands today, October 1, 2023, and is available for purchase online.

I am featured in Issue 28: Colorado and here are the previous blog posts I shared about this honor: Quiltfolk Magazine Photoshoot, Part I, Quiltfolk Magazine Photoshoot, Part II, and Preview of Quiltfolk Issue 28 – Colorado).

Before I go any further, I want to give credit to those involved with the article:

Photography: The photographer was Melanie Zacek (Instagram: @melanie.zacek), and her stylist was Kimberlee Zacek (Instagram: @kimberleezacek)

Writer: The writer who did my interview was Dr. Sharbreon Plummer (Instagram: @sharbreon)

Guess what? Quiltfolk has provided me with a 20% coupon code (TierneyQF28) to share with family, friends and my social media family (those of you who have been with my blog a long time, we are practically family now aren’t we…or am I delusional, ha!):

I thought it was creative that they took one of the photos from the photoshoot for the article and made it into the coupon 🙂

Here is the link if you are interested in the issue (hey we can still be social media friends even if you do not read the article, no obligation):
Link to Issue 28: Colorado Info/Purchase page: https://www.quiltfolk.com/issue-28-colorado/

Although they are providing me with three (3) free copies of the issue since I am one of the quilter’s featured in it, I did go out to this link to buy another copy with the coupon code and discovered it worked for the year subscription also, so I got that instead.

Additionally I discovered they were having quite the special deal for their introductory $80 per year subscription price: besides the 4 quarterly issues include in the subscription, you could get one back issue for free (and Issue 28 – Colorado was one of the choices…) but you also got some free fabric (Riley Blake Shades of Autumn 5″ squares) and the ability to buy 2 more back issues 60% off! Not sure how long this deal is going to be active but wanted to make you aware of it.

I know I sound like a salesperson for Quiltfolk, but I just wanted you to be aware of this awesome deal.

Quiltfolk provided me with the photos from my photoshoot to share what I wanted on social media. I’ve selected a few of my favorites to share with you.

In the photo above they made me take off my glasses because of the glare from the sun causing my lenses to be very dark (they are Transition lenses). I never take off my glasses, I’ve been wearing them since 2nd grade and I feel naked without them, so I was trying to control my super awkward feeling!

Well that’s my big announcement to start October 2023 and my 10th Anniversary Month of being a blogger!

A Crafter's Life, Quiltfolk Issue 28, Special Events

Preview of Quiltfolk Issue 28 – Colorado

September 11, 2023October 18, 2023 tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles

As I shared in the posts Quiltfolk Magazine Photoshoot, Part I and Quiltfolk Magazine Photoshoot, Part II, I will be one of the Colorado quilters featured in the October 2023 issue (Issue 28) of Quiltfolk Magazine.

Thanks to my friends K and L, I’ve recently discovered that Quiltfolk Magazine has posted a preview for the issue and if you’d like to see it here is the link – Issue 28 Reveal.

Here is a screen shot from that link of me (Tierney Davis Hogan):

I’ve been sent the draft article to review as well as a proof of the photos to assist with captioning but I haven’t seen the complete article yet – can’t wait!

Feature image credit: quiltfolk.com

A Crafter's Life, Quiltfolk Issue 28, Special Events

Quiltfolk Magazine Photoshoot, Part II

June 26, 2023October 18, 2023 tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles

As I shared in Part I (if you are just joining us, see Quiltfolk Magazine Photoshoot, Part I), I was invited to be part of Issue 28: Colorado in the October 2023 issue of Quiltfolk Magazine.

I had an amazing Zoom video chat the previous Friday with Dr. Sharbeon Plummer, one of the Quiltfolk Magazine writers who will write the article about me; and then a very fun photoshoot inside and outside my home with the Quiltfolk Magazine photoshoot team.

I thought I would share some “behind the scenes” photos from the photoshoot that I took while the photographer was getting set up and/or the stylist was doing her styling magic.

Inside My House

The photo above is not a grouping of quilts to be photographed together, but rather a selection of quilts the photographer wanted to do individual close up details on. The first photo in the series of images above shows some of the photographic equipment they unpacked for the photoshoot.

Outside My House (Front & Backyard)

So that’s about it for now about this incredible opportunity.

As we get closer to the release of the October 2023 issue of Quiltfolk Magazine I’ll have some type of “social media” package with a preview of photos from the article I can share as a teaser and a discount coupon to share on my blog and Instagram for followers who would like to purchase a discounted copy of the issue.

The photographer and stylist set up some really cool photos and I cannot wait to see the outcome of the photoshoot. I also cannot wait to read the article of course!

If you’d like to see some additional behind the scenes photos check out the Instagram feed of the stylist @kimberleezacek (see her “Quiltfolk” reel) as well as the IG feed for Quiltfolk Magazine – @quiltfolk – which has a reel called “Issue 28” showing the amazing road trip by the photographer (Melanie) and stylist (Kimberlee) as they travel through Colorado meeting with quilters and photographing their homes and studios (as well as the beauty of Colorado).

A Crafter's Life, Quiltfolk Issue 28, Special Events

Quiltfolk Magazine Photoshoot, Part I

June 25, 2023October 18, 2023 tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles

Here is the follow up to my recent post: What I’ve Been Up To and What’s on the Design Wall.

I was invited to be featured in the October 2023 issue (Issue #28) of Quiltfolk Magazine.

On Friday June 16 I had my Zoom interview with one of the Quiltfolk Magazine writers; and and on Thursday June 22 I had a photoshoot at my home with one of the Quiltfolk photographers and one of the stylists.

So where do I begin? How about with a little background/history?

Quiltfolk Magazine is a quarterly magazine which features interviews and stories about quilters and quilting communities in a specific US state or region.

I’ve been reading it and subscribing to it (on and off when I feel inspired to pay the annual subscription fee) since it’s first publication in October 2016 – which featured quilters and quilting communities in Oregon, the state I lived for 14 years before moving to Colorado.

First issue, image credit: quiltfolk.com

And I’ve been working on a quilt similar to the one on the cover since 2016! This cover inspired me to try out English Paper Piecing (EPP).

(I now have around 68 rosettes done, so I am getting close to the 99 to finish the EPP quilt.)

I love Quiltfolk Magazine, I have collection of past issues and each one feels like a beautiful ode to the art of quilting.

Check out this link to see the beautiful covers on these issues – Archive – Quiltfolk.

Okay so with that background perhaps you can imagine my shock, surprise and honor to have received this e-mail from the Editor in Chief of Quiltfolk Magazine on May 24, 2023 (excerpted and text condensed):

I am writing to you today because our team is currently in the process of planning an upcoming release, Issue 28: Colorado, and we came across your name and amazing work. We would like to know if you would be interested in being featured in our next magazine issue? First, a little about us: Quiltfolk is a 164-page, ad-free, print-only quarterly publication for quiltmakers and quilt lovers. We are a travel magazine as much as we are one about quilts. We go on the road four times a year to find America’s quilt stories, covering one state per issue. I’ve attached a PDF of our most recent release so that you can see how dedicated we are to producing a first-rate magazine for the national quilt community that we love. We were founded in 2016 and have been steadily growing ever since, now reaching tens of thousands of quiltfolk across the country. If you are interested in being featured in Quiltfolk, Issue Issue 28: Colorado, (and we hope you are!) please confirm by responding to this email. Then, next steps are as follows: One of our writers will reach out to schedule an email, phone or Zoom interview with you within the next three weeks. We will also be in touch to coordinate an in-person, socially distanced photo shoot with our crew. (The photography team consists of one photographer and their assistant. Occasionally, a writer may join them.) We are currently planning photo shoots between June 19th – 28th.

I stared at the e-mail for quite a while before my brain fully registered all the words! Quiltfolk Magazine, friggin’ Quiltfolk Magazine, which I’ve loved and read for years is inviting me to be in it!

Of course I replied “Yes”!

More to come in Part II…