cover star

Yesterday I finally got to see a copy of new Better Homes and Gardens special issue 'All Small'.  This one has been out for a little while and I was slightly more than hugely delighted a few weeks ago when I discovered that my Sew Sweet pillows had made the cover. Not just the cover but, you know the main picture and everything. I spent all my spare minutes yesterday with my eyes glued to the pages of this issue, the photography inside is just beautiful and I get to hang out in the company of some great people including the amazing Monica.

The issue features both my double dresden plate pillow -  which you might recognize as the original inspiration for my Bloom quilt - and my pink and white square marshmallow pillow.  The double dresden one is perfect if you want to try the bloom pattern but in a more manageable project size.

Here are both my cover stars hanging out on my daughters bed with their sibling the triangle pillow - who sadly did not manage to follow their path to fame.

The one teeny thing I am sad about is, I really really wish these magazines were on sale in regular stores in the UK, I would LOVE to have popped one in my shopping trolley in the supermarket this week.  So please feel free to tell me if you have seen this issue for sale in your local store or one made it into your shopping basket and I will gladly live vicariously through all of you :))

Comments

[Treadlemusic.wordpress.com]

How wonderful!! Will head for my (relatively) local Barnes & Noble Book Store this weekend!! Your 'sweet pillows' have been the object of my admiration for quite some time (my house is filled with pillows but yours are so special, made with all that beautiful "Aneela" fabric!!! I am so happy for you! Enjoy your 'star gazing'! Hehe! Congratulatory hugs sent your way! Doreen

[Maria]

I bought this magazine only because I recognized your fabric and the Bloom pillow pattern. I love the quilt but I want to try a small scale project first. I love your fabric designs, quilt patterns and was sooo excited to see your designs as the Cover Star!!
Maria

[Flying Blind]

Can I stamp my feet and shout 'Not Fair'?
Congratulations though x

[Nicola]

Am feeling sad for the Triangle Pillow, because it's my favourite! I am waiting to see a Dresden skirt in the next Boden catalogue... do you think you could have a word? x

[Helen]

I have seen the magazine in the grocery store and was so happy for you that your pillows are on the cover. It has been in and out of my cart a few times. I get paid on Friday so that's when I'm sure it will come home with me.

[Jeni]

Woooo! Congratulations!! :)

[Yvonne]

Wow how wonderful for you your designs and fabric are great so this is well deserved, Im not sure I have seen this magazine at all I will look out for it for sure, and get it if I can it looks good!

[Allison]

Those are some well-traveled pillow covers. Exciting stuff. Congratulations.

[Robin (noteverstill)]

I bought it here in Maryland about three weeks ago :)

[Donna]

Yes, I saw this magazine in the store and my first thought was "There's Aneela's dresden plate on the cover! Good for her!!"

[elsa]

Well, I went to one of the many bookstores in town (Portland, OR) and got all excited when I saw your pattern on the cover! and then to find some of Monika's projects in there too ~ I just had to buy it!

[Ute]

Congrats, Neela! Hope this mag makes its way across the pond! I'm dying for a copy!

[Gill]

Congratulations! I'm in the UK so I think it's unlikely I'll find it but sometimes there are a few US magazines at Malvern next month so I'll keep my eyes peeled!!

[Hildy]

Same problem here in germany, can't get my hands on beautiful american quiltmagazines:-(
Your pillows look amazing, congrats, Aneela!
Hildy

[Liz DandeliondD]

If only I could just get my hands on a copy :dreamy:
Great news - you deserve it.
Kind regards
http://lizofdandeliondaydreams.blogspot.co.uk/

[Tamie]

Congratulations on being a cover girl! Wish you could pick them up at your local store.

[holly]

Congrats Aneela! Both pillows are beautiful, totally deserving of the glamorous cover shot :)

[Julie]

Oh! a cover girl, way to go. They look beautiful. I haven't yet seen it in the newsagents here in Australia. I will certainly keep my eyes and wallet open.

[Cheryl - MA]

I haven't been to the stores lately so I haven't seen it yet.,.but now I know for sure a visit is in order. Can't wait to get my hands on it!! Congrats. BTW I think I made a final decision for my Bloom Quilt. I've been laying out Sweetwaters Reunion fabric especially the black, green, gold and grey and If I finish with the black, largest round I'm going to use the Reunion Ava's Apron vanilla. it will pull all the colors together in a wonderful way!!! Can't wait 2 start.

[Wendy]

Just happened to pop into a local fabric store last week and saw it on the shelf. I rushed over to check it out but sadly couldn't purchase it cause I had only brought enough money for the thread I needed. Did take the time to read the article though! Congrats!!!

[Dawn]

I saw your pillows on the cover and the magazine magically flew
Into my shopping cart at the grocery store! :) I luv that they carry these magazines!

Congrats!!

[cynthia]

I bought the magazine at Joann's in my northern California area. The pillow is gorgeous and so is the quilt! I haven't made a dresden block yet, but it is on my short list.

[gina k.]

I bought mine at my local JoAnn's fabric in northern California a couple of weeks ago because i have to make your dresden pillow!!

[Beth]

Congrats on making the cover! And I love the fussy cut triangles, so they really missed out on that one. I'll look for it when I get out and about!

[Archie the wonder dog]

Congratulations on being the star of the cover!! I agree, it's not fair!!

[Treadlemusic.wordpress.com]

FOUND IT!!!!! Barnes & Noble Booksellers (U.S.) has a big stack of issues (at least they do in La Crosse,WI!!!). My evening read tonight....yay!!

[sewkatiedid]

Oh, I love the triangles (of course!). Might have to do that with the bit moda sent me.

[Lori M]

I bought the magazine purely because I recognized your sweet fabrics. I haven't made the double dresden yet, but it is on my list!

[Chris]

This is the first quilting magazine I ever bought. I purchased it without even looking through it simply because this is my very favorite fabric EVER! Your patterns are adorable too!