Since I’m a writer by profession, as well as quiltmaker interested in quilt history, it seemed natural to combine these interests.  I first began mentioning quilts, patchwork items, and crafts in my weekly newspaper column, “Country Kitchen.” From there, I decided to find other outlets for my writing about these topics.

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When I was involved in a home-based quiltmaking business, I approached a magazine about writing on the business aspects.  This lasted for eight years until the magazine was discontinued.  Then I wrote a business column for another quilting magazine for two years.

Researching these columns opened up the door for interviewing quiltmakers, attending shows, and writing about them for the magazines.  I often wrote about quilt related topics other than for my columns.

From this evolved my book, The Magic of Patchwork, talks to quilt groups and historical societies, teaching classes, and eventually blogging about quilts and crafts.

Whether you desire to write about quiltmaking or some other craft, start keeping a journal of thoughts and projects that come to mind.  Make notes about topics to include in articles, blogging posts, and columns.

Start your blog about the topic you desire to cover. You never know where this might lead you in the writing field if you stay alert for opportunities.

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Writing About Quilts & Quiltmakers

Do you like book giveaways?  I’ll soon offer something in the way of a book for younger readers.  In the meantime, here are books offered on two of my other  blogs.

 *At  Alzheimer’s Notes there is a giveaway for  High Heels to Hormones (A Woman’s Guide to Spinal Care) by Dr. Christina Lasich.  (This drawing closes, tomorrow, Friday, July 25, at the end of the day.  Act quickly!)

*At Quilting and Patchwork there’s a random drawing for the book What I Learned From God While Quilting by Ruth McHaney Danner and Christine Bolley.  (Closes Thursday, July 31 at 11:59 PM eastern.)

Check out these great giveaways at Quilting and Patchwork and Alzheimer’s Notes at the above links.

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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