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Below you will find submission guidelines for Quilting Arts, Quilting Arts Gifts, International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene, and Modern Patchwork, as well as Cloth Paper Scissors, Studios, and Stitch. If you're not sure which magazine to submit to, don't worry. We consider all submissions for the best possible placement.

Modern Patchwork, Winter 2013--Now accepting submissions to May 31!

We are seeking fresh and stylish items with a modern-day appeal that are made in the latest fabrics. If you have a contemporary patchwork project of your own, original design that you'd like to share, we'd love to see it!

Modern Patchwork is a special issue packed with projects for today's quilters and sewists. This issue features patchwork projects of every kind, including home décor, accessories, and wearables. From large bed quilts to patchwork scarves, totes, slippers, bulletin boards, and key chains, we welcome submissions of a wide array from innovative sewists. The contemporary and fresh aesthetic of these projects pays tribute to the modern revival of patchwork, integrating traditional and innovative techniques to create items that are tasteful and unique.

Please note: This issue will hit newsstands in November 2013, so keep this date in mind when considering the seasonality and/or colors of the project(s) you submit.

Submit to Modern Patchwork today!

We are looking for items to suit every room of the house--as well as yourself! You are not limited to the following list, but we encourage you to submit quick and easy patchwork projects that fall within these guidelines:

Kitchen items: pot holders, dishtowels, aprons, and recipe book covers
Dining room décor: quilted seat cushions, place mats, mug rugs, napkins and napkin rings, table toppers, runners, and coasters
Sewing studio accessories: pincushions, needle books, door hangings, and sewing machine covers
Living room décor: pillows, photo frames, lampshades, fabric clocks, bookmarks, book covers, and rugs
Items for the nursery and kids: stuffed animals, diaper bags, sleeping bags, toys, mobiles, play mats, bibs, burp cloths, and baby quilts
Wearables: scarves, skirts, headbands, bracelets, belts, and necklaces
Bags of all sorts: tote bags, messenger bags, yoga totes, lunch bags, clutches, and accessory bags
Items to take on the go: key fobs, car accessories, coffee cup covers, wallets, luggage tags, and picnic blankets
Pet accessories: leash and collar sets, dog and cat toys, and pet jackets and beds
Tech accessories: camera straps, mouse pads, camera cases, and covers for computers, tablets, and iPods
Modern quilts of all shapes and sizes: bed quilts, wall quilts, lap quilts, throws, beach blankets, and mini quilts

How to submit

Submissions for Modern Patchwork are open through May 31, 2013. Don't delay, submit today!

• Please submit your project proposals by email to submissions@quiltingarts.com with MODERN PATCHWORK in the subject line.
• Be sure to include your name, address, website, and phone number and list your credentials (such as teaching or previous writing experience).
• Please include photographs of the completed project(s) (up to three low-resolution jpegs) with your email. One email and up to three attached low-res jpegs only per project, please. If we are interested in your query, we may ask for more photos, or higher resolution jpegs to be sent, but we do all our magazine photography in-house.

You will receive an auto-reply immediately, acknowledging that your email has been received. We will let you know within 12 weeks following the submission deadline via email whether we have accepted your query. No phone calls or emails, please.

International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene--Accepting submissions to May 20!

International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene is our annual issue of fresh ideas for today's quilter including patterns and projects, galleries of beautiful quilts from the International Quilt Festival in Houston, interviews, tips, and more.

Please note: The focus of this magazine is not art quilting, rather, it celebrates the traditional--but with a lively, contemporary spin. We are looking for articles geared toward both the traditional and intermediate/advanced quilter.

We encourage all submissions, however, we are specifically looking for:

• Quilted projects and patterns--Anything from a hip home dec quilted pillow or tote to patterns for a bed-size quilt, baby quilt or table topper.
• Quilting techniques and tips--We are particularly interested in quilt design, tips for machine quilting, easy ways of binding and finishing, sewing and machine tips for a new quilter, explanation on needles, threads for specific uses, etc.

How to submit

If you are interested in being a part of International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene and have ideas for articles or completed projects, submissions for this special issue are open to May 20, 2013. Don't delay, submit today!

• Please submit your project proposals by email to submissions@quiltingarts.com with QUILT SCENE in the subject line.
• Be sure to include your name, address, website, and phone number and list your credentials (such as teaching or previous writing experience).
• Please include photographs of the completed project(s) (up to three low-resolution jpegs) with your email. One email and up to three attached low-res jpegs only per project, please. If we are interested in your query, we may ask for more photos, or higher resolution jpegs to be sent, but we do all our magazine photography in-house.

You will receive an auto-reply immediately, acknowledging that your email has been received. We will let you know within 12 weeks following the submission deadline via email whether we have accepted your query. No phone calls or emails, please.

Quilting Arts Magazine

At Quilting Arts, we celebrate contemporary art quilting, surface design, mixed media, fiber art trends, and more. We are always looking for new techniques, innovative processes, and unique approaches to the art of quilting. We'd love to hear from you!

What are we looking for?

• Beautiful and inspiring contemporary quilts and exhibits.

• Sketchbook-inspired quilts for our Off The Page series.

• Artists with inspiring portfolios of work to be featured in our In The Spotlight, Artist Profile, and Q&A articles. Show us your work and tell us your story.

• Unique techniques, new ways to use existing tools and supplies, and ideas we've never featured before.

• If you are teaching, blogging about, or exhibiting your art quilts, you probably have great ideas to share!

How to submit

1.       Write a brief description of your idea and email it to submissions@quiltingarts.com. Your submission should give us an overview of what you are proposing to write with enough detail and supporting information for us to carefully consider your idea.

2.       Attach up to three low-resolution photos of your art or process to your email, and don't forget to include your name, website, and contact information.

3.       Note: We work far ahead in the year and sometimes can't fit a piece into the magazine right away. Our editorial review process can take up to 12 weeks, but in many cases, we will respond to you much sooner. No phone calls or follow-up emails, please.

In addition ...

• Artist profiles, media and product reviews, and reader challenges are written by our staff.

• We do all our photography in-house. If accepted, your work must be available to be shipped to our offices.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Quilting Arts Gifts 2013/2014

Quilting Arts Gifts is our annual holiday-themed special issue, packed with beautiful projects from today's art quilters and fiber art enthusiasts. This issue features projects that celebrate the holiday season and inspire gift giving of every kind. Projects can range from embellished pillows to wearable art, and everything in between. We encourage submissions that celebrate all faiths and traditions.

Submissions are now closed.  Thank you for your interest.  Look for fresh information about submitting your projects to Quilting Arts Gifts in early 2014.

Cloth Paper Scissors

If you have a technique, project, or body of work to share, Cloth Paper Scissors would like to know about it. We want to show other artists-from beginners to the advanced-the latest, edgiest, most unusual collage and mixed-media techniques and applications.

Cloth Paper Scissors is most interested in publishing previously unpublished articles that cover unique collage and mixed-media techniques geared to beginner, intermediate, or advanced artists. Feature articles may explore motifs and methods that will inspire and inform collage, fiber, and mixed-media artists. We are interested in articles focusing on fabric and paper collage techniques; paint and dye applications; handmade books; creative sketchbook keeping; art journaling; altered books techniques; ways of working with polymer clay; stitching on paper, fabric, and other media; crafting as a business and way of life; embossing techniques; digital imagery for collage; working with found objects; crafting "green"; and stories about creating inspired studios for mixed-media artists.

How to submit

If you have 1-3 pieces of art in a series to share with us, you may send the art directly to our offices. This kind of submission is appropriate for technique-oriented articles, our Featured Letter, "I Made This," and Artist-to-Artist, as well as other departments that focus on 1-3 pieces of art.

Submissions via email

• Send a description of the technique or article you propose, and an outline for the article to submissions@clothpaperscissors.com.
• Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number in the email.
• Please include photographs of the art or process (up to three low-resolution jpegs with your email). One email and up to three attached low-res jpegs, only please. If we are interested in your query, we may ask for more photos, or higher resolution jpegs to be sent, but we do all our magazine photography in-house.
• You will receive an auto-reply immediately, acknowledging that your email has been received. We will let you know within 12 weeks via email whether we have accepted your query. No phone calls or emails, please.

Please note: Artist Profiles, Book Reviews, Product Reviews, and Reader Challenges are written by our in-house staff.

Cloth Paper Scissors STUDIOS

We are particularly interested in seeing how you make the most of your space; any craft-related collections you have (such as antique sewing boxes, Bakelite buttons, vintage knitting needles, etc.); storage tips (especially "green" ones); studio makeovers; how you incorporate teaching or selling your art in your studio; unusual or unconventional storage ideas; and unusual or unconventional wall and window treatments (like walls covered with collaged fabric or paper parasols as window shades).

If you have anything studio-related to share, please follow our email submissions protocol and send up to three low-resolution jpegs of your studio, with STUDIOS in the subject line and a brief description, to submissions@clothpaperscissors.com.

copyright issues
No submissions which may violate copyright laws will be accepted. If your artwork could be perceived by F&W Media, Inc. as a potential copyright violation, please provide written consent by the party which may have standing with regard to the copyright issue.

Stitch

Stitch is a special issue sewing magazine all about creating with fabric and thread.Yes, it's sewing but oh so much more. It's loaded with clever projects and modern designs for your wardrobe and home, inspiring designer profiles, plus hot trends, news, and inspiration from the global community of sewing. Whether you're just learning to sew or have been sewing forever, Stitch will inspire you to make beautiful things that showcase your unique point of view.

Original sewing projects

If you have a project to share, Stitch would love to see it! We are looking for contemporary and innovative sewing projects, from wearables for men, women, and children to home décor and gifts that fit our project themes each issue. We want design-driven projects for stitchers of all skill levels. All projects submitted to us must be original, unpublished work.

Continue to check our website, where our project themes for each upcoming issue will be posted along with submission deadlines.

Note: Designers of all accepted clothing projects must include a full-size, nested sewing pattern with graded sizes.

Submissions via email

• Send a brief description of the project idea explaining the basic construction and key elements to stitchsubmissions@interweave.com. Include digital images (jpeg or pdf) of a project sketch or photo and the fabric samples you propose.
• Be sure to include your name, address, website, and phone number, and list your credentials (such as previous project design and/or writing experience).

You will immediately receive an auto-reply acknowledging that your e-mail has been received. We will let you know within eight weeks via e-mail whether we have accepted your query. No phone calls or follow-up e-mails, please.

Copyright issues

No submissions that may violate copyright laws will be accepted. If your artwork could be perceived by F&W Media, Inc. as a potential copyright violation, please provide written consent by the party that may have standing with regard to the copyright issue.

Feature article submissions

We accept queries for feature articles on timely topics related to sewing, design, and textiles. To submit a feature proposal, send a detailed outline of your proposal and any related images, websites, or resources illustrating the topic as well as a few writing samples. The query should give us an overview of what you're proposing with enough details and supporting information for us to carefully consider your idea. Feature articles are 1,000 to 1,500 words.

Send e-mail queries to stitchsubmissions@interweave.com. 

Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you!