Just an FYI: As of yesterday, I have resigned from my position with New Track Media and am no longer connected with Quilter’s Home magazine in any way. I am also discontinuing any involvement with Quilt Out Loud, QNNtv.com, and Quilter’s Club of America.
Never fear: More is in the works and bigger and better things will be happening for me (and us) so keep checking out my blog and web site for updates on where you can find my next patterns, projects, fabrics, videos, shows, articles, lectures, classes, and books (and, who knows, maybe even bigger surprises!)
Quilt on, cupcakes, and do what you love!
xoxom (maybe I can actually hang out here a little more!)
digifigi said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:12 pm
OMG Your fans will support you no matter what. Hope you take time to reflect and regroup.
Barb C. said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Holy cow Mark! What’s up with that? You’re not getting out of the quilting world, are you? Why do I picture you in the lotus position in a lamasery, meditating, levitating and chanting?
Sandra Fiegi said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Mark!!! Thats horrible, especially Quilters home magazine!! I will keep following you on your blog.
jedsews said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:22 pm
OMG! I am in total shock…..
tracey brown said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:23 pm
wow. I’m stunned. Waiting to hear what’s next. I was wondering when I noticed the masthead of the latest issue of Quilters Home where you weren’t listed as the Editor In Chief.
Jean said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I’m sad! I subscribed to Quilt Out Loud because I thoroughly enjoyed your magazine (also a subscriber). Sigh. I’ll definitely stay tuned.
Judy Knox said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Ye gods and little fishes! My subscription to QH has one year to run and I’ll bet that the new ed will turn your magazine into the sameoldsameold and I will sadly watch the bright light of QH fizzle out. No one else has your cockeyed view of the Q world (bless your pickley heart).
I’m all eyes to see what new adventure your king-sized contemporary merry-go-round takes you on. Best wishes dear heart.
manquilter said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:36 pm
WTF! Fill me in big guy…
e-mail me when you have time, which by the sounds of it, you are going to have alot of.
I’ve got a few funny suggestion for you!
Toni said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Life has changes and new beginnings for a reason. Be strong and enjoy your life Mark. You will be loved and respected whatever new direction you are taking—-and I plan to follow along faithfully.
Carole Lakomec said,
September 24, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Great now that I have subscribed to Quilting Out Loud and your magazine, you quit. What’s going on my friend?
Laura A. said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:01 pm
We love ya Mark, no one will be able to fill your shoes . Thank you for giving our quilting generation as much inspiration as you have. I look forward to seeing what you will be doing in your future. Love and luck to you.
Suzy said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:06 pm
What????? I’m cancelling my subscription, then!
Jan Graziano said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Best of luck no matter what you do, or where you go – but what and where, I hope, will continue to include all the quilting related things you have done/can do. Enjoyed the magazine – but you and your personality are the reason I subscribed. Jan
Terri Noel said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Oh NO!!! I just renewed! Hope what’s next is public in a big way and continues your success. Quilter’s Home is NOTHING without you!!!!
Tisha said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:10 pm
No way! You totally made Quilter’s Home magazine!
Melody said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Best wishes to You Mark! Can’t wait to see what you will be working on next. I gotta go cancel my subscription now. Only liked the show because of You.
mary lou said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Nooooooooooo, I’m canceling my subscription. What’s up?????
T.Murphy said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Well whose beautiful face will I look at on the cover of Quilters Home now?
I’m sure you have good reasons for doing all this and I hope this isn’t a fade to black moment!
We love you too much to let you go!!!!
sandy said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Can’t wait to see what’s next………
NocoleL said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Gasp! Hope everything works out exactly
how you want it to! Sleep well, and know that you are loved by many, many people!!!
Liz said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:46 pm
So what is the buzz? I LOVE your magazine! I read it cover to cover and laugh my buns off! Are you still going to be a quilting diva? Inquiring minds want to know. (I did not subscribe to the show, though, since I work too much and need the down time to be devoted to family and quilting!)
Jill said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Are you going to post how to cancel our subscriptions?
Carlotta said,
September 24, 2009 at 10:59 pm
There is absolutely no reason to continue with this magazine without you as part of it. i sure wish I hadn’t just renewed for two years. Crud!
Linda Hardin said,
September 24, 2009 at 11:05 pm
This is not the season for April Fool!! What’s Up?
Robin said,
September 24, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Hey Mark!
Wish I could come give you a hug! Sounds like this is a good thing, but it had to have been hard coming to your decision. Good for you. Good. For. You. Staying tuned for the next great thing!!
Love you!
Robin in DE
Tara said,
September 24, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Holy Cow! See you at market I assume? Good luck with whatever you are up to!
Gail said,
September 24, 2009 at 11:24 pm
I am so disappointed and feel let down–the only reason I paid good money to QNN was to watch you on Quilt Out Loud. Hope the decision is good for you and your family, you brought a lot to the quilt world and gave us permission to have fun.
Gail
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Sue Potts said,
September 24, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Go Mark!! Onwards and Upwards. The mighty never fail, they just pick up where they left off, and move in another direction! Whatever you do, wherever you go, may peace and happiness be there for you and yours. (And seeing as I’ve never subscribed, I have nothing to cancel:)). I will continue to happily follow you via your blog, website and on FaceBook! We all love you too much to not think you’re a god!
Grace said,
September 24, 2009 at 11:39 pm
crap – I just subscribed – bummer
Peggy Pisani said,
September 24, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Mark – what happened. I just sent my renewal for Quilters Home and have seen 3 episodes of Quilt Out Loud. I love both of them but I only subscribed to both because of You. How can I opt out now – I need to know. Both from the magazine and from the show!!!!! I don’t want to be a part of them if you aren’t.
I don’t know what is happening but it has to be something very important (either in a good way or not) for you to have done this so quickly. Good luck in whatever it is Mark.
Jackie said,
September 24, 2009 at 11:50 pm
OMG!! I am hoping to still see you around in a big way! You are the reason I love Quilter’s Home. I hope you are at Market this year!
Linda M Poole said,
September 24, 2009 at 11:50 pm
Holy Toledo! You gonna be ok? I’m concerned…for you, for all of us. Sending you mega bits of good energy….keep us informed….we gotta know!
Schnoobie(susan atwell said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:05 am
Wow.
I should have subscribed…… now I gotta find back issues! BUT I know you are going to keep us peeing our quilted panties no matter what. Hope you find some R&R time too! Cant wait to find out whats next!
karen elderkin said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:17 am
Mark, I am so so so disappointed. What am I going to read now? It was the only quilt magazine I will subscribe to. I am going to cancel! I hope you are well and will take some time to reflect. Change can be good. Only the best lies in store for you my dear! Take off and shoot some film. Please know RI is here if you need us. God Bless, Karen
HelenMarie Marshall said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:27 am
Disappointed for me. Wishing the best for you and yours. We will miss that smile (and the four legged furry friends) on the cover. I did not renew recently and will hold off until I see what’s coming…I love Quilt Out Loud not just because of you and the show but also because I can watch quilting shows that are no longer available to me…public television is no longer. So, Mark, when are you going to run for political office? You’d certainly liven up both FOX and CNN! And we want to see you on The View and Late Night and Late Late Night as a guest! xoxhmm
Daryl said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:36 am
Hate to see it happen, best of luck and keep us in the loop of what’s next.
Judy Knox said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:37 am
I’m too old for mysteries so I hope we are not kept dangling too long.
It will be interesting to see what face, if any, is on the next issue of Quilter’s Home, that’s fer shure. I know that the former editor of Quilters Newsletter, Jan Magee, is going to be the new editor-in-chief of Quilter’s Home so maybe she will appear on the cover of the magazine with her cat …. or parakeet ….. or horse. Sigh.
Darla said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:44 am
Well that just sucks! You were the draw to Quilters Home, wait you were Quilters Home! I hope to see you soon in other ventures, relax and regroup.
Sandie said,
September 25, 2009 at 1:01 am
OMG!!!! I am so disappointed- but not surprised. When reading another mag I found out someone else was to be the new EIC of Quilters Home and decided then and there that my reading days were numbered. You and your viewpoint were my reason for reading. Will be eagerly waiting the new developments.
Joyce said,
September 25, 2009 at 1:07 am
Thank you for being an original thinker – I’ll follow you anywhere.
Carole Sullivan said,
September 25, 2009 at 1:14 am
do what your heart leads you to do!!! there is enough crap going on that you dont need it in the work place, too!! just make sure I dont lose you–are you staying at Facebook? (((HUGS))) *~*CAROLE*~*
Sherry said,
September 25, 2009 at 1:29 am
Hi there, hey i was wondering!! when i saw jan was the new EC. Hope you’re well. Maybe you should head over here to the Emerald Isle? We are still hoping and waiting for a visit!! (peeing our quilted panties???? really?) I like Jan, so nothing against her–but might they change the name of QH to Nobody’s Home?
xo
Drop a line–sherry
marklipinski said,
September 25, 2009 at 8:18 am
Jan quit New Track Media last week and left on Monday. xoxom
Val Macdonald said,
September 25, 2009 at 1:42 am
I just uped for 2 years because of you. Wow I wait and hope to hear all about it. I hope they do not turn it into another copy of the rest of the mags out there. I was just about to sign up for the on line show to. BOO WHO!!!!!!
susan j gill said,
September 25, 2009 at 1:55 am
stay safe
very best of everything
i’ve enjoyed all your endeavors
LadybugQuilter said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:16 am
Hi Mark!
Please don’t resign your positions with Quilter’s Home Magazine and Quilt Out Loud! I subscribed to them because of YOU! I love you! You are refreshing, bright and fun! I love what you do for quilting! I can’t put the magazine down when I get it in the post and I re-read it a number of times. As far as Quilt Out Loud goes, you make the show vibrant! After watching 3 episodes I wanted more of them and at quicker intervals. Jodi is sweet and talented but I watched because of you. Your Ideas are cutting edge and very interesting! Please, Please come back to both ventures!
If you don’t I will probably drop my viewership for lack of interest!
I hope you are alright and that you family is fine! I only hope for the best for you! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Warmest regards and I extend my friendship to you a fellow quilter…
Lesley K, San Jose Ca
betsy said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:22 am
I guess I will be cancelling my subscription too. I only got it because of you. I hope they can refund me, it was pricey but I enjoyed it.
ellen medlock said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:23 am
Don’t worry Mark, we all want WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU!
Judy said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:34 am
Yikes! I was just at the Mancuso show that moved from Harrisburg back to the Philly area….I MET Meg Cox – and we were TALKING ABOUT HOW GREAT YOU ARE!!!
This is quite the shockeroo. I plan to cancel my subscripion to Quilt Out Loud tomorrow since I had to MAKE time to wach you – but I WANTED to make that time. Now? Who knows.
I MAY give the mag a one issue chance, but I’m sad that I just renewed…I may have to cancel that as well.
I realize this must be BIG for you ….hope it all works out.
Thanks for the laughs.
BTW – I met you once at Quilt Connection in Berkeley Heights, NJ. You had just purchased your chickens and we learned all about them! I ran into Sally at that Philly show as well (at Liza’s booth of course)…how I MISS that shop!
Blossom Quiltworks said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:50 am
Oh…..honey…No!!!!!
gracee said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:57 am
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!! U being on Quilt Out Loud was the only reason I check out QNN regularly. Now I will probably waste the subcription no reason to go back there
Becky said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:57 am
You go guy!! I wish you the best, I will stay tuned to find out what is next for you. Loved your Mag. My subscription was waiting for payday. Guess I will hold on now and just see. I was also shortly to renew at QNN guess I will hold off. Keep us informed. You know we love the gossip but we also love you so let us know.
macbeaner said,
September 25, 2009 at 3:26 am
I wish you the best, but you were the main reason I subscribed to Quilters Home. I’ll miss your witty writings there!
Patti leal said,
September 25, 2009 at 3:33 am
mark, i have no clue what is going on in the media world. YOU were quilter’s home. it will never be the same. i truly hope this was your decision. thoughts and prayers with you. can’t wait to hear the story. right now step back and take a deep breath – then move forward. you know you have tons of fans. hugs, patti in florida (from the old dj days)
quiltstorm said,
September 25, 2009 at 3:53 am
WTF?
Mark, I really hope everything is OK.
I really can’t imagine QH without you – you ARE the mag.
Don’t know if you want to let us all know what is going on, or if it’s all a bit too personal – whatever it us, please know we are all hugely supportive of you as a person, and love all the work you have shared with us. We will all be here ready and waiting when you get back into it.
Look after yourself petal. Quilty Hugs. X.
Melissa said,
September 25, 2009 at 4:13 am
I am sorry the powers that be do not appreciate the unique talent and humor you bring to so many on a daily basis… New adventures are good – the road to be traveled will be blessed with good fortune for you and yours. Take good care. (PS Our invitation for dinner at our home when you visit Kauai is always open to you and your traveling entourage!)
Pat Gudritz said,
September 25, 2009 at 4:42 am
Good luck with what ever you deceide to do and do keep on going…I got the Flip Video and love it, would had never knew it exsisted if it hadn’t been for you on Quilt Out Loud…take care
Gina halladay said,
September 25, 2009 at 4:59 am
Roll on to the next adventure… Always fun to watch and play in your enthusiasm.
Mary W said,
September 25, 2009 at 5:11 am
So sad. You are my favorite quilter. Have bought or subscribed to “Quilters Home” since it’s beginning. Can’t imagine the personality of the magazine staying the same. No fair! Good Luck!1 And have been watching your blog since July for new updates. Miss hearing from you. Take Care!!!
Karen McTavish said,
September 25, 2009 at 5:21 am
Love you Mark!! Thinking of you and your amazing friends and family.
bobbie said,
September 25, 2009 at 7:16 am
Sorry to hear that Mark,
I will follow your blog.
thanks for letting us followers know.
Jeanne Sikes said,
September 25, 2009 at 7:57 am
Holy Moly!!! Where do I go tostop my subscription?
Grace said,
September 25, 2009 at 11:26 am
Good Luck Mark, with whatever path you choose. Just remember that there was a Mark Lipinski before Quilters Home Magazine and QNNtv!! Allow yourself the luxury of time to regroup. I’ll be watching your Blog. Hope to see you back in the quilting arena soon.
Colleen Bartell said,
September 25, 2009 at 11:37 am
So glad that I didn’t renew my subscription that just expired Mark. Am looking forward to seeing what you will be doing next.
Judy Knox said,
September 25, 2009 at 11:39 am
“Jan quit New Track Media last week and left on Monday.”
????!!!!!????
Wow!! What turmoil and uproar is going on over there at NTM??? What dragon is chewing up and spitting out editors???
Darlene said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Sorry to hear this. Glad I was waiting til next month to renew mag. I’ll keep it til my subscription runs out but I’m sure it will not be 1/1000 th as good without you. Hope you will get some rest and will go onward to better things. Love you and your family
paule-marie said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Mark, best of luck in everything you do. Van’t wait to see what that will be. I will miss your imprint on QH. As a 56 (okay almost 57) anal banker/quilter, I have loved the magazine since I first subscribed to it. You made it unique and edgy. As everyone has said, it wasn’t your garden variety magazine. I giggled and guffawed my way through every issue.
I hope to someday attend one of your classes or lectures. I know you are a hoot.
Heather Tucker said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:38 pm
My goodness, I just got my first issue of ‘Quilter’s Home’ a few weeks ago and abolutely LOVED it–you make quilting fun, Mark! I will be writing “CANCEL” as soon as my invoice comes in…keep us updated on what your new projects are.
Bill - A Guy Quilter said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Hi Mark,
For me I always felt that you added such a breath of fresh air to the quilting world – a bit of humour – a bit of class – a bit of this and a bit of that…it made up for a whole different outlook on quilting…loved the magazine..not sure how it will turn out now that you’re not a part of it..but will be watching for the news…..
Best of luck from here – I’m sure that as you may have closed this door and thousand windows are springing open…..
Bill
ABB said,
September 25, 2009 at 12:55 pm
You know people are cancelling their subscriptions in droves, and that’s just the ones who are up-to-date on the computer. Wonder what genius thought this was a good move for the publishing company? Mark will be able to do whatever he wants to do, his personality and talent will always draw the crowd. Meanwhile the publisher has what as their backup plan?! I mean, NOBODY follows Mark – he’s the headliner of the show!
Carole B said,
September 25, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Just got my bill for the subscription. It’s cancelled! Enjoyed your perspective and a totally different magazine! Sad, Sad, Sad!
Kathleen said,
September 25, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Mark, Like SO many others, I subscribed to QH because of you. Now, I’m wondering if anyone cares about the quilters or just about making money. I will cancel my subscription and hope that it sends a message! Good luck and keep up the good fight. Kathleen
Judi said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:11 pm
WTF!!!!!??????
GH is the only quilt mag I read cover to cover! BECAUSE OF YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!!!! I had been trying to get a card out of one of the mags to subscribe for months, but every time I found a QH – the cards were gone! All the shops in our area (WA State where Left Wing/Tree Huggin’/Liberals – you say that like there is something wrong with it – reigns!) sold out of QH the day it came in the door!!!! A lady in one shop says people come in and go through QH and take the cards. Quilters steel? I can’t believe it!
I don’t subscribe to QNN because my income is limited and have always felt cheated because I couldn’t watch your show. Will there be a couple more issues with your articles in QH or it this it? “xcuse me………I gotta go in the powder room and bawl………Wwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!
Nancy Eisenmenger said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I am so sorry to hear this! I buy Quilters Home Mag because of Mark’s mark! I love his sense of humor, and the twists that his writing style brings to some of the most mundane of quilting articles.
I look forward to seeing what the future brings for Mark!
Kay in Nebraska said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Mark Sweetie— there’s always a room for you and yours on the Prairie Farm here in the wilds of Nebraska if you need to “get away.” (Remember the birthing cow on my old blog and all of the Nebraska Pickles?)
I wondered if “something” was up. You getting slim and trim and healthy and just the whole tone of your attitude in the mag and on FB.
Be well BF and I’ll keep watching to see what you come up with next.
Toby said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Hello dear, it’s done. Feel better?
Dawn said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Oh man!!! I just subscribed to both of those and the reason?? Totally cause I love you! The magazine and the show were different and quirky and fun. I loved them because you brought your own special style to them.
Much luck to you as you go about new endeavors…..let us all know so that we can be with you every step of the way!!
Hugs Mark!!
dawn
Ann Champion said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Mark..I’m shocked and saddened by your leaving. You ARE QH! I was told New Track Media was going to take the magazines in a new direction..didn’t think they meant they were going to destroy everything that was good about the magazines?
I look forward to seeing what you do next. Don’t ever let anybody squelch your fabulous wit and creativity! You’re one of a kind…and that’s why we love you!
You know what “they” say about a door closing and a new window opening? I hope your new window has a beautiful view of what will be your very bright future.
Denise in PA said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I hope we don’t have to miss you too long!! I am so sorry you’re leaving the mag and QoL – but I will focus on you moving onto bigger and better things for all of us!!
Chris Wells said,
September 25, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Just another quilter to realize the almighty buck is what prompts these companies to make changes. Mark you will survive and probably better off for the change. Quilterstalk.com crashed and then after that they went to the dogs. People loose faith in the quilters that work so hard to keep things going and it really isn’t their fault. The publishers and media groups think their policies are best, but who looses out, The consumer. QNN was to replace the Quilterstalk.com and I think it falls flat. We had more contact with each other in the forum. As I said Maybe it is for the best for you Mark and hope you have all your days are Happy Stitching. Chris ps. Is anyone else following???
katekwiltz said,
September 25, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I’m with all the others: WTF?????
However, you just saved me some $$ because I was finally going to break down and get a subscription to QH. No need! I’m sure there will be a lot of floundering about with you gone…and I’m looking forward to whatever you do next!
Sharon Parkinson (Shaz) said,
September 25, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Far out!!! I wish you every happiness Mark and I’m hoping that a move to Australia is in your new plans…lol. How fabulous would it be to have you here – you are such a hoot!!
On a purely selfish level, I too am disappointed as I’d just renewed and also bought a subscription for a friend! Good luck in all you choose to do.
See you at MQX!!!
Kris Jacobson said,
September 25, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Now I don’t feel so bad about dropping my subscription. I needed to cut back and that was one thing I decided I could live without.
I do love your humor and I think you made the magazine so I wonder what will become of it.
You are coming to Minot, ND next spring and I am looking forward to seeing you. Good luck on you future endeavers
azearthdog said,
September 25, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Trying to keep a positive vibe going about this, and thrilled if it is a good move for the Big Pickle…but dang it on the timing! I just re-subscribed last weekend for TWO YEARS. Argh. I suppose I will try to wait and see how the magazine fares.
Pepper Cory said,
September 25, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I’m gonna miss you in the mag. Best of luck in the future in everything. Any chance our paths will meet in the future?
Linda said,
September 25, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Mark,
I do not quilt, but love quilts – love to read about them. Your magazine was one of the magazines I made sure to get every month. I would jot down on my calendar when the next issue would come out and then be over at B & N to get it on that day! I know it is better to subscribe, but I found it a treat for me to just go and buy it off the stands – treat myself to a Starbucks – and then go home – settle on my couch – and smile and giggle my way through the magazine. I will miss you and hope you come out with a new magazine soon! Say hello to Violet, Petunia, and Tulip for me!
Linda in VA
carol said,
September 25, 2009 at 7:32 pm
WOW, what a bummer, QH (and Quilt Out Loud) definitely will NOT be the same without you, Mark, even if it does carry on. Thank you and huge hugs. Looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve next!
BJ Duffy said,
September 25, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Oh, say it isn’t so! This is a sad say in the quilting world. I just subscribed to Quilter’s Home for 1 year! I would never have subscribed if I’d known this first!! Mark, you are the ONLY reason I would even read that magazine or watch “Quilt Out Loud” – guess I’ll cancel my subscription to the mag and not renew the F&P for next year! Save myself some $$$$ – I just watched the latest episode without you – it sucked!!
I can’t wait to see what you are up to next!! I know it will be a riot!! Good luck! Barb D. in Maine
Jennie said,
September 25, 2009 at 8:08 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Quilter’s Home is the only quilting magazine I even like, and it was ALL because of you! I do hope you aren’t going to vanish from the quilting world- we NEED you here!! Hugs and all that and best wishes for whatever you do next
Samala Ray said,
September 25, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Shock, sadness and worry. Just some of my first reactions. I hope you are well through all this, even if it’s a ‘good’ change, it’s still a biggie and probably stressful. Hugs and you know we’re on your side hon. It will not be the same with out you. You helped open up the quilting world to a bigger funner hipper audience. Thank you Mark.
Taffeta darling,
S. Ray
Angie said,
September 25, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Aha! Yak! No!—I will miss you! Does this mean all those back issues I’ve kept are now Collectors Items! (tee-hee) Love, love Quilter’s Home! My favorite! Onward to new and better things!
Nancy Elkin said,
September 25, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Oh no! Hope you stay with quilting, I’ll miss my dose of irreverent humor from Quilter’s Home, you made the magazine! Best wishes on whatever you choose to do.
Roni said,
September 26, 2009 at 12:00 am
OMG!!!! Just slap me silly and call me shirley!!! Maybe you’d like to come to Clearwater Florida and hang out with we quilters and build a quilting empire down south!!! Whatever you do keep us posted…we your loyal cupcakes!!!!
susan j gill said,
September 26, 2009 at 12:52 am
this is the only place i know of for the “mark group”
are there other sites i should be folloing
mark
susan j gill said,
September 26, 2009 at 12:53 am
this is the only place i know of for the “mark group”
are there other sites i should be folloing
mark please keep this blog up to date and going forward
new beginnings are so exciting
Alicia said,
September 26, 2009 at 12:57 am
It’s a sad day in the quilting world. Love you Mark
Becky said,
September 26, 2009 at 2:04 am
Just got a new post emailed to me advertising episode 3 of Quilting Outloud is up, as you read the ad on each segement you are no longer even mentioned as being on the episode. Funny how that happened.
leaf said,
September 26, 2009 at 2:05 am
Hey! No fair, I just renewed my subscription. I can’t imagine the magazine being half as good without you. ):
Brenda said,
September 26, 2009 at 2:27 am
Ouch! Now that was a shocker!~ I’m bummed. Hope to see you in print again soon. Goodbye QH!
Bridget Wideman said,
September 26, 2009 at 3:11 am
I sure hope we find out what the heck happened! I don’t know which is more disappointing…the magazine or Quilt Out Loud. I think the magazine…I subscribe to more than 10 quilt magazines and yours is my absolute favorite…and the only one that I read from cover to cover. The magazine is the hardest to understand….I mean, it’s YOUR magazine! There will be no Quilter’s Home without you. I can’t help but wonder if the last issue I received was the very last…I sure hope there is one more on the way. ALSO, it would be kinda neat if you decided to keep up on your blog now…I’ve been disappointed there hasn’t been much posted. I can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleeve because knowing you, it’s gotta be GREAT! Thanks for all of the wonderful things you brought into my life through Quilter’s Home and Quilt Out Loud.
Nancy Rose said,
September 26, 2009 at 3:36 am
OMG! Now where will I go to see the ‘outlawed quilts’ !?! I need drama, I need controversy, I need you!!! Please stay in the quilting world and continue regaling us with your wonderful stories and beautiful quilts. Hoping to see you in some stunning new venture! Good Luck!
Judy Knox said,
September 26, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I live near Amish country in Ohio and am familiar with the Amish practice of “shunning” when a member has been cast out of their community. That is what I thought of when I received the emailed “newsletter” from qnn.tv.com in my inbox today. LOL
I *know* that Mark is going to be on the episodes up through February (Natalie from Quilt Out Loud told me so in an email) so it is somewhat pathetic that the folks promoting the show do not mention him in the advertising for those episodes.
marklipinski said,
September 26, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I’d be very interested in seeing that “letter” . . .
Judy Knox said,
September 26, 2009 at 3:20 pm
I just emailed it to you at your aol.com address.
Jessica said,
September 26, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Dear Mark,
I will be checking your blog daily for what’s new for you!
Hope it means everything positive/room for your creativity and humor!
~Jes
tina casto said,
September 26, 2009 at 2:46 pm
We will follow to a new magazine. Please start and new one. Quilters Home is the only magazine I read from cover to cover. This is a very sad moment for quilters every where.
QuilterBridget said,
September 27, 2009 at 6:17 pm
No kidding, Tina; I agree wholeheartedly! I sure wish I’d win the lottery (since I’m not independantly wealthy) so I could make sure Mark could have his own magazine without any need for advertisers or those corporate types…no guidelines whatsoever! And all subscription money, plus a hefty salary and every perk imaginable going to Mark. In fact, maybe even have subscriptions cost a few bucks a year; just enough to cover postage! That way everyone who wanted to subcribe could! And just imagine, freedom of the press to the max, Lipinski style!!! I love to dream BIG!
Mary Ann Scanlon said,
September 26, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Well I hate to sound so dated but I know this is one of those “Close the door but open a window ” times. Talent will prevail Mark and we will all follow you to the next adventure.
Kim said,
September 26, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I truly did find QH “The magazine for quilters that’s fun to read” and I read it from cover to cover. I just paid for my new subscription and will give it a one chance deal on the next issue. You certainly made it fun and were a breath of fresh air! I will miss your lighthearted approach to quilting and life in general…but as has been said, “when God closes a door, he always opens a window…just don’t hang out in the hall so long that you miss the window”! Good luck to you and I will stay tuned to see where you land.
Roberta Anson said,
September 26, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Ditto,Ditto Ditto – The only reason I bought it was you. The only reason I read it from cover to cover was you. There is/was nothing out there even remotely as funny, entertaining, informative, tantalizingly irreverent and . . . and . . . (I’m at a loss for any more words!!) as “your” magazine. God Bless, Good Luck, Good Health. I’ll be watching and listening, hoping to find you again.
Stacee Martin said,
September 26, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Dearest Mark,
I am very selfish to admit that I am very sad to see you leaving QH. It will never be the same. Actually, like everyone else, I only subscribe because of you! My quilting posse in Kentucky think this is a very sad day in the quilting world. However, we are looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve next!! Know we are praying for you and your family and want the very very best for you!!!!!! XXOOXXOOXXOO
Kim said,
September 26, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I’m adding my name to the long list of friends and supporters. I’ll let you borrow my Life Motto, if you like:
“If you can’t be good, be entertaining.”
(And you can define “good” any way you like *g*)
Sandy said,
September 26, 2009 at 7:10 pm
bummer! I have every issue of QH including the debut issue! NOW what am I going to read for fun!???
s
marklipinski said,
September 27, 2009 at 1:14 am
My NEXT project! xoxom
Judy Knox said,
September 27, 2009 at 1:44 am
A book??
QuilterBridget said,
September 27, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Thank God! Something to look forward to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quilterbear said,
September 29, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Mark, I am so relieved to hear that there IS a next project. I must admit when I learned about you leaving QH (on Facebook a few minutes ago) I was absolutely gutted. Yours is the ONLY quilting magazine that I subscribe to now, and I devoured every word of it. I am going to cancel my subscription. I feel like a friend died — but thank God you’re still here, and kicking! I’ll be following you on FB and here from now on.
Congratulations on taking a step for YOU!
Kathy said,
September 26, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I am just SICK about this! I have never enjoyed such deliciously irreverant humor from a magazine in my life… would have paid double for it! Who cared about the patterns.. brand X has them in all the other dry, predictible how-to quilt mags. I love QH for Mark’s articles, tips, visits to other quilters homes, his funny asides and remarks, photos, recipes for snacks & drinks, Tulip, Mark’s shining countenance, etc etc. I read every word of it and laughed until tears ran down my face so many times. I SO looked forward to each issue’s arrival in the mail.. practically camped out at the box when it was due! Life will be soooo bland without you, Mark. You are simply THE BEST! I know “they” will be unable to create the mag without you, so will be cancelling my subscription. You ARE QH! Accept No Substitutes…lol! Love ya, keep us informed of what next!! XOXOXOK
Ms Wendy said,
September 26, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I was so sad to see that you’re leaving Quilter’s Home – I can’t imagine what it will be like without you as the entire magazine is your personality. For once, I’m glad I’m a procrastinator, as I hadn’t sent in my renewal yet.
There are plenty of quilting magazines with patterns and instructions, but there was only one that appealed to those of us who a a bit irreverent and enjoy some humor. Thanks and please don’t go away – we’ll follow you wherever.
Come down to Florida and hang out on the Suwannee River for a while.
Brenda Rakowski said,
September 26, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Was it just me or did the last few editions not have “you” in them. Something told me not to renew. Loved all the magizines and only the last few seemed different – just not you! Looking forward to something with “you” in it. Good luck with whatever it is that your up to.
Megan said,
September 26, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Thanks so much for opening a door for me, Mark. Your intro was unexpected and wonderful. I wish you luck and happiness (and humor). Snarky, funny, fast-talking broads everywhere are rooting for you.
Donnie Ryan said,
September 27, 2009 at 2:34 am
Bummer! Loved your magazine, read it cover to cover (once even in the parking lot as soon as I left the bookstore!). Best wishes to you and I’m looking forward to your next adventure!
Pam said,
September 27, 2009 at 3:40 am
I wish you every good wonderful outrageous fun glamorous thing Mark! I’m gonna save that cover of you and your beautiful son forever. You rock my man…you really do! love, Pam in chico
Diana Binkowski said,
September 27, 2009 at 9:46 am
Boy, I wish I’d know that just a week ago before I renewed my subscription. Mark, you are the only reason I read that magazine cover to cover. I hope and pray that you are well both mentally and physically. You are loved by many that you don’t even know. Keep doing what you do. We’ll follow you in whatever endevour you take on. Love and Huggs
Nancy Rose said,
September 27, 2009 at 12:34 pm
This is the rumor that I heard:
“The company that published Mark’s quilters home was bought by new track media- They came in and fired alot of the old executives and started changing editors and such. This company controls a lot of quilting and crafting magazines including Fons and Porter, QNNTv, McCalls and many others. I think the magazine will continue but without Mark’s name- He owns his name- he also quit his show quilt out loud on qnntv-Mark hasn’t really said what happened but when companies are bought up there are usually alot of big changes. It’s too bad because I really enjoyed his magazine.”
True???
Patty said,
September 27, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Hope all is well with you and your family. Good luck with future endeavors
Yvonne said,
September 27, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Ooh NOOOOO!!! That magazine was ALL you and ALL wonderful and now…crumby buttons! I subscribed to it and YOU aren’t gonna be there. Bleak outlook at the mailbox. sigh…. I doubt that it will be worth continuing to read without your input.
Leah Short said,
September 27, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Awww…bummer. I just subscribed to Quilter’s Home and LOVE it. So sad : (
Good Luck in whatever comes next.
Ellen & the Cupcake Crew said,
September 27, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Wow! What a shake-up. We think the magazine is going to be a little lighter on subscribers and ditto with QOL.
Well, we know your decision was for the best! Good things will come from this. We know whatever you have up your sleeve will rock the quilting world when it launches… Controversy is good!
BTW, we are also DYING for those answers to those all important questions:
- What kind of wine or beverage is appropriate for constructing different types of quilts? AND should a different beverage be consumed for the cutting, piecing and quilting stage or should we stay consistent?
- If we use invisible thread will our quilting disappear instantly or does it take some time?
<> As soon as you announce your new venture we will all put on our tea shirts and hoist some pear wine in celebration
Kathy said,
September 27, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Well… have been doing a bit of “super-sluthing’ and now see what has happened. My gut tells me that Mark told CK’s new owner, New Track Media, “to stick it where the sun don’t shine” after they totally cleaned house at CK and sent a lot of his friends unceremoniously packing. I doubt seriously that New Track asked, nor expected Mark to tell them to kiss off.. they were pretty proud of his affiliation with THEIR company. So… Mark… I hope my assessment is correct and you gave them what-for as you slammed the door on their plans for you and your mag. Love it if that’s what happened. Would have loved seeing it, too! hee hee! Onward and Upward!
Andrea said,
September 27, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I am in shock! I can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
Karen said,
September 27, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I guess I thought you were “Quilters Home” so I can’t imagine it without you.. I have almost 3 years on my subscription and I just sent it as a gift to 3 of my quilting friends… bummer.. Up until this point, this was the only magazine I actually read..
hollis said,
September 27, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Yee Gads! We can’t lose you Mark! The quilting world needs you and your fresh insight and ideas!
Please keep us informed of what is happening.
Dorrie said,
September 27, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Good for you! I can imagine all of those responsibilities can be overwhelming, stressful and turn something you love into something not so fun~ Whatever you choose next we will all be there too! I’m thinkin’ stand up comedian should be somewhere on the list! Best to you.
Leah Day said,
September 28, 2009 at 12:21 am
Damn. This sucks.
Keep us posted on your new project Mark! There are many more fish in the sea, but there is only one guy like you. Your mag was the funniest, most entertaining in the biz and will not be the same without you.
Leah Day
Sherri Starr said,
September 28, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Mark,
You wer the true “Sunshine” in my quilt world and in QH…am going to cancel as the mag will be blah without you…the only mag I truly looked forward to reading cover to cover…will look forward to your next endeavor…
Quilty Hugs,
Starquilter
Margie Veon said,
September 28, 2009 at 4:37 pm
NOOOOOO!!! Mark, I have loved you and your Pittsburgh comments and humor. No other mag was like yours and you know we will follow you where ever you go in this crazy world where we need to laugh and sip a few Mark cocktails now and then. Many good wishes for your future plans which better include your Pickle Roadies!! Hugs, Margie [Go Steelers]
DT said,
September 28, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I guess the world wasn’t ready for the next gen visionary in the quilting community? Shame, shame.
Rock on, carry on, press on, clap-on…..just don’t clap off. You are needed and wanted!!!!!
I’m waiting to hear what’s going to be the next thing you knock out socks off with!
Support forever big guy!
Wanda said,
September 28, 2009 at 7:57 pm
What sad news. You’re the only reason I subscribed. I’ve never enjoyed a mag so much in all my life. I wish you all the best and can’t wait to hear what is next for you. Don’t keep us waiting too long but I hope you can enjoy some time with you family!! Hugs!
Barb said,
September 28, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Hi Mark, I will miss your energized magazine filled with things that need to be said regarding quilting. I will miss the things that should be said regarding attitudes, observations, and the varied and creative ways we work. I, too, have cancelled my subscription. You did an amazing job and produced a great magazine! I look forward to all your future work and wish wonderful things for you, your family and your friends.
marklipinski said,
September 28, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Thanks, cupcake! xooxm
Katy said,
September 28, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Oh no! In my humble opinion, there is no QH without you. I have each and every one of the magazine, bought online b4 subscriptions started. Keep a couple in my car at all times to read and re-read – see and pick up something new each time. Look forward to your next venture – best to you.
Edie Scherr said,
September 28, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Man Oh Man ! I am such a procrastinator normally – but we were leaving on a trip and I was afraid I’d miss renewing my subscription to QH. I just couldn’t stand the thought of missing even one magazine. We just got back and I happened to read in QN (a gift subscription from a friend) that Jan Magee was going to be the new EIC for QH. I paniced and put out the word on our ND quilters chat group for any info available. Then I heard you wouldn’t even be continuing on with QOL. I’ve been a member of QNNtv since they went subscription. I’d considered dropping it because I never took the time to watch it. Then QOL came along so I decided what the hey. I guess I’ll renew when it comes due. Which should be any day now. Good thing I got the heads up on this! I could just see you sword it hand, cute little green tights, cape flying, sword flashing defending all we in the quilt world hold dear. I wish you could have slayed the dragon! Please retreat to the castle and brew something up to restore our spirits!
Looking forward to exciting fairy tales and gallent adventures !
See you in Minot, ND.
marklipinski said,
September 29, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I’m no longer a part of Quilt Out Loud either.
Just for the record, dear, sweet Jan Magee left New Track Media about a week before I did and DID NOT take over Quilter’s Home from me. xoxom
Edie Scherr said,
October 2, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Hey Mark, Just watched a session today where you popped in on Meg. How many sessions did you pretape before the exit? Also, QH how many issues are out there before you turn into Merlin’s Mist? I hate to miss any of your work!
Tiia said,
September 30, 2009 at 12:41 am
Wow… shocked… dismayed…. I actually had a similar event a few months ago. I’ll follow Mark to his new beginnings… he’s the reason I started sewing again.
Debbie Bates said,
September 30, 2009 at 2:36 am
Note from your Art Tart: Hey there Mark, I saw a book that made me think of you… put it on my blog tonite in a little mini tribute (http://stitchtress.wordpress.com )
Stitch what you love (and then start a revolution!)
Deb
Pat Marabella said,
September 30, 2009 at 2:41 am
Marko!!!
What happened? I think I’ll use my best fine point glass head pins and do myself in!!!!! Hopefully something better will show up soon!
Best regards from Sonoma County wine country. (would a good bottle of wine help?)
Carin said,
September 30, 2009 at 10:29 am
Mark, I am shocked and disappointed that you left both Quilter’s Home and Quilt Out Loud.. For the record, you have/had the only quilting magazine that my hubby actually cracked open and read an article, even if it was about quilter’s best dog breeds. You put a real sparkle in Quilter’s Home and I totally enjoy QOL.. Needless to say I won’t be renewing QH when it comes up for renewal. Yet, I wish you the best in your future endeavor and know you’ll be a smash at it. Take some time to chill, relax and spend time with your family… We’ll be out here hanging out in the bolts of fabric and spools of thread waiting for your return with your next project.
Carin
Andrea said,
September 30, 2009 at 9:25 pm
QH just shot themselves in the foot! On to more fertile ground!
Andrea
Ruth said,
September 30, 2009 at 11:56 pm
So sorry to lose your witty magazine. I hope that you’ll combine your background in television production with your love for quilting —someone needs to breath new life into quilting television. Maybe QH could live on as an weekly, hour-long variety program.
Looking foward to your next project(s).
Ruth
Tnelson said,
October 1, 2009 at 2:44 am
Hey, I found your blog while searching on Google your post looks very interesting for me. I will add a backlink and bookmark your site. Keep up the good work!
Brenda Miller said,
October 1, 2009 at 11:39 am
Hi Mark,
I am reminded of your prophetic words in the Nov/Dec 2007 edition in Mark My Word. While I did’t always agree with everything in your magazine I have always been greatly inspired by it. Obviously many other subscribers found that same vision and sparkle to your writings your reviews and your outlook on life.
Sometimes you were brash and other times eloquent. I suspect you wouldn’t want it any other way. Thanks for bringing a smile my way. I look forward to following your future.
Yours, Brenda (not a Sunbonnet Sue)
Jane said,
October 1, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I recently got my Quilter’s Home renewal form and will definitely NOT be renewing. Mark, YOU’re the magazine and without you, I’m NOT interested in it. (I have every issue since #1.)
I LOVED reading YOUR magazine cover to cover, never knowing what stories would await me. The covers with YOUR face, YOUR pets and YOUR son cannot be replaced.
I look forward to seeing you moving forward in the quilting world. When one door closes, another one opens….
Best,
Jane
Brenda said,
October 1, 2009 at 10:45 pm
I love your magazine, I read parts of it out loud to my husband, and he actually gets it. What will we do without you?
Judy Knox said,
October 2, 2009 at 2:06 am
Just watched the most recent episode of QOL where you visited Meg Cox’s home. She is one very classy lady, you had an excellent visit and yet I’m very sad to know that these episodes of QOL will not be going on and on and on … sigh.
Ann McG said,
October 2, 2009 at 2:14 am
Hi Mark. Just want to tell you I am one of your many fans. I subscribe to the magazine, which I thought was a bit toned down this current issue. Also subscribe to Quilt Out Loud because of YOU ! I wish you and your family all the best. We need your voice in the quilting world, Mark. Please don’t leave us for long……I plan to be a lifelong member of the Mark Lipinski fan club (now doesn’t that make your day ! smile). I have tears in my eyes, Mark. I’m going to miss you so….
Ann
Stasia said,
October 2, 2009 at 6:47 am
Had just renewed my subscription for two years, because of YOU. Have just cancelled renewal (and told them why!)
You are too creative, positive, fun, inspiring, talented, and unique to be burdened by anyone who doesn’t appreciate your wonderfulness.
Whatever is in store for you next, I’m behind you 100%.
Thank you for giving me permission to be less than perfect, and to have fun being myself. You are loved. XOXO
Laura said,
October 2, 2009 at 1:24 pm
This is a sudden change from something so recently started. Hope you and your family are well.
Cheryl Pinkman said,
October 2, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I’m canceling my brand new subscription as well. It was the only quilting mag I read because, Mark, dog gone it…you are hilarious!!! I’m a new sewer and I go to Market every year with Indygo Junction as I work for them and you gave me a big hug last time and I LOVED IT!!!! You made that magazine to me. I can’t wait to see what you are going to do next. Are you coming to Houston? If so, come by the booth. We have to know where you are going next…so we can follow like the quilting sheep we are!!! Love you and glad you are following where your heart leads to…just hope it doesn’t lead to far from us!!!
Kay keeslar said,
October 2, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I knew we were too hard on you at Thunder Bay…………………looking forward to seeing what the new and improved Mark has to offer….
Mary-Kay said,
October 2, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Sorry to hear that you are no longer with the magazine. I loved that magazine but I can’t imagine it without you at the helm. It won’t be the same. Too bad I have one year left. But I’m sure that you will bounce back in to something bigger and better. You’d better or else who is going to ridicule all the quiltzillas? Good luck in all your future endeavours and I sure it’s going to be great! Keep us posted. Thanks for the laughs.
Laurie Long said,
October 2, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Ugh … very sad news. I’m cancelling both subscriptions … immediately. I am hoping this was opened by other doors for you and your fans will follow you wherever you lead … Carry On Pied Piper!!!
keptwench said,
October 3, 2009 at 2:32 am
Nancy Poorbaugh said,
October 3, 2009 at 3:06 am
Dear Mark, I have been enjoying Quilt Out Loud. I think you were the “Out Loud” part of the team which made it so fun. They’re gonna have to give the show a different name now. You will be missed. And for the record (to anyone of the higher ups in the quilt media world) I am a rather conservative person and still enjoyed Mark’s antics and his take on quilting. Lighten up, folks! Mark, wishing you the best.
Marge Prewitt said,
October 3, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Mark – OMG I am so in shock and so saddened with this news I just learned on our quilting board “Quilts Your Way”. I absolutely LOVE your magazine and just renewed. I plan on cancelling it immediately. I love your take on things, have read and saved every issue and just can’t believe that you won’t be coming to visit me via the USPS. Very sad face!
I have cut back on magazines but have kept my favorite three and you were #1 on the list. Please keep us posted as to what you are up to and how things are going for you. I have put your blog into my favorites for easy access. God Bless You, Mark. You have been a bright ray of sunshine in the quilting world. Don’t let that flame go out, you hear?
Charlotte Motsinger said,
October 3, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Mark, When I read about this I wanted to cry! I just suscribed to the magazine and had to go around and around to get my first issue.I only subscribed because of you. I’ll wait to see what happens now but I may cancel now. I hope what’s happening with you is all for the best and I hope your quirky sense of humor will grace all of the quilting world in another venue soon!!! You sure have lots of fans…
Stephanie said,
October 4, 2009 at 12:11 am
Mark,
OMG. Like many, many others, I too subscribed to Quilter’s Home and Quilt Out Loud, all because of you! I guess you could say, found money?!? I’ll check out Aurifil and see if they would like it.
Above all else, take time for yourself and your family. Get grounded, and come out in all your glory. I’ll be there!
You’re my inspiration and the sun on my dark cloudy days. I always look at things and say WWMD? and laugh my a@@ off.
Cheers,
Stephanie
Mary Beth Glover said,
October 4, 2009 at 1:29 am
Dear Mark,
I have been off-line for sometime and was studiously deleting the older postings on the Posse when I read something about you not being with Quilter’s Home anymore. What a shock! I immediately went to your website to discover to my dismay that it’s true. How sad, but I know you will persevere and do bigger and better things and all your fans will be out their supporting you!
For the record, I’ve canceled my QH subscription (had just renewed through 2011) and will also be canceling my QNN and Fons and Porter subscriptions. Methinks they couldn’t stand the competition from a fresh, new informative look at quilting.
Best wishes and if you are ever in the Kerrville/San Antonio area, we have a lovely private apartment in our new house for guests such as yourself!
Will you be at the Houston International Quilt Show — I believe I read something about being there on the 19th? I will be at the show from the 14th but may have to leave the morning of the 19th.
Best wishes to you and yours and we will be rooting for you…will check your blog often!
Mary Beth Glover
Kerrville, TX
Susan G. said,
October 5, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Huh?! Wow. Love you, Mark, and everything you do! Please write if you have a moment. Will always be supportive of you and your creativity
SuzGuz
Robin said,
October 5, 2009 at 6:54 pm
I am devastated! But that’s my selfish half. The other half knows that whatever contributed to this decision, Mark, you have done what you feel is best for you. I will miss your wonderfully wacky and irreverent presence (not to mention the recipes) and can only hope that the new editors, etc. of the mag don’t turn it into just another clone of all the others. BORING!!!
Best of luck to you.
Patty said,
October 5, 2009 at 8:48 pm
I hope to see you back into something new and exciting. I’ll be missing you til then. You are the only reason I read Quilters Home.
Debra Poe said,
October 6, 2009 at 5:21 am
Mark,
I just heard this Saturday at the Tucson Rusty Barn show. I’m glad I heard it before I mailed my order for Quilters Home Magazine, I had it in the car to mail when I left the show. You have to do something similar to Quilt Out Loud, you were perfect for it and your magazine won’t be the same.
Best of luck with your new ventured and stay within the public’s sight!
Deb Poe
Becky said,
October 6, 2009 at 5:26 am
I just heard that it was announced than Jan will be the new editor in chief of Quilt Life for ASQ. So when will we hear about what you will be doing?
Bonnie said,
October 8, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Mark, Mark, Mark….ya couldn’t have said something know sooner….Just subed to QNN, so I could get Quilt Out Loud…. I’m so bummed out, but I also understand that things change. And with that knowledge when its time to renew I don’t have to. Good luck in your next adventure, and whatever it is, I’m sure that a bunch of us will follow.
Sara said,
October 9, 2009 at 2:16 am
What the hell! as my father used to say. I don’t suppose this means you can tell me who had that facelift does it. Pshaw. Looking forward to seeing your next incarnation, and I can’t wait to see you in Minot ND next spring. Thank you for what you’ve done. I’m a better quilter for having read your magazine. Hope you are looking forward to your next adventure as much as everyone else who commented here seems to be, myself included. You’re a breath of fresh air. And have fun in Houston!
Dianne G. said,
October 10, 2009 at 10:46 pm
WTF. Quilter’s Home without Mark Lepinski is like a stash without fabric. A quilter without UFO’s. A day without chocolate! Horrors. I read Quilter’s Home cover to cover. Every single issue. I can’t say that about any other magazine, quilting or otherwise. Where ever you go Mark, please continue to share your views, humor and wonderful self with us! Please!
Cathy said,
October 15, 2009 at 6:52 pm
What a shock! I will miss seeing your face in the mailbox every couple of months. Every QH cover has always screamed, “Take it easy! Quilting is fun, fun, fun!” Thanks for initiating–and sticking through with–a magazine for REAL quilters. Take care of yourself, and keep quilting!
Cathy
Debbie said,
October 21, 2009 at 4:50 am
Mark, any adventure you take on in life I am sure you will conquer with the same witty humor and personality that make you so special, Your loyal fans will follow and stick by you where ever you land
Gloria J. said,
October 22, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Hi Mark,
First, I’d like to offer my congrats and encouragement on your next project. Can you give us a hint? What ever it is I’m buying, watching, reading, attending it.
Now that that is out of the way, I want to whine along with everyone else. I too just renewed QH–the only mag I subscribe to because the others are so hum-drum. I missed your class at MQX. I’m still miffed at that darn ovarian cyst that burst just hours before class! Meeting you is on my bucket list of things to do before I die. Can you squeeze me in sometime in the next 40 years?
Kathy said,
October 24, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Bummer! Really liked “YOUR” magazine. It will be nothing without you gracing its cover and filling the pages within with hilariously written articles that made you laugh til your husband asked, “what are you laughing at?” I never got around to subscribing, but would pick up each issue at my BOM… Didn’t ever get to see you on QOL, but I am sure you will be missed and the show will never be the same!
Best wishes on your future endeavors…
Kathy said,
October 25, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Sigh…. it’s been a month since we heard anything from you, Mark… I’ve finished my latest quilt project, all the while wondering what’s going on “behind the scenes”. I check the blog every day, and… nothing. The silence is deafening from the guy who is usually so, shall we say, vocal? Loud? Bigger than life? Present! lol. Waiting… impatiently… for a note to let us know you’re ok and what’s happening with you, fella!
Sandi said,
October 27, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Say it ain’t so Mark…PUHLLLLEEEEEEZ…say it ain’t so!!!! DRATZ, RATZ, SULKING IN THE CORNER……I’m sooo bummed and so sad that you are leaving QH…Well, I can tell ya now, myself and a whole buncha other people will be leaving QH with you, because, NO way, NO how, can the QH magazine, without you, ever ever, be as good as it is now…..Okay got that out of my system…Now for the good stuff ——– YIPEEE!, YEE_HA!, HOT DAMN!, AMEN BROTHER!…Mark’s coming back!!!! Sooooo very glad to hear you will be coming back bigger, better, stronger and just as damn funny!! Mark, you truly are an inspiration and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!! ROCK ON DUDE!!!!!
Justine Walsh-Self said,
November 4, 2009 at 1:26 am
Mark, I’m broken hearted. You alone are the reason I joined a guild(cause you said not to let the ‘ZILLAS’ get me).You are also what got me out my ‘Quilts have to be perfect’ way of thinking and I just started making quilts. I love your show and I have all your magazines. I hope you and your family are ok and this is a good professional change for you. You are the brightest person in the quiltin world, please don’t leave us.
jp said,
November 4, 2009 at 4:37 pm
I was at PCIQ and a booth was selling magazines on a ’special’ deal. 8 or 10 ladies listening to the spiel and waiting to grab bargins when my big mouth said loudly “But Mark isn’t there anymore”. (The mag had his mug on the cover). At that several contenders turned, asked for a repeat and then announced they weren’t subscribing to that magazine for sure and walked away muttering. The booth attendee gave me his best “Shut the heck up, you’re driving away customers look:-) I won’t be re-upping either.
jp
Gail Felipe said,
November 8, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I’m late to the party here and didn’t realize you were gone until just yesterday when I got my new “no Mark and Tulip on the cover” issue. I’m verklempt! Mark, you’re why I subscribed and I’m so cheesed! Definitely NOT renewing and will tell everyone in my quilt guild. Mark, you’re displaying great style and integrity by not giving us all the gory details and trashing the corporate idiots who’ve destroyed your ‘zine, even though I really want the dirt. Pardon me for being snarky and wanting to hear that subscriptions have crashed. I hope there’s a new publication in your near future!!
Kathi D said,
November 9, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I have TWO subscriptions, one to each of my homes–just to make sure I never miss one! I am so SAD!!!!!
Robyn said,
November 11, 2009 at 5:19 pm
How about a fabulous web-a-zine I would gladly subscribe!!!
Linda in MO said,
November 13, 2009 at 9:27 pm
What a bummer……I read your blog regularly and haven’t heard from you in weeks! Would love to hear why you left the mag and website, but I know I never will. Good luck!
Judy Knox said,
November 17, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Just inserting a comment to see if this blog is still functional. Three weeks of silence is getting creepy.
Sara in ND said,
November 24, 2009 at 4:04 am
Dammit Mark you’ve missed my birthday again! Okay I know you don’t know me OR my birthday, but I really miss reading your stuff. Its as if a good friend has suddenly gone incommunicado. So communicado, willya! Happy Thanksgiving!
Laura said,
December 1, 2009 at 6:51 am
Nooooooo!!!!! i just renewed for TWO YEARS!! I DON’T want it if you’re not there. I LOVE QH!! LOVE IT!!! cocktails with mark…the latest dirt on the latest quiltzilla…the way you tell it like it is in a SWEET way…man, you were the first one to address the interests of people who quilt who aren’t necessarily old fuddy-duddies. yet. i’m so sad….:,(
susan j gill said,
December 1, 2009 at 1:35 pm
i wish you would keep up the blog
i don’t get to the yahoo site much because i am only interested in what is up with your quilting etc
hope you have a great holiday season and a wonderful new year
Sheila said,
December 3, 2009 at 1:52 am
I should have known something was up when I bought the latest issue of the magazine and your smiling face wasn’t beaming out at me – and then the ads in other quilt magazines for Quilt Out Loud and no mention of our Mark – darn!!!! I contacted QNNTv and told them bluntly that I had signed on specifically to watch Mark, and if he wasn’t going to be on the show then I wasn’t watching and I wouldn’t be renewing. I feel the same way about the magazine – until you came along who had ever heard of reading a quilt magazine from cover to cover and laughing yourself stupid the entire time. Hope you and yours are fine. Hurry back to us – we need the laughter in our lives. Love ya, dude!!
Sandra Ayriss said,
December 4, 2009 at 5:25 am
This is the first time it was good to procrastinate. I was about to renew my subscription to QH to 2011 and my sister,s but had not mailed them yet. It will not be the same. Your magazine was so much fun and I looked forward to receiving it… I hope you eventually start another one… At least we can keep up with you in your blog…
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