In case you've lost track of the day of the week, it's Tuesday! So I'm popping in today with a quick UPPERCASE update.
I hope you agree with me that getting published in print is still something special! I certainly think so. Perhaps it has even become more meaningful in this age of the endless scroll and short attention spans. Reader submissions are integral to each UPPERCASE issue—they bring personality and serendipity to the interpretation and experience of each theme.
I'm grateful for the chance to review all reader submissions (even if I can't fit them all into the printed pages). If getting published in print is on your wish list for the new year, please consider the following invitations:
Open Calls for UPPERCASE #69
How do you create texture in your art and craft?
We’re talking about real texture—creating a surface or an object that is tactile and tangible. For example, weaving, basketry, needlework, knitting, crocheting, carving, and impasto painting involve creating or modifying or affecting surface texture. The submitted projects should have the exploration of texture as one of their primary features. Deadline: January 20 at 5pm MST → Submission details and form
How do you nurture your creative self?
The creative self is the essence of who we are as expressive beings. How are self-confidence, self-discovery, self-reliance, self-compassion and self-care aspects of your creative practice? How do you nurture your creative self? Deadline: January 20 at 5pm MST → Submission details and form
There are a few days left to use the coupon 'take15' to save CA$15 on subscriptions and renewals.
"take15" off a subscription or renewal ends Dec 31st
A magazine subscription is a thoughtful gift that will remind your creative friend or family member of your generosity throughout the year. Use the code "take15" at checkout for CA$15 off subscriptions and renewals.
The UPPERCASE Sampler is nearly 50% off! No code required. Available in North America only. Back Issue Bundles: save 30-36% Purchase 3 or more back issues for 20% off. Curated Book Bundles: save up to 25% off. Build your own bundle: Purchase 3 or more books for 20% off.
The response to the Quilted reprint has been terrific! 231 books have been preordered, yay! I will set the reprint in motion in mid-January and will share the production schedule with you all soon. Ideally, books will be ready to ship in early March. This is going to be a small print run, so the best way to help me determine how many to print and to ensure that you get a copy is to preorder the reprint*.
The content is just as pretty and inspiring as it ever was—Quilted looks at the universal experience of quilting: style and aesthetics, intentions and thought processes, mindsets and attitudes, creative discoveries and failures, traditions to honour and conventions to challenge.
The preorder price is CA$50 now through the end of December. Come January 1st, the preorder price will be CA$60.
Due to shipping complexities, preorders outside of North America are not available at this time. However, once the reprint is released, overseas customers will be able to purchase Quilted directly from UPPERCASE, from our UK distributor or our network of stockists.
Thank you so much for your support through this past year. It has been very challenging, both personally and professionally. With your enthusiasm for all things UPPERCASE, I have made it through. We made it through.
Here's to another year ahead. One for nurturing our creative spirit and celebrating our talents. For community, kindness, optimism and generosity.
100% of sales from Little U are donated to UNICEF for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Another $1,600 has been raised for UNICEF since November 1. Let's get this to $2,000 by December 31st, to bring this year's total donations to $11,000. Although a ceasefire was declared, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire.
A new Encyclopedia of Inspiration volume will be announced soon!