Have most of us heard of this magazine?
I saw photos on various blogs four times a year when the magazine came out. Always groovy or cute or inspiring. At almost $11 per issue (and a fat wait time from France), PLUS the fact that I can't read a word of it, well; I refrained from ordering it for a very long time. I think it was Monica who posted something back in April that made me bite the bullet and order it. And wait.... I got the current issue a couple of weeks ago and have loved leafing through it. Honestly, either due to the colors or the composition, even the ads are inspiring! And when you can't read the words you find yourself really looking at the pictures. I see a lot of people have posted pics of the pages over at Flickr. Just search Marie Claire Idees and you'll get over 500 photos. One project that I started last night is a direct result of seeing this in the mag:
Mine's not looking nearly that traditional...much brighter and more paper pieced blocks. Anyway, I woke up today thinking I should pass the mag on to someone else who hasn't seen it but would like to. Leave a comment on this post and I'll draw a name Monday morning and send to the winner.
In my ongoing efforts to fashion myself a *real* life, you know; the kind of life where people will notice if you died and then come to your funeral, I started volunteering yesterday at The Discovery Shop, which is the 'thrift' store for the American Cancer Society. I worked the cash register in the afternoon and it is incredible how much money people spend on rummage! Even more amazing is that backroom where they sort all the donations. Every day of the week they have to plow through a mountain of clothes. That's where I'll be working today. My fellow Americans; we have serious overbuying issues! I'm just sayin'....
Off I go. Later!
The least expensive I've found is 8 issues for around $60. US. Site is in French, but you should be able to negotiate it pretty easily. Go to:
http://abonnement.marieclaireidees.com/index.php
Posted by: Ann S | January 03, 2009 at 10:07 PM
where can I subscribe to marie claire idees magazine? I've searched with no success. Thanks, Janet
Posted by: Janet | November 01, 2008 at 04:48 PM
WONDERFULL MAGAZINE WITH FRESH IEAS
Posted by: ANNA LONDOS | October 21, 2008 at 04:01 AM
we DO have serious buying issues, don't we? I cringe to think about how much time I complain about how much stuff I have. it's just awful...which leads me to believe that it's a good think I don't work in a thrift store. I'd be in serious trouble.
that letter quilt is going to be amazing.
Posted by: amandajean | August 10, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Hello There Jen... This is a new magazine to me & after reading all the comments maybe I shouldn't say this out loud... LOL. But would love to become acquainted !
Posted by: Helz | July 27, 2008 at 06:44 AM
Ha ha Jen, i think a few people will be turning up at your funeral :) 'thrift' stores are not all that thrifty any more, those purchases add up!! The sorting room is where it's at, I think most of the good stuff doesn't make it to the floor - you can give us the dirt on that one ...
Posted by: Sue McG | July 21, 2008 at 05:35 PM
Oh swoonie mag love! It was Doe who got me hooked on MCI (sweetie peetie she even sent me an issue). Doe is the cause of my addictions to all things cute. And you Jen... you do it to me too! Where's Dr. Drew when I need him!
What I love most about MCI and not being able to understand a lick of it... I can look at the pics and not feel guilty about not actually reading it!
Posted by: happy zombie | July 21, 2008 at 11:27 AM
hey jen,
i have to go and get this. i saw it the other day.
i got my package.
thanks
i LOVE my necklace. and the paper is out of this world.
thanks love.
oxoxo,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | July 21, 2008 at 05:40 AM
Well done on the volunteering too- good girl!
Posted by: dirftwood shack | July 20, 2008 at 11:16 AM
I have never one a single thing in a giveaway so I guess I'm only adding my name to increase other people chances-I would love to buy it but I'm trying to stop buying magazines until I have actually scrapbooked or indeed read the huge pile of mags I have already!(so far the magazines keep calling me..... and my willpower is fading!)
Posted by: dirftwood shack | July 20, 2008 at 11:15 AM
My prescription ran out and I didn't renew. I wish I had now.
Posted by: Nanette | July 20, 2008 at 11:11 AM
I'd love to read that mag Jen. Please enter me in your drawing.. PLEEZZEE!!!!
Posted by: sharon | July 19, 2008 at 07:56 PM
I dropped what I was doing when my copy arrived. I just can't get enough of this magazine! I'm guilty of over buying as well. Good thing I'm back on my fabric diet... Just after I bought Ava Rose fat quarter bundle.
Posted by: Doe | July 19, 2008 at 12:22 PM
I can't tell you how many times I have ALMOST subscribed to that magazine, but then the cost just gives me pause. Everytime I see it on someones blog, I go over to Amazon and well, almost! I'll be doing that again next week after reading about it here. Or maybe I will win your giveaway. . . xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | July 18, 2008 at 05:08 PM
I have not seen this magazine, but have also seen other people mention it on their blogs. I would love to take a look at it!
Posted by: Vanessa | July 18, 2008 at 01:43 PM
UPDATE: I can get the current one from EBC, I must have been looking too early last time!
Posted by: dawn | July 18, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Oh Jen...Me Me Me. I have the previous issue, and cannot get the current one from the European Book Co, where I got the last one. And lost two auctions on Ebay a few weeks ago. Am I pitiful enough for you...lol! Worth every penny isn't it? Also, I found this quilt a few weeks ago in a book from the library, "Historical Quilts" I think. I will check again on the title, and I was both fascinated and overwhelmed by this one, I cannot wait to see Jen's version!
Posted by: dawn | July 18, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Jen--the quilt blocks are all from the book: Dear Jane by Brenda Papadakis. There are 164 4 1/2" blocks in it and pieced triangles, a reproduction of a Quilt made by Jane A. Stickle during the Civil War. I made my own copy 1999-2000. I really should bring it into the shop for display again.
Just curious about copyright issues as those blocks are definately original Jane.
Posted by: BrendaLou | July 18, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Oh MY!!! You may MOST DEFINITELY sign me up for this giveaway!!! I have heard so much about this mag but never seen it, so I would love to get up close and personal with a copy!! Hope you are enjoying your volunteer time at the shop...I think I may be guilty of the over-buying, but I am determined to curb my evil ways (he he he).
Posted by: Barbara | July 18, 2008 at 09:38 AM