As a celebration of today (07/18), we’re offering a special pairing of Issue 07: Louisiana and Issue 18: Illinois for just $20 (regularly $44).

About Issue 07: Louisiana

What extraordinary place could be beautiful, strong, and proud enough to serve as the grand finale for the mighty Mississippi River? Louisiana, of course. Only Louisiana with her impossibly gorgeous mix of people, language, nature, and history — and quilting traditions — could fulfill such a task.

About Issue 18: Illinois

Which state is the nation’s leading producer of corn, soybeans, and pumpkins? If you guessed “Illinois,” you’re right—and if you knew the answer, you might be a Midwesterner. Illinois’s 57,000 square miles are carpeted with lush farmlands, quiet forests, and rolling hills. You’ll encounter shimmering bodies of water, including Lake Michigan, the mighty Great Lake that provides a stunning backdrop to one of the world’s most famous cities: Chicago. 

There are so many talented quilters to meet in “The Prairie State.” We hope you enjoy the wonderful, wintry tour of Illinois within the pages of Issue 18.