The American Quilter’s Society gathered at The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, to say farewell to Christine N. Brown on January 17, 2013.
- Christine N. Brown
Chris served as the Editor-in-Chief of American Quilter magazine for eight years. It is always difficult to know exactly what to say to someone who is retiring. So we just say, “Thank you, Chris, for your dedication to quilters, AQS, and AQ magazine. We have enjoyed working with you and wish you the very best in this next chapter of your life.”
In Her Own Words:
“Change is difficult, but I firmly believe change is good. Changing directions on your path through life allows for surprises and new experiences around every corner.
Though I have thoroughly enjoyed my eight-year sojourn as editor-in-chief of American Quilter, I’m ready to move on to the next adventure in my life, whatever it turns out to be. I hope the last 44 issues of American Quilter magazine have inspired you in some way and given you a few hours of reading pleasure every two months.
- Meredith Schroeder and Chris Brown
I look forward to the positive energy and new ideas a change in leadership can bring to a magazine. You can be certain that the combination of ingredients you appreciate in American Quilter—exceptional photography, proven techniques, distinctive projects, and unique stories—will continue to be the basic recipe for American Quilter in the future. Michele Duffy, the new editor, will undoubtedly add her own flavor to AQ while staying true to the editorial content you enjoy most.
- Plaque presented to Chris.
But quilting has been central in my life for the better part of four decades, so I’m not going completely away just yet. I’ll be a contributing editor for American Quilter, seeking out your new techniques and personal stories to share with the quilting world, and contributing some of my own patterns and articles. I hope you’ll contact me at cnb5280@gmail.com with your article ideas.
Happy stitching to all!”
Christine N. Brown, Contributing Editor American Quilter Magazine
Congratulations on your retirement, Christine! What a wonderful Chief Editor you have been. Your readers will miss you! The AQS Magazine is the best I’ve encountered. As a quilter for more than 30 years, I’m always inspired by the innovative and substantive material in American Quilter. I always look forward to the arrival of my copy and am grateful that you increased the number of annual issues during your tenure. Enjoy your retirement– I know it will be active, but you’ll be able to concentrate on those things that had to remain in the background because of the incredible demands of publishing the AQS magazine. Cheers and Cheeri-o!
Christine, you have done a great job as editor and it has always been my pleasure to know you as a fellow NQA Certified Judge. I took a break from AQS but am back on board enjoying the magazine so much.
Priscilla Godfrey