Check out the current issue of Where Women Create magazine—that’s me on the cover below. Included are the first public photos of our company workspace, a.k.a. HB headquarters, as well as photos of my home studio. See our design space, the online store’s fulfillment area, the amazing worktables Isaac completed last spring, and more. The article covers my typical workday, juggling kids, artwork, employees, licensees, etc. I've been holding off showing you my new space till this issue hit newstands. I'm glad it's here!
If you are new to Where Women Create, rush to get your first copy. Seriously. Each issue is more like a book than a magazine, thick with beautiful images and inspiring stories. The cover price is bit higher than other magazines—in order to keep the issues from being bogged down with a gazillion advertisements, and to make space for much more content than other magazines have—completely worth the price. If you're looking for a signed copy, we have a handful available. Just a handful though.
The magazine’s founder, Jo Packham, has a long history in book publishing. Where Women Create is her first magazine title, sprung from a book by the same name. This year, she has launched her newest project, Where Women Cook, a sister magazine to Where Women Create. Read up on your favorite foodies. Drool over pages of mouth-watering recipes. This new title promises to be just as inspirational—especially if you're into food—and who isn't?
Jo, along with Nancy Soriano (love Nancy too!), former Editor-in-Chief of Country Living Magazine and current Publishing Director of Craft for F & W Media, are the founders of The Creative Connection conference held last month in Minneapolis. I attended the conference last year as a Panelist and had intended to be there this year as well. Everyone featured in this month’s Where Women Create magazine was there for an autograph party on Friday night and several participated in classes, forums, panels, and so forth. I was home feeding the newborn.
It’s a fantastic event that I lend my enthusiastic support to. If you have the opportunity to attend next year’s conference, do. Follow the event’s twitter chatter by entering the hashtag #tcce11 over on Twitter. To find out more about next year’s conference, check the Creative Connection website for updates. Also, if you're in Orlando this weekend, head to the Southern Women's Show to meet Jo and her team. Where Women Create has a full schedule of events and meet-n-greets planned for the show's stage.
Thank you, Jo, for the honor of being your cover gal for this issue. It’s been a delight getting to know you this year.
Such a great article and magazine! I love seeing everyone's studios and reading about their stories. Very inspiring!
Posted by: Michelle | October 14, 2011 at 05:48 AM
Congratulations on a wonderful article! I really enjoyed this issue!
Posted by: Katherine M | October 14, 2011 at 06:27 AM
I love the magazine and am so happy to see you on the Cover!!!
Your new space looks wonderful, I would love to come see it if I ever make it over to Arizona!
Posted by: kathryn | October 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Congrats! I'm loving this issue & you are so right, about it being worth it.
Posted by: susie | October 14, 2011 at 02:39 PM
i was so excited when i saw you on the cover at barnes and noble! congratulations! are those dresses or aprons in the above image? i am in love with the sweetheart neckline one.
Posted by: kate | October 14, 2011 at 04:50 PM
What a beautiful cover! A great photo of you.
Posted by: Susan Maw | October 14, 2011 at 06:25 PM
When I finally got the magazine - I ran home to show my girls...see her...that's Heather and I met her at Quilt Market! lol! It's an awesome cover! This magazine was so absolutely inspiring for me. I ended up doing a blogging online course because of it and in one of the "homework assignments"...have determined the top 4 blogs i read most & why, because those are the people that inspire me...you are one of them! (the first one). I'm not being a suck-up - just truth. You invented a product and so did I 8 years ago - but you went after yours and didn't. I tried - did all the research, made all the calls was ready to make a deal...but then I was afraid and didn't have the major bucks to manufacture. Now I'm going to put the pattern in my first book! I also created a line of fabric about 3 years ago but it was tailored to a very small group, and the economy was in a down turn. The fabric reps didn't want to take it on unless I forked up 1/2 the cost. So it was a no-go. But I know more now, and will try again someday with a broader range. I wish I could sit with you and Amy, and Holly and a few others to pick your brains. Maybe we can have lunch next quilt market?! : ) Hope you are getting some little extra bits of sleep. I'm still willing to be your sponsor! lol! Great article - I too hope to visit your offices someday! - kg
Posted by: Kerry Goulder | October 15, 2011 at 07:14 AM
Lovely! Congrats!
Posted by: Jodie | October 15, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Congratulations. You look wonderful and so does your beautiful fabrics and finished items. I love all the vibrant colors. YUM!! I wish you much luck in your future design endeavors.
Posted by: Susan Martin | October 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM
wow the store looks amazing. I don't know where to get that mag sadly :(
Posted by: emerald hills | October 15, 2011 at 05:33 PM
A cover spot so deserving of your beautiful self!
Posted by: Alison | October 15, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Bought this wonderful issue last week at Barnes and Noble. Saw you and said, Hey! That's Heather Bailey! You are so right about the quality of the magazine...congratulations on all of your lovely success...and the newborn too!
Posted by: Pam | October 17, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Such a beautiful magazine!! I got this issue a while back, and I can't stop looking through it!!
Posted by: Jen | October 17, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Heather!! I saw the magazine & showed my in laws! I'm so proud to know someone as talented & beautiful as you. I can't wait to see this studio someday! I remember when it was just in the beginning phases so I can't imagine how exciting this is for you guys. I hope to see you all soon, give my love to your kids, especially that little one! so so cute.
Posted by: Isabel | October 26, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Many congrats for this magazine..
Posted by: Anthony Spence | October 30, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Super cool! That was a great issue, as I also love Tim Holtz and Susan Branch. Love your studio!
Posted by: Chase l Oh The Cuteness! | January 28, 2012 at 03:44 PM