So, you want to write for us? We’d love to hear from you!

Below you will find submission guidelines for Cloth Paper Scissors and Quilting Arts, as well as our special issues of Cloth Paper Scisssors Gifts, Studios, Quilting Arts Gifts, International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene, and Stitch. If you’re not sure which magazine to submit to, don’t worry. We consider all submissions for the best possible placement.

cloth paper scissors

If you have a technique, project, or body of work to share, Cloth Paper Scissors would like to know about it. We want to show other artists—from beginners to the advanced—the latest, edgiest, most unusual collage and mixed-media techniques and applications.

Cloth Paper Scissors is most interested in publishing previously unpublished articles that cover unique collage and mixed-media techniques geared to beginner, intermediate, or advanced artists. Feature articles may explore motifs and methods that will inspire and inform collage, fiber, and mixed-media artists. We are interested in articles focusing on fabric and paper collage techniques; paint and dye applications; handmade books; creative sketchbook keeping; art journaling; altered books techniques; ways of working with polymer clay; stitching on paper, fabric, and other media; crafting as a business and way of life; embossing techniques; digital imagery for collage; working with found objects; crafting “green”; and stories about creating inspired studios for mixed-media artists.

art on spec for cloth paper scissors

If you have 1–3 pieces of art in a series to share with us, you may send the art directly to our offices. This kind of submission is appropriate for technique-oriented articles, our Featured Letter, “I Made This,” and Artist-to-Artist, as well as other departments that focus on 1–3 pieces of art.

To submit a piece on spec:

Send your art to us at:

Cloth Paper Scissors
Attn: Submissions
23 Gleasondale Road
P.O. Box 685
Stow, MA 01775

• The entire submission, including up to three pieces of artwork and its packaging can weigh no more than 5 lbs. and the package may be no larger than 12" x 12" x 14".
• Attach a label with your name, address, phone number, email address, and the name of the piece to each piece you send us.
• On a CD, include an account of how you were inspired to make the piece(s) and a description of the techniques and materials used.
• Include payment to cover the cost of returning the art to you via the method you sent it, in the form of check or cash in U.S. dollars, or provide your credit card information, including name, account number, expiration date, and CVV code. We will return your artwork via USPS or UPS at our discretion using the funds you provide.
• We will let you know if we have accepted your submission within 12 weeks from its receipt, and return it within that time if it has not been accepted. If we do decide to publish your work and find we’ll need to keep it longer than three months, we’ll contact you by email.
• No phone calls or emails regarding your submission, please. If you would like to know that your submission has been received, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard with each submission.

submissions via email

• Send a description of the technique or article you propose, and an outline for the article to submissions@clothpaperscissors.com.
• Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number in the email.
• Please include photographs of the art or process (up to three low-resolution jpegs with your email). One email and up to three attached low-res jpegs, only please. If we are interested in your query, we may ask for more photos, or higher resolution jpegs to be sent, but we do all our magazine photography in-house.
• You will receive an auto-reply immediately, acknowledging that your email has been received. We will let you know within 12 weeks via email whether we have accepted your query. No phone calls or emails, please.

Please note: Artist Profiles, Book Reviews, Product Reviews, and Reader Challenges are written by our in-house staff.

cloth paper scissors gifts

Great news! Cloth Paper Scissors is debuting its first-ever GIFTS issue next fall! At 148 pages, this super-sized publication will be packed with projects, patterns, and gift ideas for the holidays and beyond.

We are currently seeking submissions for this issue!

We’re on the prowl for holiday gift and home décor projects and patterns that have a mixed-media, collage, assemblage, or stitched flair to them. Projects can range from mixed-media jewelry, ornaments, fabric (or paper) collaged pillows, assemblage art, softies, journal covers, table décor, etc. We encourage projects that celebrate all faiths and traditions.

how to submit online

• Send a brief description of the article you propose, including possible length and sidebar suggestions, to submissions@clothpaperscissors.com. Please put CPS GIFTS in the subject line.
• Be sure to include your name, address, website, and phone number and list your credentials (such as teaching or previous writing experience).
• Please include photographs of the art or process (up to three low-resolution jpegs) with your email. One email and three attached low-res jpegs only, please. If we are interested in your query, we may ask for more photos, or higher resolution jpegs to be sent, but we do all our magazine photography in-house.

You will receive an auto-reply immediately, acknowledging that your email has been received. We will let you know within 12 weeks via email whether we have accepted your query. No phone calls or emails, please.  

how to submit by mail

If you prefer, you may send in queries via regular mail. Include an SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope) if you want your query materials returned. Succinctly describe your story idea or technique and include prints of artwork or samples (these are just to give us an idea and do not need to be professionally shot). Please do not send original artwork at this point in the process.

To mail your query, send it to:

Cloth Paper Scissors
ATTN: CPS GIFTS Submissions
23 Gleasondale Road
P.O. Box 685
Stow, MA 01775

The deadline for receiving your submission query for our 2010 Cloth Paper Scissors GIFTS issue is April 2, 2010.

studios

Due to the positive response to our first Studios issues we are continuing to publish additional Studios issues dedicated to a wide variety of studios—from collage and quilting to weaving and beading. The studios vary greatly in size, from rented outside studio space to tiny in-home closet-sized studios.

We are particularly interested in seeing how you make the most of your space; any craft-related collections you have (such as antique sewing boxes, Bakelite buttons, vintage knitting needles, etc.); storage tips (especially “green” ones); studio makeovers; how you incorporate teaching or selling your art in your studio; unusual or unconventional storage ideas; and unusual or unconventional wall and window treatments (like walls covered with collaged fabric or paper parasols as window shades).

If you have anything studio-related to share, please follow our email submissions protocol and send up to three low-resolution jpegs of your studio, with STUDIOS in the subject line and a brief description, to submissions@clothpaperscissors.com.

copyright issues

No submissions which may violate copyright laws will be accepted. If your artwork could be perceived by Interweave Press LLC as a potential copyright violation, please provide written consent by the party which may have standing with regard to the copyright issue.

quilting arts magazine

If you have a technique, project, or body of work to share, Quilting Arts Magazine would like to hear from you! We are looking for the latest, most creative and/or unusual techniques and applications. We are interested in articles concerning contemporary art quilting, landscape quilting, journal quilting, free-motion stitching, hand embroidery, quilted home décor, textile sketchbook keeping, designing a quilt studio, fabric painting and dyeing, innovative piecing techniques, beading, wearable arts, embellished quilting, mixed media, surface design, and crazy quilting.

how to submit

For technique, process, or project articles, quilts for our Spotlight section, or if you would like to be a profiled artist and want to show us your artwork, we strongly encourage you to submit your queries via email to submissions@quiltingarts.com. See email submission directions below.
Submissions via email

• Send a brief description of the article you propose, including possible length and sidebar suggestions, to submissions@quiltingarts.com.
• Be sure to include your name, address, website, and phone number and list your credentials (such as teaching or previous writing experience).
• Please include photographs of the art or process (up to three low-resolution jpegs) with your email. One email and three attached low-res jpegs only, please. If we are interested in your query, we may ask for more photos, or higher resolution jpegs to be sent, but we do all our magazine photography in-house.

You will receive an auto-reply immediately, acknowledging that your email has been received. We will let you know within 12 weeks via email whether we have accepted your query. No phone calls or emails, please.

Please note: Artist Profiles, Book Reviews, Product Reviews, and Reader Challenges are written by our in-house staff.

mailing a submission

If you prefer, you may also send in queries via regular mail and include an SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope) if you want your query materials returned. Succinctly describe your story idea or technique and include prints of artwork or samples (these are just to give us an idea and do not need to be professionally shot). Please do not send original artwork at this point in the process.

To mail your query, send it to:

Quilting Arts Magazine 
ATTN: Submissions 
23 Gleasondale Road
P.O. Box 685 
Stow, MA 01775

quilting arts gifts

We’re seeking holiday gift and home décor projects and patterns that have an art quilting flair to them. Projects can range from decorative, embellished pillows and quilted place mats to wearable art. We encourage projects that celebrate all faiths and traditions. Please follow our email submission guidelines (above) and send up to three low-resolution jpegs to submissions@quiltingarts.com with GIFTS in the subject line. The deadline for the current issue has passed; however we will accept submissions for the next issue at any time.

international quilt festival: quilt scene

If you are affiliated with International Quilt Festival, we invite you to submit article ideas to be a part of this very special issue.

Please note: the focus of this magazine is not art quilting. It's traditional, but with a fresh, lively, contemporary spin. We are looking for articles geared towards both the traditional and intermediate/advanced quilter.

We are specifically looking for two types of articles:

1. Quilted Projects and Patterns—Anything from a hip, home dec. quilted pillow or a quilted tote to a quilt pattern.
2. Quilting Techniques and Tips—Specifically, quilt design, tips for machine quilting, easy ways of binding and finishing, sewing and machine tips for a new quilter, explanation on needles, threads for specific uses, etc.

If you are interested in being a part of this special issue and have ideas for articles, please email your ideas and a jpeg (or two) to: submissions@quiltingarts.com. Please put in the subject line: QUILT SCENE PROPOSAL in capital letters.

stitch

Stitch is a special issue sewing magazine all about creating with fabric and thread.Yes, it’s sewing but oh so much more. It’s loaded with clever projects and modern designs for your wardrobe and home, inspiring designer profiles, plus hot trends, news, and inspiration from the global community of sewing. Whether you’re just learning to sew or have been sewing forever, Stitch will inspire you to make beautiful things that showcase your unique point of view.

original sewing projects

If you have a project to share, Stitch would love to see it! We are looking for contemporary and innovative sewing projects, from wearables for men, women, and children to home décor and gifts that fit our project themes each issue. We want design-driven projects for stitchers of all skill levels. All projects submitted to us must be original, unpublished work.

Continue to check our website, where our project themes for each upcoming issue will be posted along with submission deadlines.

Note: Designers of all accepted clothing projects must include a full-size, nested sewing pattern with graded sizes.

submissions by email

• Send a brief description of the project idea explaining the basic construction and key elements to stitchsubmissions@interweave.com. Include digital images (jpeg or pdf) of a project sketch or photo and the fabric samples you propose.
• Be sure to include your name, address, website, and phone number, and list your credentials (such as previous project design and/or writing experience).

You will immediately receive an auto-reply acknowledging that your e-mail has been received. We will let you know within eight weeks via e-mail whether we have accepted your query. No phone calls or follow-up e-mails, please.

submissions by mail

If you prefer, you may send queries via regular mail.  In one or two paragraphs, describe your project idea and include a project sketch or photo plus fabric swatches. Include a SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope) if you want your query materials returned. Please do not send original projects at this point in the process. If you would like to know that your submission has been received, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard with each submission.

Mail your query to:

Stitch
ATTN: Submissions
201 East Fourth Street
Loveland, CO 80537

copyright issues

No submissions that may violate copyright laws will be accepted. If your artwork could be perceived by Interweave Press LLC as a potential copyright violation, please provide written consent by the party that may have standing with regard to the copyright issue.

feature article submissions

We accept queries for feature articles on timely topics related to sewing, design, and textiles. To submit a feature proposal, send a detailed outline of your proposal and any related images, websites, or resources illustrating the topic as well as a few writing samples. The query should give us an overview of what you're proposing with enough details and supporting information for us to carefully consider your idea. Feature articles are 1,000 to 1,500 words.

Send e-mail queries to stitchsubmissions@interweave.com.