Take one look through this issue, and it’s easy to understand why New Mexico is called The Land of Enchantment. The state’s breathtaking views, rich history, and, of course, the stunning quilts and their talented creators are sure to leave you captivated. Though it’s often portrayed as an arid desert, New Mexico boasts some of the most diverse landscapes in the US, with everything from expansive, red-hued deserts and lush grasslands to mesas and towering, snow-capped mountains. The landscapes of New Mexico feel almost otherworldly. And speaking of the otherworldly, New Mexico is also home to one of the most famous conspiracy theories — the Roswell incident. In 1947, a United States Army Air Forces balloon allegedly crashed near Roswell, sparking rumors of a downed extraterrestrial spacecraft. While aliens might “Come in Peace,” quilters “Come to Piece.” Over the years, the Roswell story has grown into a mix of mythology and mystery and we think that looking through this issue you’ll agree — New Mexico’s quilters are out of this world. Includes artists Blair Stocker, Carol Wilson Spigner, Debbie Schulze, Elizabeth Whitehead, the Fab Five (Betty Busby, Nicole Dunn, Gail Garber, Michelle Jackson, and Judith Roderick), George Mendoza, Georgia Cortez, the Navajo Quilt Project, Nicki Stewart, Priscilla Bancroft, Susan Hudson, Terrie Hancock Mangat, Josie Valdez, Vicki Conley and Bobbi Lucero. Quiltfolk Magazine, Issue 33. 162 pages.