Join Us for Quiltmaker’s “100 Block” Blog Tour!

sarah100blockWe’re thrilled to sponsor the all-new issue of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Vol. 14, especially since one of the the 100 quilt blocks features the REVVED UP RETRO line by Studio 37 Fabrics designer Sarah J Maxwell of Designs by Sarah J!  View the LOOKBOOK for more about her colorful collection.

 

quiltmaker100blocknowWhen you follow the Blog Tour you  might also find some great Marcus goodies among the many giveaways! There’s still time to join in the fun — for starters, just comment below for the chance to win a copy of the magazine from Quiltmaker!  Then, check out Quiltmaker’s Quilty Pleasures blog for tour details, magazine info and more..Good Luck!.

Victoria’s Fabric Sneak-Peek!

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We’re thrilled to have Victoria Findlay Wolfe as a part of our designer community, especially with the upcoming release of her second collection for Studio 37 Fabrics.  It’s called  MEADOW STORM.  Look for it online May 1, and in quilt shops in August…for now, here’s a quick sneak-peek:

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She says, “For MEADOW STORM, I included my typical mix of interesting modern and eclectic prints…fabrics that can do some of the work for you.  I love the large stripes that can be fussy cut for dramatic modern looks.  Sun Shower polka dots in four colors, because I can’t make a quilt without a dot!  I added in the bold black and white Manor Stripe, after many requests from my last line, MOSTLY MANOR.  I look forward to using it with the more saturated color prints, like Misty and the main floral, Perennial, to add instant movement to even simple blocks.”     — Victoria

ALSO, In Case You Missed It: Here’s the link to Victoria Findlay Wolfe’s recent chat with Pat Sloan on American Patchwork & Quilting Radio!  She discusses a bit of her quilt design process, her fabric design inspiration, and that great article in APQ’s April issue!

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So…Who Won the STASHBUSTERS Goodies??

We’d like to thank the hundreds of quilting friends who commented on last week’s blog post as we celebrate the release of Stashbusters by Sarah Maxwell and Dolores Smith!Stashbusters book cover Stashbusters goodies fabric giveaway

stashpica…and the winner of our random giveaway is…Mary Kolb of Buffalo, MN, who said emphatically, “I WOULD LOVE TO BUST MY STASH!”, a sentiment shared by all!  In keeping with the true spirit of a well-rounded fabric stash, the bundle includes 12 FQs from various Marcus designers. Happy Stashbusting to all!

Win Generation Q’s $500 Victoria Findlay Wolfe Giveaway

GenerationQ Magazine VFWCOVERIn honor of International Quilting Weekend  (March 18-20, 2016), Generation Q Magazine is sponsoring a wonderful Victoria Findlay Wolfe prize package with a value of over $500! Generation Q Magazine’s mission is to “entertain and inform the masses, to convert the most stalwart sewing critics into fiber minions and to ultimately take over the world with quilts”. The magazine features patterns, games, features, product reviews and so much more.  Their eZine and eNewsletter offer up-to-the-minute news and trends from our quilting worlds.

Check out GenerationQMagazine.com and join the fun! Then, take a peek at the slideshow to see all 10 of the fabulous prizes from Generation Q Magazine and the prize sponsors, including Studio 37 Fabrics!  The giveaway is in conjunction with THE QUILT SHOW, hosted by Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson. Of course, one of those fun prizes is…a MOSTLY MANOR FQ pack.

NOTE:  Entries for the giveaway will be accepted during International Quilting Weekend, March 18-20 only – please visit the Gen Q site at that time!!

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#NationalCraftMonth Fun with Susan Cousineau!

March is #NationalCraftMonth and we’re celebrating with some super-fun party favor ideas featuring Susan Cousineau’s enchanting MAGICAL MERMAID, POLKA DOT POND and SO SWEET LOVE  collections… You’ll want to download the 6-page party ideas booklet now, and save it for festive fun all year long!  Thanks, Susan, for sharing your magical ideas with us  ; )

Visit Susan online at Sweet Chic Design.

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“..the best organized and detailed quilting pattern…”

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We’re so proud of the many talents of our designer community, and sometimes, when we get fan mail like this, we just have to share it!  Kudos to Sarah Maxwell of Designs by Sarah J for the many compliments on her Primo Batik BOM quilts, RADIANT REFLECTIONS and RIVER ROCK.  Shop owners and quilters alike love her innovative use of 10-1/2″ square pre-cut packs to create the quilts, as well as the instructions. Most comments echo the words of Barbara, a NC-based shop owner:

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“I recently purchased your new Radiant Reflections pattern.  It is without a doubt the best organized and detailed quilting pattern I have ever seen!  As a former teacher as well as  quilt store owner, I’ve worked with many other programs, and have sometimes been very disappointed to see a dramatic quilt pictured, yet the inside information is so poorly presented that no one will ever be able to make it. I appreciate your work.”

Thank you, Barbara  ; )  As always we appreciate our customers’ comments and input!  Happy stitching to all!

#QuiltCon2016 Wrapup: 160 Blocks, Still Counting!

Here are some of the remaining blocks created this weekend at our QuiltCon booth this weekend, an impressive showing of over 160 blocks!  Here are a few more of our lovely quilting partners…THANK YOU again to everyone who helped to make our weekend sew, sew successful!

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The QuiltCon “Judge’s Choice” Award Goes to…

VictoriaHeadshotGreyCongratulations to our own Victoria Findlay Wolfe, whose gorgeous “Mr. Swirl E. Bones” took the Judge’s Choice award at QuiltCon this morning!  Judge Scott Murkin chose Victoria’s 94″ x 94″ design, which was entered into the Modern Traditional category.

Congratulations, Victoria!!  ; )  We’re proud to have you as part of our Studio 37 Fabrics design community!

Mr. Swirl E. Bones, Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Quilted by Shelly Pagliai, 2015
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And So Begins QuiltCon 2016…

Marcus QuiltCon hotelYes, the Marcus crew has arrived in Pasadena for QuiltCon, and Pati couldn’t wait to show off their swanky-looking hotel accommodations.  Notice two things:

  1. Looking at this carpet makes me want a cappuccino.  Anyone else?
  2. Even the elevators offer luxe design inspiration…

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Meanwhile, Stephanie gives us a sneak peek at the actual Studio 37 Fabrics booth decor so far …“This is going to be a really cool booth”

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Mostly Manor…Missouri Style!

MostlyJennyOur MOSTLY MANOR 10″ square packs are featured in today’s brand new quilting tutorial from Jenny Doan at Missouri Star Quilt Company! This Sashed Half Hexagon Quilt (a variation on the friendship braid) beautifully demonstrates how you can completely transform a familiar quilt pattern with sashing!  We just love Jenny’s custom mix of Victoria Findlay Wolfe’s colorful collection for Studio 37 Fabrics, with each print framed by the dramatic black sashing.  It’s like a Modern take on stained glass, with the ease of precuts!

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