Recently we received these photos from Just Judie contestants:
Recently we received these photos from Just Judie contestants:
Keep those quilt entry pix coming, and we’ll continue to post them! These are the latest….enjoy!
To honor some of the many beautiful quilts created for our JUST JUDIE Quilt Competition, we thought it would be fun to show them off on our blog, a few at a time. We invited all of the entrants to submit photos of themselves with their handiwork, whether finalists or not. And now, in no particular order, we’re proud to present the first sneak-peeks — enjoy!!
Well, while we haven’t chosen the Grand, First and Second Prize winners just yet, please join us in congratulating Little Quilts of Marietta, GA, the winner of our Sponsoring Quilt Shop contest! As the quilt shop that sponsored the most entries, Little Quilts will be rewarded with a visit from Judie Rothermel herself! Pictured below are Mary Ellen, owner of Little Quilts and with Stephanie Dell ‘Olio, President of Marcus Fabrics, sharing the exciting news with Mary Ellen’s staff! Thanks to Little Quilts and to all of our sponsoring shops for their enthusiastic support of the Just Judie quilt competition.
And while we’re preparing for final quilt judging, we hope you’ll enjoy the upcoming blog posts, showing off some of the beautiful entries and stories we’ve received!
Congratulations to Lolita Newman on the recent publication of her new book, Freedom Gone: Embroidered Quilts of Slave Life in the Civil War. Her personal search to find her family connection with slavery moved her to create heirlooms linking her past to the present. This led her to start Stitchin’ by the River Studio, a nod to her Louisiana roots. Lolita’s Freedom Gone quilts are rich in color and history, with beautifully embroidered depictions of the lives of slaves in the Civil War era. The seven quilts and six projects bring past stories to life, showing common chores, family life and slave quarters — and the quest for freedom.
No doubt you’ll notice many Marcus fabrics throughout its pages – we’re pleased for Lolita and happy to be a part of her wonderful work!
Quilt Market is well underway, just look at the booth decor!
1. NEXT WAVE is featured in quilts, decor and children’s clothing, all with equal flair!
2. and 3. Vicki Bellino’s brand new patterns highlight our PRETTY SPECIAL baby girl and baby boy collections.
4. VISUAL EFFECT’s contemporary color and prints in a traditional block setting.
5. Marcus BOM’s – HAMPTON RIDGE (by Red Crinoline Quilts) and PARTY OF TWELVE (by Homestead Hearth)
See it all in person through Sunday, May 19 – BOOTH 2203
Ever wonder how Judie continues to bring us so many beautiful fabric collections season after season? Meet Judie’s design assistant, Abbey Road…
Judie says, “She is a Lilac color point British shorthair cat. She is two years old and follows me where ever I go.”
She’s even looking forward to reviewing the entries for the upcoming “JUST JUDIE” quilt competition, running from January through July 2013. Check out Judie’s 25 Anniversary Collection, the basis for the competition, add fabrics from your Judie stash, and plan your entry now!
Paula Barnes recently shared her quick tablecloth project, and we had to share it with you…give it a try!
“I was so excited this week to receive our 108” wide backing fabric from my new FREEDOM RINGS line. It features a cream background with tan stars or a tan background with navy stars.
To make a quick tablecloth from this or any other Marcus quilt back fabric, measure the width of your table and add 24½”. My table is 36” x 73” so after adding 24½” I need a piece that is 60 1/2” x 97½”. Serge the edges and turn under ¼” and stitch in place. That’s it … for 1¾ yards of wide with quilt back fabric, I have a really cute tablecloth.”
Thanks, Paula ; )
(Editor’s Note: See our Creataive Uses for 108″ Fabrics)
OK, we’re biased, and we love just about everything Vicki Bellino creates over at Bloom Creek. So we think you’ll also enjoy her tote bag kit, featured in the Sept/Oct 2012 issue of McCall’s Quilting. It’s sewn up in HICKORY HOUSE prints by Faye Burgos in the taupe/black combo, a smart look for city, country or anywhere your busy life take you ; ) And Vicki’s even offering a convenient KIT for it, too!