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Where Are the Repro Fabrics Going??
“Are reproduction fabrics going away?”
“I’ve heard that I should start hoarding my repro prints because less are being produced…is that true?”
In the past week or so, we’ve been hearing the whispers, and had these very questions from consumers. Rest assured, and allow us to explain: For some time, there had been many new players in the reproduction area, secondary sources who were offering the look in addition to the more established reproduction fabric manufacturers like Marcus. 
We believe that what you’re seeing is a retreat from reproductions by these secondary sources, as their attention now turns to more contemporary looks in the wake of the “modern” category. So, while it does seem as though fewer of these prints are available, you can be assured that for those of us in the industry whose strength has always been the reproduction & historical fabrics, you’ll continue to see our finest efforts in your local quilt shops.
Speaking of fine quality repro fabrics, remember that our Just Judie quilt competition is in full swing, and entries are due by July 31, 2013…
P.S. And yes, we do believe you should continue to collect the fabrics you love, from Judie Rothermel to Paula Barnes and more!
From a True Judie Rothermel Fan…
We received this note from quilter & Aunt Grace aficionado, Amy DeCesare of Delmont, PA. Like Amy, we’re amazed that ten years have passed so quickly…check out her recent blog post & great photos! Thanks for your note, Amy!
I was just writing a new post for my blog, about a quilt I made 10 years ago using Aunt Grace Through the Year. {Ten years ago, already???} When I linked to the Marcus Brothers website, I discovered your 25th Anniversary celebration is underway!
Here is one of the photos I used in the blog post. As I mentioned in the feature, I do a lot of modern sewing, but will always love vintage quilts and fabrics. I plan to make another quilt soon from the prints I’ve got left from this line.
Congratulations on 25 years of beloved designs, Judie! I look forward to many more!
Regards, Amy DeCesare
DOWNLOAD the details of our current JUST JUDIE Quilt Competition – entries are due July 31, 2013! You can win one of 25 great prizes, and even help your favorite quilt shop to WIN a VISIT from Judie herself!!
A New Look for Judie’s Website!
Judie Rothermel fans, be sure to check out her new look online, and note that Schoolhouse Quilts will be at the Broward Quilt Expo this weekend as well as the Cincinnati Quilt Festival next month! In addition to visiting your local quilt shops, these are two great opportunities to pick up what you need for your Just Judie competition entry...enjoy!
Civil War Quilt Fever Continues!
Check out this great blog post from FatQuarterShop.com! This gorgeous quilt, fourth in a series by Marcus Fabrics, was designed and created by Homesead Hearth as a BOM quilt project. It begins in January, so plan to take part!
Coming Soon: The JUST JUDIE Quilt Competition!
It’s Judie Rothermel’s 25th Anniversary as a leading designer of quilting fabrics, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re celebrating it with her latest collection, aptly named JUDIE’S 25th ANNIVERSARY, and with it, the launch of our “Just Judie” quilt competition for 2013!
We’re proud of Judie’s many innovations in the quilt world, including her 1930’s AUNT GRACE collections, Civil War lines and other reproduction favorites! Watch for details fo the contest, and look for the collection at your favorite independent quilt shop. The contest runs from January through July 2013.
Submit Your Quilt Design to ALL ABOUT JUDIE!
Have you see the current “Judie quilt” on the Marcus site this month? It’s a gorgeous Civil War design by Carolyn Parks of Santa Cruz, CA. We love her detail and color combinations, not to mention the quilting along the sashings!
Be sure to send in a photo of your favorite quilts made from Judie’s fabrics, whether its’ Aunt Grace 1930s prints, her Civil War series, museum collections or others. If yours is published online, you’ll receive a pack of Judie Rothermel fabrics!