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Were You at QuiltCon?

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We were there, and we had a blast! We loved meeting old and new friends over the weekend at QuiltCon in Austin, TX — the creative energy was contagious, and the mood was “joyous”, as described by our president, Stephanie Dell’Olio (that’s her on the right, dwarfed by the towering QuiltCon entry sign – Pic 2)  Here are some pix from our booth…

  • Our QuiltCon booth (Pic 1) featured OMBRE HAND DYES (Pic 6) and STRIP-IT fabrics (Pic 4)
  • Visitors loved our circle garland, made of coordinating CENTENNIAL SOLIDS circles fused together, then joined by a single running straight stitch to create the desired length. (Pic 3)
  • And thanks to Paper Pieces for supplying English paper piecing sampler kits for our attendees – everyone enjoyed this fun technique! (Pic 5)
  • Download these free projects by Nancy Rink, using the Ombre Hand Dye pre-cut Strip-It bundles. (Pic 6)

Look at All of the Participating Quilt Shops…

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Can you believe that “Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day” is just a week away, on January 24?  It’s the perfect time to check out your favorite Marcus collections including the Just Judie Quilt Competition, the newest Studio 37 collections and more! Take a look  at the LQS list of participating quilt shops so far.  And you can even enter their Fan Photo Contest, to win a shopping spree and a new Brother sewing machine, too! — Enjoy

Fabric Giveaway! Comment on Our New Website Look

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We thought it would be fun to start the year with a fabric giveaway, and it’s easy to enter!  Just check out the new look of MarcusFabrics.com, and leave a blog comment below telling us what you think of it.  We’ll choose a winner at random from all comments posted by next Wednesday, January 16, 2013!  The lucky winner will receive a sampler pack from our FUN DAY IN THE JUNGLE collection by Studio 37!

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Get Ready for Winter Quilting Fun…

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We’re pleased to sponsor two very exciting Winter 2013 quilting events. You can view gorgeous quilts of every description, meet new quilting friends, learn techniques, and shop, shop, shop! Treat yourself to one – or both – of these special events, and start the year off creatively!

Marcus is thrilled to return as a sponsor of the 17th Annual Road to California Quilt Conference & Showcase, taking place in Ontario, CA January 24-27, 2013.

Next up:  QuiltCon, presented by the internationally active Modern Quilt Guild.  It happens in Austin, TX from February 21-24, 2013.  We are equally excited to be involved as a sponsor of QuiltCon, catering to the modern quilt movement!  If you’re a fan of our Studio 37 offerings, then QuiltCon is the perfect show for you!

So, make your travel plans and dedicate 2013 to the enjoyment of your craft!

 

Greta’s Featured on Print & Pattern!

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We knew we were onto a great thing with Greta Songe, and the Print & Pattern blog confirms it today, the first of many rave reviews, I’m sure…check out what they say, then get inspired with Greta’s project suggestions for each group.

Introducing…Greta Songe!

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Greta Songe

AUGUST 2012 –  Studio 37 by Marcus Fabrics is thrilled to introduce Greta Songe, the newest addition to our fabric design team.     Greta brings us three great collections including KITSCHY KITCHEN, LEAF PETITE, and HERE TO THERE.  Just click on each photo below.  You’ll love her blend of color, pattern & motion for the modern quilter and crafter. Look for them in independent quilt shops in January!   Meanwhile, take a peek at her great project ideas, too…

Want to learn more about Greta?

Marcus - Kitschy Kitchen Marcus - Here to There

Sew A Bed Runner for High-End Hotel Elegance!

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JULY 2012 -  Be sure to check out our TOP TEN list of reasons to sew a bed runner this summer.  Try altering a favorite quilt design from our FREE PROJECTS section, and find additional inspiration for “skinny quilts” in these books. It’s all described on the July edition of MarcusFabrics.com!

A few Pix from Quilt Market!

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Kansas City — It was great to see so many of our friends, colleagues and customers again at International Quilt Market last week, where we introduced lots of new product — look for our latest to hit your favorite quilt shops in the coming months!  Meanwhile, here are a few pix from the Marcus booth…

(l. to r.) Vicki Bellino of Bloom Creek, with Marcus’ own Indra Rampersaud and Laura Berrigner, in front of Laura’s SPINTASTIC ; a fun vignette featuring new STUDIO 37 fabrics; Helen Weinman’s BY THE SEA quilt; THE MILL GIRLS BOM quilt