Our friends at Martingale/ That Patchwork Place discuss their love for 1930s fabrics & quilts in today’s blogpost. We’re proud to have Martingale as one of our generous prize sponsors of our JUST JUDIE Quilt Competition! Of course, Judie Rothermel’s AUNT GRACE collections are always near and dear to us, and even more so as we continue to receive contest entries! As we come toward the deadline for the contest on July 31, we’d like to know: What are some of your favorite Aunt Grace colors?
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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!!
Our Road to California 2013 Winner Is…
Congratulations to Kumiko Frydl of Houston, TX, winner in Road to CA’s “Best Miniature Quilt” category. Kumiko won the $750 cash prize, sponsored by Marcus, for her 11″ x 11″ entry, entitled Rose of Versailles. She made and quilted this lovely original work in 2012.
Artist’s statement: “Whole Cloth — I used Superior Glitter thread for Feather, metallic thread for machine embroidery of binding. The challenge was to use the tiniest stippling and echo quilting possible.” We’re pleased to again be a sponsor of Road to CA, and we hope to see you all there next year!
Judie Rothermel’s Sweet Treat for January!
Did you see the Fat Quarter Shop’s blog post on Saturday? It’s all about Judie’s new collection, STRAWBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES & CHOCOLATE. You’ll love their mini-interview with Judie, too! Enjoy..and check out our free project, too!
Look at All of the Participating Quilt Shops…
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
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…
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!
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.