| Open Call for Quilt Designers!! |
| Do you have the talent to create gorgeous quilt designs that will inspire others to recreate them? Do you love working with our fabric collections? Do you possess the technical ability to create computer-generated...Read More |
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| OASIS CANVAS Update! |
| As themes of environmental responsibility and "eco-friendly" products have become familiar to today's consumer, this new direction in consumerism has already taken hold in the quiltingworld....Read More |
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| Win Fabric by Judie Rothermel! |
| Do you have a project using Judie's fabrics that you'd love to show off? This is your chance to share it with the world, and WIN FREE FABRIC in the process! Beginning in January 2012,one lucky winner...Read More |
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| Check Out Our Own Summer Projects |
| We took a quick survey of the Marcus office staff to find out what the season's hot projects are, and we thought it would be fun to share them here with you. Brandy...Read More |
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| New! Aged Muslin 108" Quilt Backs |
| We've taken one of our best-selling fabrications and expanded the creative possibilities, not only for quilting, but for creative home décor, crafts & fashion, too! The neutral tones of our new AGED...Read More |
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| Check Out Our Great New PATCH-IT How-To! |
| Looking for a great pieced look with minimal effort? You'll love these easy piecing & appliqué project ideas featuring PATCH-IT™ by Faye Burgos, shown in her NEW LONDON collection! This specialty...Read More |
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| It's Our Anniversary... |
| Just a reminder that in honor of Marcus 100th Anniversary in 2011, we're inviting all of our quilting friends to submit photos and/or stories of the Marcus quilts you've created over the years. These...Read More |
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| The Next MARCUS Innovation... |
| PATCH-IT Debuts with the RAILROAD TIES Collection by Faye Burgos Patch-It is the latest fabric layout innovation from Faye Burgos, making its debut for Spring 2011 as the highlight of her RAILROAD TIES...Read More |
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| Our Anniversary Quilt |
| ... was unveiled at Quilt Market in Houston last October. Created by Charlotte O'Leary, it features a nostalgic mix of Marcus prints. We thought it might be challenging for Charlotte to incorporate...Read More |
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| New Patterns from Paula Barnes |
| Create your next reproduction quilt with fresh inspiration from Paula Barnes! Now you can use her PAULA BARNE BASICS collection just as she intended, with three new Paula Barnes' patterns that are perfectly...Read More |
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| About the Quilts of Valor Program |
| Marcus Fabrics is proud to create its own AMERICAN VALOR FABRIC COLLECTION for the 2011 Quilts of Valor program, organized by Marianne Fons of Love of Quilting. This cooperative collection will feature...Read More |
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| Announcing AURELIA'S JOURNEY |
| A Commemorative Civil War Project by Homestead Hearth and Kansas City Star Quilts, Featuring Reproduction Prints by Marcus Fabrics View the Featured Fabrics When Dolores Smith and Sarah Maxwell of Homestead...Read More |
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| Back-to-School = Back to Quilting! |
| It's no secret that there's plenty of math involved in quilting, and as you send the kids back to school this month, remember there's no reason quilting can't become a fun & creative part of the curriculum! ...Read More |
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| Introducing Civil War Chronicles |
| Fabric by Judie Rothermel BOM Quilt Design & Patterns by Homestead Hearth January 2011 ~ December 2011 View the collection Civil War histories so often focus on the military commanders who led various...Read More |
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| It's Summer – Teach A Kid to Quilt! |
| Summer break is the perfect time to introduce quilting to a child! We've gathered some tips & suggestions to make even the most informal lessons enjoyable and productive... Let the initial goals...Read More |
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| Aunt Grace Circle of Friends |
| An Exclusive Block-of-the-Month Program September 2010 through March 2011 View the collection Click photo to view the entire Quilt design and complete program details! In honor of the 100th birthday...Read More |
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| Holidays at Home - BOM 2010 |
| Holidays at Home 6-Month BOM Program Fabrics by Faye Burgos • Quilt Design by Vicki Bellino of Bloom Creek Create an elegant home accent for the holidays, as Marcus introduces its Holidays at Home...Read More |
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| Pansies for All Seasons |
| Season after season, quilters have always loved Marcus pansies! With two new collections by Faye Burgos debuting in January 2010, we thought it would be fun to share a few interesting facts about...Read More |
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| Holiday Gift Ideas |
| Short on time, and cash? You can still celebrate the spirit of giving with minimal stress, whether you need gifts for friends that quilt, or for those that depend on your creative handiwork! ...Read More |
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| A Celebration of Crazy Quilting |
| Crazy Quilt print from TWELVE OAKS by Judie Rothermel (R33-2459-0132) The collection is named for one of the plantations in the classic novel, Gone with the Wind. The prints are reminiscent...Read More |
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| SNEAK PREVIEW!! |
| Marcus Introduces CIVIL WAR TRIBUTE Block-of-the-Month Program for 2010 As we approach the 150-year commemoration of the American Civil War in 2011, Marcus Fabrics and Judie Rothermel are partnering with...Read More |
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| The Basics of Color Value |
| Color value is a term that refers to how light or dark a color is, in relation to other colors. Value is an important characteristic because it helps quilters decide how to arrange the fabrics so that...Read More |
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| As the Eagle Flies... |
| Did you know that in traditional Americana art and textile designs, the positioning of the eagle's head has special significance? In its talons, the eagle commonly holds a spring of wheat in one (signifying...Read More |
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| What is Furoshiki? |
| With all of the emphasis on minimizing use of plastic bags and other environmentally friendly practices, and with Mother's Day coming up in the US next month, we wanted to introduce you to one of the...Read More |
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| Product Update: STRIP-IT Fabrics |
| Some of our quilting friends have brought to light an interesting observation about our new STRIP-IT fabrics. It seems that in a portion of our production, the actual print motifs measure just...Read More |
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| Fun Uses for CLOTHESLINE KIDS FLANNEL |
| It's flannel season, so check out our new CLOTHESLINE KIDS FLANNEL line and stitch up something great for your favorite small people! Occasionally, we are asked about the warning label printed on...Read More |
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| Attention, Judie Rothermel Fans... |
| Our Judie Rothermel fabric collections continue to make news. From her Aunt Grace lines (the original 1930's reproduction prints) to her historic groups and museum collections, to her latest series...Read More |
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| Are You a "Green Quilter?" |
| With the exciting debut of our new certified organic OASIS CANVAS made with eco-friendly dyes, we thought it would be great to share your best tips for ecologically responsible quilting. Big or small,...Read More |
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| Quilting with Children |
| Summer vacation season is nearby, and there's no better time to share your passion for quilting and creative sewing with your favorite little people. Whether they've expressed an interest in learning...Read More |
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| TOP Gift Ideas for Quilters! |
| It's that time of year, so we thought we'd ask some of our industry friends (and Marcus staffers who quilt) for suggestions on the Perfect Holiday Gift for quilters. here's what they said:Jan Mullen:...Read More |
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| Popular Patchwork! |
| Like many creative activities, the ancient art of patchwork began with humble utilitarian roots, as a way to lengthen the life of a threadbare garment by sewing patches to it. In time, artistic influences...Read More |
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| Using DOTS and STRIPES! |
| Quilters are enjoying a renewed interest in dots and stripes, fueled in part by home decor trends. Just like any other design motif, these versatile designs can be used to define the mood of a quilt,...Read More |
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| American Quilting, 19th Century Style! |
| With all of the buzz about our various quilt museum collaborations and the collections we've created with them, we wanted to give you a glimpse into the history of quilting in the late 19th Century. What...Read More |
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| About Our Museum Collections... |
| Marcus Brothers is proud to be affiliated with Old Sturbridge Village through the development of special fabric collections inspired by their permanent collections. This museum is an esteemed institution,...Read More |
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| Creative Uses for 108" Fabrics |
| With our ever-expanding range of extra-wide quilt backs, we began to think of all the creative uses for them, aside from beautiful backing for your quilts... and this is what we came up with. Do you have...Read More |
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