http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog Fabric News, Views & Inspiration for Quilting & Beyond Wed, 26 May 2010 20:25:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   We were thrilled to see how a seamstress friend of one of our employees has interpreted the toile print from our CIVIL WAR TRIBUTE collection. Her beautifully tailored men's button-down shirt is modeled here by Bruce Tucker, an avid Civil War enthusiast and reenactment buff, and the friend of another Marcus ... http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=128 We're pleased to share these photos of one of our Guild Connection members, the Ponte Vedra United Methodist Quilt Circle of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.  Member Marilyn Elston reports: "On March 22, 2010 we visited Florida United Methodist Children's Home in Enterprise, Florida.  We delivered 31 quilts to Pastor Denny McCullough.  Along ... http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=123 We love the international appeal of quilting, especially when our of our favorite designers is featured abroad!  Issue No. 75 of QuiltMania magazine, a French patchwork publication.  The profile discusses Judie's love for reproduction quilts & fabrics, and the many facets of her business, including retailing, writing and of course, designing ... http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=120  Our friends at NQA (National Quilting Association) have posted this year's free project for National Quilting Day, which takes place this year on March 20.  Its theme is "Let's Tie One On...FOR THE TROOPS", and the site offers plenty of suggestions for creating and donating the quilts.  It's a great ... http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=119 Now that we're all settling into 2010, we thought we'd start the New Year with some ideas that can incorporate some of those favorite family photos you might have taken in recent weeks!  With some help from Homestead Hearth's new FAMILY ALBUM fabric collection, you can create an heirloom style quilt, complete ... http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=118 We wish all of our quilting friends, associates, suppliers and their families a wonderful holiday season, and our best regards for a happy and healthy 2010!  Thank you for your support throught the seasons, and stay tuned for another exciting year of creative inspriation from Marcus Fabrics! http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=117 Love Marcus Fabrics? Visit our Fan Page on Facebook for fabric updates, tips, ideas and creative exchange with other Marcus Fabrics fans!  Of course, there will also be the occasional Giveaway, so become a fan today, and stay tuned! http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=116 We just got our office copy of McCall's Quilting for Jan/Feb 2010, the magazine's 100th issue -- Congratulations to Beth Hayes and her staff on this wonderful achievement!  Or course, we're especially proud to have our fabrics featured prominently in this issue, starting with Vicki Bellino's quilt using the American Patriot Collection by ... http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=114 You've seen the ads in your favorite quilting magazines this season...now the fabrics will soon begin to appear in your favorite quilt shops, too!  The retailer response to our Civil War Tribute BOM has been outstanding, so we're sure you'll have no problem locating these Judie Rothermel fabrics to create your own Block-of-the-Month ... http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=112 Check out the Quick Quilts magazine website for a free project featuring Teresa Kogut’s HALLOWEEN DANCE collection.  It’s a witch motif goodie bag designed by Charlotte O’Leary, perfect for collecting lots of treats on Halloween night!  You might even want to stitch up a few more bags in different fabrics for ... http://www.marcusbrothers.com/blog/?p=111