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 the flower that started it all:

• Pansies are one of the earliest flowering plants, blooming right alongside the spring bulbs.
• The name pansy is from the French word pensie, meaning thought or remembrance.
• Pansy patterns vary:  flowers have single, clear color; a single color having black lines (penciling) radiating from its center; or color with a darker center patterning, called the "face."  This last type is the most popular.
• Pansies are not only fragrant, but also edible.

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(Information courtesy of www.theflowerexpert.com)