http://www.marcusfabrics.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:44:17 EDT The latest news from Marcus Brothers Textiles, Inc.. en-us Copyright Marcus Brothers Textiles, Inc. lshepard@marcusfabrics.com Coranto using the Feed Builder Addon Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:36:21 EDT http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkuyVVyElEGQlDOsFP&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkuyVVyElEGQlDOsFP&tmpl=features 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 they either blend with each other, or contrast against each other. Black has the deepest value, wh ... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:52:28 EDT http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkuFluyFuluLyJfQar&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkuFluyFuluLyJfQar&tmpl=features 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 peacetime), and one or more arrows in the other (signifying a country at war).  You might no ... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:38:28 EDT http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkuEEEFEpldnlEugBn&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkuEEEFEpldnlEugBn&tmpl=features We all know that quilting is a wonderful stress reliever, and since May is celebrated as National Mental Health Month, it's the perfect time to indulge in our craft!  For some of us, it's the visual and tactile enjoyment of beautiful fabrics and embellishments, the combination of colors, designs &a ... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:14:50 EDT http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkFlyAAyApttMDJSIZ&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkFlyAAyApttMDJSIZ&tmpl=features 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 prettiest & most creative ways to wrap gifts - furoshiki.  This versatile ancient Japanese prac ... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:59:05 EST http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkFFVkEAuVAicCiAng&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkFFVkEAuVAicCiAng&tmpl=features 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 less than the stated 2-1/2" width.  We apologize for the difficulties you've experienced, and have ... Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:53:33 EST http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkFEEuVyEFVwQtQUSv&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkFEEuVyEFVwQtQUSv&tmpl=features It's flannel season, so check out our new CLOTHESLINE KIDS FLANNEL line by Michele D'Amore and stitch up something great for your favorite small people!  Occasionally, we are asked about the warning label printed on the board end of our kids' flannels, regarding the use of the flannel for children' ... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:50:36 EST http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkFEEuVuFytVpAPnNV&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkFEEuVuFytVpAPnNV&tmpl=features We're pleased to announce that KC Star Quilts chose to partner exclusively with Marcus for its popular 2009 block-of-the-month program, featuring a wide variety of our reproduction and Aunt Grace 1930's prints. Designed by Homestead Hearth, the quilt design is a tribute to "Women of Influence, ... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:38:33 EDT http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkkkZVFEEFfiPclRTb&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkkkZVFEEFfiPclRTb&tmpl=features 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 like Charleston and Lancaster, we're continuing our Tradition of Innovation in reproduction fabrics ... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:33:37 EDT http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkkkZVklEZbLVCugKW&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkkkZVklEZbLVCugKW&tmpl=features Many of you are aware of Marcus Fabrics' OASIS CANVAS collection, a group of décor weight solid fabrics made from 100% certified organic cotton.  It's also colored with dyes that are eco-friendly, and we've recently introduced new colors to round out a great range of home décor basics and earthtone ... Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:04:59 EDT http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkkpyZFlAAkBVpliPK&tmpl=features http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/media/viewnews.cgi?id=EkkpyZFlAAkBVpliPK&tmpl=features Our gorgeous new PAINTERLY PRINTS are colored with a unique process that relies as much on the weather as the textile artists who create them.  We thought you'd enjoy learning more about the various steps involved in making these designs: First, the 100% cotton cloth is made ready with a special b ...