If you cannot view this newsletter properly, please visit the following link: http://www.marcusfabrics.com/newsletter Dear Quilting Friends: It's summertime! Whether you've got young Quilters-in-Training to entertain, or you're grabbing a few precious moments for yourself, be sure to check out our latest innovations. First, Faye Burgos' new pre-printed 2-1/2" strip fabric is a fun way to introduce kids to quilting, and an easy, versatile fabric you'll love to use in a dozen different ways for your own creative projects. We even get your imagination going with a few creative ideas. Then, check out Judie Rothermel's whimsical, oversized Aunt Grace designs and new prints taken from Civil War dressing gowns. For a more contemporary "metro" style, take a look at Michele D'Amore's latest, too. STRIP IT / ELEMENTS A New Approach Strip-Quilting from Faye Burgos http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricgallery/gallery.cgi?Category=444 STRIP IT / NIGHTSCAPE More Mixed Motifs for Foolproof Strip Quilting http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricgallery/gallery.cgi?Category=445 METRO BLUE GOES GREEN Fresh Takes on a Contemporary Favorite from Michele D'Amore http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricgallery/gallery.cgi?Category=442 CIVIL WAR DRESSING GOWNS II Inspired by Garments of the Era, Interpreted by Judie Rothermel http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricgallery/gallery.cgi?Category=441 AUNT GRACE TIES ONE ON II More Big, Bold Designs for the Aunt Grace Collector http://www.marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricgallery/gallery.cgi?Category=440 This month's free project is an easy design by Jean Ann Wright, using Faye Burgos' AMERICAN WEST collection, another excellent kid-friendly choice for the summer months! In the Guild Connection, we address some of your frequently-asked questions, and you'll also find updated trends, new inspiration in the Quilt Gallery, and more tips from our readers. enjoy your visit! "Whatever You Make, Make It Marcus" Lisa Shepard Stewart Marketing Manager Quick Links: American West Quilt - http://www.marcusfabrics.com/makeit/projects/american_west/index.html Guild Connection - http://www.marcusfabrics.com/features/guild_connection/index.html Trends - http://www.marcusfabrics.com/features/trends.shtml Quilt Gallery - http://www.marcusfabrics.com/quiltgallery/index.shtml Tips - http://www.marcusfabrics.com/features/tips.html If you have questions or comments, please send us an email at info@marcusfabrics.com. You have received this e-mail because you requested information about Marcus Fabrics. If you would like your e-mail address, {EMAIL}, TO BE REMOVED FROM OUR MAILING LIST, simply select the following link: http://www.clientcontact.net/cgi-bin/marcusbrothers/elist.pl?C=U&LID=1&E={EMAIL}