Aunt Grace: Vintage Vibes by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics

Celebrate the Charm of 1930s Reproduction Fabrics

Rediscover the cheerful prints and nostalgic colors of a beloved era with Aunt Grace: Vintage Vibes by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics. Aunt Grace has become closely associated with classic 1930s reproduction fabrics, bringing the character of vintage textiles to today's quilters.

Vintage Vibes continues that tradition with an inviting assortment of prints inspired by the look and feel of fabrics from the 1930s. It's a wonderful collection for quilters who love reproduction fabrics, vintage-inspired patchwork, and quilts that look as though they could have been treasured for generations.

Cheerful Vintage Colors & Classic Prints

Aunt Grace: Vintage Vibes comes alive in a wonderfully varied palette of aqua, lavender, pink, rouge, purple, yellow, green, cream, tangerine, and multicolor prints. The combination of soft pastels and brighter vintage hues gives the collection the unmistakable warmth and personality associated with 1930s quilts.

Mix and match the different colors and prints for scrappy patchwork, or combine Vintage Vibes with other Aunt Grace fabrics to create a quilt with even greater variety and vintage appeal.

Perfect for Vintage-Inspired Quilts

Aunt Grace fabrics are a natural choice for traditional patchwork patterns that allow plenty of different prints and colors to mingle throughout a quilt. Vintage Vibes would be especially lovely in scrappy quilts, Dresden plates, grandmother's flower garden designs, nine-patches, stars, and other traditional quilt blocks.

Whether you're recreating the charm of a treasured antique quilt or simply love the cheerful colors and small-scale prints associated with the 1930s, Aunt Grace: Vintage Vibes brings the beauty of the past into projects made to be loved today.

FAQs

What is Aunt Grace: Vintage Vibes?

Aunt Grace: Vintage Vibes is a 1930s reproduction fabric collection by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics, featuring nostalgic prints and cheerful colors inspired by vintage textiles.

Who designed Aunt Grace: Vintage Vibes?

Aunt Grace: Vintage Vibes is designed by Judie Rothermel, whose Aunt Grace collections for Marcus Fabrics are known for celebrating the charm of 1930s reproduction fabrics.

What are 1930s reproduction fabrics?

1930s reproduction fabrics are modern quilting fabrics designed to capture the colors, motifs, scale, and overall character of textiles from the 1930s. They're popular for vintage-inspired quilts as well as reproductions of traditional and antique quilt designs.

What colors are in Aunt Grace: Vintage Vibes?

Vintage Vibes includes a cheerful variety of colors such as aqua, lavender, pink, rouge, purple, yellow, green, cream, tangerine, and multicolor combinations.

Can I mix Vintage Vibes with other Aunt Grace fabrics?

Yes. Vintage Vibes is a natural choice for mixing with other Aunt Grace and 1930s reproduction fabrics, especially in scrappy quilts where a variety of vintage-inspired colors and prints adds to the authentic look.

What quilt patterns work well with 1930s reproduction fabrics?

Traditional patchwork patterns are a beautiful match for 1930s reproduction fabrics. Consider Dresden plates, grandmother's flower garden designs, nine-patches, stars, and other classic quilt blocks that showcase a variety of small-scale prints.

Who is Judie Rothermel?

Judie Rothermel is a longtime fabric designer for Marcus Fabrics with a passion for antique textiles and reproduction fabrics. Designing for Marcus Fabrics since 1987, she is especially known for her beloved Aunt Grace collections, which celebrate the cheerful colors and nostalgic charm of 1930s fabrics.