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Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by maryhertel

QUICK-QUILTS PATTERN BUNDLE

Yes, it’s that time of year again…once a year I join forces with other talented pattern designers to offer my customers a bundle of 20 PATTERNS FOR ONLY $19! This is an amazing deal, and is only available from today through Sunday, October 9.

My GNOME MADE APRON PATTERN is part of this bundle! I love this apron because you can sew one for each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. What a great gift!!! AND, they are so easy to sew! I finished mine in an afternoon, and that included sewing the paper pieced image.

I’m ready to do some baking for any time of year! The apron pocket is sewn into 3 sections. This butcher style apron is easily adjustable and fits anyone!

All 4 Gnome Block Patterns are included in my pattern. These blocks measure 8″ x 8″ (unfinished) and also make adorable pillows, potholders, table runners… you name it!

Here are some close-ups of the projects you will get in your bundle.

ALL 20 PATTERNS FOR JUST $19. This awesome offer ends on Sunday night, October 9. Don’t miss out! Start those Christmas gifts right now! PRESS HERE TO ORDER YOUR PATTERN BUNDLE NOW!

Posted on September 28, 2022May 9, 2023 by maryhertel — 15 Comments

A FREE HALLOWEEN PATTERN FOR YOU FROM MADE BY MARNEY!

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of my wonderful customers. Please enjoy this FREE HALLOWEEN PAPER PIECED PATTERN!

**FREE HALLOWEEN PATTERNS FOR MY CUSTOMERS!**

You will find the download for these patterns at the end of this post. You might also enjoy my series of WITCH BLOCKS. These are all sold separately on Etsy…

Here are links to all the witches:

Wouldn’t these witches make a stinkin’ cute table runner for October?

This is my favorite new Halloween Quilt pattern: GNOME BOO CREW QUILT. This pattern is for all you “Gnome Lovers”!

The CAT’S MEOW QUILT PATTERN is for the more traditional Halloween lover. One of my customers, Mary D., made this adorable wall hanging from my quilt pattern. Great job, Mary!

Enjoy this download of my FREE HALLOWEEN BLOCKS… you will find the download button below.

BLACK-AND-WHITE-BLOCKS-MERGED-Download

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by maryhertel — 1 Comment

PATRIOTIC GNOME PILLOW

Just in time for the Fourth of July, you could create this super cute PATRIOTIC GNOME PILLOW.

Labor Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and any other summer day is a perfect time to display this pillow.

I keep my pillow on display all summer. These paper pieced blocks would also work great for potholders, or even a cute table runner. I would love to see what you could create using these gnomes!

I might try some patriotic gnome towels, too! Any other good ideas?

HOMEWARD BOUND is another of my favorite patriotic patterns. It includes paper pieced eagles, applique stars, and pieced chevron. What a great project for Quilts of Valor.

HOMEWARD BOUND WALL HANGING is also included in this pattern. I love the 3-D effect the waving red stripes have on the flag.

Please have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by maryhertel — 2 Comments

Beach Bum Gnomes

Just in time for a summer project, here is my BEACH BUM GNOME QUILT.

This adorable lap quilt was designed while I was vacationing in Hilton Head. I found the fabric in a super cute fabric store on the island.

I had a blast shopping for fabric that would work for the cute little “Hawaiian” shirts.

This Gnome has a unicorn floatie and sunglasses! He is ready for the beach.

This Gnome in his sailboat is definitely going on a pillow for my boyfriend, who adores sailing!

Playing in the sand…too cute!

When I discovered the fabric for this little shirt, with the tiny pink flamingos and palm trees, I went nuts! Do all of you enjoy discovering those special fabrics as much as I do?

Check out this BEACH BUM GNOME QUILT pattern and my many, many more patterns HERE.

Posted on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by maryhertel — 3 Comments

What’s New?

These are some of the new blocks I have been creating. Most of them were customer requests.

HAPPY PIT BULL is a rendition of a customer’s pet. Although pit bulls are not my favorite breed, I’m loving them more now that I have this sweetie. I love this image so much, I put it on the back of a shirt. No one will mess with me now.

This SHELTIE is Caroline’s pet named Skittles. Adorable!

This is a very serious dog, the MASTIFFF. And this is a sweetheart of a dog…

CUTE PUPPY reminds me of a beagle, but she is actually no specific breed.

And finally the BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG…what a cutie.

On the request of some special customers, I have designed 2 springtime Gnomes…

The BUMBLE BEE GNOME and the LADYBUG GNOME would be great as a set of potholders or pillows for spring and summer!

What patterns are you looking for Spring and Summertime?

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by maryhertel — 1 Comment

SPOTLIGHT on Made By Marney

I am thrilled to be featured in the CREATE WHIMSY: SPOTLIGHT! A huge Made By Marney “thank you” to them for such a lovely interview.

Create Whimsy features different artists/designers on their blog. You can see more of their interviews HERE.

After spending a few weeks in Hilton Head biking and relaxing, I discovered a super group of pickleball players that meet every morning to play. They are a local group, very friendly and welcoming.

Pickleball at Hilton Head, waiting my turn…

While I was vacationing, a gentleman contacted me to design a MILITARY GNOME. He is an Air Force veteran from the Korean War, and wanted a gnome saluting. Luckily, I never travel anywhere without my sketch pad. So between a few lovely bike rides on Hilton Head, I designed this gnome…

While vacationing from the Wisconsin cold and snow, this magazine hit the racks…

My “CHARMING BUTTERFLY WALKER TOTE” is featured in this issue!

Such a sweet butterfly block…and super easy, too!

This Tote also works on a baby stroller, so it works for all ages!

Spring is right around the corner here in Wisconsin. ENJOY!

Posted on March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by maryhertel — 1 Comment

PRE-CUT FRIENDLY PATTERN BUNDLE, March 2-5

Announcing the Pre-Cut Pattern Bundle!

Ten fabulous patterns, all using pre-cuts from 10 great designers! Have fun putting together these patterns with the ease of pre-cuts. All 10 patterns for only $19!

This bundle features 10 incredibly talented quilt designers.

No more guessing if what you have on hand is going to work. Every pattern is pre-cut friendly.

Whether that is a charm pack, a layer cake, a jelly roll or even fat quarter packs.

The Pre-cut Pattern Bundle is only available for a few days, so you’ll want to grab your copy today. Like right now. PRESS HERE TO ORDER.

This is my pattern, CAMPIN’ GNOMES.

In my pattern you will get all 5 of these stinkin’ cute camping gnomes, plus directions to assemble the quilt using a charm pack for the outer border.

The bundle is only available for a few days… and I’ll be sharing who’s included, the patterns you’ll get, ect so watch your inbox.

Until then, GET THE PRE-CUT PATTERN BUNDLE HERE.

Posted on February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by maryhertel — 1 Comment

PRE-CUT FRIENDLY PATTERN BUNDLE

This amazing bundle of patterns is available to you for just a few days. You will receive all 10 pattern downloads for just $19. This is an wonderful offer, since just my pattern alone normally sells for $10.

This bundle will only be available at this price from March 2-5. I will send out some email reminders to you as it gets closer.

Here’s my pre-cut pattern, CAMPIN’ GNOMES…

My pattern includes 5 paper pieced Gnomes, and the directions to assemble this quilt using a charm pack as the outside border. So easy! This pattern, as well as 9 more will be available for purchase as one bundle for only $19. More to come soon on the other designers and patterns….

Posted on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by maryhertel — 1 Comment

FIREFIGHTER BLOCKS AND MORE…

At the request of one of my customers, I have designed some firefighter blocks.

This FIRE TRUCK BLOCK could have a little face fussy cut into the window. Wouldn’t that be cute?

The FIRE HYDRANT BLOCK was so much fun to design!

The FIREFIGHTER HELMET BLOCK can be personalized with any number, since I include applique numbers in the pattern.

Use all 3 blocks into a wall hanging for your firemen lover.

Here are 2 new sport gnomes…

I was lucky to find this amazing “soccer ball” fabric at Hobby Lobby…

This fabric can be fussy cut to fit perfectly in my block for the Gnome’s soccer ball. Find it HERE. If you can’t find this, try a white fabric with large black dots.

This GOLFING GNOME is super cute, and would make an awesome image to add to a golfing towel! Substitute this gnome block for the GOLFING BLOCK in my GOLF TOTE PATTERN.

Both the GOLF TOWEL and the GOLF TOTE are in this pattern. I love my tote! It has a zipper opening along the top, and a large eyelet opening to hook onto my golf bag.

I was vending last weekend at West Bend Wisconsin…thought you might enjoy to see some photos of my booth!

Happy February!

Posted on January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 by maryhertel — 6 Comments

Newest Gnomes

Here are some new Gnomes that I designed for customers. You might like them too!

SKIING GNOME is gosh darn cute as he tumbles down the ski slope! I am putting him on a pillow!

PIRATE GNOME and PIRATE SHIP can be used together as a pair of pillows, etc. or separately. They sure would look great in a kid’s room!

I love “My Hero”, DOCTOR GNOME! With the stethoscope ready to use…this cute Doctor is ready to be heroic.

NURSE GNOME is ready with the hypodermic! These two timely gnomes make a cute couple.

Use a metallic fabric for the wings on GNOME ANGEL to give a truly heavenly look! I always attach fusible T-shirt interfacing to the back of any metallic fabrics when I am paper piecing. It makes them much easier to handle.

Yes, I have been busy! Next time, I’ll share some new sports Gnomes AND info about my new book!