I couldn’t resist sharing 1 more Halloween paper pieced block…SPIDER.
This pattern is designed for an intermediate paper piecer, and would make really cute Halloween potholders or pillows. Consider pairing it with my Spooky Spider block from the BOO Collection.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN to everyone!
Watch for the Pick A Pumpkin Blog Hop starting next week! Can’t wait to have some “Pumpkin Fun”. 
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Witches, and witches, and more witches…OH MY! Witch blocks are so much fun! Welcome to the PEEK-A-WHO BLOG HOP, sponsored by Marian Pena at Seams To Be Sew. This blog hop is for sharing some fun Halloween ideas, and I have been very busy designing for Halloween since it is my favorite!
Make sure to read all the way to the end of this post so you don’t miss the GIVE-AWAYS!
Here is a brand new pillow pattern called WITCHY POO PILLOW. This pillow fits a 12″x 22″ pillow form. It is paper pieced and so much fun! I added 1″ wide rick rack around my blocks. This is such an easy way to add a little pizzaz. The rick rack is attached by sewing it directly over the seam between the blocks and the outer border. I stopped stitching an inch before the corner, turned the pillow, and pinched the rick rack into a “mitered” corner. Then I resumed sewing until an inch from the next corner. It makes a nice “frame” around the paper pieced portion.
Shelley made her Witchy Poo with orange rick rack, and Donna used a cute “BOO” ribbon as a border. She found the ribbon at Michael’s Craft store. So clever!
This is TOOTHY WITCH. The block finishes at 8″x 8″ and can be used in a pillow, potholder, or whatever! It was fun choosing fabric for her hat and hair.
This is HAPPY WITCH. She’s the kind of witch I wouldn’t mind meeting on Halloween!
And here’s a witch I designed last year…BEWITCHED. She’s still a favorite! My goal is to put all 3 of these cute witches into a table runner…I just haven’t had time yet! If you make a clever project using any of my witches and you share a photo with me, I would love to post it on my website. Send the photo to my email at: maryannhertel@gmail.com
WITCHY PILLOW is another cute throw pillow for your sofa for the fall season. Find a striped Halloween fabric for the socks, and this paper pieced design is a breeze.
This pillow was done by my friend Eva using the new Halloween fabric line from Studio Fabric, “Me and My Ghoul Friends”. Isn’t it adorable?
Made By Marney paper pieced patterns can be found on ETSY or CRAFTSY. Thanks for stopping by, and please leave a COMMENT.
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I want to thank my friends for creating such clever items using my Halloween blocks.
Donna just shared this Halloween quilt. Love it! Some of these 12 blocks are FREE. You can download the free Dracula and Frankenstein right here.
Count-Dracula-and-Frankenstein-MERGED.pdf (2138 downloads )
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Shelley created this adorable table topper using 8 of my blocks. I have posted her sweet table topper once before, but couldn’t resist sharing again. She was just getting ready to bind this baby, and put it out for Halloween.
Lynne created this funky table runner. I am enjoying her fabric choices! I’d love to see what you are creating for Halloween.
To see all of my Halloween blocks, visit my Etsy or Craftsy shops.
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Halloween is just around the corner. If you want to get a jump on some cute seasonal projects, you might enjoy these ideas.
WITCHY PILLOW consists of an 8″x 8″ paper pieced block made into a 17″x 17″ pillow.
If you happen to live in the Utah area, my friend Eva is offering a PAPER PIECING PILLOW CLASS using this pattern. She used the new Halloween fabric line from Studio Fabric, “Me and My Ghoul Friends”. Isn’t it adorable?
Sign up online: http://www.nuttallbernina.com/module/class.htm?classId=266477
Or call Nuttall’s in Riverton at 801-446-7958.
You will be making this fun paper pieced project! Choose your own fabrics or purchase a kit that will include the fabrics you see in the photo.
Two available sessions:
Thursdays September 20th and 27th. 10am – 1pm
Fridays September 14 and 21st. 6-9pm
Day 1: Paper pieced block.
Day 2: Zipper and pillow assembly.
Here are a few other paper pieced blocks that would be cute in this pillow….and they are FREE!
The GHOSTY BLOCK is FREE. Download is available GHOSTY-BLOCK-.pdf (1101 downloads ) .
The GHOULY BLOCK is also FREE. Download GHOULY-BLOCK.pdf (808 downloads ) .
They also make super cute potholders.
So, I hope this motivates you to get started on some sweet Halloween projects! Please remember that when you print a PDF pattern, always select Custom Scale: 100% on your home printer.
You can find more of my Halloween paper piece patterns on Craftsy and Etsy.
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Hi everyone…thanks so much for stopping by. Here are my 5 favorite posts of 2017.
My Jolly Old St. Nick was one of my favorite patterns this year for beginners. This post was very popular with new and experienced paper piecers because it was easy, but cute!
Because my customers love FREE patterns, my Halloween blocks were some of my favorite creations this year.
I adore spending a weekend at my cabin. This loon block gives me a calm feeling of relaxation and reminds me of the lovely song of the loon that I hear when at the lake.
When my kids were little, they loved hearing nursery rhymes from the Richard Scarey book. This quilt reminds me of reading to my kids every nite before bedtime.
This patriotic quilt is a special design for customers who want to create Quilts of Honor.
Thanks to all my friends and customers for visiting my blog. I love sharing with you!
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I just can’t stop!!! Designing these Halloween blocks is so much fun! Here are 4 more paper pieced blocks which I am calling my “Black and White Series”.
These are 8″x 8″ unfinished blocks. I used them for potholders, but they also work great in my pillow pattern
or could be used in my “Boo” Table Runner pattern.
Or, put the entire collection of Halloween blocks together to make a quilt.
These FREE blocks can be found on Craftsy and Etsy. Or you may download them here: BLACK-AND-WHITE-BLOCKS-MERGED-AND-UPDATED.pdf (2168 downloads ) .
Thanks so much for being loyal customers and friends! If you have not already done so, please SUBSCRIBE.
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As promised, I am sharing more of my favorite Halloween paper pieced blocks this week.
This is Skat Cat, the craziest cat in my Halloween collection.
This goofy cat is available as a single paper pieced block.
Bewitched is my favorite witch…and she is very easy to paper piece. This block is also available for sale as a single block.
The Haunted House is part of the Boo Collection, and is sold in a pattern with 6 other Halloween blocks, plus a table runner and potholder pattern.
And finally, here are 2 blocks that are FREE.
The Frankenstein and Dracula paper pieced block patterns are FREE and can be downloaded here:
Count-Dracula-and-Frankenstein-MERGED.pdf (2138 downloads )
Potholder directions are not included in this download, just the paper pieced block patterns.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy my fun Halloween creations. Attached is a photo of a table runner made from 3 of my Halloween block patterns. Thank you, Wanda, for sharing your cute table runner. 
And here’s an adorable table topper by Shelley, using all of my Halloween blocks.
Shelley used my Christmas Tree Skirt pattern to assemble this table topper so she could use 8 different Halloween blocks. Didn’t she do an awesome job?!?!
I love seeing my friends’ creations using my patterns. Please share by sending me photos at my email: maryannhertel@gmail.com
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I love designing Halloween patterns. Here are some of my favorite designs from 2017.
Batty Bat is sold as part of the “Boo Collection“. I love the simplicity of this design. It sews together easily, and it would make an adorable potholder or pillow.
Spooky Spider is so darn cute. This pattern is also found in the “Boo Collection“. I used pin stripe white and black fabric for his teeth, but they could also be stitched on top of white fabric with black thread, or drawn with a black permanent pen.
Fraidy Cat is 1 of my favorite cat patterns, and I have designed many cats!
The “Boo Collection” is a table runner/potholder pattern which includes 6 different Halloween blocks. I’ll share more Halloween block photos next time, including that adorable “Skat Cat” in my featured image. Stay tuned…
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