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Dogs, Dogs, Dogs…For a Good Cause.

November 22, 2020Christmas pattern, Christmas patterns, dachshund, dog block, dog pattern, Dog Quilts, french bulldog block, holiday dog, paper piece dog, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecing, pug block, quilt block, quilt blocks, quilting, retriever blockdog blocks, dog patterns, dog quilts, paper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced animals, paper pieced dog, paper pieced dogs, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, paperpieceddogs, quilt block patterns, quilt blocks, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, quiltsmaryhertel

This adorable handmade paper pieced DOG QUILT is being offered in an online auction, benefits to go to the Street Dog Foundation.

The quilt was lovingly paper pieced by Janet, using my dog patterns, of course! She donated all of the materials and her time for the Street Dog Foundation’s benefit. It would be great if you would show your support by placing a bid on this lovely quilt in the next 2 weeks, after which bidding will end.

And speaking of dog patterns, here are my 4 newest dogs just in time for the holidays… Holiday Golden Retriever reminds me of my first dog, a lovable Golden.

This Holiday Pug block was inspired by my Pug loving customers. There are so many of them!

The Holiday French Bulldog block would make a super cute pillow for Christmas, or anytime!

The Holiday Dachshund was inspired by a good friend who loves them.

I would love to see what you can create with these new holiday blocks…please share photos! Here are some of my customers latest photo shares…

I am in love with Marilyn’s Doggie Tree Skirt. This tree skirt could be made by substituting my dog blocks for the Christmas blocks in my Christmas Tree Skirt Sampler.

Can you believe this cute as can be rescue quilt created by Gina? Love it!

This is Judy being creative. She took my Pit Bull block pattern and revised it to create an image that looks exactly like her dog. I am so proud of my very talented customers!

Here’s a great version of Doggies in black and white fabrics from Bobbi. Can’t wait to see what you are making from my dog blocks!

Holiday Gnomes

November 5, 2020Christmas pattern, Christmas patterns, gnome, gnome pattern, gnome pillow, gnome quilt, Paper Pieced Blocks, paper pieced gnome, paper pieced gnome block, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Piecing, pattern book, quilt block, quilt blocks, quiltingfoudation piecing, foundation piecing, foundation quilting, gnome, gnome block pattern, gnome blocks, gnome pillow, holiday gnome, paper piece patterns, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt blocks, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, quiltsmaryhertel

Since Gnomes are all the rage this holiday, my customers have been requesting more gnome designs…and I love a challenge!

I LOVE this super cute LUMBERJACK GNOME. I can’t wait to make my paper pieced block into a cozy winter pillow. What will you do with yours?

The only item hotter than gnomes right now are lanterns. This clever little gnome is done in Christmas colors, but doesn’t need to be. The GNOME WITH LANTERN would be adorable all year round.

I like a gnome with braids. MISS GNOME has very cute braids, and she pairs nicely with GNOME WITH A BIRD. These 2 would make a lovely pair of pillows or potholders.

As always, I ‘m open to suggestions…what other gnomes would you like to see designed for the holidays, or for anytime!

Which Witch is Which?

October 19, 2020cat block, cat pattern, Cat quilts, Halloween, Halloween blocks, Halloween patterns, paper piece witch, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecing, quilt block, quilt blocks, Quilts with Animals, witch block, witch patternHalloween blocks, Halloween patterns, Halloween quilt, Halloween table runner, paper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced animals, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt blocks, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, quilts, witch blockmaryhertel

I’ve just designed two new witch blocks just in time for Halloween…

This is such an easy pattern…using a striped fabric for Wanda The Witch’s hair makes it look like it has lots of texture. Wanda has such a beautiful wonky nose! Very witchy indeed!

My Goofy Witch has 2 sparkling teeth and a giant wart on her nose. Wouldn’t it be fun to make potholders from these two lovely witches? Which witch is which????

Here are a few more adorable Halloween projects made from my paper pieced witch and cat patterns…

Gayle constructed this wonderful Halloween pillow using my TOOTHY WITCH. I love her fabric choices!

Here is SCAT CAT used in a pillow. See how easy those crazy teeth are using a striped fabric? And what a great border fabric!

Here is the same SKAT CAT pattern. Look how fabrics can change the look of a pattern! The fabrics you choose say something about your personality.

Keep sending me your Halloween photos. I love seeing what you are creating.

Halloween Patterns

October 8, 2020cat block, cat pattern, Cat quilts, free pattern, FREE Patterns, Halloween blocks, Halloween patterns, paper piece book, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecing, quilt block, quilt blocks, quiltingHalloween blocks, Halloween patterns, Halloween quilt, Halloween table runner, paper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt blocks, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, quiltsmaryhertel

My newest book, PAPER PIECING ALL YEAR ROUND, has patterns for every month of the year. This book is hot off the press and can be pre-ordered on Amazon.

Here are 2 October blocks from my book made into Mini Quilts…

These 2 blocks are some of my many Halloween patterns. Check out what my friends and customers have been creating with some of my other paper pieced Halloween patterns…

Toothy Witch, Glinda the Witch, Frankenstein, and Dracula

This adorable wall hanging was created by Bernadette.

I have lots of different Witch patterns!

This adorable wall hanging was constructed by Christine. I love the fabrics she chose.

Love, love, love these placemats put together by Leeanne. I would love to have these on my table.

Trick or Treat Bags by Joyce…stinkin’ cute!

What a great table runner by Eva!

An awesome table runner by Sharon. Super cute!

Check out my many Autumn patterns on Etsy.

Facebook Live Free Tutorial

September 6, 2020book, Books, free tutorial, paper piece book, paper piece seahorse, Paper Pieced Blocks, pattern book, seahorse, sew magicalbook, paper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt blocks, quilt books, quilt patterns, quilting patterns, quilts, seahorse, seahorse blockmaryhertel

Wednesday, September 9, join me on C & T Facebook Live. At 2:00 pm CST I will be demonstrating how to paper piece the SEAHORSE BLOCK from my newest book: SEW MAGICAL. If you want to paper piece along with me, purchase the book now, so you will have a copy of the pattern.

I love this book soooo much…

This is the Seahorse Block that I will be creating on Facebook Live. The book also has visual step by step directions for paper piecing. If we don’t get the entire block done together on Facebook, it will be easy to use the book to finish the block later, on your own. To sew along with me, have some scraps of three different colored fabrics ready, similar to what you see above. For the background fabric, you will need approximately a Fat Eighth of fabric. That’s a piece that is 9″ by 21″. For the fin, a directional fabric is fine, and I will give you some tips as how to add a directional fabric to your paper pieced block.

The directions to make this Seahorse Baby Quilt are also in the Sew Magical book.

Soooo…tune into C&T on Facebook on Wednesday, September 9 at 2 pm CST. Get lots of free tips on paper piecing. Can’t wait to see you there!

SEW MAGICAL Trunk Show

June 23, 2020dragon pattern, gnome, gnome pattern, gnome pillow, gnome quilt, horse block, horse pattern, Juvenile Quilts, paper piece book, paper piece horse, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Blocks, paper pieced dragon, paper pieced gnome, paper pieced gnome block, paper pieced horse, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecing, pattern book, quilt block, quilt blocks, quilting, Quilts with Animals, Trunk Showpaper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced animals, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing book, paper piecing patterns, pattern blocks, quilt block patterns, quilt blocks, quilt book, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting book, quilting patterns, quiltsmaryhertel

I am super excited to share my newest book, SEW MAGICAL. This paper piece book is FANTASTICAL!

The 16 mystical blocks in this book are amazing. I can’t wait to see what you will do with them. Here are some of the things I came up with, and all of the directions for sewing these projects are included in the book.

This adorable lap quilt is so versatile. You can add any of the blocks from the book to create your own masterpiece quilt.

This super sweet Backpack would make the nicest gift for someone you love.

This quilt could be for a baby, or perhaps just someone who loves mermaids!

There are 2 pillow patterns in the book, so any of the blocks can be incorporated into a pillow.

Plus these 5 blocks…

This book is jam packed with fun for all you paper piecers! If you live anywhere near APPLETON, WISCONSIN, please join me on Friday, June 26 for my official SEND OFF for SEW MAGICAL. This Trunk Show is being held at FOX VALLEY QUILT COMPANY, and I will be there to meet you and sign books from 10 am -1 pm. The address is: 1400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914.

There will also be a Quilt Show with 20 of my newest projects. Hope to see you on Friday!

QUICK & EASY QUILTS

June 20, 2020cat block, cat pattern, Cat quilts, dog block, dog pattern, Dog Quilts, Juvenile Quilts, magazine patterns, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Piecing, pillowcase pattern, Pillowcases, quick & easy quilts, quilt block, quilt blocks, quilt magazines, quilting, Quilts with Animals, travel pillowcasemagazine, paper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced animals, paper pieced cat, paper pieced dogs, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, paperpieceddogs, quick & easy quilts, quilt block patterns, quilt blocks, quilt magazine, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, quiltsmaryhertel

After months of staying home, I am ready for something fresh and new, and I’ll bet you are too! Fons & Porter has started a brand spanking new publication, QUICK & EASY QUILTS, and this fun, fresh, and new publication is bound to put a spring in your step.

The premiere issue is coming in August/September. Inside you’ll find 12 fresh projects that are not only Accessible to Beginners but Appealing to All Quilters and guess who has a project inside…

All of the Star-Studded Designers in this issue include:

Victoria Findlay Wolfe @VictoriaFindlayWolfe
Charisma Horton @CharismaHorton
Kimberly Jolly @itssewemma and @fatquartershop
Abigail Dolinger @aby.quilts
Geraldine Wilkins @LivingWaterQuilter
Jen Daly @JenDalyQuilts
Mary Hertel @MadebyMarney (me!)
Scott Flanagan @ScottAlanFlanagan
Nancy Mahoney @NancyMahoney
Reed Johnson @BlueBearQuilts
Ramona Sorensen
Gina Reddin @GinaReddin

My Puppy and Kitty Pocket Pillowcase patterns are featured in the issue. This pint-sized pillowcase has a paper pieced pocket that can hold a special surprise for your little one.

A 12″ x 16″ travel pillow fits perfectly in this mini pillowcase. The pocket can hold a toy or book, to entertain your child when you are traveling.

The pockets are paper pieced, and so easy. Make both pillows in no time!

I am so excited to share the news about this new publication. Order your copy HERE and see 11 more stunning projects.

Breezy Butterfly patterns FREE!

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Welcome summer! These BREEZY BUTTERFLIES are just right for some warm weather paper piecing.

These patterns are easy enough for beginners, but fun for intermediate paper piecers, too. If you are new to paper piecing, watch some of my free tutorials on my “Video and Tutorials” page.

Please consider subscribing so you can download the FREE BUTTERFLY PATTERNS HERE:

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Paper Pieced Garden Gnome

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I am obsessed with paper pieced gnomes. They are so stinkin’ cute!

This is my newest Gnome pattern: GNOME WITH A BIRD. I call him my “garden gnome”, so he would make a great Spring or Summer project. But he could also be holding a red cardinal for a winter project.

GNOME WITH MUSHROOMS is another cute block. I used this block in a small sofa pillow. His nose could be a button, or made from fabric. I used a small wooden plug (like a carpenter would use) hot glued to the finished block.

This Gnome is in my newest book SEW MAGICAL. It can be pre-ordered from AMAZON, and is expected in June.

This is going to be my cutest book ever! You can see the Gnome Pillow on the cover. He is 1 of 16 magical blocks included in the book.

His nose is made from a stuffed yo-yo. I’m using my Gnome pillow on my bedroom sofa.

GNOME, SWEET, GNOME!

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Under the Sea Paper Pieced Patterns

April 20, 2020fish blocks, fish patterns, paper piece fish, paper piece sea shell, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecing, quilt blocks, quilting, Quilts with Animals, sea shell patternfish quilt blocks, paper piece patterns, paper pieced animals, paper pieced fish, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt blocks, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, quiltsmaryhertel

I designed my newest pattern with my Florida friends in mind. After spending a week with my sister in February in the Villages, Florida, and admiring all of her lovely sea turtle sculptures, I designed a paper pieced version. After adding a few more ideas, I designed this sea lovers dream.

The UNDER THE SEA pattern offers 12 paper pieced blocks with a nautical theme. Customers were requesting sea shell patterns, so of course I went all in and added fish, turtles, and even a lobster.

These are some of my faves!