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Unicorn Love

March 25, 2019Juvenile Quilts, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Piecing, Quilt Show, Quilts with Animalspaper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilt show, quilting patterns, quilts, unicorn, unicorn quiltmaryhertel

Magical and mystical unicorns…everybody loves them!

This adorable Unicorn Quilt measures 34″ x 41 1/2″. The unicorn is paper pieced; the flowers and alphabet letters are applique.

The unicorn is very easy to paper piece, and is great for a beginner. This unicorn would also make a super cute pillow. The alphabet letters and flowers are included in the pattern.

If you are looking for a smaller project, this paper pieced Unicorn block measures 8″ x 8″ unfinished. Here’s an idea of what it might look like in a pillow.

Have a magical week! I will be vending at the Mukwonago Quilt Show (Wisconsin) this Saturday and Sunday. I’d love to chat if you can stop by.

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Ribbit, Ribbit

February 20, 2019Uncategorizedpaper piece patterns, paper pieced animals, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, quiltsmaryhertel

This was such an exciting week! My visit to F&W Media, home of the top quilting magazines, was so inspiring!

Boyfriend Tom (left), Mary (AKA Marney), and brother Jim (right)

When I was visiting my brother Jim who lives near Golden, CO, I asked my friends at F & W Media if I could stop by for a visit.

Lori Baker, Acquisitions Editor, was there to meet me at the door and give me a tour.

Here I am with the F & W Crew. F & W Media publishes our favorite quilting books and magazines, like Quilty, Quilting, Quiltmaker, Easy Quilts, Quilting Quickly, Quick Quilts, Quilting Arts, and Modern Patchwork.

We sat down and had a lovely discussion about paper piecing, designing patterns, life, and great places to eat!

Here’s one of F & W’s many publications. My “RIBBIT, RIBBIT” pattern is in the Spring 2019 issue of EASY QUILTS. That’s my froggie on the cover!

This cute little table topper measures 15″ x 15″, and is so fun to paper piece. A great pattern for beginners! Those wonky eyes are made from buttons.

A great vacation full of exploring new vistas, eating at fun restaurants, and meeting new friends. As Tom and I are heading home to Wisconsin, I want to send a big thank you to F & W for the warm welcome!

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Lucky Leprechaun Paper Pieced Block

February 11, 2019Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Piecing, St. Patrick's Day, Uncategorizedpaper piece patterns, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, st patsmaryhertel

Blimey…St. Pat’s is right around the corner.

Here’s my new LUCKY LEPRECHAUN block, just in time for your March projects. His nose
is somewhat 3-dimensional, made from a fabric yo-yo with a bit of stuffing inside. I love his pipe!

Mug Rug made using the Lucky Leprechaun block, and adding a 2 1/2″ strip of extra background fabric to one side.

Here are my other St. Patty’s related blocks. This is CLOVER. This block was sewn by Allison. I love the fabrics she chose!

This block is LUCK, also sewn by Allison.

This table runner was sewn by a customer, using another LEPRECHAUN block from my Etsy shop.

My POT O GOLD block has gold made from yo-yos.

This gift sack was sewn by my friend Marilyn, using my Clover block. So cute! If you are thinking of more clever ways to use my St. Patty blocks, please share photos.

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Kathy’s Quilts

Clever Chameleon

Sew Cute and Clever Farm & Forest Friends

February 5, 2019Uncategorizedpaper pieced animals, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, paper piecing tutorial, paperpiecedcats, paperpieceddogs, pattern blocks, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patternsmaryhertel

It’s here! My newest paper piecing book, Sew Cute and Clever Farm and Forest Friends (longest title ever, right???) has arrived fresh from the printers. And, as advertised, it is as cute as can be!

Oooops…bad hair day! Oh well, who needs great hair when they are sewing…

This book contains 16 whimsical paper pieced animal blocks AND 6 projects for your home decorating needs.

As you can see, these blocks were designed with simplicity in mind. They are EASY PEASY! This FOX is cute as can be, and here are a few more that are not pictured on the cover of the book.

This quizzical OWL is ready for a pillow or potholder, don’t you think?

This adorable PUPPY PILLOWCASE was designed with a special little boy in mind!

I especially love this octagonal table runner. Any 4 blocks work because all the blocks and projects are interchangeable.

The BENCH PILLOW can also be made into a TABLE RUNNER, like this one. This runner reminds me of growing up on the farm…

I am loving this fun and colorful book and so will you! With step by step paper piecing directions included, you will be piecing like a pro in no time.

Find this book, and all of my books and patterns on ETSY.

FREE Valentine Paper Pieced Pattern

January 14, 2019FREE Patterns, Paper Pieced Blocks, paper pieced heart, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecing, Uncategorizedfree paper piece pattern, free patterns, made by marney, mary hertel patterns, paper piece patterns, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, pattern blocks, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting patternsmaryhertel

This is an early Valentine’s gift for my wonderful readers. As a thank you to my subscribers, I am offering this FREE Valentine paper pieced pattern.

The LOAD OF LOVE paper pieced block is FREE to all of my wonderful SUBSCRIBERS. You can find the FREE PATTERN HERE: THIS PATTERN IS NO LONGER FREE, BUT CAN BE PURCHASED HERE. LOAD OF LOVE PATTERN

The FREE pattern has expired and now is available in MADE BY MARNEY ETSY SHOP.

If you are not currently a subscriber, consider signing up in the SUBSCRIBER BOX on the right (if you are on a laptop) or scroll to the last post (if you are on a cell phone). By subscribing, you will be notified by email whenever I add a new post to this website, which is usually once a week. That’s it! Building my list of subscribers is very helpful, especially for my ability to publish my books. So, if you are enjoying my books and want me to write even more of them, please consider subscribing.

Wouldn’t this block make a cute pillow or potholder? Please show me how you use it to create a clever project by emailing me a photo of your creation at: maryannhertel@gmail.com

You may also like these cute Valentine patterns.

The SCALLOPED HEART block…

which I am using in my SCALLOPED HEART PILLOW.

Find more adorable patterns on my ETSY SHOP.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and please help me out by Subscribing!

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Kathy’s Quilts

Tish’s Adventures In Wonderland

Free Motion By The River

Confessions Of A Fabric Addict

Tish’s Adventures In Wonderland

Busy Hands Quilts

Meet The Designer-Made By Marney

January 5, 2019Uncategorizeddog blocks, dog patterns, dog quilts, paper piece patterns, paper pieced animals, paper pieced dogs, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, paperpieceddogs, pattern blocks, quilt block patterns, quilt patternsmaryhertel

What an exciting way to start 2019. Quiltmaker magazine is featuring a new designer each month. The article is called “Meet The Designers”. I was thrilled when asked to be their first featured artist. This issue, the January/February 2019, just came out.

Here is the “Meet The Designers” article.

I also have a quilt pattern featured in this issue.

PUPPY LUV is a sweet Valentine’s quilt for doggie lovers. This 41″x 41″ quilt would also make a cute wall hanging.

The paper pieced puppies are 7 1/2″x 7 1/2″ finished blocks. They would make an adorable pillow, too!

What a great way to start the new year.

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Tish’s Adventures In Wonderland

Free Motion By The River

Silly Mama Quilts

Holiday Buddies Paper Pieced Pattern

December 5, 2018Christmas pattern, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecingchristmas paper piece, Christmas pattern, Christmas patterns, made by marney, mary hertel patterns, paper piecing patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, sewingmaryhertel

Here’s a fun Christmas project to try. I call this table topper “Holiday Buddies“. I like this octagonal shape on my table.

This table topper is cute from every direction.

Santa starts the collection of 4 paper pieced blocks. I use a bit of blush on his nose to make him jolly.

Mrs. Claus also has a bit of blush on her cheeks. I use a stippling paint brush and some pink craft paint.

Rudolph has a bright pom pom nose.

The Caroler is one of my favorite new holiday designs. Using a striped fabric always works well for a scarf.

This table topper measures 29″ in diameter.

Here is a set of cute HOLIDAY BUDDIES in potholders, too! Can’t wait to hang them in my kitchen.

Visit my Etsy and Craftsy shops to see more holiday designs.

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Sew Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

November 26, 2018Books, Christmas pattern, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecingchristmas paper piece, Christmas pattern, Christmas patterns, made by marney, mary hertel patterns, paper pieced pattern, paper piecing patterns, penguin pattern, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, sew yourself a merry little christmasmaryhertel

It is so much fun to share photos from my customers and friends. This week I am posting photos of projects created from my Sew Yourself A Merry Little Christmas book.

These 16 adorable placemats were sewn by Donna Smith. She made a placemat for every student in her daughter’s third grade class, using all 16 of the paper piece block patterns from my book. I would love to see the students’ faces when they each get their own special placemat…what a sweet friend they have in Donna.

This cute Snowman Door Knob Pillow was created by Judith Johnson. I love her fabric choices!

This book has 16 super cute paper pieced holiday images. All blocks measure 8″ x 8″ unfinished, so they can be mixed and matched to fit into any of my patterns.

There are patterns in the book for potholders, table runners, stockings, placemats…

gift sacks, and tree skirts.

Thanks to Donna and Judith for sharing photos. I would love to see what YOU will create! Email photos to: maryannhertel@gmail.com

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Cooking Up Quilts