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Paper Pieced Desert Collection

August 29, 2019FREE Patterns, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Piecing, quiltingcactus, cactus quilt, paper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patternsmaryhertel

There is a sweet quilt shop in Mesa, Arizona called Mad B’s. They contacted me for some desert designs. Here’s what I came up with…

All paper pieced blocks are 8″x 8″ unfinished.

CACTUS 3

These blocks are available individually, or can be purchased in a bundle on Etsy.

Start getting excited for our 2019 ROW-ALONG, starting on Tuesday, September 3.

All rows will pertain to fairy tales and stories and ALL are FREE downloads. Plus, this year there is a lovely variety of row sizes. The schedule is posted below. My day to post is Thursday, September 5. Here’s a hint…my story has an image that is my top selling subject matter!

Tuesday, 9/3/2019

Just Let Me Quilt
https://www.justletmequilt.com

Seams To Be Sew
http://www.seamstobesew.com

Pamela Quilts
http://pamelaquilts.blogspot.com/

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Thursday, 9/5/2019

Made By Marney
http://madebymarney.com

Pretty Piney Quilts
https://prettypiney.com

Renee’s Quilting Addiction
https://reneechester.wordpress.com/

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Tuesday, 9/10/2019

Linda B Creative
https://lindabcreative.blogspot.com

Patchwork Breeze
https://patchworkbreeze.blogspot.com

KISSed Quilts
http://kissedquilts.blogspot.com

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Thursday, 9/12/2019

Bobbin In Quilts Blog
https://www.bobbininquilts.com/blogs/news

Clever Chameleon
http://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/blog

Mountain Meadow Designs
https://www.pg-mmd.com/blog1

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Tuesday, 9/17/2019

Barbara Dieges
http://bdieges.com/

Miss P Designs USA
https://mspdesignsusa.com

Seams To Be Sew
http://www.seamstobesew.com

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Thursday, 9/19/2019

Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
http://www.duckcreekmountainquilting.com

Cynthia’s Creating Ark
http://www.cynthiasark.blogspot.com.au

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
http://ecoughlindesigns.blogspot.com/

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Tuesday, 9/24/2019

Pumpkin Patch BC
http://pumpkinpatchbc.com/blog/

Stitchin at Home
http://www.stitchinathome.com/

Seams To Be Sew
http://www.seamstobesew.com

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Thursday, 9/26/2019

From My Carolina Home
http://frommycarolinahome.com/

Words & Stitches
https://bethstrand.wordpress.com

Tuning My Heart Quilts
http://www.tuning-my-heart.com

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Tuesday, October 01, 2019

Carol Andrews
https://quiltschmilt.wordpress.com/

Charlie’s Daughter
http://www.charliesdaughter.net/

Mountain Meadow Designs
https://www.pg-mmd.com/blog1

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Thursday, October 03, 2019

Clever Chameleon
http://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/blog

Sew Incredibly Crazy
https://sewincrediblycrazy.blogspot.com/

Miss Loreen’s Schoolhouse
http://loreen.typepad.com/

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Tuesday, October 08, 2019 – SNT

Beth Strand
Carol Andrews
Carol Swift
Cindy Pieters
Debra Davis
Dione Gardner-Stephen
Elizabeth Coughlin
Linda Bratten
Lydia Midday
Marian Pena
Nancy Myers
Pamela Boatright
Paula Gilmore
Ursula Prandtstetter

Linking this week with:

Paris Collection

August 12, 2019Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecing, quiltingfoudation piecing, paper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced animals, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, pattern blocks, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patternsmaryhertel

These 3 new paper pieced blocks were designed for a sweet customer who needed some Paris images.

This EIFFEL TOWER paper pieced block measures 7 1/2″x 7 1/2″.

The FIFI block is super cute and ready to be sewn into an adorable pillow, perhaps.

I love this sweet TIARA block. These 3 blocks are my Paris Collection. Use them in pillows, wall hangings or quilts.

My customer Kelly shared this photo. She used my KING CHARLES block to create this piece of art work. This is some major paper piecing fun!

My customer Abigail constructed this cushion cover in an Andy Warhol style repetition. Very clever!

Continue to share your clever ideas. I love to see how creative you are!

Linking this week with:

Quilt Fabrication

Christmas Cats In July

July 22, 2019Blog Hop, Cat quilts, Christmas pattern, Christmas patterns, free tutorialchristmas paper piece, Christmas pattern, Christmas patterns, paper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced animals, paper pieced cats, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, quilts, table runner, table runner patternsmaryhertel

Welcome to my 12 Days of Christmas in July web post. Thanks to Sarah Craig at Confessions of a Fabric Addict for organizing such a delightful Blog Hop. Join us from July 14 through 25 as we share clever Christmas ideas with you.

If you are at all familiar with my paper pieced designs, you know that I love designing animal images for quilts, table runners, pillows, etc. Some of my customers have been asking for paper pieced Christmas cats. I thought this would be a great time to share my newest table runner: CHRISTMAS CATS. This pattern is available on ETSY now, or try winning one below.

This widely grinning kitty is Christmas Kitty.

Next is Merry Mouser.

And last is Yuletide Tabby.

If you are new to paper piecing, watch my free tutorials PAPER PIECING TUTORIAL #1 on how to paper piece a segment.

And PAPER PIECING TUTORIAL #2 on how to sew segments together.

Rick rack is a super cute addition to any table runner or quilt. I have a great tip for adding the rick rack. This is done after the runner is quilted.

Pin the rick rack over the ditch between the sashing and the outer border, starting in the center at the bottom of the runner.

2. At the corner, flip the rick rack over to the opposite side and pivot at the corner (similar to how binding is attached. Rick rack has no right or wrong side.

3. Continue to pin rick rack around the remaining 3 sides of the runner. Overlap the tails slightly. Sew in place down the center of the rick rack through all layers of the runner.

And now for the GIVE-AWAYS. The 12 Days of Christmas in July is offering the first Give-Away to win a FAT QUARTER BUNDLE FROM FIGO FABRICS. This is their new winter line called Wintertide.

CLICK HERE to sign up for the FIGO FAT QUARTER GIVE-AWAY!

The second GIVE-AWAY is from me, Made By Marney. Just leave a comment to enter. The winner will win the CHRISTMAS CATS PATTERN. The winner will be notified on July 26th.

Here is the complete list of all participants in this years 12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop. Please visit them all for some clever Christmas ideas.

Sunday, July 14th

L’Fair Quilts

Vrooman’s Quilts

Monday, July 15th

Sea of Estrogen

Mel’s Quilting Blog

Tuesday, July 16th

Days Filled With Joy

The Colorful Fabriholic

Wednesday, July 17th

Pampered Pettit

Vicki’s Crafts and Quilting

Thursday, July 18th

Kathy’s Kwilts and More

Selina Quilts

Friday, July 19th

The Quilted Snail

Cloth and Paper Studio

Saturday, July 20th

The Inquiring Quilter

Anja Quilts

Sunday, July 21st

Riceford Streams

Seams to Be Sew

Monday, July 22nd

Katie Mae Quilts

QuiltFabrication

Tuesday, July 23rd

Made by Marney

Selina Quilts

Wednesday, July 24th

From My Carolina Home

Karrin’s Crazy World

Thursday, July 25th

Christina’s Handicrafts

Everyone Deserves a Quilt

Linking this week with:

Learn to Paper Piece with Marney

July 13, 2019Blog Hop, Paper Pieced Blocks, paper piecing classpaper piece patterns, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing class, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, sewing classmaryhertel

This is an opportunity for anyone living in the Two Rivers, Wisconsin area. Sarah Gallagher, owner of the The Quilt Shop of Two Rivers, is sponsoring a paper piecing class featuring little ole’ me as the teacher. The class will be held at her shop on Saturday, August 3 from 9am-3pm.

Link HERE for the class information. What a great chance to share a day of fun and learning with me. Can’t wait!

We will learn how to paper piece a Simple Block and a Combination Block. Once you master these two skills, the sky’s the limit. You will be ready to challenge yourself with any paper piecing project. All participants get to choose a FREE Made By Marney pattern the day of the class.

Call 920.657.1999 or sarah@trquiltshop.com to register.

Having fun learning paper piecing skills.

Stay tuned for the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN JULY blog hop starting on July 14th. Guaranteed to be a good time, with 24 creative quilters sharing clever Christmas ideas.

Mark your calendar for July 14…the start of our blog hop!

We’ll have to start thinking CHRISTMAS…Start the Blog Hop HERE on July 14th.

Here’s the schedule for the 12 Days of Christmas in July:

Sunday, July 14th
L’Fair Quilts Vrooman’s Quilts
Monday, July 15th
Sea of Estrogen Mel’s Quilting Blog
Tuesday, July 16th
Days Filled With Joy The Colorful Fabriholic
Wednesday, July 17th
Pampered Pettit Vicki’s Crafts and Quilting
Thursday, July 18th
Kathy’s Kwilts and More Selina Quilts
Friday, July 19th
The Quilted Snail Cloth and Paper Studio
Saturday, July 20th
The Inquiring Quilter Anja Quilts
Sunday, July 21st
Riceford Streams Seams to Be Sew
Monday, July 22nd
Katie Mae Quilts QuiltFabrication
Tuesday, July 23rd
Made by Marney Selina Quilts
Wednesday, July 24th
From My Carolina Home Karrin’s Crazy World
Thursday, July 25th
Christina’s Handicrafts Everyone Deserves a Quilt

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Magazine Articles

July 3, 2019magazine patterns, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quiltseagle pattern, easy quilts magazine, 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 patterns, quilting, quilting patterns, quiltmaker magazinemaryhertel

Watch for Made By Marney patterns in these summer magazines.

My Easy Peasy Posie quilt pattern is in EASY QUILTS, Summer 2019.

I love this super simple paper pieced pattern. Using all pinks, I went for a monochromatic look on my sample. The giant rick rack sewn over the border seam adds a fresh, summery look.

My Soaring Heights wall hanging pattern is in this issue of Quiltmaker, July/August 2019.

This very patriotic wall hanging has waving stripes to compliment that soaring paper pieced eagle.

This patriotic eagle is the perfect wall hanging for your Fourth of July festivities!

These patterns can be found exclusively in these issues of Easy Quilts, and Quiltmaker.

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

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Camping/Glamping

June 19, 2019Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Pieced Table Toppers, Paper Piecing, quilting, Uncategorizedpaper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patternsmaryhertel

My sweet customer Julie suggested I design some paper pieced Camping/Glamping blocks. I’m not so clear on the “glamping”, but the “camping” suggestion was spot on, especially with summer just starting.

I decided that 9 blocks would be the best. Nine is enough for a quilt, but customers could also just purchase 1 or 2 blocks for smaller projects. The 9 designs are CAMP TENT, CAMP FIRE, PICNIC TABLE, VINTAGE CAMPER, CANOE, OUT HOUSE, BEAR FISHING, HOWLING WOLF, and FIRE UP THE GRILL.

Each 8″ x 8″ unfinished block can be purchased separately, buy them as a group at great savings! Set of 9 CAMP BLOCKS.

Thanks for the suggestion Julie! Keep them coming.

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Furry Friends from Made By Marney

June 7, 2019Dog Quilts, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Piecing, Quilts with Animals, Uncategorizedpaper piece patterns, paper pieced, paper pieced animals, paper pieced dogs, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilt show, quilting, quilting patterns, quiltsmaryhertel

Two more adorable pups have been added to my paper pieced dog block collection. Betty sent me photos of her sweet AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD to inspire me to create this new dog block.

Here is a side by side comparison photo of my block and Betty’s pup.

I love how expressive he turned out! Find the pattern HERE on Etsy.

It was also brought to my attention that I did not have an IRISH SETTER in the collection.

Making an image that has wavy or curly hair is very difficult in paper piecing. It is all an illusion, made from straight seams. I have always loved the beautiful fur on an Irish Setter, and am pretty in love with his soft wavy ears. You can find this cutie HERE on Etsy.

Thanks for stopping by…

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Paper Pieced!

May 28, 2019Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Piecing, Quilt Guild, Uncategorizedpaper 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 guild, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patternsmaryhertel

Last week I had so much fun paper piecing with the Village Quilters of Lake Bluff, Illinois.

Such a lovely group of quilters! It is inspiring being with friends who love to paper piece as much as I do. When I returned home, I was motivated to do more designing.

Carol, a customer from the West Bend Quilt Guild asked me create a set of blocks that would work for a special child who loves Paris. We brainstormed a bit about things that might work for the “Parisian Collection”.

The EIFFEL TOWER is one of the images that Carol specifically requested. This grey check, used on the bias, worked well to give the illusion of the delicate lines criss crossing the structure.

FIFI THE POODLE needs a lot of small pieces since there’s quite a bit of detail in this block. I’m using gray and pink in all 3 designs to make them look like a complete collection.

The TIARA BLOCK completes this Parisian Collection (for now!). I hope these images will work for Carol. I had lots of fun creating them. All blocks measure 8″x 8″ unfinished.

Please let me know what new paper pieced images you would like to see!

Linking this week with:

Stitch All The Things

Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Love, Laugh, Quilt

Cooking Up Quilts

Clever Chameleon

More Dogs

May 19, 2019Dog Quilts, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Paper Piecing, Quilts with Animals, Uncategorizedpaper piece patterns, paper pieced animals, paper pieced pattern, paper pieced quilt patterns, paper pieced quilts, paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, paperpieceddogs, quilt block patterns, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting patternsmaryhertel

A customer request came from Angie for a HAVANESE paper pieced block similar to her pet.

After seeing this adorable Havanese, I was motivated to do it justice.

Sometimes it takes a couple of tries before I get an image that makes me happy. This image was my best HAVANESE.

Abigail sent this cute photo of a cushion she is making using my KING CHARLES block.

Kelsey sent this adorable photo of a pillow using my CORGI block. This reminds me of Andy Warhol’s paintings.

Elaine created these sweet pillows using the CHINESE CRESTED block pattern.

When a customer requested a block of a Chinese Crested, I asked if that was a bird… I’m learning.

Linking this week with:

Kathy’s Quilts

Tish’s Adventures in Wonderland

Super Scrappy Saturday

Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Love, Laugh, Quilt

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Paper Piecing Lecture and Workshop in June

May 13, 2019Books, Christmas pattern, Christmas patterns, Paper pieced Animals, Paper Pieced Blocks, Paper Pieced Quilts, Uncategorizedpaper 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 patternsmaryhertel

If you want to learn to paper piece and live near the Fox Cities, keep reading. The Darting Needles Quilt Guild from Appleton, WI is sponsoring me to hold an all day workshop on Paper Piecing Basics, Friday 14 from 9 to 3. This class will be held at the Fox Cities Quilt Company in Appleton.

Those attending the workshop will learn how to paper piece simple and combination blocks from my Sew Yourself A Merry Little Christmas book.

On Thursday, the day before the workshop, I will be lecturing on” Paper Piecing, and Selecting the Right Fabric for your Projects”. Join me for an evening of fun held at the First United Methodist Church on Franklin St, Appleton at 7pm. The lecture is free!

Contact JoAnn Nemitz for information about the Paper Piecing Workshop, (920) 731-3722.

Linking this week with:

Quilt Fabrication

Sew Fresh Quilts