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Royal Icing CookiesMorgan BeckC&T Publishing/Stash BooksISBN 9781644033272Softcover $25.95E-book $20.99176 pages Okay quilters here’s the book you didn’t know you need and you can add it to your Christmas wish list. After watching the video come on back for a chance to win an e-book by letting me know what is your favorite pen or pencil,… Continue reading The Book Report: Royal Icing Cookies

Hi everyone and thanks for joining us today. Here we are again to share with you the fourth week of our sewalong. Over the next weeks, Verena from einfach bunt Quilts are here to support our quilting community with tips and tricks and well as soon good old fashioned quilting fun with our Transparendo Sewalong (#transaprendosal). Are you looking forward to it? We are too! 

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The Pattern Book

My newest table runner has 4 adorable paper pieced farm animals wearing flower wreaths.

My FARMHOUSE TABLE RUNNER pattern has all 4 animals included and the directions to make the extra long farmhouse ruffle. This table runner has no quilt batting. Instead I used fusible T-shirt interfacing to keep the table runner nice and thin and flexible.

All of the block patterns are also sold separately. BUNNY WITH FLOWERS.

These blocks also make lovely pillows…

Although the pillow directions are not included in the pattern, they are available in my book ...

Hi! I’m Mary Hertel. Welcome to my newest book “HOME SWEET HOME Paper Piecing“. Featuring 17 of my favorite block patterns, and 7 charming projects, this book is guaranteed to provide hours of creative fun for you.

If you are new to paper piecing, you can rely on any of my books to provide step by step directions. To give you even more assistance, visit me at madebymarney.com to watch paper piecing tutorials.

Did you know that as you paper piece, the block is created on the back of the paper pattern, and will be the opposite of ...

My newest book, HOME SWEET HOME PAPER PIECING, is ready for you to enjoy.

This book features 17 of my FAVORITE BLOCK PATTERNS, and I want to share them with you. Koalas, monkeys, sea turtles, gnomes, and so much more.

This is just a sampling of the adorable blocks, and there are 10 more!

Remember…all of my blocks will fit not only in the 7 projects in this book, but will also fit into the projects in my past 6 books. That helps you achieve soooo much creativity in your sewing.

Here’s an example…

This super cute HEDGEHOG ...

We're most comfortable with what we've come to expect. A little surprise along the way adds excitement to our every day lives but it seldom causes us to stop and reexamine the direction of our path. I had to do just that the other day when I ran across something totally UN-expected! Life is an adventure; embracing and accepting something we never expected only adds to the richness of the journey.

We're most comfortable with what we've come to expect. A little surprise along the way adds excitement to our every day lives but it seldom causes us to stop and reexamine the direction of our path. I had to do just that the other day when I ran across something totally UN-expected! Life is an adventure; embracing and accepting something we never expected only adds to the richness of the journey.

Let’s look back in time at our favorite Summer Memories! Susan Ache’s new Summer Memories Book is out now, and it sparks feelings of joy by drawing us back to days of picnics at the park with family and days spent on the beach with friends. Read on to learn more about this new book and the quilt and cross stitch patterns featured inside.

The quilts and cross stitch patterns highlight Susan’s favorite days spent in the sun. The six summertime-inspired quilts are colored in soft reds, pinks, and blues, but they would look stunning in more ...

I'm excited about the announcement for this week's Project QUILTING challenge: A Novel Project. The one big rule is that our projects need to be inspired by a book we've read. Easy peasy! So many options. (I hope you'll consider playing along and making a quilt between now and Sunday!)

In the challenge theme announcement post Trish shared a number of her book inspired projects. It got me thinking about which quilts I have made inspired by books. Here's a wrap-up of those projects.

***click on the photos to read more about each project***

The ...

a hand embroidered stitch sample book

pillows, pages and buttons

an embroidered book and it's cover

When our good friend Melissa Corry invited us to join her Fast & Fun Lap Quilts Tour, we were happy to join in! Her latest book, Fast & Fun Lap Quilts Book, is filled with lap quilts made with Layer Cake’s (10″ squares). In celebration of the book release, she has planned some fun giveaways, and we have one for you, so read on!

Treasured Quilt

Everyone knows that “X marks the spot” where you can find buried treasures and this would be a treasured quilt for anyone! We immediately fell in love with this quilt and are so excited to ...

Take a moment to reminisce with us! Susan Ache’s new Summer Memories Book reminds us of summer reunions, picnics, and getting together with family and friends for cookouts. She shares six patriotic-colored quilts in this book and ten summer-filled cross stitches.

These quilts highlight Susan’s favorite sunny stories and memorable moments with loved ones. Each seasonally inspired quilt is colored in reds, whites, and blues, but they would look stunning in anything!

Like many of us, Susan has Summer nights, picnics, and long days that she loves to think back on. Are there moments from your life you ...

We are excited to share the newest book in our Jolly Bar Book Series – Volume 4! We had sew much fun compiling the quilt patterns from some of our past Jolly Bars, and we can’t wait to share them with you all. If Jolly Bars make you feel jolly, keep reading to learn more about this book and an upcoming quilt along!

Jolly Bars are exclusive to Fat Quarter Shop. They are precut fabric selections similar to Layer Cakes but exactly half the size. These fabric bundles include 5″ x 10″ cuts, usually in about 42 prints from a ...

I’m excited to share with you a new feature on YouTube, a co-venture with Debby Brown, The Book Report. <—– click here to go watch the video. In this episode we talk about: Sew Cute Baby Animals, Mary HertelThe Big Book of Little Sparks, Carrie Bloomston Love Fat Quarter Quilts Quilters Color Wheel Carry-All Quilters… Continue reading The Book Report

Beverly McCullough has invited me to join her Make it Mini Blog Tour! Beverly McCullough’s Make it Mini Book is filled with mini quilts for every style and home. Beverly has included 13 cute designs to add some flair to your home!

In celebration of the book release, Beverly McCullough has planned some fun book giveaways, and I have one for you, too! Read on to find out more.

Love to Quilt

This patchwork quilt was calling out to me! Although I love the reds and yellows in the original design, I wanted to try making the Love to ...

We simply can not wait for Simply Half Yards! Simply Half Yards includes 16 full-color patterns to make half yard-friendly quilts. You can pre-order the book today, and as soon as it hits our shelves in September we will send it your way!

Simply Half Yards is our love letter to half yards with every quilt in this book designed to show off the beauty of these fabric cuts. These quilts include patterns in sizes from Lap to Queen and everything in between!

We’re looking forward to a quilt along with this book in November. Our Simply Stars Quilt ...

We’ve been invited by Maureen Fiorellini to join her Blossom and Grow Blog Hop! In celebration of her new fabric collection, Maureen has organized makers and projects each day starting on June 20. There will be tutorials, inspiration, and some fun giveaways! We have a giveaway here for you, too! Read on to find out more and see the beautiful receiving blanket we made with Blossom & Grow by Maureen Fiorellini for Studio E Fabrics.

Maureen’s Blossom and Grow collection has bright rainbows, fluttering butterflies, and hopping bunnies making it the perfect choice to welcome a new baby!

Two ...

I’ve been invited by Pat Sloan to join her Tantalizing Table Toppers Book Tour! Pat Sloan’s Tantalizing Table Toppers Book is chock-full of table runners and toppers for every style and table. Pat has included 12 delightful designs to dress up your home!

In celebration of the book release, Pat has planned some fun book giveaways and I have one here for you, too! Read on to find out more.

I chose to make the Tea Time Table Topper!

Tea Time Table Topper

This tea-themed quilt was calling out to me. It’s beautiful and elegant, so it ...