Sew Magical: Paper Piece Fantastical Creatures, Mermaids, Unicorns, Dragons & More; 16 Blocks & 7 Projects, Paperback

Myths, magic, and monsters Make-believe quilts and projectsJourney into a land of dreams and fairy tales as you sew unicorns, dragons, mermaids, and their friends From mystical creatures to a royal princess, a castle, and a brave knight, Mary Hertel's beloved paper-pieced blocks are simple to sew and easy to love. With sixteen mix-and-match blocks, you'll unlock the power of imagination in your quilting. Combine the blocks to create seven cute and useful projects ranging from quilts and pillows to a drawstring backpack. With clever patterns and clear instructions, this collection will help paper piecers see that anything is possible. - Step-by-step patterns from paper-piecing wizard Mary Hertel - Piece sixteen blocks of mythic proportions--fairies, a cyclops, a gryphon, and more - Show off the blocks in baby quilts, a wallhanging, or cute pillows for a kids' bedroom

Mary Hertel was an art instructor for 35 years. A lifetime sewist, Mary has more than 50 patterns in print and hundreds of paper-pieced blocks. She lives in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where she enjoys knitting, hiking, biking, and spending time with her two adult children. madebymarney.com