C&T Publishing Blog

I am obsessed with pillows! Lately I want to make pillows of every shape and size, but my favorite is the rectangular sofa pillow. Let’s put together three of my paper-pieced blocks to create … read more

Mary Hertel gives you the insider scoop on her book Cute & Clever Totes in this video—plus she shares her STOP technique for easy paper piecing! Follow my blog with Bloglovin … read more

If you’re looking for something new and easy-to-make for Christmas, Mary Hertel has the projects for you. Included in Sew Yourself a Merry Little Christmas are eight super-easy projects that y … read more

Hi! I'm Mary Hertel, author of Cute & Clever Totes and Sew Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, two new paper-piecing book out this spring from C&T Publishing. I am constantly creating new blo … read more

Hello! I am Mary Hertel, and I design paper pieced patterns. My book, Cute & Clever Totes, has just arrived, and I am super excited to share it with you! Included in the boo … read more