Upcoming Program: Mary Hertel: “Paper Piecing & Using Colors” August 21, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Mary is an artist from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Sewing has been a part of her life since she was a child growing up in a small Midwestern farming community. After thirtyfive years of instructing art in the Kaukauna Area Public Schools, Mary retired from teaching and started designing paper piece patterns for quilters. Her love for fibers and all things tactile continues to dominate her life, as she now has time to sew and create every day. Her farming background becomes evident in her subject matter, predominantly animals and nature. Her designs tend to be a bit on the “wonky” side, perhaps a nod to all those years working with children’s art. Besides sewing and pattern designing, Mary enjoys solving puzzles. What better medium to work in than paper piecing!
Mary has 3 books published with C&T Publishing, has numerous patterns featured in Quiltmaker’s magazine, and sells her patterns through Brewer Pattern Distributors, Annie’s, and Nancy’s Notions, as well as online at Etsy and Craftsy. Her books are, “Cute & Clever Totes”, “Sew Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, and “Sew Cute & Clever Farm and Forest Friends”. Visit her website: madebymarney.com