Book excerpt: Create a fairy tale world of unicorns, dragons, mermaids, and more with these paper-piecing projects by the author of Cute & Clever Totes. 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