The border is not yet sewn to the quilt, but the light dotted strip is now providing stability - live and learn. I think I like it. 3 more sides to go.
I am a quilter - a retired widow living in the Nebraska Panhandle. I am surrounded by beautiful semi-arid ranch country, and treeless hills and fields under incredibly wide blue skies, located far from the upheaval found often in large towns or cities. I am blessed to have delicious time to quilt and to appreciate my peaceful moments in an unpeaceful world.
Showing posts with label Mary Ellen Hopkins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mary Ellen Hopkins. Show all posts
Thursday, May 24, 2018
"Hidden Wells" Technique in Borders
Mary Ellen Hopkins seems to be one of the originators of this clever design - many of us remember her quirky style. I remembered her cleverness, but not her instructions. Her book on Hidden Wells is seldom seen now but there are many others on the Internet displaying this technique but I could not find what I needed for a small border. With determination and excitement, and a LOT of leftover strips, I jumped in and was practically in a frenzy (just ask DH!) trying to calculate what was required. By the time I finished, being totally mentally exhausted, and after a LOT of remeasuring, I DID remember "starch", "staystitching" and "trim to correct size." Voila! - a decent and interesting border, using much of my leftovers. The border changed direction to repeat what was happening in the quilt.
The border is not yet sewn to the quilt, but the light dotted strip is now providing stability - live and learn. I think I like it. 3 more sides to go.
The border is not yet sewn to the quilt, but the light dotted strip is now providing stability - live and learn. I think I like it. 3 more sides to go.
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