I can’t quite believe I’ve stitched the last border of my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt, not that I’ve finished the penultimate border yet but at least it is all ready to stitch on when I finally finish those vines!
Sarah Fielke (the designer) assured us that it really wasn’t as difficult as it looked, and it wasn’t really, but I did have to concentrate, especially at each end…
I started this border before my holiday, my original plan was for a totally scrappy border look, but you know how I struggle with totally random, so in the end I decided on green triangles inside (as it’s next to a purple border) and purple triangles on the outside. The squares were limited to fabric I had left so I was a bit limited in how I arranged them. I’ve tried to alternate them pale green and grey, but there’s a couple of places that I couldn’t. Apart from the dark purple corner squares I didn’t even look at the centre squares as it just got too complicated! Eventually I had a layout I was happy with.
The basic block is the square with a triangle attached opposite ends, these are then stitched so they stagger, this did mean that there was actually only one seam to line up each time but I did still have to concentrate to make sure it was the right seam and the right way up! There’s a couple of places where the triangle isn’t quite long enough, I tried taking it apart and restitching with the same result, I think I might need to cut a bigger triangle and just take that one out.
For some reason I found the corners very confusing, My initial plan was to try and match fabrics in the half sized triangles, I then got myself in a pickle and decided it was too difficult…but having stitched one end I sorted myself out and matched the next piece so at least the purple triangles match right round the corners. Matching the inner green was one step too far!!
I tried the first finished border against my quilt and it does seem like it will fit OK, I’ve just got to keep everything crossed that the other three also fit…and I’ve got to finish those vines!
thecraftycreek 
I can see why you could easily get in a muddle with all those squares and triangles to line up. I love the idea that you’re making use of every last scrap.
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I’m trying to use all my scraps…so why is my DTRH fabric box so full !!! I feel a scrappy quilt coming on 🙂
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A scrappy quilt in all those colours would be lovely – a sort of ‘younger sister’ version to complement DTRH.
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I am waiting to see the whole thing.
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I’m nearly there 🙂
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it is going to BE SO BEAUTIFUL!!! such wonderful work!! I bought this pattern series but haven’t even started so have really looked forward to seeing how it has worked out for you!! and it is just amazing. Happy Sewing from Iowa
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I think this is my latest favourite colour combo, lilac and green 🙂
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Very pretty! Congrats
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I’m with Avis, this has to be one of the favourite colour combinations and seems so fitting for the “Down the Rabbit Hole” theme . . . colours just conjure up images of heather, moss, and wind-swept downs.
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It is beautiful, love the colors, the applique, everything about it.
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This has been a lot of work, but your original vision has carried through so well, I think the final version will be even more lovely than your original hopes!
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My mind is a little boggled, just reading your post! It does sound complicated!
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Way to go!! I’m so jealous! I have had to put mine aside for a few weeks, but I will be going again in no time. I’m glad you are leading the way so I can get some tips on the finish techniques! Yours looks fantastic:)❤️❤️
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Congratulations on the triangle arranging- they are lovely. Your patience will be rewarded. Lilac and green tones my favourite colours.
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