mighty

So sad, and such a loss!!!

AliKat

I had wanted her book It's OK to Sit on My Quilt when it first came out but couldn't justify the cost at the time as money was more than tight. When I finally got to getting a copy it wasn't in prit and only a net search helped me. Luckily the book has since been re-released.

MadQuilter

The "It's OK...." book is my go-to resource for any block swap or pieced border design. I LOVE THAT BOOK and appreciate the creative author. MEH has helped me through some tough design challenges. I'm sure she's having a laugh in her new surroundings.

duckydo

I tried to post this yesterday, don't know what happened to my post.. Bonnie Hunter had it on her blog a couple of days ago.. Mary Ellen was a legend in her time.. I sat in on a lecture with her she was a hoot.. A whole different outlook on quilting.. She will be missed by all

sewmom

I loved her. Used to watch her on Simply Quilts. I own 2 of her books. She had so much energy. She will be missed.

jamsbuying

Love her book, It's Okay to Sit on My Quilt".

marymm

I think one of her trademarks was her "PPM"--private personal measurements"--for quarter inch seams.

mjhaess

May she RIP and be quilting in heaven....She will be missed...

carolynjo

If anyone loved life and had more fun than Mary Ellen Hopkins, I don't know who it might be! She was an absolute hoot! We'll miss her.

MargeD

I too mourn her loss - she was an integral part of the quilting world and will be missed. I have two of her books and was fortunate enough to see her in person giving a talk and showing some of her beautiful quilts. She was very funny but she also showed us how to make beautiful quilts from simple patterns just by picking gorgeous fabrics. She was a treasure.