Did you give up on me for this project? Way back in March, I announced the beginning of the Sunbonnet Sue quilt for my darling granddaughter. My health slows me down on all things, but
finally the first row of seven blocks is completed. Pictured above is the corner block, which is turned "on point". This simply means that when the quilt is on the bed this Sue will be "walking" upright instead of lying sideways. All of the Sues will be made of clothing scraps of all of the clothes that I have sewn for Macey the first three years of her life. Sunbonnet Sue is a very old pattern dating back to the 19th century. The pattern is from an older book titled
Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day®, ©1992 by Eleanor Burns.[not an affiliate link]. 'Not sure, but think this particular book is now out of print. The DVD and the template are still available though. To see another sewn block, please continue reading.
Here is another Sunbonnet Sue quilt block. That's one row of seven blocks. Only five more rows to go, each with seven blocks = 42 blocks total. 'Will show a photo of the whole quilt top when completed. I am using invisible thread to zig-zag stitch around all of the Sues. Prim Summer blessings.
Danice G.
5 comments:
This would be my favorite quilt design....takes me back to my childhood! It's beautiful and special using these fabrics! Hope you're feeling good now! Sweet hugs, Diane
love the progress of your Sue Bonnet Quilt, I was going to make one so many many moons ago, even have the Sue's cut out that I purchased years ago, can't wait to see more of your progress, Blessings & good health to you!
Helen
Really cute Danice! I've always loved Sunbonnet Sue!!
Tanya
Danice, I love your Sue Bonnet quilt, it looks so professional. I wish I knew how to applique, do you do it by hand? It is so lovely! hugs, Lecia
Thank you all. This quilt is really a learning experience for sure. Lecia, I do my appliques on machine, using invisible thread, with a zig-zag stitch.
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