This quilt found its way into my collection through eBay. I don’t have a lot of information on it and I really only bought it because it was inexpensive. The blocks are sew together by machine, but the applique was done by hand with a large blanket stitch. All the pink dresses are the same 1930s fabric and and all the blue dresses are the same. The stitching is primitive, on some and better on other blocks. I’d like to think it was a group project. It could also be that the person learned more with each block and use the quilt to become a better stitcher.
Unfortunately, the thread is breaking down and the quilt is stained. There is a layer of batting and a backing of solid pink, the same pink fabric used in the bonnets.
But what I love about this quilt is that someone loved it and used it. Because Sue has her hands tucked in her pockets, we can think that maybe she has a secret!
Thanks, great article.
I recently inherited a sunbonnet sue quilt and she has sunflowers in hand and around her. It appears to be old. I do not quilt but do have an interest in vintage quilts. Thank you for your pictures.
love this design trying to make for 3ggrand
I have just found this site and I’m a newbee! I would love to know how to quilt! I have many tubs of vintage fabrics from the 40s to the 70s they are in very good condition. They were my grandmothers and my aunts fabrics. I want to make quilts for my children and grandchildren and my great grandchildren with them . I have made many scap quilt tops with other fabrics but have not got them quilted as yet.
LI love to make athner sun bontet quilllt made one years ago lost pattern
Thanks so much for all of the information. I would love to set one of the sunbonnet sue illustrations as a screen saver on my computer. Would that violate any copyright that you are aware of?