Sunbonnet sue appliqué | sew along with me as I make a block to finish this quilt

Sew along with me as I make an applique Sunbonnet Sue quilt block!
I made my own pattern using the old vintage blocks as my guide.

Thank you for sewing along with me!

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[SouthernGIGI]

Oh my gosh I just LOVGE everything you do. I do not know why you dont have a million subscribers. I have watched every quilter on YouTube I think.. You are my absolute favorite. I think you are so gifted. I love what you do. I love how you keep it frugal and simple.

[mrsmcdonald]

Memories! I spent a month with my best friend’s family in the summer of 1975. Her mom was making a Sunbonnet Sue quilt for the county fair and had us girls help her. It was my first experience quilting.

[poohbear]

Wow, that brings back memories. When my 54 year old daughter was very small, I made her a Sun Bonnet Sue and Overall (?) Sam quilt. It was fun to make and she still has it. Lots of tiny pieces. No heat n bond back then.
Your embroidery looks terrific!
Great job!!

[gloriaelswood]

By the way I forgot to tell you that you inspired me to get my Featherweight out and cleaned and oiled! Sews like a champ and she’s 88 years old. She belonged to my great grandmother, then my mother now me! Thank you! I don’t think you know how much your channel means to me! I call you my quilting friend!

[bettiebrown]

Can't wait to see what you are going to make today 🙌
I am like a little girl in a doll store 😇
Looking forward to see the way you make things, what knowledge, Thank for sharing with us

[nonyabidness]

Sunbonnet Sue, Farmer Bill, and even cats in Bonnets, . Wow memories are flashing! Taught my 80 Year old M other in Law to do applique, and she made her grandson one! I In 1994, I still have that same pattern! Hmm I'm getting some age on me! It is so fun to do the Sunbonnet Sue!

[sadiejosiemom]

I was writing to tell you all about my three generation quilt (twin size) like that and POOF it was gone. Too tired to rewrite except to say it was made by grandma, mom and me. Grandma born in 1890s, mom 1914 and me 1953. Gma appliqued, mom put quillt together and handquilted and I did the binding. Plus I have lots of blocks and her paper patterns.

[marcellarodriguez]

That was my mom’s favorite quilt block. I have some of her pieces to still put together and blocks she gave me and a pink sheet for the back fabric. Years ago when my mom used to quilt in the 70’s she used cardboard and I have her magazines and some of them have her cardboard templates.

You did a wonderful job! I’m sure the original quilter would be pleased that you’re finishing her work. I hope to one day finish my mom’s. She’s only been gone two years. Hopefully soon so everyone could enjoy seeing her work 💐. Thank you for the inspiration.

[julieholleran]

My Mom and i made a sunbonnet sue together--I cut out the pieces and she needleturned them...we named it "The
Dollies Quilt" for a present for my daughter;))This brings back so many fun memories. I like the bonnet decorations...
hugs, Julierose

[debbielee]

I love that block! That will be a sweet little quilt when you finish it. Make sure you show us the finished product!

[pattweimer]

This pattern is almost identical to the one in 101 quilt patterns. By Ruby McKim. Older soft cover book, but might be found as reprint @ amazon. I've had the book for almost 50 yrs., used so many times. Used patterns as is, changed sizes, changed settings, etc.!, etc. First made the sunbonnets when G., Mother taught me to hand applique when 9. She cut them free hand, every one doing a different activity. Wish I still had that quilt. Used an old flannel blanket as batt, old precale sheet as back. I'm just turned 77. Wow... long time ago & still making quilts.

[krisgraef]

I like the look of the running stitch in black, makes it look older than perhaps it is.

[karenmcd]

Thank you for saving the quilt blocks! They must be happy. Reminds me of the gothic cathedrals. One generation started it and another finished it.

[loralielentz]

My great-grandmother made me a Sunbonnet Sue quilt, I was 10 years old. I've always cherished it.
You've inspired me to make this for my great-granddaughters, I have 5 right now. I
I love the embroidery stitching, as I'm not great at applique.
Thanks🙏🌹🥰

[Taliesin]

What another wonderful thrifty find for you Beth! I just love them and the way they were appliqued! You did a great job in matching the ones that you found. Please post a video of the quilt when it is finished!

[chrislittebrant]

Wow Beth, no one will ever know that you had to add a block, this turned out so well and it’s going to be beautiful. I love this. Have a lovely Sunday, 🥰 Chris

[lindalosier]

They are so adorable. Can't wait to see them set in a quilt. Thanks for sharing!

[susanbaker]

They are so cute. It's a shame that there weren't more of them. Love how easy it was for you to copy the pattern. I really enjoy how you tackle all that you come up with. Thanks, I so enjoy your videos.

[imogenethomas]

Those are the sweetest little blocks! I love how the black embroidery makes the little girls pop.

[kathynewhart]

I purchased a Sunbonnet Sue pattern book a long time ago… you have inspired me to get my book out and choose one and make some blocks ❤️