Looking for Modern Sunbonnet Sue patterns
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Looking for Modern Sunbonnet Sue patterns
Some years ago, I saw a series of Sunbonnet Sue -- pictures? blocks? Not sure. They were different from the traditional Sunbonnet Sue. Instead of showing her hanging up the wash, etc., they depicted a modern Sue. She was a doctor or a lawyer with the briefcase, etc. Does this ring a bell with anyone? I would LOVE to make a quilt with those images, even though I am not crazy about applique.
There is a website by someone known as Modern Sunbonnet Sue, but she does not have anything like what I am seeking.
Thanks for any help you can give.
There is a website by someone known as Modern Sunbonnet Sue, but she does not have anything like what I am seeking.
Thanks for any help you can give.
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Hi Gramma Nancy
There is a quilt called Ms Sue-Alive and Liberated. I saw it years ago in “Quilting Together” by Paula Nadelstern and LynNell Hancock. I can’t find a picture of it online, but it does fit the description you give. I only clearly remember 2 blocks from the quilt - Sue modestly sunbathing at a nude beach (using her hat of course) and Sue throwing her hat into the ring when running for president. Other blocks depicted Sue in non-traditional (women’s) jobs, playing a sport or doing something adventurous.
I know there are other quilts like this - there is an interesting article I found on ‘google books’ that discusses SBS quilts (written by Linda Pershing.) Hope you find what you are looking for. If you find any pictures, please post the link.
Are you making one? I love story quilts (influenced by Ms. Sue and the Harriet Powers quilt.)
Lefty
There is a quilt called Ms Sue-Alive and Liberated. I saw it years ago in “Quilting Together” by Paula Nadelstern and LynNell Hancock. I can’t find a picture of it online, but it does fit the description you give. I only clearly remember 2 blocks from the quilt - Sue modestly sunbathing at a nude beach (using her hat of course) and Sue throwing her hat into the ring when running for president. Other blocks depicted Sue in non-traditional (women’s) jobs, playing a sport or doing something adventurous.
I know there are other quilts like this - there is an interesting article I found on ‘google books’ that discusses SBS quilts (written by Linda Pershing.) Hope you find what you are looking for. If you find any pictures, please post the link.
Are you making one? I love story quilts (influenced by Ms. Sue and the Harriet Powers quilt.)
Lefty
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MadQuilter, your Sues were the best I've ever seen, hands down! I love, love, loved them! I realize that your particular "theme" is not for everyone, but the creativity and skilled sewing were outstanding! I was just thinking about them the other day, in fact. I'll be watching this thread because I would like to find some modern SBS patterns too. I saw the International SBS book at Joanne's and it looked really cute -- but it isn't exactly what I was looking for.
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