Sun Bonnet Sue - 4 Generations
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My Mom (an alternation lady her whole life) appliqued and hand quilted these blocks when her first great grandchild was born. Mom died 6 years ago and never finished the quilt. I finally was emotionally ready 3 months ago to pick up these precious blocks, put them together, piece the border, and finish hand quilting it. I wanted the quilt to be special so on each corner block is machine embroidered the name of my Mom, me, my daughter and my granddaughter. That baby is now 8 and this quilt was her birthday gift last Saturday.
Mom, I hope I made you proud.
Mom, I hope I made you proud.
Photo of Corner Block
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Closeup of Border
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Mom's Sun Bonnet Sue
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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What an exquisite quilt...you have finished it beautifully. I am sure your Mother would be very proud of how you have completed her work. Thank you for sharing such an important part of your family memories.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 702
Being part of a long lived line of quilters myself, this story brought tears to my eyes! Both of my grandmother's quilted, and my maternal great grandma also quilted. I didn't know my other greats, but I'm sure they did, too. Back then, it was out of need.
I can't wait to be able to afford fabrics enough to start quilts for my grandkids....hopefully at least one of them will also pick up the art!
Carol B
I can't wait to be able to afford fabrics enough to start quilts for my grandkids....hopefully at least one of them will also pick up the art!
Carol B
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