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I would love to make a Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Same dresser runner. I have collected some 30's prints. Does anyone have or know of a good vintage pattern? I have seen several but not sure which are really vintage. Some Sue have hands others not. Some Sam are facing forwards head down , some are sideways with a fishing pole. Help please I would like to make this 30's style in memory of my Mom who loved them. Thanks all
Let me know when you find it. Those two little folks were my first attempt at appliquing and I made a cradle quilt for my daughter when she was born with those guys appliqued on white squares and then sewn together. I was quilting before I knew I was quilting! So they have a bit of memory for me and I have been considering making something with them. I know they have changed in past 35 years!
Yes I have seen the modern ones but looking for vintage 30's look not quite sure which are the right ones. I will let you know or follow this thread with me and hope we get some answers.
When my granddaughters were small, I was in love whith Sunbonnet and I made two quilts for them, plus I have books I would like to be served and I would try to send any pattern you likeAttachment 95471Attachment 95472Attachment 95473Attachment 95474Attachment 95475
The vintage patterns seem to have fewer applique pieces. The 30's & 40's listed on ebay are interesting to show the style.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...ttern&_sacat=0
Look at the cost of this one! Unusual 30's Sunbonnet Sue Overall Sam Antique Quilt | eBay
I found this pattern
Attachment 95482
wondering if these are 30's era
also see EB has a book on them
Hoping someone who knows will chime in.
Yikes, yet a bargain if all that is stated is true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharyn J
I don't know how to link, but found a 1930's sunbonnet sue on freepatterns.com. It is the pattern I remember as a child. Good luck. The originals are very much like folk art with the "less is more" style.
That looks like it's 30's era. I fixed the link above in my post. Check out some of the vintage ones on ebay. There's even a pattern for Sue & overall Sam.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iris Girl
vintage 1930's sunbonnet sue pattern | eBay
Here is a little history page.
Quilt History
Sorry, I only have the Hawaiian version....
I am not sure if I can get this to post (hope I can)Attachment 95492Attachment 95492 this was done by my husbands grandmother. He is 53, his mother is 76. Hope this helps.
I love this absolutely gorgeous! Are the blocks each Sue is appliqued to white or and off white or a blush white?Quote:
Originally Posted by Carah
Too me it appears to be muslin. It is very thin and the colors look brighter in the picture. It is only a top that is t complete.
Thank you so much this helps me a lot!
I have this charm pack I think I will use, scroll down to mid page the big pic
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1683795...harm-pack-five
think I will do them on muslin :)
I would get the highest quality if that is what you decide to use.
May actually be moda or similar brand *muslin* lookalike cottons
I remember Holly Hobby had a kit to make a rag doll Holly Hobbie she may even still be in my hopechest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hulamoon
My mom has patterns for both Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam/Fisherman Sam. I asked her how old they were but she has no idea. They were passed down from her mother. I have a picture of her Sunbonnet Sue but can't post it from home. If you would like I can post a picture of it tomorrow from work.
I meant to add that we have always called him Fisherman Fred and Farmer Fred! Sam is a new one to me! ;)
I would love to see it!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gina
She has currently been making the Fisherman Sam for her first GGS due in March! I have always loved them but I am not very good at applique!
These are the ones I "started" with! I made my baby girl a cradle quilt with these on one side, and Mickey Mouse on the other! That was 38 years ago!Quote:
Originally Posted by Iris Girl
The patterns attached by Coffeebreak are the ones I am familiar with. I did a needlepoint Sun Bonnet Sue in the 70's for my niece, now the mother of four!
Also, if you know someone who has a Accuquilt - check with them and see if they might have these dies. They have dies for both of those. I have the Accuquilt but have not bought those dies or I would offer to cut some out for you. Here is what they look like:
Search results for: 'Sunbonnet'
Search results for: 'Sam'
If I knew how to link this I would . This is background if you want any.
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/ELProje...oductid=PR1637, it linked, I think.
April, the pictures are a little fuzzy! My mom made this one almost two years ago. I will try to get a picture of her Overall Sam too!
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Thank you Gina for sharing with us, It is gorgeous an exactly as I always imagined Sue to be!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gina
I would live to make one too! my great grandmother made one for me when I was born and it somehow disappeared... so sad!
