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It is always a hard decision to make when it comes to spending time at the computer vrs. the sewing machine. I do try to do both but just can't type and sew at the same time. So today the sewing won out (again). I finished 8 more Sunbonnet Sue blocks. The blocks are all 6" blocks. So far I have 92 different sunbonnet sues and sams. I spend a good deal of time searching the net for different patterns and designs to use. There is a real bonanza of block designs available so it seems that when I haven't been stitching I have been looking for more Sunbonnet Sues. I am making this quilt for myself. It is the quilt I would have wanted for myself as a little girl so I am going to fulfill that dream with this quilt. I know I am going to have to put it aside pretty soon though because I must get busy quilting the quilts for the grand kids. I finished the last of the blocks the other day for the last of their quilt tops. I just have to sew the last row onto the top and it will be done. When I start that part I know I will have more time for the group because the ole fingers will get tired as the quilting comes together. Well back to the sewing machine. julia

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julia sidebottom
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Have you seen a Sue or Sam like this? I don't know where the pattern came from but I think it would be easy to draw up something similar starting with a pattern of Sam as seen from behind.

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Debra

I just can't wait to see your quilt. Sunbonnets are just so very charming, and you have 92 of them. Wow. Try to at least get your top together. We wanna see. Polly

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polly esther

Dear Julia, I would love to see some pics of your Sunbonnet Sues. My mom has made so many of those, designing a lot herself. I think I have one or two of her "orphan" Sunbonnet Sue blocks. Would you like them if I can find them?

Sunny

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Sunny

How cute, a cowboy sue and sam.

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Vikki In WA State

You have made 92 6" squares....how many do you need total for your quilt? How big is it going to be?

Butterfly

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Butterflywings

I have seen them before but had honestly forgotten about them. Just shows what is going to keep me busy drafting some more designs. I managed to finish up a few more today. The going is slow but I will get those added to the blocks in this quilt too. julia

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julia sidebottom

I haven't even laid them out yet to see what they all look like together. That too is on my list of things to do. Right now I am just having fun making them all up. The first Sunbonnet Sue quilt I made was for my niece (Angie). Actually for a baby shower gift for her daughter. (sica) (Short for Jessica). That one I have a picture of on my web site. (

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). There are just so many variations and turns and twist. I have a handful (30 or so) Sam's. I haven't found as many designs for him as I have her.julia

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julia sidebottom

I don't know?? I haven't decided that yet either. I have been having so much fun making the blocks I haven't decided if it will be one quilt, two quilts or 3 quilts????? I figure I will just keep making blocks until I have made about every Sunbonnet I can find a unique pattern for. I do know one thing though, I am going to have to quit obsessing about them so I can get busy and finish the grand kids quilts before the holidays get here. I guess after being unable to sit at a sewing machine or do any quilting or stitching for such a long time I am just having to much fun to stop. I'm a bit afraid if I stop something might happen again that would keep me from my quilting again. I refuse to let this body get the best of me again. I am having as much fun stitching as I am walking again. Hands are for quilting not for me to be holding onto a walker for the rest of my life. And God willing I won't have to be using that walker for many years to come.

julia

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