Sunday, October 16, 2011

Sunbonnet Sue and Me!

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This quilt top is what I finished yesterday. I had planned to finish it totally but got the case of the lazes, you can even see I was too lazy to finish ironing the border.

Am I bad!!

What wonderful eye candy!!

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My husband looked at me strange when he saw me smelling the fabric….is that weird?

I have a real sweet friend that sent me a gift certificate to the Fat Quarter shop….I was so excited.

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My mother and sister Beverly gave me this awesome fabric, leather strips, and decorative balls. My mind

is going wild with things to do with these strips…do you have any ideas?

My one thought for the day is……I DON’T REMEMBER GROWING OLDER!!!

35 comments:

suemac said...

I don't remember either. What happened. Love your new fabric. It is not weird to smell fabric or fondle it.

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Barb, you did a wonderful job with the Sunbonnet Sue blocks! I like how you added the block border before you did all the sashing. Gives it a bit more interest than just sashing the blocks.

Joanna said...

I love the Sunbonnet Sue, too. Is that red? It looks great. I don't remember growing older either, just glad I got here in one piece.

Betsy said...

Beautiful Sue Bonnet quilt Barb

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Older? Us? No way!! The kids are just getting older!!
Love your Sue top. Great scrappy feel to it.

Unknown said...

great ideas to do some gift man bags. you have many men in your household.

Melinda said...

I really like the Sunbonnet Sue quilt. It looks great. Your new fabric looks like fun - can't wait to see what you make of it.

Rachel said...

Wow - the Sunbonnet Sue looks great! You've given me some inspiration to take my blocks out and see what I can do with them. I love the border around each block and the red sashing!

Sheila said...

I love Sunbonnet Sue , adorable quilt. Great fabrics and I smell them all the time so you are not alone ;-0

KaHolly said...

Sounds as though someone just celebrated a birthday? What lovely gifts! Your Sunbonnet Sue quilt turned out very nice.

SewCalGal said...

I don't think of you as growing older, but maybe growing in experience!

Love your Sunbonnet Sue quilt top. Great job.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Melinda said...

Aww, look at Sue! I just finished a huge Sue project; deconstruction, that is. I took one apart to make pillows for a friend. So it's nice to see Sue where she belongs; all bright and festive in a quilt!

Mrs.Pickles said...

great looking quilt!

Ariane said...

I love your quilt top. The red sashing and border really bring it all together!!!

Jean said...

Love the sue quilt...she is adorable!

Needled Mom said...

The SS quilt top is just darling, Barb. I love the colors you used in it.

Those decorative balls are great! I can imagine what my grandsons would do if I had that in my house.

cottonreel said...

I love your red sunbonnet Sue . I fell in love with Sue after you kindly sent me some SS. pieces . I too have another one ready for cutting

Anonymous said...

I'm more of a fondler than a smeller. HA! :) But I don't think it's weird though. :P

JustCindy said...

I love the red sashing with those red Sues. I will just be forced to make a red SBS. The goodies just keep coming your way. Oh what are you going to do with the leather strips?

Rosa said...

Wonderful Sue top.

onlymehere said...

I don't remember it either. I just woke up one day and I was old. Love that fabric and the balls. You're right, there's a million things you could do with them. I have a glass jar that the balls would work perfect in!

Vicki B said...

sounds like a birthday? If so, hope it was a great one!!!! Love Sunbonnet Sue - makes me want to make one.

Hands Sew Full said...

I love how it turned out! Those little blocks in the border around each Sue make such a statement! They are a great touch.

sandra said...

I really love the red Sunbonnet Sue's, it just amazes me how fast you work. I wonder if you can come to Canada and get me organized.(LOL) I seem to flit from thing to thing but just don't get finished. I got my GO Machine on Friday and also I got a side winder for bobbins and a bias maker. Someone is trying to organize me (my daughter and husband). I am so lucky I hope the Go Accuquilter helps me get things cut out sooner. Have a good day Blessings Sandra

Susan said...

Beautiful! Funny, I don't remember growing older either, but somehow it happens!

Patty said...

Older? Whose older? Sun Bonnet Sue is cute.

West Michigan Quilter said...

I blinked and it happened...just like that! Gads!
Love your Sunbonnet Sue. Great gifts too! Did you have a birthday?

Wacky Woman said...

You scored girl! Wonderful quilt and fun gifts. Older? Not!

Yvette said...

Oh Barb! Your Sunbonnet Sue is so adorable! What little cuties.

Mystica said...

I love the border that you have put for the motifs! so pretty.

Melissa ;-) said...

Lovely red Sues, Barbara! Enjoy your new goodies!

Unknown said...

I can see you working with that cowboy fabric and those leather strips...
Sunbonnet Sue sure is cute! Beautiful balls...while I am on that subject...does your man want you to read more? lol

QuiltNut Creations said...

love your sunbonnet sue!

GardenOfDaisies said...

Your Sunbonnet Sue quilt is darling!!

Jeanne said...

Oh, I love your Sunbonnet Sue quilt! That has always been one of my favorite blocks and you did a terrific job with these blocks. And...it's just a number.