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!!!

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35 comments:

  1. suemacOctober 16, 2011 at 10:31 AM

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

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  2. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)October 16, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    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.

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  3. JoannaOctober 16, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    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.

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  4. BetsyOctober 16, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful Sue Bonnet quilt Barb

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  5. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsOctober 16, 2011 at 11:24 AM

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

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  6. UnknownOctober 16, 2011 at 11:38 AM

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

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  7. MelindaOctober 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    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.

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  8. RachelOctober 16, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    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!

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  9. SheilaOctober 16, 2011 at 12:15 PM

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

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  10. KaHollyOctober 16, 2011 at 12:32 PM

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

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  11. SewCalGalOctober 16, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    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

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  12. MelindaOctober 16, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    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!

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  13. Mrs.PicklesOctober 16, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    great looking quilt!

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  14. ArianeOctober 16, 2011 at 1:55 PM

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

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  15. Jean October 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Love the sue quilt...she is adorable!

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  16. Needled MomOctober 16, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    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.

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  17. cottonreelOctober 16, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    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

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  18. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 3:41 PM

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

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  19. JustCindyOctober 16, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    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?

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  20. RosaOctober 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Wonderful Sue top.

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  21. onlymehereOctober 16, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    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!

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  22. Vicki BOctober 16, 2011 at 6:41 PM

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

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  23. Hands Sew FullOctober 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

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

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  24. sandraOctober 16, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    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

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  25. SusanOctober 16, 2011 at 8:33 PM

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

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  26. PattyOctober 16, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Older? Whose older? Sun Bonnet Sue is cute.

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  27. West Michigan QuilterOctober 16, 2011 at 8:44 PM

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

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  28. Wacky WomanOctober 16, 2011 at 8:45 PM

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

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  29. YvetteOctober 16, 2011 at 9:11 PM

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

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  30. MysticaOctober 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM

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

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  31. Melissa ;-)October 17, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Lovely red Sues, Barbara! Enjoy your new goodies!

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  32. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    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

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  33. QuiltNut CreationsOctober 18, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    love your sunbonnet sue!

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  34. GardenOfDaisiesOctober 18, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Your Sunbonnet Sue quilt is darling!!

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  35. JeanneOctober 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    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.

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