Here I changed her looks a bit, she is older and less chubby.
Her hat: Four Sided Stitch
Outline of her hat and dress, spectacle handle: Heavy Chain Stitch
Hem and sleeve of her dress: Japanese Darning Stitch
Dress pattern, cuff and collar, and spectacles: Interlaced Running Stitch
High heeled shoes and glove: Gate Stitch (slightly altered)
26 comments:
Not old enough yet. Haven't you heard that poem, "when I get old I will wear purple with a red hat that doesn't suit ...."
How cute is that? Great use of those stitches Queenie!
Yes, I know it well. Maybe the next Sue will be dressed in purple with a hat that doesn't go and run her walking stick along public railings....
I have heard of Death of Sue quilts made by quilters who might be a bit tired of her...but my Sue has eternal life and energy!
Long live Sue!
I was especially pleased with the cuff and collar and the shoes!
what a great way to show off you stitches liking a grown up Sue too
This is great! Your Sue is so much better than the usual Sunbonnet Sues!
Lovely, I especially like the use of heavy chain stitch as an outline, it looks very fluid almost pencil-like.
Thank you!
I like the traditional Sue, too, but you know me, I'd rather design patterns myself for embroidery and quilting.
I, too, was surprised at the great looks of this stitch. It makes a nice line for writing and monograms (e.g on tea towels and bed linen) and the back is very neat too.
I have a secret...I really don't like Original Sunbonnet Sue. I ADORE New Sue. She is wearing the best clothes and those spectacles are special. Love this piece Queenie...sew much!!
xx, CArol
I love the way you have used all these stitches, Queenie, and I really prefer your version of Sunbonnet Sue!
Barbara x
She is one Sue with attitude. The stitching suits her perfectly.
I don't know the reason for the original idea, but it is difficult to quilt/embroider a face, and by hiding that part with a bonnet you have solved a problem.
Now there are 'bonnets' and 'bonnets', and the wearer could be a baby, a farmer with a bent back, a charming girl with lots of puppy fat or a Twiggy thin fashion model on the cat walk..., don't you think?
I am glad you like my version.
Thank you. It was fun to think up how to decorate her with these five stitches. Luckily I could use long Heavy Chain stitch for a thin outline.
The basic idea of a faceless human form has endless possibilities, but I know some don't like altering the traditional design of Sue.
Is this your own design, I love it. Do you sell patterns anywhere Queenie, I'm sorry but I'm new to your blog - I popped over via Margaret's Blog.
Hi Ann,
Yes, it is my own design, and I don't have any patterns for sale. Feel free to copy the design; it is easy to do freehand.
Sue looks stunning!
Clever way of using the stitches on Sunbonnet Sue. She looks cute too. I would have thought the interlaced running stitch would give the effect of lace, but the Japanese darning stitch for sleeve gives a lacy effect. great piece of work.
Chitra
She HAS style, hasn't she?
Do you know the type of collar used by e.g. Queen Elizabeth I, called 'ruff'. I wanted to make a ruff collar for Sue and thought the Interlaced Running Stitch would be the best. So what to do with the Japanese Darning Stitch? Well, as you say it became a lacy fabric for the sleeve.
Dressing Sue is such fun, and a bit of a challenge, too!
She is fabulous!
She is definitely different!
Lovely, sophisticated Sue! Thanks for sharing her!
I am glad you like her!
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