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Friday 26 July 2024

Revision Homework for stitches 291 - 295

Since November 2016 I have introduced a hand embroidery stitch (almost) every Sunday here at Sunday Stitch School. Recently we reached stitch #295. For every fifth stitch, I have also made a Sunbonnet Sue Sampler.  295 stitches divided by 5 = 59 samplers. Yes, I have 59 Sunbonnet Sues now! 

My versions of Sunbonnet Sue have always been very free and personal. However, I need to be fair to whoever created the original Sunbonnet Sue,  the pattern of a little chubby girl with her face covered by her sunbonnet. What the history behind this redwork and applique pattern is I am not absolutely sure, I have read various stories. Maybe Scrapdash has the most reliable tale.

Among my 59 Sues, only some are of that traditional pattern. I felt it was time to make at least one more. 

So here is the sampler for stitches #291 - 295, in true traditional style:



Kamal Kadai is perfect for the pinwheel and Backstitched German Knot Square makes a decorative pocket for Sue's apron.



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6 comments:

  1. Pamela26 July 2024 at 15:38

    Good use of these stitches!

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  2. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com27 July 2024 at 03:08

    She's adorable. I didn't realise that you had made so many.

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  3. Rachel29 July 2024 at 00:50

    Oh, she's very sweet - a lovely addition to the family!

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  4. Janie29 July 2024 at 04:15

    Sue is having fun in the sun! I like all the border embellishments and it was interesting to read the histories of Sue, thanks for sharing.

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  5. Angela30 July 2024 at 02:41

    I love how creative you are with the stitches. Love seeing a tradition Sue too!

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  6. carorose7 August 2024 at 10:32

    I love her little pinwheel.

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