Georgene Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 This quilt belongs to a good friend who found it in her grandfather's house after he passed away. Grandma, who hand pieced and embroidered it, had died many years earlier. They found this quilt top in a closet, along with a couple others. One was a Triple Irish Chain, which I've already quilted, and the other I still have to quilt. I love rescuing these old tops and bringing them back to life. I used Cotton King Tut for the quilting, and MonoPoly on the applique. I didn't want to detract from the handwork, but the Sues were too large to leave unquilted. All quilting is freehand...no rulers either. I'm getting better at moving that machine where I want it to go, but still practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Georgene, its beautiful. I LOVE Sunbonnet Sue and hope to someday make one. I remember my grandma having a quilt with her on it; I have no idea who made it or where it went but I hope that someone is loving it. Beautiful job quilting and what a great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 That quilt just tugs at my heartstrings. I love all of the hand stitched embroidery accents. It's too precious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Nicely done Georgene! I love vintage quilts, and i'll bet it just made you beam from ear to ear to see it done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great job Georgene, Love the quilting on the "Sue's". What a treasure for your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Oh - it is so wonderful - you did such a great job. I know the family will love it for years to come. I have a couple of my great grandmothers quilts and the nicest is in my living room for all to see. I cherish it as I know this family will cherish their newly finished quilts - so many memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Love your Sue's, Georgene! It looks like you had fun deciding on what special thing to do to match each one. Very cute and an outstanding job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I love rescuing these old tops and bringing them back to life. How perfect. SB Sue will be a true treasure. Its looks like rescuing old tops may become one of your specialties. You're definitely doing a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyllis Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Ahhh, Georgene, you did such a wonderful job on this quilt. It is absolutely adorable. What a rescue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great Job Georgene! What a cute quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 This was a treasure to find and now you have made it even more special with you talent! Sylvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 You really made that quilt stand out.. so pretty and a wonderful job of quilting... RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelleslongarm Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Georgene It turned out so nice!! Just love what you added to the bonnets and dresses. PS Had a great time at your house again!! You are the hostess with the mostest!! What a great day. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 What a wonderful job Georgene and what a treasure for your friend. You really made it special for her and something that will now be handed down in her family and treasured for a long time. Thanks for showing and sharing something so special. Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 What a precious quilt! I love to "rescue" old quilts too, mostly 30s stuff from eBay. I finally got brave enough to load one of three 30s DWRs this weekend and I'm having a ball quilting it. Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Georgene, great job!!! I love Sunbonnet Sue and Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Georgene it turned out wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Georgene you did a great job rescueing that quilt! I love the little touches on the sunbonnet Sues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Georgene you did a wonderful job and I love how you made each Sue special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayevymae Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 What a precious quilt! You have brought those Sue's to life! Wonderful:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 What a treasure! You did a great job quilting it. I am sure your friend loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Wonderful job Georgene!! The word will get out that you did such a nice job and you'll have more work like this. Well done!!! Yours, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljean Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 beautiful job....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryll Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I love the job you did on that background. It is even. I really like how you accented the sues too. You made it able to be used. Rescuing old tops is honoring those people who made it. It is a great feeling for the rescuer too. I rescued a few of my grandmother's tops before I got my machine. I looked up to heaven and said "Grandma I finihed your quilt". I wasn't joking either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Cheryl, that's the same way I feel. Someone spent a LOT of time hand piecing these treasures and they deserve better than to be sitting in a closet unseen. I feel like I'm bringing the quilts back to life as well as honoring the person who made the quilt top. I thoroughly enjoy doing it, even though most of these old quilts are not square, not even, and some are not even finished....need borders, etc. Not to mention that they are often stained and not so fresh. But when I finish quilting them I give them a bath and they smell good and fresh again. I figure if I can quilt these challenges I can quilt most anything else someone throws my way. I hope there is someone around to rescue any tops I leave unquilted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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