1930's Sunbonnet Sue
Carol Jeanne King would like to recover a family heirloom. The Sunbonnet Sue quilt was started by her great-great-grandmother Bailor in the 1930's for Carol's mother. Carol's grandmother worked on it when Carol's mother was expecting her. Carol finished quilting it when she was expecting her own daughter in August 1966. Now Carol can't remember if she gave it away or sold it or left it at the laundry. She writes, "I was young and foolish back then, and didn't realize what a gem I had in my possession." Carol last saw the quilt in 1969 while living in Detroit, Michigan.
This quilt fits a full size bed. The Sunbonnet Sues are appliqued on a white background and the alternate blocks are yellow. Sue is made from various fabrics typical of the 1930s. It is hand appliqued and hand quilted. There is some embroidery on Sue's hat and petticoat. Note how Sue's bonnet tips downward. The last time Carol saw this quilt, it had some rust spots on it, probably from pins being left in for so long.
If you can help locate this quilt, please contact Carol at [email protected].
Posted April 9, 2003.
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