When her own well-loved baby quilt wore out, Gale Link made a reproduction quilt for her own daughter. This reproduction quilt was stolen from her home in Sewanee, Tennessee several years ago. She suspects it may have been sold at a flea market in the area.
This Sunbonnet Girl baby quilt was hand embroidered and much more delicate than the usual appliqud ones. The girls are rolling out dough, rolling a hoop, smelling flowers, and other similar activities. The sashing is light pink. It is a copy of the one her aunt made for her when she was a baby. The quilt is signed by Gale.
Also stolen at the same time was a large, ornately framed photograph of her late husband when he was about four years old. The photograph shows him sleeping in a corner with a flat cap on his head and is entitled “Played Out”.
If you know anything about this quilt, please contact Gale at [email protected].
