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Block of the Month "Simply Sue"

Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Pattern by Kathie M. Donahue Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Pattern by Kathie M. Donahue Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Pattern by Kathie M. Donahue Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Pattern by Kathie M. Donahue




"Simply Sue" BOM July 2010 through July 2011 "Simply Sue" BOM July 2010 through July 2011 "Simply Sue" BOM July 2010 through July 2011 "Simply Sue" BOM July 2010 through July 2011

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Pattern instructions to complete the quilt will be offered with the last pattern piece i Pattern instructions to complete the quilt will be offered with the last pattern piece i Pattern instructions to complete the quilt will be offered with the last pattern piece i Pattern instructions to complete the quilt will be offered with the last pattern piece in June of 2011. n June of 2011. n June of 2011. n June of 2011.

Block Size: Finished 8" x 8" Block Size: Finished 8" x 8" Block Size: Finished 8" x 8" Block Size: Finished 8" x 8"
Quilt Size: Finished 67" x 79" Quilt Size: Finished 67" x 79" Quilt Size: Finished 67" x 79" Quilt Size: Finished 67" x 79"
Number of Blocks: 12 Number of Blocks: 12 Number of Blocks: 12 Number of Blocks: 12

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Materials Materials Materials Materials

12 assorted approximately 7" x 7" plain or print squares for dresses, flesh tones and 12 assorted approximately 7" x 7" plain or print squares for dresses, flesh tones and 12 assorted approximately 7" x 7" plain or print squares for dresses, flesh tones and 12 assorted approximately 7" x 7" plain or print squares for dresses, flesh tones and
accessories. accessories. accessories. accessories.
Fat quarters or scraps of other colors from your stash. Fat quarters or scraps of other colors from your stash. Fat quarters or scraps of other colors from your stash. Fat quarters or scraps of other colors from your stash.
2 3/8 y 2 3/8 y 2 3/8 y 2 3/8 yards muslin or 100% cotton in solid, pale colors for background of blocks ards muslin or 100% cotton in solid, pale colors for background of blocks ards muslin or 100% cotton in solid, pale colors for background of blocks ards muslin or 100% cotton in solid, pale colors for background of blocks
White hand White hand White hand White hand- -- -quilting thread quilting thread quilting thread quilting thread
Skeins of matching or contrasting embroidery thread for appliqu Skeins of matching or contrasting embroidery thread for appliqu Skeins of matching or contrasting embroidery thread for appliqu Skeins of matching or contrasting embroidery thread for appliqu
Basic sewing tools and supplies Basic sewing tools and supplies Basic sewing tools and supplies Basic sewing tools and supplies
If you prefer machine methods, add 2 yards fusible transf If you prefer machine methods, add 2 yards fusible transf If you prefer machine methods, add 2 yards fusible transf If you prefer machine methods, add 2 yards fusible transfer web, 3 yards fabric stabilizer er web, 3 yards fabric stabilizer er web, 3 yards fabric stabilizer er web, 3 yards fabric stabilizer
and machine embroidery thread of appropriate color or black. and machine embroidery thread of appropriate color or black. and machine embroidery thread of appropriate color or black. and machine embroidery thread of appropriate color or black.

Instructions for Appliqu Instructions for Appliqu Instructions for Appliqu Instructions for Appliqu

Step 1. Cut 12 blocks background fabric (muslin or 100% cotton) 9" x 9" for background. I allow Step 1. Cut 12 blocks background fabric (muslin or 100% cotton) 9" x 9" for background. I allow Step 1. Cut 12 blocks background fabric (muslin or 100% cotton) 9" x 9" for background. I allow Step 1. Cut 12 blocks background fabric (muslin or 100% cotton) 9" x 9" for background. I allow
and extra 1/2 inch for wear and tea and extra 1/2 inch for wear and tea and extra 1/2 inch for wear and tea and extra 1/2 inch for wear and tear. After your appliqu is attached, you can trim the block to 8 r. After your appliqu is attached, you can trim the block to 8 r. After your appliqu is attached, you can trim the block to 8 r. After your appliqu is attached, you can trim the block to 8
1/2" x 8 1/2". 1/2" x 8 1/2". 1/2" x 8 1/2". 1/2" x 8 1/2".

Step 2. Prepare templates for appliqu shapes of figures, dresses and accessories Step 2. Prepare templates for appliqu shapes of figures, dresses and accessories Step 2. Prepare templates for appliqu shapes of figures, dresses and accessories Step 2. Prepare templates for appliqu shapes of figures, dresses and accessories
1. 1. 1. 1. Trace the drawing onto a sheet of white paper. A lighted box or a window can be a big help Trace the drawing onto a sheet of white paper. A lighted box or a window can be a big help Trace the drawing onto a sheet of white paper. A lighted box or a window can be a big help Trace the drawing onto a sheet of white paper. A lighted box or a window can be a big help here here here here
in providing under lighting for your images and tracing. in providing under lighting for your images and tracing. in providing under lighting for your images and tracing. in providing under lighting for your images and tracing.
2. 2. 2. 2. Trace the pieces of the drawing, such as the hat, the feet, the arm, the dress, separately onto the Trace the pieces of the drawing, such as the hat, the feet, the arm, the dress, separately onto the Trace the pieces of the drawing, such as the hat, the feet, the arm, the dress, separately onto the Trace the pieces of the drawing, such as the hat, the feet, the arm, the dress, separately onto the
paper side of regular freezer paper, leaving at least 1 inch between each little drawing. paper side of regular freezer paper, leaving at least 1 inch between each little drawing. paper side of regular freezer paper, leaving at least 1 inch between each little drawing. paper side of regular freezer paper, leaving at least 1 inch between each little drawing.
3. 3. 3. 3. Cut Cut Cut Cut out the pieces. out the pieces. out the pieces. out the pieces.

Step 3. Choose fabric and cut out pieces Step 3. Choose fabric and cut out pieces Step 3. Choose fabric and cut out pieces Step 3. Choose fabric and cut out pieces
1. 1. 1. 1. Iron the pieces to the Iron the pieces to the Iron the pieces to the Iron the pieces to the backside of your fabric backside of your fabric backside of your fabric backside of your fabric so they stick to the fabric. Be sure to leave so they stick to the fabric. Be sure to leave so they stick to the fabric. Be sure to leave so they stick to the fabric. Be sure to leave
space in between pieces to add a seam allowance, if you will be using hand embroidery. space in between pieces to add a seam allowance, if you will be using hand embroidery. space in between pieces to add a seam allowance, if you will be using hand embroidery. space in between pieces to add a seam allowance, if you will be using hand embroidery.
2. 2. 2. 2. Cut out pieces Cut out pieces Cut out pieces Cut out pieces leaving a 1/8" to 1/4" allowance if you plan to hand appliqu and/or leaving a 1/8" to 1/4" allowance if you plan to hand appliqu and/or leaving a 1/8" to 1/4" allowance if you plan to hand appliqu and/or leaving a 1/8" to 1/4" allowance if you plan to hand appliqu and/or
embroider. embroider. embroider. embroider.

Step 4. Place and baste Step 4. Place and baste Step 4. Place and baste Step 4. Place and baste
1. 1. 1. 1. Clip the curves of all rounded pieces, nip off sharp corners. Iron the seam allowances over the Clip the curves of all rounded pieces, nip off sharp corners. Iron the seam allowances over the Clip the curves of all rounded pieces, nip off sharp corners. Iron the seam allowances over the Clip the curves of all rounded pieces, nip off sharp corners. Iron the seam allowances over the
front of the freezer paper, using the paper edge to h front of the freezer paper, using the paper edge to h front of the freezer paper, using the paper edge to h front of the freezer paper, using the paper edge to help form smooth curves. Baste (use white elp form smooth curves. Baste (use white elp form smooth curves. Baste (use white elp form smooth curves. Baste (use white
thread only) the pieces through both fabric and paper layes, close to the edge. Basting close to thread only) the pieces through both fabric and paper layes, close to the edge. Basting close to thread only) the pieces through both fabric and paper layes, close to the edge. Basting close to thread only) the pieces through both fabric and paper layes, close to the edge. Basting close to
the edge will make it easier to pull the paper out. the edge will make it easier to pull the paper out. the edge will make it easier to pull the paper out. the edge will make it easier to pull the paper out.
2. 2. 2. 2. After all are basted, remove the paper by pinching it from the b After all are basted, remove the paper by pinching it from the b After all are basted, remove the paper by pinching it from the b After all are basted, remove the paper by pinching it from the back and pulling it away from ack and pulling it away from ack and pulling it away from ack and pulling it away from
the basting. If you've basted close to the edge, it should tear away easily. Press each piece the basting. If you've basted close to the edge, it should tear away easily. Press each piece the basting. If you've basted close to the edge, it should tear away easily. Press each piece the basting. If you've basted close to the edge, it should tear away easily. Press each piece
carefully. carefully. carefully. carefully.
3. 3. 3. 3. Place the pieces over your traced line drawing and pin them to each other in place. Avoid Place the pieces over your traced line drawing and pin them to each other in place. Avoid Place the pieces over your traced line drawing and pin them to each other in place. Avoid Place the pieces over your traced line drawing and pin them to each other in place. Avoid
pinning them to the paper. pinning them to the paper. pinning them to the paper. pinning them to the paper.
4. 4. 4. 4. Pr Pr Pr Press your muslin or background block and place the basted appliqu on it, centering it. Baste ess your muslin or background block and place the basted appliqu on it, centering it. Baste ess your muslin or background block and place the basted appliqu on it, centering it. Baste ess your muslin or background block and place the basted appliqu on it, centering it. Baste
it quickly to the block, avoiding the previous basting stitches, and connecting the pieces to it quickly to the block, avoiding the previous basting stitches, and connecting the pieces to it quickly to the block, avoiding the previous basting stitches, and connecting the pieces to it quickly to the block, avoiding the previous basting stitches, and connecting the pieces to
each other as required. Check the fabric figure against the paper d each other as required. Check the fabric figure against the paper d each other as required. Check the fabric figure against the paper d each other as required. Check the fabric figure against the paper drawing from time rawing from time rawing from time rawing from time- -- -to to to to- -- -time to time to time to time to
keep proportions and arrangements consistent. keep proportions and arrangements consistent. keep proportions and arrangements consistent. keep proportions and arrangements consistent.

Step 5. Embroidery Step 5. Embroidery Step 5. Embroidery Step 5. Embroidery


1. 1. 1. 1. If using machine embroidery, you will not have added a seam allowance to your appliqu If using machine embroidery, you will not have added a seam allowance to your appliqu If using machine embroidery, you will not have added a seam allowance to your appliqu If using machine embroidery, you will not have added a seam allowance to your appliqu
pieces but may have decided to baste the pieces together and baste the pieces but may have decided to baste the pieces together and baste the pieces but may have decided to baste the pieces together and baste the pieces but may have decided to baste the pieces together and baste the figures to the block. From figures to the block. From figures to the block. From figures to the block. From
this point, you may embroider and attach the pieces to the block using your sewing machine. this point, you may embroider and attach the pieces to the block using your sewing machine. this point, you may embroider and attach the pieces to the block using your sewing machine. this point, you may embroider and attach the pieces to the block using your sewing machine.
2. 2. 2. 2. If using hand embroidery, place the block in an embroidery hoop, if you like, and begin to If using hand embroidery, place the block in an embroidery hoop, if you like, and begin to If using hand embroidery, place the block in an embroidery hoop, if you like, and begin to If using hand embroidery, place the block in an embroidery hoop, if you like, and begin to
apply a buttonhole stitch to the edges. I u apply a buttonhole stitch to the edges. I u apply a buttonhole stitch to the edges. I u apply a buttonhole stitch to the edges. I use two strands of cotton floss for 100% cotton quilts, se two strands of cotton floss for 100% cotton quilts, se two strands of cotton floss for 100% cotton quilts, se two strands of cotton floss for 100% cotton quilts,
stitching as close to the edge as possible and piercing all layers of fabric. Choose thread colors stitching as close to the edge as possible and piercing all layers of fabric. Choose thread colors stitching as close to the edge as possible and piercing all layers of fabric. Choose thread colors stitching as close to the edge as possible and piercing all layers of fabric. Choose thread colors
that compliment the fabrics and colors or choose a contrasting shade. that compliment the fabrics and colors or choose a contrasting shade. that compliment the fabrics and colors or choose a contrasting shade. that compliment the fabrics and colors or choose a contrasting shade.
3. 3. 3. 3. Buttonhole stitch around each Buttonhole stitch around each Buttonhole stitch around each Buttonhole stitch around each piece. Where pieces overlap, flatten out the seam allowance of the piece. Where pieces overlap, flatten out the seam allowance of the piece. Where pieces overlap, flatten out the seam allowance of the piece. Where pieces overlap, flatten out the seam allowance of the
underlying piece to reduce bulkiness. Pull the appliqu pieces out toward the edge of the hoop underlying piece to reduce bulkiness. Pull the appliqu pieces out toward the edge of the hoop underlying piece to reduce bulkiness. Pull the appliqu pieces out toward the edge of the hoop underlying piece to reduce bulkiness. Pull the appliqu pieces out toward the edge of the hoop
as you stitch to match the tautness of the muslin or background block. as you stitch to match the tautness of the muslin or background block. as you stitch to match the tautness of the muslin or background block. as you stitch to match the tautness of the muslin or background block.
4. 4. 4. 4. After attaching the After attaching the After attaching the After attaching the appliqu pieces to the block with the stem stitch, embroider the other details appliqu pieces to the block with the stem stitch, embroider the other details appliqu pieces to the block with the stem stitch, embroider the other details appliqu pieces to the block with the stem stitch, embroider the other details
on the block, such as the shoes, hatband, flowers, etc. on the block, such as the shoes, hatband, flowers, etc. on the block, such as the shoes, hatband, flowers, etc. on the block, such as the shoes, hatband, flowers, etc.

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