Hi, my name is Maria Stephenson and I am venturing onto the path of making my own quilts. I happened upon this site simply because I was looking for certain patterns that I am having a rough time trying to find. One is of a southern belle. I am talking with hoop skirt, bonnet and parasol. The other is of the quilt I saw on the front page I believe that has three purple flowers in each square. I may have to clarify that one since it sort of disappeared on me as I was jumping through the hoops to register here! ;)

Here is a picture of the quilt of flowers I saw. Would love the pattern to it. I don't have many patterns to share myself. But once I do, and someone asks for something I have, I will be more than happy to share.

Welcome from Michigan.: Sorry not sure where to get the patterns but somebody will probably be able to help you with that.

Thanks, I look forward to it. :)

Hi and welcome to the board from Southern California! Sorry, I don't have the pattern for the purple applique flowers, but it is beautiful. I know I have seen the southern bell girls-similar to a Sunbonnet Sue-I will look thru my magazines and books to find it. Just found it-is it called "Umbrella Girl"-I found the pattern in Leisure Art's "Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns".

Nice... :lol: Hopefully it is pretty close to what I am referring to. Thanks for answering so quickly guys! I am from Seattle. But was born and raised in Mississippi.

Hello Maria!
Welcome from Minnesota!
Glad you've joined us!

Hello and welcome from the Arkansas Ozarks.
Happy quilting.

Welcome from Kansas

Thanks! You guys sure know how to put out the welcome mat! I am already glad I joined. So many places on the web are dead and I end up getting no where.

Thanks so much. Beautiful part of the country where you are. have always thought so.

Hi Maria, welcome from northern California! I hope you find the patterns you are looking for.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

they have a pattern called "umbrella girl" in the book... Encyclopedia of classic quilt patterns. (101all time favorites) it looks like the southern belle you described. it's a leisure arts publication. isbn #9780848724740. you might be able to borrow this book from your library or try to check it out in a local bookstore or online at amazon. hope this helps.

Hi Maria. I can't help you with the pattern but wanted to welcome you anyway! From New York!

Hi Maria, I was born and raised in Ms too. I'm now in Florida. Welcome

Hi Maria!

I'm a novice as well, I haven't taken any classes, and I'm kinda self taught. Quilting is great fun. Good luck. :)

Hello Maria, and welcome aboard form Gerogia :thumbup:

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Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

Welcome from Adrian, MI

welcome from se TX

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D

I have the Umbrella Girl pattern. It is in "Sunbonnet Sue's Neighborhood" by Oxmoor House. It is a small magazine size book I found at Joann's. I look the book. It has Overall Sam, Indian Girls, Rag Dolls, Fisherman Fred, Windblown Girl, and several Sunbonnet Sue patterns. I am from Georgia and it is HOT here. Good time to stay inside and sew.

Hi and welcome from Conroe Texas

Hello..welcome from Arizona !!

Another Michigan welcome!

:::waving HI:::: to Maria, welcome from the Arkansas Ozarks

Hello from WV and welcome to the group
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Welcome from North Texas. Hope you find your pattern.

Hi Maria and welcome, waving from NE Ohio.

Welcome from Central California. You will love it here!

Hello and welcome from Little Sue in Myakka City Fl.