Originally Posted by
Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I would do it on the machine. The stitch would depend on the edges of the Sues. If they have been turned under, I would use heavier black thread and the blanket stitch so it would look more like 1930. If they had fusible all the way to the edges, I would use a satin or button hole stitch in colors that matched the pieces.
I agree! Last year I made a SunBonnet Sue quilt for my granddaughter using fabric from dresses I had smocked for her when she was a toddler. Since I used a fusible, I used a satin stitch in matching colors. I used a tear away interfacing under the stitching which I later removed. With most other machine appliqué, I use a button hole stitch. I think either would look good.