background fabric?
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What type of background fabric is best for a Sunbonnet Sue quilt? Many that I have looked at seem to be muslin. Can I also use cotton? I love this pattern and cannot wait to ge started. Thanks for your suggestions.
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Yes, I think you can use any cotton you want. I would suggest a blender type fabric that won't compete with Sunbonnet Sue's dress or hat. You can get really creative in picking out the fabrics for her dress and hat.
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The only SBS that I have worked on have been a series I am doing of Sue around the world...so each background evokes her nationality... (Only have about 5 done,...you can see them on my quilt page at the photo link in my signature)....
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I like plainer backgrounds, too, but on QuiltersTV, Marti Michelle shows on she has done with wild backgrounds. It is actually pretty cute. Maybe you could get out all your scraps you are using for dresses and just lay them on some other fabric to see what grabs your eye.
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