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Old 04-17-2013, 04:08 AM
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I am working on a 30's repro Sun Bonnet Sue. It is a simple design that I have done the blanket stitch around. I am trying to decide the sashing to use between the blocke. It will be for my Great Granddaughter, Kaylee. She is 5 years old. I had also considered alternating the Sue block with a block of solid material between each one and be able to make two quilts. One for Kaylee Lynn and one for her younger sister Adalynn Grace. I definitely need help in deciding which way to go and would appreciate your thoughts.

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I would use the pink sashing, since it is for your grand daughter...looks pretty too.
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I would go with the lighter one. It blends with the fabrics in the blocks.
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If she is a lover of pink, by all means use it! If not, then go with the other one. Both look nice. You've done a really nice job on your blocks.
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pink is my choice
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Old 04-17-2013, 04:35 AM
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Putting plain squares between them and using the sashings on them is a brillant idea. Two quilts from these for the two girls would be perfect. They could tell them apart by the color of the sashing.
Very cute Sues.
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def. the pink, so little girly
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I agree with jingle.
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i'm with you... make two quilts. use a different sashing on each. i did a similar thing with some precious antique hand embroidered blocks. i found a toile for the alternate blocks on one and the other had nice butterfly fabrics between. your sue blocks are terrific
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I like the idea of making two quilts using different color sashing on each - like pink and lavender. The "blank" blocks could be a pretty design fabric or perhaps some vintage hankies or just white like the Sunbonnet Sue blocks. Whatever you choose, the granddaughters will love them.
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