I so agree...I have been getting a good chuckle from this thread...my hubby had to come over to find out why I have been laughing so hard....

OH NO! I AM a bad influence. lol I know - the possibilities are really endless.

Keeping with the popular ways to die lately, Attacked by Zombies, drained by a vampire Overall Sam, mauled by a werewolf.

And that, I must add is the creepiest part of her in my opinion.

Mad...I absolutely LOVE each and every one of these!!!!!

In my humble opinion, comparing any quilter to a murderess is outrageous! I feel that if someone sees "murder spree" in the title of a page and even remotely feel that they may be offended they should not click on that subject.

For instance...if someone really dislikes batiks, that is no reason to put in print that someone feels that someone elses work is the worst that they have ever seen. To each his own and I'm LOVING yours Mad!!!! Please keep up with this and I for one can't wait to see the finished project!!!!

By the way...what a great conversation piece for your room!!!! :D

I am so enjoying this thread....Now MsMadQuilter...never mind the Sock-Monkey or Hello Kitty....what about that demure Crinoline Lady......surely she deserves a place in your "Gallery Macabre"

very imaginitive

MadQuilter I just love your blocks. As for Sitting Pretty, Chislett, sewbizgirl, josie boss, piecNpat, Gee Gee, plezzzzzzzzz . I know some members of our church who think they are better than others. Hypocrates I call them. And Country1 look at the picture posted near your name. My greatgrand child would have nightmares if I showed it to her.

I'm afraid I have not met her.

I appreciate your insight. Still, I really don't want this thread to get closed because we resorted to namecalling and personal attacks. Let's just enjoy the cameraderie and leave the nay-sayers to say nay. I have no problem with them voicing their opionion and as you could see in previous answers, I gladly talk turkey with anyone who crosses the line.

Mad, I love them all. The embellishments you are adding really add to the overall look. I can hardly wait to see it finished. We will have to have that meet and greet in the center of the state and you can bring this as your show and tell. Well we don't want to wait a long time to get together, we may just have to view the blocks.

I know these blocks helped you during a rough patch. It was a great swap and we all enjoyed the results very much. Glad you are bringing it "back to life" (pun intended).

My DGD is a tomboy and never liked dresses or cute things. She is 9 and mixes all kinds of colors and prints together when she quilts with me and in her personal wardrobe. She gets a big chuckle out of seeing these blocks. And she doesn't get nightmares from them at all. After all, they aren't any worse than most cartoons are. Remember Tom and Jerry? Or Wiley Coyote? Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny?

I recall my mom telling us the Boogie Man would get us at night if we got out of bed for anything. There were 4 of us kids and we all grew up just fine. Have you thought of a closet monster getting her? It could be hiding in all your stash.

Maybe SBS got buried alive in her stash?????? :D
I think there's a lot of us that it's a real possibility!!! (yes, speaking for myself:))

I think they are just plain awful! Awful funny that is! I feel guilty for liking them, kinda of like how I love watching Dexter. You know !?? :thumbup:

I've never seen Dexter but I love Midsomer Murders and the American Horror Show.

Nancy, I wonder what kind of closet monster would scare Sue to death? Interesting concept. Maybe something out of Faceoff. I wish we had a Mid-CA meeting and I'd bring Sue for sure. We could hold a wake. lol

As for buried under the stash: That block is actually in the quilt that someone posted earlier in the thread.

Tonight I added the salt and pepper shaker to Giant Stew Sue so that one is DONE. yeah!

I wonder if you could kill Barbie, too while you are at it.

I had dreams about this all night. I had lots of quilting themes, including replacing the snake with lace or Ric-rac like they put on the bottom of her dress. Voodoo doll using flower head pins.

Then my mind turned to cartoons from the 50s and 60s, you know the non-violent nice stuff. lol I had an ACME safe dropping on her. Elmer Fudd was aiming his rifle at her. Tom was chasing her down like he does Jerry.

We'll plan a wake as soon as you return from Germany! Have you watched Monsters Inc? Cute animated film. Lots of monsters in those closets to get ideas from. You could make it's skin quilted patchwork. How about a ghost whose white sheet is replaced with a quilt, with holes for the eyes, like Casper, another non-violent cartoon?

A Voodoo Sue was on the original plan but I found it too hard to translate. The actual Voodoo dolls are too coarse and the transition would not have been smooth.

FYI: We'll come back from Germany the weekend of the 17th of May. But I know that I won't be done with the quilt by then. Planning to do it QAYG or else all the embellishments might get in the way. Wouildn't want her ropes to get ripped. lol

This certainly set off a flurry of responses, but I agree with you, the thoughts are creative, but I think it is sending a message that probably is not intended. Living outside of Washington DC I don't find torture or murder in any form, humorous. Making it, is disturbing, and displaying in the room that "welcomes" people to your home is equally disturbing.

HA! That is exactly what my husband said when I showed him this thread!

We'll have to do it in the summer months. Back to the coast might be part of the plan, just saying!

Who says I "welcome" people, muuhaha? Everyone who knows me will find this a fitting piece and anyone else....enter at your own risk.

I must be rather bored cause I read through all 30 pages of responses. ;)

I thought I would toss out a few comments for what they are worth.

If you ignore the "topic" of the blocks, the skill shown in each block is absolutely amazing, truly mind blowing in skill department.

The topic....well I can find the humor, not something I would want in my house, but then I wouldnt want a regular sunbonnet sue in my home either....personal preference.

Also, a historical note (excuse the digression here) for those who find this disturbing. I am not asking you to change your mind, just think of this....

In and before the 1600's it was considered the utmost in disgust to draw the inside of a human body. Physicians prior to the enlightenment period were killed for daring to try to understand how our bodies worked. Many found the depictions to be religiously and socially wrong, to the point of killing the artist. Our perceptions of right/wrong are based on societal norms and morals. I thank goodness that I am was born after the age of enlightenment, at a point where my opinions my be objected to, I will thankfully not be killed for them.

Art in what ever medium is for the sole purpose of eliciting emotion. Be it negative or positive, the act of having an emotional response is what makes true Art "ART". And in that respect, I daresay the OP is an Artist.

Poor Sue
 

You are a meanie to poor Sue! You sure have a vast imagination. Is this a subconsious feeling you have about all Sue's or just the SueBonnet's? This quilt will really get everyones attention. You may end up in jail for murder!:)

Meanie-me. No just SBS, my friends at work named Sue have a blast with these because they do know me for reals.
If truth be told, I don't hate SBS. She just makes for a deliciously excellent victim.

My humble thanks! I am also glad that I live in the somewhat enlightened age because I would have been in real trouble in the old days.

Some body don't like Sue .

They are amazing! I am getting ready to do some sunbonnet Sue in embroidery, but I like these as well. It would be great to pair up with some fabric that had murder or mystery, or criminal theme....

They are funny and I'm sure some people are so sick of Sunbonnet that they really feel this way!

gotta love it... I am right there along with ya... ha ha ha ha

Memereo8 Hey dear lady. Raggedy Ann and Andy are classic children's fables, exhibiting no death and destruction in their storybook existence. Perhaps a photo of adults dressed as classic characters, giving out candy and treats at a celebrated children's holiday could be misinterpreted by a young one until the situation was explained to them as simply adults dressing in costume to delight youngsters. But how would one explain away the reference to Sun Bonnet Sue's bloody, painful and macabre demise to a youngster as "humor". Makes one go "Hmmmmm". Country1's DH.

In my earlier life I was a Kindergarten teacher (no kidding) and I think I have a pretty good understanding of the young psyche. I promise you that no kids will be harmed by my quilt. Kids can tell the difference between a character in a story - particularly when it is a fictional character, and the evening news. My friend Sue just today showed me a picture that her DGD drew of a zombie kitty. So I disrespectfully disagree with the notion that children would be scarred for life by such a picture. (Besides, children are not my audience.) I would be much more cautious with people in disguise coz who knows what pervert might lurk beneath that costume.

But I digress. My focus is and has been the creativity (albeit morbed and macabre) of my blocks.

Hysterical !!!!!!!! Love this !!!!!!

To each his or her own. This really isn't hurting anyone including a fictional quilt icon.

Martina I am so glad to see how far you have come with these blocks.
I remember when they first started and the fun you all had in the making and talking of them.
Glad you have continued and will finish.
Your talent, artistry and CREATIVITY speak for it's self.


03-04-2013, 07:48 PM #173
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I think this is terrible and I think the administer should take it off. Know wonder the world is in such a bad shape. Quilting in it's history is for positive and not horrible things like this.
These kind of comments really DUMB FOUND me.
It reminds me of the people who are stuck in a traffic jam and when they finally get moving and get to the scene of the accident go ever so slowly just to see the blood, guts and gore !!
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OMG~~~why did you even click on it ????


03-05-2013, 12:25 PM #211
Country1

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And wouldn't you know I was just telling my friends how the quilting board was all sweetness and light...lol, I love Mad Quilter's art work. I also understand how some could be offended. Some people hate Halloween, but it's my fav holiday. I think kids "get it" for the most part. I can't stand a lot of movies, eg. "Pulp Fiction", I walked out after 20 minutes, but half the theater was laughing at it. My daughter's favorite childhood movie was "Labyrinth"with David Bowie. We consider it to be a classic, but my best friend in the world thought it was horrid and vowed her grandchildren would have nightmares if they ever saw it. I think boils down to personal experience and attitude which is hard to see online. Quilt on...

03-05-2013, 04:32 PM #226
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How many ways can you kill Sunbonnet Sue? This post is like the woman who shot her boyfriend, stabbed him 27 times and then slit his throat ear to ear. Guess she had the same sense of warped humor. I find this post very disturbing and equally disturbing are the people who think it is funny. I think it sends the wrong message to our children and future quilters!!! life has been sending the wrong message to people for a very long time. the days of parents raising their children went by the wayside a long, long time ago when they allowed TV's, computers and the streets raise their kids instead of doing the job them selves. Evil has multiplied so rapidly because so many don't take responsiblity for raising what they have chosen to give birth to. they grow up being abused and unloved and end up evil monsters. yes there has always been evil but not to the extent it is now a days. Quilting is suppose to be positive, not evil.

Sorry, if I offend, but I see no humor in death or torture of a classic quilt icon or any other character or being.
Just voicing my personal opinion, like you said "we are all allowed are own thoughts, feelings, and varying views."
I have nothing more to say about this matter! Just wanted to have the chance to voice my feelings, as well as, others have theirs. Being for or against!...
Country1
Dear Memereo8,
Yes I posted this and I had no intentions of "saying anything else about this matter," BUT since you have chosen to make (what I felt was) a personal attack on me, I have a few things to put on here to answer YOU! I for 1 am NOT a Hypocrite! I practice what I preach and believe, I do not in anyway try to force my beliefs on anyone. I don't believe I am better than anyone else, but do feel some people act in a manner that shows no character. I stated everyone is allowed to have their own thoughts, feelings and varying views. I stated also that I was just "taking the chance to voice my feelings , as well as, others have theirs. Being for or against!..." My DH and I dress up every year for Halloween in our neighborhood our house is one of the favorites to alot of children and adults. Pictures are often taken of us and our decorations with several groups each year. We decorate for all the holidays. Easter, July4th, Halloween, Fall, and Christmas seem to be favorites in general to everyone. If you think Raggedy Ann and Andy are scary to youngsters then I can only imagine how the TERROR of youngsters sleeping under a killing quilt could distress a young child! Now with this being said not to be an attack on you or anyone else, to each their own. I have also stated that although I do not find the quilt in question my taste, I do find it to be very creative and Madquilter is very talented!.... Please, don't make personal attacks on people YOU DO NOT KNOW! I happen to be a God fearing lady, (a Minister's daughter) I admit I am not perfect and I'm a retired nurse, who cares for everyone in a non-judgmental fashion.
Country1

Dear Dreamer 2009,
Actually, what I said was "I have nothing more to say about this matter!" I also stated how everyone has the right to state their feelings and views. I never said I wasn't looking at this thread again. I like to read and see others views and opinions. I am not trying to start trouble, I respect everyone's views. That's why I'm hanging around. Which I think is the reason alot of us are. I have stated before and will again this quilt is not my taste( my taste in quilts may not be yours), but I find her to be very creative and talented.
Country1

Allright kids, enough!

Like I said earlier, I appreciate everyone's comments. We need to keep a decent tongue here (probably not all "sweetness" but a certain decorum must be kept). People who disagree with my pics can voice their opinion as long as they do not resort to personal attacks. People who like my pics and get my humor can voice their support as long as they don't bash the opposition. This has been a controversial but civil thread for the most part and I'd like to keep it that way.

How about one round of {{{{Hugs}}} I promise that I don't have any implements of destruction in my hand or pocket.

That is so funny because I have yet to watch Pulp Fiction - couldn't make it through the first 15 minutes and I love Labyrinth - actually own that one. What a great message in that movie and as the older sister I can totally relate. Now I must admit that I also love the Kill Bill movies and they make me lol but I have absolutely no use for Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, and the 3 Stooges. Go figure.

Oh my!!! how absolutely stunning your blocks are and what great imagination!.The blocks are too funny for words.

I have read this entire thread and was greatly entertained by all the comments both positive and negative. My only comment is that anything creative, is something to be admired.

I loved the kill bill movies also lol. I love excitement, mystery, adventure and suspense. I also watch the Mid Summer Murders ahahahahhahahahaha

ROTFL absolutely fabulous! You go, girl!!!

These are wonderful! What makes me sick is things like..making a 7 year old child guilty of a crime because h