dunster

You've probably got almost 9 months to finish the quilt, so I would do it by hand applique, savoring every minute.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

You can even get the interfacing preprinted from Quilt in a Day if you like. It makes a lovely quilt and the edges do no fray. I hate frayed edges.

ILoveToQuilt

Congratulations to you and your daughter! What a great way to start the New Year!

I've never done a SBS or OS quilt, but between all the other members here, I'm sure you'll do fine.

Anita

#1piecemaker

Just use a light fusible like stitch witchery and cut it when you cut out your pieces. Then simply iron your pieces in place and go around each one with a blanket stitch or if you want to use the machine, simply make a tight zigzag stitch around the pieces. They are easy and adorable! Congratulations on the new baby!

tezell0801

Thanks for all of the great advice! I have taken it and just ordered Eleanor Burns book on SunBonnet Sue and the preprinted interfacing. Can't wait to get it and get started on the quilt. I was so hoping I would not have to turn under all edges before stitching. Whew, was not looking forward to that.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

I think you will be happy with your purchase. The interfacing turns everything under for you and you can stitch it down in any of several ways. I'm a big fan of 1930's reproduction quilts, so I like to use a black blanket stitch like was so popular then. I've also used a straight stitch and matching thread. You will have no problem with the project, but if a question comes up I'm sure you will find all the help you need right here on the board.

susie-susie-susie

I made three of them (three granddaughters) using Eleanor Burns technique. She makes it so easy. Enjoy every stitch and use the waiting time to gather fabrics for the dresses.
Sue

nativetexan

I loved doing Sues the Eleanor Burns way (of Quilt In A Day). she uses light weight fusible interfacing. draw your Sue parts on the interfacing (non-glue side), lay the interfacing (glue side down) on top of the fabric, sew the lines. cut a slit in the interfacing if necessary to turn right side out. then finger press or use wooden or plastic to press edges of pieces. no iron yet. then lay the pieces onto your background, layering them as needed and press in place. the glue of the interfacing should be toward the bking fabric. then I did mine with blanket stitches. Love doing them this way, they have a bit of raised applique look.sorry I don't have better pics. these are now gone.

ManiacQuilter2

I agree, this book was how I learned to do my first. I then embellished it with store bought appliques such as having them fly a kite or walk a dog or hold a bouquet of flowers. I look for a picture of the quilt I made but I can't seem to find it. Sorry....

twinkie

When I did my SunBonnet Sue squares, I used fusible and sewed the fusible side facing the right side of the fabric with a slit in the fusible. Then I turned them inside out so there was a finished seam all around the pieces and ironed them on. Then I secured them with the blanket stitch. I haven't finished the quilt but I have finished the squares.

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I know mine are rather simple, but it worked for me. I am sure many of the ladies will have better ideas. Good luck.