Review of Precious Sunbonnet Quilts - 09/20/2008
Reviewer: The Bookwatch from USA
The traditional little sunbonnet figure familiar to so many takes on new life in this set of original designs of appliquéd and embroidered sunbonnet figures who appear in blocks, borders, or as part of scenes in Betty Alderman’s “Precious Sunbonnet Quilts.” From redwork to appliqué, full-page patterns accompany easy step-by-step project guidelines needlework collections will find invaluable.
Review of Precious Sunbonnet Quilts - 07/20/2008
Reviewer: The Appliqué Society, Patti Ives from USA
Betty Alderman has given Sue a makeover. She has a new attitude…sometimes sweet and sometimes jaunty. A new look also means new settings for her quilts. These appliquéd and embroidered sunbonnet figures appear in a fresh and compelling fashion. You will find them prefect for appliqué, embroidery or drawn-in details. Use your blocks as a border or as part of a scene. You will find lots of inspiration to create your own projects or try any of the 11 projects found in the book. My favorite is the “Sunbonnet Paper Doll” quilt. This is exactly what it sounds like. Sue is depicted as a paper doll in the center with different outfits with tabs on the outside. Then again, I like her in the pansy patch and harvesting pumpkins and I just love the “Goodbye to summer” project. What can I say, there are just too many projects to choose from. All instructions are well written and amply illustrated.
