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Free pattern: Running Sue

November 6, 2008 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

Image from Lace \'n\' Ribbon Roses blogCC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another in her series of Sunbonnet Sue embroidery patterns. This Sue is in a hurry. And don’t you love her sweet dollie! Get the pattern.

Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the late 19th century. It features a young girl wearing a bonnet and dress, holding a basket or umbrella.

The pattern was first created by Ella J. Sperry, a popular embroidery artist of the time. The pattern quickly became popular and was used by many embroiderers to decorate quilts, clothing, and other items.

Today, Sunbonnet Sue is still popular among embroiderers and quilters, and there are many free patterns available online. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced embroiderer, Sunbonnet Sue is a great pattern to start with – it’s easy to learn and can be adapted to suit any skill level. So if you’re looking for a classic pattern to get started with, Sunbonnet Sue is it!

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Comments

  1. Sue Fedewa says

    April 2, 2009 at 5:35 am

    Is there any more of the Sunbonnet Sue’s illustrations by Bertha Corbett, such as the ones in the above picture. I am interested in using them for a baby quilt.

    Thanks

    Sue

  2. Dee says

    December 9, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    Cannot get the pattern, keeps coming up with widget, etc.

  3. Shellie Wilson says

    February 11, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    Looks like the link is broken at the moment, we will re-check in 7 days and remove if it is still not working

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