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Sunbonnet Babies and Chickens – Free Redwork Pattern

November 5, 2020 by Claudia Porter 5 Comments

In quilting, most people know about Sunbonnet Sue, a popular design that has been around for many years.  Well, here’s a different take on that traditional design.  These are Sunbonnet Babies done in Redwork hand embroidery.

Originating in the mid 1800s, redwork has been a popular embroidery technique for a long time. You can see the work on pillows, dish towels, quilts, and coverlets just to name a few.

Ideal for adding to a tea towel or even a quilt panel, this adorable pattern from Grandma’s Attic Sewing Emporium is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. It is a traditional design with two children feeding a flock of chicks.

The pattern suggest using the outline stitch (also known as the Kensington stitch) for the project.  It looks to me like the polka dots on the one dress are made with french knots. You will need an embroidery hoop, floss, canvas and a needle to complete this project.

Embroidered onto a set of tea towels, this design would make a lovely gift for someone.  Of course, if you prefer not to do the project in redwork, you could always do bluework or blackwork.

Click here to get this charming free pattern:  Sunbonnet Babies

[photo from Grandma’s Attic Sewing Emporium]

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. Sandra Harvey says

    November 6, 2020 at 6:55 am

    Page does not exist for sunbonnet babies

  2. Debbie J Boswell says

    November 6, 2020 at 7:18 am

    when you click on the Sunbonnet babies link you get this 404 Page Not Found

  3. Shellie Wilson says

    November 18, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Hi, I have found a direct link to the missing page.

  4. Shellie Wilson says

    November 18, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Please try the new updated link

  5. Shellie Wilson says

    November 18, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    The link has been updated now .

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