Clara Ford Foundation

Dedicated to the preservation of antique African American quilts and the art of quilting. Established 2005.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

Clara's Sunbonnet Sue

67 x 75 inches

circa 1960



Clara’s Sunbonnet Sue has 12 Sunbonnet Sue blocks with alternating solid red and white blocks. A red border frames the sides. The green outer border forms a fold-over binding. The quilt has a plain muslin back. It is hand quilted with white thread in a grid pattern. A buttonhole stitch used on Sue’s arm and hat.

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