Vintage 1960s Sunbonnet Sue Quilt – Hand Appliquéd & Hand Quilted – Lavender Sashing – 89” x 91”

This exquisite lavender Sunbonnet Sue Quilt dates to the 1960s or 1970s and measures 89” x 91” with 25 individually hand-appliquéd Sunbonnet Sue figures in a colorful vintage cotton prints and solids. Each figure is set against a cream white background, with lavender purple sashing separating the blocks.

Each Sunbonnet Sue is wearing a different combination of fabrics, including florals, ginghams, geometric prints, and novelty cottons. The figures have carefully hand-stitched bonnets, dresses, sleeves, and small white apron pockets.

The quilt has been entirely hand quilted in a closely spaced diagonal crosshatch pattern extending through both the white blocks and lavender sashing, creating a beautiful diamond texture throughout.

Details:
* Size: 89” x 91”
* Pattern: Sunbonnet Sue
* Date: Circa 1960s–1970s
* Construction: Hand appliquéd and entirely hand quilted
* Design: 25 individual Sunbonnet Sue blocks arranged in five rows of five
* Fabrics: Assorted colorful vintage cotton prints and solids
* Sashing: Lavender purple cotton
* Backing: Light pink cotton
* Binding: Narrow white binding
* Quilting: Closely spaced diagonal crosshatch quilting throughout

CONDITION: Beautiful and excellent unused vintage condition, with vibrant colors, well-preserved appliqué, and lovely hand quilting. An exceptionally well-maintained example of this traditional pattern.