Classes and Lectures available through Sunbonnetsue.com

Lectures:

A Sunbonnet Trunk Show

Sit back and enjoy an historical tour of Sunbonnet Sue. We'll start with quilts that were influenced by early illustrators like Kate Greenaway and Bertha Corbett. Antique children books will be on shown so you can see some of the oldest Sunbonnet images.

Some of the quilts in the trunk show include:

• A nursery "kit" quilt from the 1930
• A "southwestern" feel Sue and Sam from the Southwestern part of the United states
• Traditional Sunbonnet Sue quilts from the 1930s
• A sunbonnet Sue friendship quilt
• Some modern "bad" sue quilts and current trends
• A Contemporary Quilt made a modern quilt artist
• Southern Belle Quilts
• A Dutch Girl quilt
• Various unfinished tops
• Days of the Week quilt
• Redwork Sunbonnet Sue

At the end of the trunk show and lecture you'll have a new appreciation for Sunbonnet Sue and how this block has endured!

One Hour Lecture  $200. Plus travel, room and board

Bad-Bonnet Sue Lecture

This lecture includes a digital slide show of over 100 "bad- Sue" blocks and quilts. Most of these blocks are humorous and will keep you laughing during the show. Even the blocks that are in "bad taste" are included.

These are the blocks that have angered many of the more conservative quilters, so please know your audience before you book this lecture! During the lecture, several quilts and individual blocks will be available for viewing. Since the slide show is digital, there will be no need to dim the lights during the lecture. We bring our own projector. You need to provide a screen.

Redwork – an historical look back

This lecture is part trunk show, part history lesson as we look at redwork and how it evolved. Many embroidered items will be show from quilts to tea towels. For groups under 100, a small piece of muslin with a stamped image, needle and thread will be provided for a little hands-on at the end of the lecture. If your group is larger than 100, additional sets of muslin squares can be purchased for $10 for 25 sets.

One Hour $200.00 plus travel, room and board

Full Day Classes:

Appliqué with Fusible Interfacing - Stitch and Turn Method

In this class you we will be using the book "Appliqué Revival". Participants have a choice of four different Appliqué blocks: A Scottie or butterfly (the simplest), a Sunbonnet Sue (with embroidery touches) and a floral block (a little more detailed). All these designs are suitable for the beginner. At the end of the class, you will have a four-block wall hanging, or a start on a larger quilt. This class is perfect for anyone who has never appliquéd before. You will need to use your sewing machine to "sew on the line", so a good working machine and the ability to "steer" it are important. Appliqué by hand, machine and with embroidery will be demonstrated.  How you finish your block will be your choice. Maximum number of students: 20 Class length - 6 hours Fee - $200

Materials list:

• Appliqué Revival book - $14.95 (available from Instructor)
• 1 Sheet of pre-printed fusible interfacing - $2.00 (available from Instructor)
• ½ yard of fabric for the appliqué background - muslin works here or a light print
• ½ yard of fabric for the applique, black if you are doing the scotties, floral for the butterfly, sunbonnet Sue block or blossom
•  If you are doing the floral block or Sunbonnet Sue block, you will need scraps of contrasting fabrics.
• ½ yard of sashing fabric.
• Sewing Machine
• Sharp scissors
• Bamboo turner or dull knitting needle
• Irons & Ironing board
• Rotary Cutter and Mat
• Black embroidery floss
• thread to coordinate with applique fabric and needle.

Appliqué with Heat-resistant templates - Starch and Press Method

This class is suitable for those who like the look of fine "needle-turned" hand appliqué, but can't master that technique. Using liquid starch, heat resistant template plastic, and our iron, we will learn how to turn the edges under for perfect appliqué.

Appliqué templates for Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam will be provided. If participants desire to do their own appliqué pattern, it will be up to the discretion of the teacher, if the pattern is simple enough to tackle in the class. At the end of the class, you will leave with two appliquéd blocks, hopefully completed.

Maximum number of students: 20 Class length - 3 hours Fee - $100

Materials list:

• Heat resistant Template plastic - $2.00 (available from Instructor)
• ½ yard of fabric for the appliqué.
• Scraps of contrasting fabrics.
• ½ yard of muslin or plain fabric for the appliqué background.
• Sharp scissors - 1  to cut fabric, 1 to cut plastic templates
•  Bamboo turner or dull knitting needle
• Irons & Ironing board
• Simple appliqué pattern (if you don't desire to do Sunbonnet Sue or Sam)
• Needle & thread (no sewing machines required for this class)
• 1 cup measuring cup
• child's watercolor brush (or other small brush), clean with no paint

Half Day Classes:

Half Day workshops are $100 each for up to 20 participants.

If you have any questions about these classes, or if you'd like to have me customize a class for your needs, please contact me at:

Kim Bunchuck, 829 Main Street, Greenport, NY  11944  kim@sunbonnetsue.com