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Gone with the Wind Swap!

These beautiful blocks are part of a block swap organized by the sunbonnetsue chat list. 

Inspired by the beautiful love story and exquisite costumes, two Sunbonnet Sue chat list members, Jo R. from Minnesota and BC from New York, organized the "Gone With The Wind" swap for list members. Approximately 25 avid fans of the most beloved movie of all time joined the swap which began officially on January 1st, 2002 and finished on March 31st, 2002. Each participant selected a costume, scene, or quote from the movie to sew by machine or by hand in appliqué or redwork embroidery. Here are some of the blocks.

 

Tara in Redwork

The childhood of Scarlett.

This redwork block was made by Jody from Missouri.

Scarlett in Mourning

Scarlett is dressed in black.

Sewn by Debbie in California

 

 

BC in New York did this appliqued block.

Aunt Pitty Pat

Aunt Pittypat Hamilton was the older maiden aunt of Scarlett's first husband, Charles. She was also the aunt of Melanie Hamilton, Scarlett's friend and romantic competitor for the affections of Ashley.

Embroidered by Juanita from Virigina

Juanita provided us with her drawing for the redwork pattern. Click to print it.

Scarlett and Rhett's kiss

This is the classic pose that graces the movie posters for "Gone with the Wind".

This redwork block was made by Sandy S. from Virginia.

 

 

Donna A. made this block

Confederate Soldier

 

A single soldier in his confederate uniform.

Sewn by Rose of Missouri

What Mammy says as she

adjusts Scarlett's corset

 

 

This block is machine done lettering. It says:

"You done had a baby Miss Scarlett an you ain't never going to be no eighteen and half inches ever again never and there ain't nothing to do 'bout it.

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 Scarlett's Green & White Bar-B-Que Dress

worn by Vivien Leigh for the B-B-Que at Twelve Oaks plantation.

This lovely appliqué is made by Jo R. from Minnesota.
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I'll never go hungry ..

Remember the sunset scene at Tara with Scarlett shaking her fist at the sky:

"As God as my witness they're not going to lick me. I'm going to live through this, and when it's all over I'll never be hungry again. No, nor any of my folk. If I have to lie, steal, cheat or kill; as God as my witness, I'll never be hungry again."

This striking appliqué is made by BC from New York.

What Scarlett says as she

searches for food

 

 

This block is machine done lettering. It says:

"As Good as my witness they're not going to lick me. I'm going to live through this and when its all over I'll never be hungry again. ....

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Magnolia blossoms

symbol of the Old South,

embroidered by Karen M. from Wisconsin.
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Scarlett's Wedding Dress

The mutton sleeve gown designed for Scarlett's first wedding, her marriage to Charles Hamilton.

Embroidered by Karen M. from Wisconsin
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 Scarlett's Ruffled Dress

Light and sweet, Scarlett's White Ruffled Dress, is simply elegant.

Embroidered by Linda from Vermont.
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Scarlett's Plaid Dress

Scarlett's plaid dress, worn for business at her growing lumber company could be the predecessor of today's business suite.

Embroidered by Grace W. from BC Canada.

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Scarlett in a red Dress

 

by Trish

 
Scarlett in a Blue Dress

by Denise.

Denise has since passed away. We will all treasure the block she sewed for this swap and others. She is missed.

 

Quilt Label

by Doris from Switzerland

 

Scarlett in her Drapery Dress

by Lea

 

The Horses of Tara

by Kathleen

 

Saying from the Movie in Redwork

by 

 

Scarlett on the Stairs

by Linda

 

Mammy in her red Petticoat

Mammy shows Rhett the red taffeta slip he bought her in France.

Sewn by Donna in Bloomingdale, Ill

 

Frankly my Dear ....

by Teri

 

Scarlett in a Green Velvet Robe

by Lor in BC

 

Mammy in Redwork

by Lea
   

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