Quilt guild was like a gang, I tell ya. Sheesh, those dames were hard core--they were traditional quilters and god forbid you introduce modern patterns or art quilts. If we brought in a speaker that was the least bit current or modern, half the crowd would mumble nasty comments and walk out. They were nuts, man. NUTS. I swear they were gonna "off" me because I didn't always follow their rules. If I was lucky, I was going to get off easy with a swift whack to the knees with their canes.
So, after a few years of dealing with little old ladies cornering me and giving me the stink-eye, I finally sucked it up and just sat in the back with my mouth shut. Sometimes I mustered a few fake nice comments about the hundredth log cabin purse they'd made or the boat-sized 9 patch that someone hand quilted. Gees, that stuff sucked, but I wasn't gonna step on old lady toes anymore. After awhile, I just quit going--I'm lucky I got out with my life.
My years in that guild scarred me for life, I now officially hate Sunbonnet Sue. (Picture me looking over my shoulder as I type that.)
Sunbonnet Sue is a traditional applique block that shows a profile shot of "Sue" in her prairie dress and bonnet. She is uber dorky and cutesy which makes her a favorite block of quilters over 1000 years in age. Me--I hate Sunbonnet Sue-she's just lame. Maybe that is why I hate that damn goose on my front porch--I think she reminds me of Sunbonnet Sue.
Lame Sunbonnet Sue:
Even more lame Porch Goose:
And then, on vacation, I saw this horrific site. I couldn't help but sneak a photo of this dame--all the while giggling and trying not to pee myself from holding in the all-out laughs.
Chain-smokin', knee-brace-wearin', toothless, badly agin', Appalachian Sue:
30 comments:
I keep forgetting that we are both lapsed quilters, but I've never been part of a guild. Hmm, that might be something to think about.
Hate that sunbonnet, too. I didn't know she actually had a name.
I like funky applique designs like the one found at this quilting site:
http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/modern-poppy-baby-or-toddler-quilt.html
I don't know if that link will show or not, but it's a modern poppy baby quilt. Not thrilled that it's a baby quilt, but I still like the look.
That last picture...A documentary...Sun Bonnet Sue 50 years later!
You are warped. But funny!
[watch it, vanilla. you'll just encourage her.]
LOL! Friend...you are such a hoot. I'm not a quilter, and I don't think I ever could be. I can hardly sew a button...much less a quilt. :)
Sunbonnet Sue...kin to Holly Hobbie.
Oh Sue. What you do . . .
What has been seen
cannot be unseen.
CG--I have a hankering to quilt lately, CG. Wanna come to Chicago for a quilting bee?? You could take that 10 hour train ride again. :) I'm only traditional in that I love to hand quilt. Well....I did...back when I sat for an hour each day. LOVE the quilt!
Melodie--Isn't she a hoot??! The quality wasn't there, but it was tough to sneak a photo of Sue smoking. My family didn't get what I was laughing about because they don't know SS. Ugh.
Vanilla--I was DYING, Vanilla. DYING. What adult woman seriously wears a hat like that??
Sherrie--Oh, the stuff you see! Thank goodness I had the camera with me or I'd be regretting that scene forever. :)
Jodi--Yeah--hate them both. Add in Strawberry Shortcake and it's a trio of hell.
Chuck--My eyes!! I don't like to take photos of people to chuckle at, but I couldn't resist on this one.
As much as I love hats, even novelty ones, that's a look even I won't entertain...
Oh, I'd be very scared! Sunbonnet Sue is after you!! That guild knows where you live....
Jinx! I saw the same goose recently!
How bizarre!
You know you are now going to quilters hell.
And you are going to find another goose on yours steps tomorrow.
Smoking.
Bwahahahaha!
Ah ha ha, you still have the goose. You protest way too much, me thinks.
I saw quite a few Appalachian Sues this past weekend in the mountains (sans bonnet).
I belong to a quilt guild and they have either upped their prozac or learned to just live with my weird quilts. When I first started going to meetings they brought in some so called exspurt who proceeded to tell us how every quilt should have perfect measurements or your quilter would refuse to quilt it. Being me I thought, Hey I could go into business quilting all the misfit quilts cuz I have had plenty of practice with mine.
As far as the sunbonnet goes, if you change your mind I have a friend who makes them to sell at craft fairs.
Rofl, oh my I'm cracking up here. This is good medicine for my overload.
You are hilarious! Maybe if the guild members had seen Appalachian Sue they might not have been so enamored with Sunbonnet Sue!
I love to quilt too. I really should start doing that again...
I don't love the traditional boring stuff either. It is just too predictable or something?! Love the pic!
Reminds me of the show... Little House on the Prairie :)
Grace--Yeah, it's not so pretty, is it?? Add some cigs and a bum knee and it's downright ugly.
Betty--We were on vacation and I think this is Sue Land down there. Somehow I think this woman thought she looked good in that thing.
V7--You did???! I'm wishing somebody would come haul this ugly thing off already!
Pricilla--Crap. Please tell me they don't sell cigs for those darn geese!
Highway--And what does one do with unwanted heavy-as-hell geese they don't want???! I'd ship it to you, but it would cost a FORTUNE!
Ozark Mtn Cats--Oh, I hate those quilters that go on and on about what is wrong with their quilts. Just enjoy the damn thing, I say! Does your friend sell many bonnets? I'd be curious.
Ann--Maybe I should quilt Appalachian Sue! Wouldn't that make a lovely quilt?? Ack!
Beaded Tail--No kidding! There is a quilt pattern that kills off Sue in horrific ways. That is a quilt I would LOVE To make!
Stephanie--I know! I keep saying I want to quilt again, but I never find the time!
Nessa--Yeah, me too! Except it's not as cute.
Haaaaaaa! I love sneaking pictures of funny people. In fact, People-Watching is one of my favorite sports!
Uncanny that resemblance... *shudder*
Yeah, my mom made us Holly Hobby quilted thingies that hung on our walls, and as a little child I was always so frustrated that girl didn't have a face. You could pull back the bonnet because it was 3-D but no face.
And now...I'm scarred for like. Thanks a lot Sue (although from the side, she looks like a chick I saw in Wal Mart today)
THE HORROR!!! Deja vu...
LOL at that last picture. I would have run screaming. ;)
Poor goose! Give him/her a break, will ya? Actually, I kinda think he/she is cute and I would have displayed him/her in my Mom's garden, not mine though!
Have a nice day, Lin.
Missed ya!!1
But look at the talent behind it!
I am thinking your blog needs to be changed to Lame Sunbonnet Sue & The Porch Goose!
Cute--I typically cannot sneak photos of people because I'm too afraid. I couldn't resist on this one. Isn't she a hoot??!
Lauren--Kinda creepy, isn't it?? I think it is supposed to be cute, but it is just creepy if you ask me. I think she looks like a mass murderer with that hat on.
Roschelle--This babe was fresh out of the Walmart! You had to see the knee brace too. Man, she was a hot mess!
Storm--I was laughing too hard to run. And I kept running into her all day!
Veronica--I miss you too! It's crazy how busy this summer is. I'm trying to get around to the blogs, but I'm struggling. That darn goose is a PAIN! She's out by the shed because I can't move her anywhere else. She weighs a TON! Ugh.
Violet--What talent?? Smoking???!
Diana--It's gonna be "Goose and Pinafore with Bonnet". Do you think you could whip up a header with that one???! ;)
I left my quilt guild many, many years ago for the same reasons you did. Every now and then, I run into a few of those ladies at the quilt shop or show. They are still the same.
...and I guess you know how I feel about SS.
I could have sworn I commented. I think I'm aging badly or something...
Okay, I was doing fine 'til you got to the chain-smoking lady and almost peeing yourself. You're hilarious!
Zizzy--I'm all about traditional....to a point. But being closed-minded about trying new things wasn't working for me. It just wasn't my bag. I knew you would love Appalachian Sue!
Tracy--Well, at least you don't look half as bad as Appalachian Sue!
Petula--Isn't she a hoot??! You should have seen me sneaking photos of her. I was DYING!
Post a Comment