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Bonnet Girls: Patterns of the Past

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There is no way to describe how appealing these designs are if you have not seen them for yourself. It is like watching Little Women come to life through fabric. They are in every position and doing every daily chore you can imagine, including dipping their bare toes in the creek. Their gowns blow in the wind, they carry candles or cakes or babies. They fly kites with the children, teach school, offer up a baked turkey or decorate the tree. There are even three male figures to incorporate. Helen uses embroidery floss to appliqué the figures, which outlines all the pieces in sharp relief. She teaches you to braid hair, twist it in a bun or display a head of tousled curls. The pieces are infinitely interchangeable and all the faces are hidden by stylish bonnets. I don't do appliqué and my little girl is grown, but I love these every time I see them.

This is a very useful book in creating applique design scenes for the bonnet ladies. The book comes with several different bonnet ladies and along with the different ladies come items like the little dog that is on the front cover. These accessorie items make the bonnet ladies come to life. This is not a beginning applique book but for someone more advanced.

I have owned this book for a few years now and have thoroughly enjoyed sewing some of the patterns. Of course, it is my intent to make all of them, but... I do want to say that the patterns/instructions are thorough and easy to follow. There is always room for creativity. Needless to say, I was very excited to see that there is now another book.

I purchased this book used and it's in mint condition. I am so excited with all of the projects in this book. I have a lot of Bonnet Girl patterns but this book is the ultimate. Thank you.

This is a very useful book in creating applique design scenes for the bonnet ladies. The book comes with several different bonnet ladies and along with the different ladies come items like the little dog that is on the front cover. These accessorie items make the bonnet ladies come to life. This is not a beginning applique book but for someone more advanced.

I just received my book yesterday and spent hours looking at it and making templates. I can't wait to start my quilt. These patterns are exactly what I've been looking for and I can see endless possibilities for quilts and wall hangings.

It is a very good pattern book. It has very detailed instructions to follow. Am pleased to be able to order it.

This is one of my all time favorite purchashes. It was wonderful. Thank you.

Gorgeous applique patterns for the advanced needleturn applique expert. These are really stunning blocks. I hope someday I can make some of them!

After making a Sun Bonnet Sue for my daughter, I fell in love with this design. If you like to applique, this book is for you. I can think of so many color combinations to make each period lady different. Beautiful as a wall hanging.