Beautiful Brides

Joyce writes,  This sue .." is in honor of a dear friend,  MaryEllen Locher Burd who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2005. "

She writes, "Good luck with this worthwhile project. It was fun making the block."

"Thanks for letting me participate and I hope to again sometime," writes Flo.

She asks "Good or Bad, you decide"

Margaret Andrews from Haines Alaska made this happy couple.

Margaret writes, " I was able to make this dress a little special as I used part of my wedding dress that I made 37 years ago...I was able to find a scrap from it in my hope chest and the white band is also from my wedding dress. I am a breast cancer survivor and had to get the square done as I was having my other breast removed on the 15th of June. I am happy to report that the pathology report came back clear so I am as happy as all of these brides. What a wonderful project and a good response you had from all over the world."

"The veil, shoes and hands are made with organza.  This picture on the fabric is of cherry blossoms, perfect for a Spring wedding", writes Elaine.

"Sue is wearing a 'haku lei' in her hair and an old fashioned Hawaiian wedding dress", writes Diane.

She writes, "I am sorry I could not do my best job.  My wrist has so much arthritis and carpal tunnel, I could hardly handle the needle. "

It is a beautiful addition to the project.  

She writes, "Two years ago my sister-in-law passed away from breast cancer and I miss her very much."

She used the free pattern from Sunbonnetsue.com for her bride.  

http://sunbonnetsue.com/mascot.html

Pamela is the owner of Silver Threads Embroidery and she did a beautiful row of flowers below her bride.

She writes "My mother and I do a lot of projects together. . . With our embroidery business we are able to aide in a lot of benefits."

She says "It was really a pleasure to work on this project."

Barbara writes:  "I used as much of the gown you sent as I could, but most of the embellishments were too large scale, even cut apart, to use on this size design.  The lace I used for the veil came from remnants from my daughter's wedding gown so a piece of my family goes with the block as well as the girl who donated her gown to be used."

Lavon writes, "I really enjoyed doing this.  I am a breast cancer survivor".

Cathy Hanson from Texas made this block.  She writes "This was as much fun as making Scarlett was.  Once I got started drawing I couldn't put it down until it was finished.  Thanks for letting me do this!"

Bad Brides

By Kim Bunchuck of sunbonnetsue.com

I don't think Sam is marrying this bride for her brains!

By Joyce Teal of Tennessee

She is off and running to the church.  Heri veil and dress are blowing while holding her red roses to match her petticoat and veil.  Notice her diamond engagement from Overall Sam.

Doris Stauffer-Neidhardt of Switzerland made this Sue.

Doris writes, "Sue wears a red hat and red boots.  She hurries to the church."

She writes, "She should've checked the mirror before leaving the restroom ... her dress is tucked in her black lacy panties!!"

She writes, "This block is dedicated to the indomitable spirit of the ladies who have survived!  May their strength inspire others to win the fight against breast cancer."

She is dressed in Red, with a pile of cigarette butts at her feet.

Lisa Newcomer of Maryland made this bride

"Enclosed is a Bridal Sue running away in a flurry of bouquet roses!"

Ingrid Tiffe for Napanee Ontario Canada made this bride.

She has a studio that is online at www.shatteredillusions.ca

She's stomping in rain puddles and ruining her new dress.

Barbara Cano from New York had her bad bride fall asleep.  Too much bachelorette party the night before?

BC writes "She's asleep at her own wedding."

Lynn writes "Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this awesome project".

She writes. "I am a 58 year old High School German/Spanish teacher here in North Central Washington.  My daughter is getting married in November and I lost my best girlfriend to breast cancer in 2000.  This lets me honor both of these women."