It didn't take me long to decide what I wanted to make. I have been wanting to create a Mary Poppins quilt for some time but just never had the right incentive. Joan's blog hop was just the impetus I needed.
Of course the first step was getting a design on paper. This is where I always start, usually with a pencil and grid paper and a big eraser.
Once I had an idea of how many blocks there would be, I drew the images I would cut from fabric and made templates.
There were 10 blocks in all of various sizes and alternating backgrounds of yellow and aqua. I used tiny dots of glue to hold my pieces in place. I used the raw applique method for this project and sewed around my pieces 2-3 times in black thread on the sewing machine. The quotes are embroidered with 2 strands of black embroidery floss.
To make the blocks stand out, I added black lattice strips. The finished quilt is approximately 46" x 68".
The most challenging block was the word "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." Trying to get all those 3" letters to fit on a piece of fabric 42" long was difficult. Another drawback to sewing that block was that the song by the same name got stuck in my head. LOL
I hope you have enjoyed seeing my process and my finished Fairy Tale quilt. Thank you so much, Joan, for this fun blog hop. We can always count on you to think of something special to make us smile!
Be sure to visit all the other Fairy Tale Creations from these talented makers!
Wednesday June 23
Just Because Quilts (you are here)
I hope your earworm now goes away since the quilt is done. A marvelous quilt it is, too. I just love it! Many people would love to make it, I bet. You did a great job!
ReplyDeletewuhuuuuuu! so great! what a cute Mary Poppins Quilt!!! I love it! Detailed and just wonderful!!! :0) hugs from denmark, Ulrike :0)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so charming!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is just outstanding and the wording at the end just finished it off. So happy and the length of it which caused you to make it swirly simply added to the fairy tale theme. You did a fabulous job on it. Great creativity and I was thinking how much work you have put into it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, what an awesome quilt! I absolutely love this! Great job on something you and others will enjoy for a long time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I think I’ll have supercalifragilistic in my mind now too.
ReplyDeleteOh my Goodness! What a wonderful quilt! I love all your amazing details and the bottom block is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteMary Poppins is a favorite of mine too, the original movie with Julie Andrews that is. I adore your quilt and yes, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, is a long word! But it is so fun and I love the song too. Now I have to sing it to. Everyone sing along:
ReplyDeleteIIIIT's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Because I was afraid to speak
When I was just a lad
My father gave me nose a tweak
And told me I was bad
But then one day I learned a word
That saved me achin' nose
The biggest word you ever heard
And this is how it goes, oh
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
He traveled all around the world
And everywhere he went
He'd use his word and all would say
There goes a clever gent
When Dukes and Maharajahs
Pass the time of day with me
I say me special word
And then they ask me out to tea
Oh, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Now, you can say it backwards, which is dociousaliexpilisticfragicalirupus
But that's going a bit too far, don't you think?
Indubitably
So when the cat has got your tongue
There's no need for dismay
Just summon up this word
And then you've got a lot to say
But better use it carefully
Or it could change your life
For example, yes, one night I said it to me girl
And now me girl's my wife, oh, and a lovely thing she's too
She's, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
OK the only word to describe this quilt is SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS. It is fantastic. Your detail is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour Mary Poppins quilt is adorable! Great work and thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking Mary Poppins quilt!
ReplyDeleteCharlene, your Mary Poppins quilt is...well...supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! I love Mary Poppins and this quilt really nails it! Let me be the first to say, we want a pattern now. Please let me know if you ever write one, I'd love to purchase it from you. Thankyou "Sew" much for playing along and enchanting us all with this stunning quilt!
ReplyDeleteAs always, an exceptionally cute quilt!! I am always stunned at your creativity. Miss you greatly!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love Mary Poppins and you've done a beautiful job creating a quilt that depicts her in so many ways. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love Mary Poppins so your quilt is perfect! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuperb! That's a wonderful quilt and Mary Poppins is a great tale. Each of your blocks are amazing . The black sashing is perfect. "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" had to be a part of your quilt; thank you for making it fit! That song was the only way I could and do remember the word. lol
ReplyDeleteHi Charlene, what a wonderful quilt - I was singing along with the spoonful of sugar. That would have driven me crazy. Congrats on a Super...docious quilt! Take care.
ReplyDeleteI fell absolutely in love with your Mary, and all of the other blocks in this quilt. I must have been so much fun to create. Hats off to you, and thanks for sharing this work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! And thank you for sticking that song in my head, LOL. Happy quilting.
ReplyDeleteWe are all signing along 😀 What a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteI simply adore this quilt! Both my girls loved this movie when they were young and they still do!!! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteUh oh, now I have an earworm! LOL It's really a fun quilt though. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is practically perfect in every way! I actually got to see the original coat and umbrella just last week at Seattle's MoPOP museum (along with the won worn in the new Mary Poppins movie). This is a true masterpiece! Your creativity and execution are amazing. Thanks so much for sharing! -Andrea
ReplyDeleteForget the practically...it IS perfect in every way. I love the clever way you fit Super.... on there! Please tell us when you have the pattern ready for sale (yeah, that's a big hint, lol). Love it! Thanks so much for sharing the story of how it was created, too. I love hearing how others come up with the ideas and the process used.
ReplyDeleteYour Mary Poppins quilt is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. I love'd Mary Poppins as a girl. Watched the movie over and over.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your Mary Poppins quilt! She was and still is a favorite of mine! xx
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