Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Fairy Tales Blog Hop

Once upon a time . . . 


Hello & welcome!  Today is my day to share with you my project for the Fairy Tales Blog Hop, the brain child of Joan at Moosetash Quilting.  When Joan first announced she was going to host a hop with a theme of Fairy Tales, I jumped at the chance to sign up.  I love fairy tales!   

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!




27 comments:

  1. 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!

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  2. wuhuuuuuu! so great! what a cute Mary Poppins Quilt!!! I love it! Detailed and just wonderful!!! :0) hugs from denmark, Ulrike :0)

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  3. This 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.

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  4. Oh, my goodness, what an awesome quilt! I absolutely love this! Great job on something you and others will enjoy for a long time!

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  5. What a beautiful quilt! I think I’ll have supercalifragilistic in my mind now too.

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  6. Oh my Goodness! What a wonderful quilt! I love all your amazing details and the bottom block is my favorite!

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  7. Mary 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:

    IIIIT'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

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  8. OK the only word to describe this quilt is SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS. It is fantastic. Your detail is wonderful.

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  9. Your Mary Poppins quilt is adorable! Great work and thanks so much for sharing!

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  10. Great looking Mary Poppins quilt!

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  11. Charlene, 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!

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  12. As always, an exceptionally cute quilt!! I am always stunned at your creativity. Miss you greatly!

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  13. I 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!

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  14. I love Mary Poppins so your quilt is perfect! Thank you for sharing!

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  15. Superb! 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

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  16. Hi 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.

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  17. I 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.

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  18. What a fun quilt! And thank you for sticking that song in my head, LOL. Happy quilting.

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  19. We are all signing along 😀 What a great quilt!

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  20. I simply adore this quilt! Both my girls loved this movie when they were young and they still do!!! Love it!!!

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  21. Uh oh, now I have an earworm! LOL It's really a fun quilt though. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Your 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

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  23. Forget 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.

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  24. Your Mary Poppins quilt is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. I love'd Mary Poppins as a girl. Watched the movie over and over.

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  25. Wow, I love your Mary Poppins quilt! She was and still is a favorite of mine! xx

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