Hurray! It's my day to share with you my project for the Music Blog Hop. When Carla, of Creatin' in the Sticks, announced that she was going to host a musical-themed blog, I jumped at the chance to be included. What a fun idea!
In my stash I had a yard of Alexander Henry fabric called Going Steady. Its several years old, but I never found the right project to use it until now.
In the book Kiddie Cocktails by Stuart Sandler, was an illustration by Derek Yaniger, one of favorite artists. I decided to make a wall hanging using his picture as my inspiration.
First I made a background of pastel colors reminiscent of the 50's,
Next I drew and cut out my teenager shapes.
I used fusible web to adhere most of my pieces to my pastel background. I found a poodle applique that was so popular during that era. And the shoes were so much fun to make -- penny loafers, Oxfords, and sneakers.
Remember the old 45's? I had quite a collection and a portable record player on which to play them.
ROCK 'N ROLL 4-EVER!
This has been such a fun hop. Thank you again, Carla, for hosting this wonderful hop.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my contribution. Now boogie on over to the other bloggers' sites and see what they have made.
Thursday, November 17th
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That is a great idea for your quilt. Thanks for sharing it. The skirt teminds me of my older sister. 😁
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheerful quilt.
ReplyDeleteJust looking at it makes me smile. I imagine you really had a lot of fun making it.
Thank you. Yes, this was a lot of fun to make. It makes me smile, too.
DeleteYou made a very fun quilt!!! It's great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt! Your appliques are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteRock 'N Roll 4-ever is so great, Charlene. I love it - every single detail. Thanks for showing your process, too. Such a great post and you've sent lots of smiles with your quilt. Thank you for joining the Music blog hop!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! It is super fun and the applique is fantastic. We go to a sock hop each year for Girl Scouts and the girls love wearing the poodle skirts.
ReplyDeleteI love it! What fun appliques too! That fabric is perfect for the back.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is so cute and fun! The backing is perfect for it. Brings back so many memories!
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilt, and just the perfect backing. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCharlene, you absolutely rocked that music hop! I LOVE your quilt! You had me with Alexander Henry fabrics...but you took it over the top with your quilt design. Be still my heart! :-)
ReplyDeletethis really has been a fun hop. thanks for sharing and inspiring. I love your quilt. so fun. I had so many 45's growing up. music was a part of our family and when I got married again a part of my immediate family
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Charlene, that is just the cutest thing! I love your dancing legs and the Alexander Henry fabric is icing on the quilt. Great project and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuper choices when it came to choosing the shapes to depict the 50s. 45s were all the rage and there was even a store in town where you could listen to the song on the 45 before you purchased! Wonderful project.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm expecting Fonzie and the gang to show up. Very cool, creative quilt!
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilt and fabrics. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteFun project! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous. Love the old record player. I had one just like that.
ReplyDeleteCharlene, what a fantastic idea for this hop! I had quite the stack of 45s and a portable record player myself!! Thanks for sharing and the great memories you evoked!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE it!! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Fantastic job!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun piece of fabric! Great inspiration for a really fun quilt. Just darling!
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