144. A Day in Disneyland (My Small World)

 When Jen Kingwell came out with the design, My Small World, I was so excited to make my version called A Day in Disneyland.

My idea was to begin the morning on the left side of the quilt and proceed to sunset and nighttime on the right side of the quilt. The best parts of the sky were made using Fossil Fern, which allowed me to transition throughout the day and into the night.

I had the BEST time trying to recreate the different parts of Disneyland, and was able to use quite a few selvages to add even more detail.

The day at Disneyland starts on the left side with the sunrise, Main Street and Fantasyland, with a hint of all the beautiful flowers around the park.

Be sure to bring lots of money. You'll need it. Do you have your autograph book handy when you spot one of the princesses walking around?

Take a ride on the teacups. Drink a Coke/

Say hi to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Offer to help poor Snow White wash all those socks she dries on the chimney of their house.

Head over to Tomorrowland. Some rides are closed down as they prepare to build a new Star Wars area. I must have seen into the future! 

Don't forget to look for "hidden Mickeys" throughout the park!

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.

Ride the Jungle Cruise.

And then head over to the Haunted Mansion. Boo!

Go ahead and sing "It's a small world after all" for the rest of the day.

 

End your day with fireworks above Sleeping Beauty's Castle. And don't forget to look for Tinkerbell!

I used leftover fat quarters for the back of the quilt.

In 2018 I had the chance to take the quilt to Disneyland and actually photograph it there! 

And the very best one of all, with Mickey Mouse himself!

Title: A Day in Disneyland

Pattern by: Jen Kingwell

Date Completed: 2015

Size: 42" x 33"

Quilted by: Darby Myers