Monday, 22 July 2013

It’s-a me, Mario!


Mario cushion 2

What’s a mum to do when the kidlet is invited to a birthday party and there’s no time to track down a present? Why make one of course! A quick enquiry to the birthday boy’s mum to find out he was a big Super Mario fan.

Well how handy. I just happened to recall a pixellated Mario pattern floating around blogland. Found it right here at Cut to Pieces. Oh yeah and free.

I wasn’t up to all the pixellated pieces (1.5” squares) so I strip pieced Mario. It's not as rude as it sounds.

Mario in progress

Unfortunately my dodgy quilt maths led me astray and he ended up a little stretched out of shape. Above dodgy pic from IG as I didn’t take one with the camera during the making of Mario!

But I think he’s still recognisable as Mario and that’s the important thing. Quick enveloped closure on the back and this baby was done.

Mario cushion

It was approved by my kidlet and delivered at the party yesterday. I believe it was well received though it was a little hard to tell as a cushion can’t really compete with an on-going soccer match that was happening at the same time.

Now from Mario back to LEGO Star Wars. If anyone needs me, I’ll be paper piecing. Again.
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17 comments:

  1. Helen 22 July 2013 at 11:33

    Oh that's so clever :-)))

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  2. Vicki H22 July 2013 at 13:06

    So cute. Thanks for sharing the link also. My grandson is totally addicted to playing Mario. I can make him a pillow of Christmas.

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  3. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation22 July 2013 at 14:00

    your strip piecing comment totally made me giggle! love the pillow. A little boy's dream!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  4. Vera22 July 2013 at 16:28

    Pretty cool! You are so funny. I guess you are into paper piecing as there is no math included, right? he he.

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  5. Finding Fifth22 July 2013 at 16:39

    You are such a champ to put that together so quickly. A fab birthday gift.

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  6. Celtic Thistle22 July 2013 at 17:28

    Great cushion, it will still be loved well after the football game is long forgotten!

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  7. Rachel22 July 2013 at 17:50

    That is an amazing gift!! Lucky boy!!

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  8. Ali22 July 2013 at 18:52

    Great cushion. I'm sure the birthday boy loves it.

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  9. nicole22 July 2013 at 21:58

    It turned out fantastic Kristy! Love it!

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  10. Anonymous22 July 2013 at 22:41

    Oh my goodness how cute!

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  11. Lorna McMahon22 July 2013 at 23:08

    You're right, it was not as rude as it sounded. Ha, ha! Love the pillow! Thanks for sharing. This is my next birthday project for a gift. Thank you! And your Star Wars blocks are great. My son is a big fan!
    Lorna:)
    http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com

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  12. Rachael22 July 2013 at 23:20

    Oh this is soo cool!

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  13. Gina23 July 2013 at 01:32

    You are hilarious!! I think the slight elongation helps him look more digitized! You are so smart to strip piece instead of all those itty bitty squares!!

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  14. AmandaK@whatthebobbin23 July 2013 at 06:26

    Strip pieced Mario does sound a bit rude, haha. What a fun gift!

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  15. Lucy | Charm About You23 July 2013 at 07:10

    That's awesome!! Totally looks like him. Good thinking about strip piecing!

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  16. Karen23 July 2013 at 08:04

    He looks alright to me! I'm still avoiding my Mario blocks! ;-)

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  17. Kirsten24 July 2013 at 08:57

    Mario looks fabulous!

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