A Christmas Quilt

This Christmas gift was probably more appropriate for a baby shower, but I just couldn't help myself. I got the Sock Monkey fabric for half off at a FQS and ran with it. My sister is expecting her first baby, and the first boy on my side, so I'm super excited. This labor of love is a testament as to how excited I am:

I did off-center blocks and fussy-cut the centers so there would be a monkey in each. Although in one I made sure to center it on the monkey's bottom. You need to understand my family to get that one :). I used the sock monkey polka-dot as the binding (same as some of the blocks), Kona cotton in white for sashing, and a really large-scale yellow sock monkey print for the back. Sorry I forgot a picture for that! It is fun.

I practiced and practiced my free-motion until I got the swirly pattern down well enough. I had a problem with the bobbin not catching and realized I was using cheap thread. Darn. So I invested in good thread and I didn't have a single problem.

Before we wrapped it up we tested it out with my scooter. It is plenty big for a wiggly baby, perfect for a snug wrap, and will fit on a toddler bed someday. Definitely drool worthy. This baby thought so.

Thanks to Alissa for the pattern and tut. I only changed the size of the sashing on the top and bottom to match the sides so it would be nice and symmetrical for a off-center quilt :). I don't get myself either...

Not bad for Quilt #4!