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Friday, February 4, 2022

Friday Finish: Sock Monkey Plus

I finally had a chance to long arm quilt the Sock Monkey Plus top that I made before the end of last year. With help from an experienced PCQ member, I was able to FMQ it from the front of the machine. Just a gentle meander, but for a first time attempt I wanted to keep it simple. I enjoyed FMQing from the front of the machine much more than following a panto from the back of the machine, and it went much faster than I expected. 

Sorry for the too-bright photo, the sun is really strong here and deep shade photos were even worse. 

This quilt is intended as a donation quilt for a tween or teen boy. It came out about 44 x 56". Some of the fabrics are repurposed shirts; the fabrics all read masculine, and who can't smile at those sock monkeys? 😊


I found flannel for the back in the club's stash and pieced the backing. Combined with the not-dense quilting, this quilt is very soft, drapey, and cozy. 

I just need to finish hand-sewing down the label, and this quilt will be ready to donate. It will go to the local family services agency for abused children. 

P.S.  Thanks again Libby for the sock monkey and red text fabric. You knew I'd be able to use them!


Link Ups: Alycia Quilts,  Wendy's Quilts and More, My Quilt Infatuation


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9 comments:

  1. grammajudybFebruary 4, 2022 at 3:17 PM

    It turned out really cute! Love the pluses and the r,w,b, scheme. The sock monkey fabric is great!

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  2. The Joyful QuilterFebruary 4, 2022 at 3:20 PM

    That is sure to brighten someone's day, Jan!

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  3. Libby in TNFebruary 4, 2022 at 5:23 PM

    I was going to say I recognize those fabrics! I knew you would find a good use for them.

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  4. DonnaFebruary 4, 2022 at 6:41 PM

    That's a great quilt for a guy. Love the colors too!

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  5. Cherie MooreFebruary 5, 2022 at 4:45 AM

    Sounds like you were comfortable working from the front of the machine. I much prefer it and did a lot of doodles on paper when I first started. Now I don’t like meandering because it’s boring, lol. I often have to tell myself to take a breath, slow down a bit and not grip the handles so tightly.

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  6. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlFebruary 5, 2022 at 1:08 PM

    I really prefer to FMQ from the front of a longarm machine as well. I'm glad it went well and helped finish off this lovely donation quilt.

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  7. Alycia~QuiltygirlFebruary 6, 2022 at 9:11 AM

    Perfect!!! THat is a great pattern too - and the fun fabrics!!!

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  8. Sandy PanagosFebruary 6, 2022 at 9:20 AM

    Ya gotta love a sock monkey quilt. So cute.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 28, 2022 at 12:50 PM

    I love your scrappy patterns. They will give cheer and hope to those needing help. I would like a copy of all four so I can add my helping hand.

    Thanks peonypatch71@outlook.com

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