Monkey Business: Sew Solids Blog Remix

This Monkey Business mini quilt will add some solid fun to a baby’s nursery or go-bag. I used a mix of Moda Bella Solids and Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids to bring this monkey to life. The finished quilt measures 21.5-inches by 26.5-inches, and it’s a free pattern from the Fat Quarter Shop. Be sure to check out the Jolly Jabber blog and tutorial for some helpful tips.

This quilt came together quickly. I cut out all the pieces one evening, assembled the quilt top the next evening, and finished it up the next day with simple crosshatch quilting and a machine-stitched binding. My most important tip is to use Alphabitties or Post-It Notes to stay organized. There are a lot of small pieces! I also like to label my Bella Solids with a marker; the AGF Pure Solids are labeled in the selvage.

I had a few fun prints in my fabric stash for the backing and binding. I like using fun prints like these on the back of a baby quilt.

This mini quilt would make a great gift. Wrap it up with a copy of Curious George or a few fun board books. (I’m a fan of Sandra Boynton’s books, especially Barnyard Dance.)

Be sure to check out the other fun mini quilts that are part of the Fat Quarter Shop’s blog remix Sew Solid.

Joyfully,

Tracie

I’m linking up with Becca at What I Made Monday.

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