One More For The Heat Battle!

Sometimes I start a project and it takes me long enough to finish that I am not sure why I started it.  I saw the ugly sweater pattern by Sew Fresh Quilts when it came out and decided I needed to make it for my cousin. Can't remember why, but I actually purchased the pattern and I rarely buy patterns!
I made a few blocks right away and completed all the quilt block centers for the sweaters a year or so later. I would pull it out occasionally and do more. Last fall I decided it was time to FINISH!
It was a good use of the Christmas fabrics I have! I have some more dated looking fabrics and most don't go together super well...perfect for ugly sweaters!
I had a pretty adorable little helper too! Don't worry I took all necessary precautions with him up there. He has grown soo much in just the  months since I finished this quilt!❤
It turned out great, not really ugly at all! When I started I just wanted to use my stash even for the background fabric. It isn't Christmas-y at all but I didn't have lot to pick from at the time. 
It is really just a throw size quilt, perfect for a snuggle on the couch with some hot chocolate (try to imagine it is cold and blustery outside as we roast at 100 degrees!🤣) I wanted it cuddly so I bought an inexpensive fuzzy throw blanket. It was the same size!
Unfortunately my backing got off kilter a bit while basting. Instead of starting over I pieced in some more from another project. Whew! It is finished!🎉
Alissa

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  1. The Joyful Quilter8:13 PM

    My knitting friends would LOVE to receive a quilt like this!! Nice work on using your stash. Super cute quilt finish!

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    1. Miss Alissa8:24 AM

      Thank you! My cousin was quite pleased with her quilt and said it is the perfect size! I LOVE being able to use some of my stash...makes me less guilty about having such a big one! Haha!

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  2. Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting4:47 AM

    I thought it was going to be barn quilts. But quilt blocks on sweaters is pretty cute, too!!! Of course that little guy is the real star here!!!

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    1. Miss Alissa8:24 AM

      Ohhh, barn quilts would be fun! Yes, he is quite a star most of the time. ;)

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  3. Alycia~Quiltygirl8:09 AM

    What a cute quilt - and a super cute helper - I feel like he was saying - "keep working!!" haha!! Congrats on a great finish!

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    1. Miss Alissa8:25 AM

      He is a great encourager! It is getting a little harder to quilt much now that he is mobile. Thanks!

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