The Classic-Blue, Lap

A quilt that reminds you of times gone by... With its traditional colors, pattern, and top quilting this quilt will surely be a beautiful focal point in your farmhouse-style home.  While designing it, I knew I wanted a pattern that was typical of quilts 140 years ago, as well as the colors and prints that were common during that time. This block is a 9-patch variation or "Irish Chain" block with the centerpieces modified just a bit to give the quilt a bit more movement when gazing upon it.  I used reproduction fabrics like this dark indigo blue with dainty flower fabric and an off-white small leaf print fabric to give the quilt that old-time look.  Because of the simplicity of the pattern I wanted to make the top quilting highlight the white space with a beautiful flower. I placed an X design in the blue squares so it would give the illusion of an overall connection with the other squares giving it a secondary pattern. I used 100% Premium cotton batting that is thicker than most cott