The Classic, Pink, Baby/Crib

A quilt that reminds you of times gone by... With its traditional pink color, pattern, and top quilting this quilt will surely be a beautiful focal point in your farmhouse-style nursery.  While designing it, I knew I wanted a pattern that was typical of quilts 140 years ago, as well as the colors common during that time. This block is a 9-patch variation or the "Irish Chain" block with the centerpieces modified just a bit to give the quilt a bit more variation when gazing upon it.  Because of the simplicity of the pattern I wanted to make the top quilting really 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 cotton batting because of its heavy weight and added warmth.  The backing has a natural solid color, so as to not over-power the sense of calm this quilt brings to the