The pattern is called "Feels Like Spring" by Smith Street Designs. Darlene Gerber is the owner and top maker.
The quilt was quilted entirely with Bottom Line Thread by Superior Threads. It is quickly becoming my go to thread for custom work.
We used a layer of Hobbs 80/20 batting layered with Hobbs Tuscany Wool on top to make the appliqué's pop.
Because of the intricate detail of the embroidery on the appliqué's there is actually NO quilting on the flowers themselves. Luckily, there was so much detail around the small leaves and petals that I was able to squeeze in and still give a close tightly quilted feeling. The use of double batting and a lofty wool on top helped to keep the unquilted areas very full against the densely quilted bordering designs.
This was such great fun to work on! I'm going to guesstimate 50-60 hours quilting time with two weeks on the frame. I moved a turtle's pace truly only finishing three or four blocks some days, only because of the wear on me with carrying baby Olivia. :) I think I would have moved much faster if I weren't big as a house!
I didn't start out intending on adding quite this much detail - but it was so fun and turning out so lovely I kept adding. I think the finished quilt is fantastic! I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to work on such a lovely quilt.
Now I am off until July but I will still be posting my own work. I am looking forward to a few months off to enjoy baby and work on my own projects!
