Break out your scrap stash if you want to make my Nestlings project!
You may remember this is the version 2 of my Spring Song quilt that had appeared at the Houston Quilt Market last year. I was tasked with tweaking the original Spring Song design for a small wallhanging that can also double as a door banner. Thus my Nestlings, finishes at 17″ x 21″.
I had used Benartex’s Forever Spring by Nancy Halverson, but this project was designed with scraps in mind! And… I am in love with these little nestlings!
Quilting was done with YLI Silk 100 over Hobbs Tuscany Wool Batt. Totally free-motion quilting with unmarked motifs. There are swirls and feathers and pearly circles all mixed in together.
Pattern instructions are in the upcoming April/May 2011 issue of The Quilter magazine. Magazine should be hitting newsstands in early March. Keep your eyes peeled for that issue to come out. Lots of great projects in there, including two additional quilts of mine. With so many beautiful spring project patterns out there, it’s going to be a busy spring for some quilters. I am sure of it! :)
This little wallhanging is going up on the wall as a reminder what’s in store for us in the spring!
Thanks for stopping by! Have a lovely day, you all!
Ivory Spring 
Wonderful spring scene! Love it.
Wendy: What kind of stitch did you use on the applique’ I can’t really tell. It is beautiful.
Oh, so pretty and the quilting makes the quilt shine.
I love this one so much Wendy, I can’t WAIT to make it – I never buy quilt mags anymore, so could you remind us when it does come out? Or at least me, lol? My horrid memory and all….I do NOT want to miss this one!
What a wonderful way to welcome spring. This quilt is stunning.
Congrats…great quilt. Can’t wait to get my copy of the magazine.
Great quilting Wendy – Love your quilt :)
It’s adorable!
Wendy, having gotten in excess of 12 inches of snow on Sunday, this is the breath of spring and fresh air I have been waiting for.
The quilt is adorable and as always, the quilting fantastic.
Just got my issue today in the mail. It looks great soo exciting…
That’s beautiful. I guess I’ll have to go buy that magazine since I don’t subscribe. I love the wall hanging. The colors are just perfect for Spring. Thank you so much for the heads up and congratulations!
Wendy, your quilting is always so exquisite!
So lovely and full of spring. Of course, the quilting is beyond beautiful. Wonderful work.
Thanks for the kind words, Jill. It means a lot to me coming from you.
Wendy
Beautiful quilt. Your quilting is awesome. Congratulations on the feature in the magazine. I’ll be sure and get that one.
Always so lovely to visit ……..beautiful!
Oh, so pretty — and such a nice sight as winter drags on and on! Your quilting is, as usual, breathtaking!
wendy, that looks lovely..
It’s wonderful Wendy, I always drool over your projects. I hope spring comes to you soon.
Went clicking all the back links to previous versions.
LOVE.LOVE.LOVE (You are not helping my pledge to finish UFO projects. I want to make something new-itis kicked up another notch looking at your gorgeous quilt!!)
Your quilt is so pretty, hopefully I’ll find the magazine in some finnish newsstand :)
Delightful! And I so love your quilting!!!
swoon
It’s beautiful! Can’t wait to see the others, as well. Thanks for sharing. The quilting is amazing.
Gorgeous! I’m going to watch for that issue, for sure.
That is so, so sweet.
When you mentioned what’s in store for you in the spring….did you mean spring itself or spring projects or the appearance of birds…..or expectations of another kind?
What a sweet wallhanging! I love the colors and the sweet little birdies. And your work is just so beautiful!
Wendy,
I love it!! I can’t wait to get my next issue. Your talent is over the top!!
I know I’m going to get a copy!
You are amazing free motion quilter! I love this spring nesting quilt!
I just happened upon your blog and look forward to browsing it. I love this quilt! It is so spring-like and I am always a fan of birds used in any kind of art. We have very long winters, here in Laramie, WY, and I SO look forward to spring (which often happens in May!). Thanks for sharing your lovely quilt with the world.
Absolutely beautiful. I am going to buy the issue just for this pattern. Thank you for sharing this, my area has a dreary cold rainy day and this brightened it up for me!
Your post is featured today on the C&T blog – thanks for being part of our Creative Troupe!
aww the baby birds are so cute!
Girl, I am in love with this quilt! I can’t wait to make it :-)
Aleta
What an amazing quilt!! I am in love with the design and at the same time I am amazed at your beautiful quilting design!
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I am confused ….where and when can I find the. “Nestlings” ? 2011 or 2012?
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Can we still get this pattern? Thanks!
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