Client Quilts • Summer 2020
Hello Quilting Friends…hope you’re each doing well! I have some fun quilts to share with you. I know some of you may just be looking for custom quilting ideas, but I definitely think there is room for computerized quilting. I hope you enjoy the variety of both on these amazing quilts.
First up…this cool star quilt is for Shelley’s new grandson! She found the pattern in Modern Patchwork’s Sept/Oct 2018 magazine issue. It’s by Krystina Hopkins and is called Star Shadows. Love it sooo much!! Here is a link to the magazine: https://www.quiltingdaily.com/product/modern-patchwork-september-october-2018-digital-edition/
I used cream thread and a Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
I love the fabric choices!!
Shelley requested my On Point©️ quilting design for the quilting. Which is pictured below. However, you may notice that the squares are diamonds. On my Gammill Statler there is an easy way to change that by unchecking “Maintain Aspect” option as shown on this YouTube video I recently recorded. https://youtu.be/A-mAo2Uqf6s
I just love the diamond texture!!!
Next up, another baby quilt that Shelley made. These are just large half square triangles sewn together.
Shelley chose orange peel for the quilting. This particular design is my Marci Gore and is available here: https://www.lilystreetpatterns.com/lilystreet/item/19/1
Lining up digital designs that are supposed to touch, can be tricky sometimes. There are so many factors…. here are a few tips on how I do it. https://youtu.be/T1i1zOROKp0
I used cream thread and winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
Next up, this amazing patriotic quilt was made by Kim. The pattern is by Chelsi Stratton and is called All American. Go here to get a pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/702596624/all-american-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_7&bes=1
The perfect quilt to use a variety of your favorite red, white (or cream), and blue fabrics!
I used a cream thread, and some warm and natural batting that Kim brought.
I suggested a few designs, and Kim chose our Liberty©️ quilting design. This design comes in paper and digital quilting formats at Urban Elementz. The paper versions designs of the this design and all the designs at Urban Elementz are 25% off now until Sunday July 26th. https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Liberty
Liberty©️ is a patriotic take on our Marmalade design.
Such fun quilting texture.
One more…
This one is extra special to me!! I made this for my new nephew, who is coming in the next month. We are sooo excited!
My sister loves Lo & Behold Stitchery’s quilt patterns. So much so, this is the 3 quilt she’s requested. This one is called Homecoming and is available here: https://www.loandbeholdstitchery.com/collections/digital-patterns/products/homecoming
I made the throw size, in hopes he can put it on his toddler bed someday. It really such a fun quick quilt to make!! My sister wanted solids, but loved the version that Kate from Kate’s Makes and Creates, that she saw on Instagram. Here is a link to her profile: https://instagram.com/katesmakesandcreates?igshid=1qatt3iwwjp6n • I used a denim colored woven background, with cream and rust solids for the stripes.
I used a cream thread, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.
You can see the fun design on the backing, pictured below.
I also loved it when I can add one of my “handmade by Leisha Kaye” tags. I had them made by Custom Labels 4 U. https://instagram.com/customlabels4u?igshid=1vkq4k2ovpdf1
Next up…this incredible quilt was made by Sherry. It’s called Granny’s Garden by a Lori Holt, and she did it as a sew along. Lori teaches a technique, so that the edges aren’t raw and fraying.
So many fun beautiful flowers.
I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting and a cream thread.
I quilted my freehand overlapping circle design in the background, and the quilted something in each flower. I did quilt around each flower so that the circles would pop even more, especially because I didn’t quilt anything in the circles. Less is perfect sometimes, and I LOVE how this quilt turned out.
Here is a video of me quilting the freehand overlapping circles on a different quilt. https://youtu.be/x0UNyEJdm9Y
Such a beautiful quilt!!!
Some close ups!
For the outside border I did a two stripe pin stripe, that matched up with the scallops. In the scallop border I added a little loop in the center of each scallop.
Next up, this amazing Poinsettia quilt made by Deana! It’s called, A Poinsettia Winter Quilt by Jason Yenter. The fabric line is by In the Beginning Fabrics.
I used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting and a cream A&E 30 tex thread.
I did lots of ruler work, and some freehand quilting. I quilted a pinstripe starting in the garland out to the edge, and a feather swirl between that and the quilt blocks. I used Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. https://thequiltedpineapple.bigcartel.com/
I used six of my twelve Circle2™ rulers. 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 7”, and 11”. I designed a set of machine quilting circle rulers that have 2 circles per ruler, hence the Circle2™ (circle squared) name. The circles range in size from 2”-13”. They are made from high quality acrylic, and come in green and clear. They are available in my shop. https://www.quiltingit.com/shop
Here is the set stack on top on one another. (In green) Below is the 5”/11” ruler. I designed them with the 1/4” hopping foot in mind, so your circles will be the correct size when you use them.
- Design Patent D875,574 -
Here is a side view of the clear set, showing the measurements along the edge. These are made in the USA. Here is a video of me using one on a easy runner. https://youtu.be/GWyDTymyzoE
I used the 6” and 7” rulers in the block below.
I used the 3”, 4”, and 5” rulers in the block below.
The block below is one of my favorites…of the quilting I did on this quilt.
A close up on the quilting in the flying geese block…a swirl with a couple of hooks.
I think I used the 4” ruler around the block, and then one of Linda’s Edge rulers to quilt the zig zag.
I used the 7” and 11” rulers for the curves between the blocks. As pictured below. It’s so nice to have such a versatile circle ruler set. They are available only in my shop: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop
I also did a freehand circle and swirl in the inner border. That’s such a fun thing to quilt in a border.
I just love how all the quilting harmonizes with one another!!
A look at part of the backing.
Along the border…this is when backings are just as great as the front.
Next, this fun flannel quilt that Kim made. It’s called Disappearing Nine Patch by Missouri Star Quilt Co. https://youtu.be/dEjZOXxPazg
I used a variegated thread with all these colors in it, and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
I gave Kim a few suggestions, and she chose Soho by Sarah Ann Myers, it’s such a great design. It’s available at Urban Elementz, go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/?acc=12
Next up, some sweet simple table runners made by Joyce. No pattern. Just a piece of fabric for the center with borders.
I used Hexies by Patricia Ritter, available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/?acc=12
I used a cream A&E 30 tex Perma Core thread and winline’s cotton poly blend batting.
Next…Sherry’s son in law requested this quilt, it’s called Legendary by Elizabeth Hartman. It’s available here: https://ohfransson.bigcartel.com/product/legendary-pdf-quilt-pattern
I used a cream A&E Perma Core thread and winline’s cotton poly blend batting.
I love that Sherry used a brown pin dot for the background.
Isn’t that quilting texture amazing!!!!!! I’m a little biased though…
I used Patricia Ritter and my Birchwood©️ design to quilt it. The backing is Minky, and it has to be pinned onto the canvases on the cut ends, so the design is running vertically, and I love it!! It’s available at Urban Elementz and the paper version is 25% off until the 26th of July. It can be found here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/birchwood.html
I’d like to think this design is like a wood grain leaf. It has great movement!! It’s one of my favorites!!!
Look at that minky texture? This is actually olive green minky, but pictures make it look gray.
Love love love!!!
Lastly, this sweet little pillow front. Sherry got it in a kit. She didn’t tell me the pattern, sorry!!
I used one of the Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple, to quilt the pinstriped border and the 1/2” on point grid in the background. There is that circle and swirl border again.
I used cream and red thread from A&E, in their respective places, and a scrap of batting leftover from the Legendary quilt.
Lots of pictures!! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the quilts and such, that I’ve been quilting.
If you’re a longarm quilter, and use paper pantographs or paper quilting designs, don’t forget about the 25% off sale going on at Urban Elementz. Here is a link that will take you to all my designs: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Leisha+Farnsworth+