Lisa’s Take Heart Quilt

How sweet is this quilt?!?! It’s almost like a log cabin block.

The pattern is called Take Heart by Modern Domestic, and it’s free!! Go here for all the details: https://moderndomesticpdx.com/free-take-heart-quilt-block-pattern/

Lisa paired the heart block with a solid square every other block to spread out the heart blocks, which I love!!

I suggest Patricia Ritter and my Cupid panto design for the quilting, and Lisa said yes!! I love the soft swirly curves with the hearts and all the negative space.

Cupid is available at Urban Elementz, go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/cupid.html

I used a light grey Omni thread from Superior Threads. Omni is my favorite, my machine stitches beautifully with it.

I used 4oz bamboo batting, which is Lisa’s favorite. I can see why, bamboo is soft and cuddly, as well as eco friendly and the fold lines aren’t as prominent as they are with cotton or 8020 batting.

Close up!

The Cupid texture is sooo good, but wait…

Can you see the pink minky backing???

Whenever my clients want minky to back their quilts with, I hope is the solid minky. Who needs added texture from the minky when the quilting does a beautiful job!!! It’s one of my favorite things to see the quilty texture in the soft cuddly minky.

Look at all that goodness!!

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. https://calendly.com/quiltingit

Happy Quilting!! Leisha

Debbie’s Shadow Blossom Quilt

Debbie made this incredible Shadow Blossom quilt which is a pattern by Carolyn from Free Bird Quilting Designs.

The pattern can be found here: https://www.freebirdquiltingdesigns.com.au/shop/16-shadow-blossom-pattern/?utm_source=IGShopping&utm_medium=Social

I used Hobbs wool batting which made the quilting pop!!! We also decided on a Omni-V variegated thread that matched these colors from Superior Threads.

I suggested Undulation by Ambling Vines for the quilting design, and Debbie said yes!! It’s such a fun design and quilts out beautifully. It can be found at https://matantequiltingshop.com/products/undulation

The texture with this pattern is soooo good!!

Because the blossoms in the pattern are so large I did the quilting design large as well. The scale at which I quilt panto designs has a lot to do with the overall scale of the pattern. Something more dense wouldn’t harmonize very well.

Thanks for stopping by!! If you’d like me to quilt something edge to edge for you, check out my calendar and schedule a day. https://calendly.com/quiltingit

Happy Quilting!! Leisha

Amanda’s Patchwork Duffle Bag

Last year for my sister’s birthday I made her a duffle bag. I let her pick the fabrics, and I love how it turned out. She loves it, too!

I used the Patchwork Duffle pattern by my friend Kait from Knot + Thread. I’ve made this a few times, it’s a great pattern!!! Here is the bag I made for a friend and here is my bag. Have you made one yet?

I used soft and stable, which is a glorious 1/4”ish thick foam that adds a pop of dimension and perfect thickness to the bag. Kait has it available at Knot + Thread. Soft and Stable is so easy to quilt and sew through.

I used natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads.

I gave my sister a few options for quilting designs and she chose Domestic Stitches - Triangles, which is one of several designs I sell in my shop that have a fun geometric style, similar to some designs quilted on a domestic machine. Doing those kind of designs can be difficult on a longarm.

The lining is a fun fabric by Gingiber from her Words to Live By line from Moda. The floral is Lady Bird by Crystal Manning from Moda as well as the Bella solid we used for the handles.

I had enough left over to make her a zipper pouch, too!

My sister is often spending the weekend away, and why not have this adorable bag to take her things in. Her little boy was so excited when I gave it to her, he was packing blankets and toys in it from my parents house.

My handmade tags are woven and wonderful quality. I use them on other bags and my quilts. I got them from Custom Labels 4 U. I love them!!!

If love to quilt for you!! Check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day. Happy quilting!! Leisha

Laurie’s Grandbaby Quilt

Hello there,

I have a quick and super cute quilt to share with you today!! Laurie made this for her first granddaughter!! I’m so excited for her! I’ve known Laurie for years and used to babysit her kids, so it’s fun for me to see her kids having kids of their own.

The pattern is called Layer Cake Loop, which is a free pattern from the Fat Quarter Shop.

Laurie used the super cute fabrics by Maureen McCormick called Flower Power…So cute, huh?!?!

I used the sweet panto from my dear friend Shelly’s mum shop called Sprig! I quilts out beautifully and it creates such beautiful texture.

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles and Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads.

Check out all that beautiful texture…

And, she chose white minky for the backing!!

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my calendar and signup for a day!! I have lots of openings before Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by!! Hope you find some time to sew. - Leisha

Ashley’s Star Sampler Quilt

I have a little down time while we are camping, so I thought I would share Ashley’s beautiful quilt!

Ashley made this gorgeous star sampler quilt with Camille from Thimble Blossoms Nantucket Summer fabric line. Isn’t it beautiful?!?! I’m making a Swoon 16 with this same fabric line, it’s such a beautiful line.

I used my favorite Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads and a cotton poly blend batting the Ashley sent along with her quilt.

I wish you could each see this one in person, pictures never do a quilt justice.

Ashley chose my Wicker quilting design, and I am beyond thrilled with the outcome. Wicker is available in my shop, in several different digital formats.

Do you have a quilt that you’d like me to quilt Wicker on? Look at my schedule and signup for a day.

This quilty texture is so great on a variety of different quilts.

Thanks for stopping by, have a happy quilty day! Leisha

Jennifer’s Summer Village quilt

Hello and happy summer!! I have a fun quilt to share with you today. Jennifer made this fun Summer Village quilt, which is a pattern by Edyta from Laundry Basket Quilts.

I used a cream Omni thread from Superior Threads and Winline Textiles 8020 comfort blend batting.

I gave Jennifer a few options, and she chose Soho by Sarah Ann Myers, and it’s available at Urban Elementz.

Are you looking to make a house quilt? This fun modern pattern may be just what you’re looking for.

It’s so fun to see what a simple swirl can add to a quilt. The texture is just perfect!!

Another close up!

If you’re looking to have your next quilt quilted, check out my edge to edge quilting schedule and sign up. Thanks for stopping by, happy quilting! Leisha