Denise’s Mom’s Cross-stitch Quilt

My friend Denise texted me a picture of this incredible quilt that she made using all the cross stitching her mom did and asked what we could do for the quilting. For starters I was in awe!! Look at all of those quilts perfectly stitched in each square.

I’m not sure what the pattern is for the cross-stitch. Denise just figured out the sashing…she’s amazing! She did put interfacing behind each block.

Back to the quilting we talked about me doing light custom, because I was leery of quilting on the cross-stitch and I didn’t want to take away from all her mom’s amazing work.

I started by quilting in the ditch on the inside border of each block. Then I quilted a swirly feather in each colored border. I knew I wanted to do the curved design in the sashing…which I’ve done several times before, it my favorite way to quilt sashing…but it’s definitely tricky when the blocks aren’t square. I pulled out my Circle2 rulers and figured out which two to use. I used the 7” on the sides and the 10” on the top and bottom. You’ll see below the 7” circle is on the inside of the ruler, on the 4”/10” ruler the 10” is on the outside. That means there are two different sizes of circles on each ruler. My Circle2 rulers can be found in my shop at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop

I created these rulers back in 2018 because there was nothing like them and I desperately needed a circle ruler set. The circles range in size from 2” to 13” and are made from 1/4” high quality acrylic in America.

For the x’s in the corners I used an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. I also quilted in the ditch around the little 1/2” square and strips to accentuate them with the x’s surrounding them. Together the overall design frames each cross-stitch block beautifully.

You may be thinking, what about leaving those blocks un-quilted, doesn’t the batting need to be quilted…yes!!! Awhile back Denise had me custom quilting the sashing on a quilt and she went back and hand quilted part of it. I suggested she do the same with her mom’s quilt. She did! Little stitches around little parts in each block. I know battings have recommended sizes for how close the stitching should be so it doesn’t bunch up weird when it’s washed. I personally don’t like anything over 4” square, but I understand when something needs “less” quilting. Hand quilting was the perfect solution in this case.

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

It’s so fun for me to be apart of quilts like this!! The end result makes me so happy!

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

Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting!! Leisha

Kathy’s Star Storm Astros Quilt

So excited to share this amazing baseball quilt with you!!!

Kathy made this for her son who is a huge Houston Astros fan!!! She asked that I quilt it custom, and I think it turned out so awesome.

The pattern is called Star Storm by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, you can find the pattern here: https://vfwquilts.com/products/star-storm-pattern

In the very center of the star I started with a line from point to point in the star and then added 5 lines, one is in the ditch of the navy and orange seam, in each point of the star. In the white grunge fabric I quilted my Overlapping Line design, which is something I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion Course. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

Next, on the Houston Astros fabric I did line bursts which are a quick easy way to add some fun texture to a quilt. It worked beautifully in these long sections so I wasn’t measuring and trying to make a motif fit. In the orange I quilted 1/4” pinstripes with a 1/2” gap from each edge and it made the center stripe a little bigger, but it is centered so it worked great!! In the baseball fabric I quilt 45° lines 1/2” apart on the entire quilt. The lines on my ruler made that easy peasy. I repeated each design in the same fabric.

I used my 16” Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple for every single stitch on this quilt. Her straight rulers are my favorite!!! Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/

We decided on grey thread, so I used Silver Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

Here is a close up on all the different lines!! So excited to see how simple lines together can harmonize so well.

Another view of the lines from the center out. I start quilts in the top left and work my way to the right before rolling to the next section. I even did that with this quilt. It would be a saggy bubbly mess if I started in the center and worked my way out.

The back looks so good, too!!! I couldn’t be happier.

It’s amazing what comes when I quilt the shape of the pattern from the front. Kathy was thrilled!!

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

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Kristin’s Color My World quilt

Hello, thanks for visiting Quilting It. I’m excited to share with you one of the quilts I had the privilege of quilting earlier this year. It’s an amazing one!

Kristin made this amazing Color My World quilt. The pattern is by Wendy Williams. Kristin wanted custom quilting, which is perfect for this quilt.

It may be hard to see, but look extra close in the background behind the trees there are pebbles, which is something I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion video course. The swirls, which I also teach in my course, you can see quilted in the trees around the center. These two designs are ones that Kristin requested, after seeing them on another quilt. She left everything else up to me. She loved it, and so do I.

I used the natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

When it came to the quilting in the houses, I quilted in the ditch with an x in the windows or doors. I also tried to highlight the shape of the roof’s in the center…let’s just call them the suburbs, haha…with a couple of simple v shapes.

The center star also go some echoed lines inside and out. See those white dashes, aka the lines down the middle of the road, I quilted in the ditch on each of them individually. The overall look is worth it.

Here is a close up of it all.

You can see the lines in the city buildings a little better in these close ups. I used a couple of Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple to quilt all the lines.

You can see that I quilted my Overlapping Circles design in the rest of the background from the road out to the border. It’s one of my favorite designs to quilt freemotion, and it’s also one of the designs I teach in my course. It’s a fabulous design and creates the best texture!! It also fills up a space quite nicely.

These buildings are so clever!! I think this pattern, if I remember right, is a foundation paper piecing pattern.

Thanks for stopping by!! If you’re interested in having me quilt edge to edge for you, check out my calendar. Happy quilting!! • Leisha

Terri’s Flower Farm Quilt

Hello there,

I have a sweet quilt to share with you today!!

Terri made this lovely Flower Farm quilt by Anne from Bunny Hill Designs. I think these are Anne’s fabrics as well, if I’m not mistaken.

My goal was to create lots of texture and make each block stand out on its own. If your a longarm quilter and would like to learn some freehand or freemotion quilting designs, like I’ve quilted here, let me teach you. I have a 10 video freemotion quilting course called Quilting It Freemotion. I start off with Stippling and work my way thru a variety of different designs. You can pick and choose which design you’d like to learn, or grab the whole bundle. It could be just the thing you’ve been waiting for!!

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

I quilted pebbles, crackle, grass, arcs, ribbon candy, my overlapping circles, stippling, loops, swirls, feathers and more. I quilted them in multiple blocks throughout the quilt which creates cohesion and movement.

I love the sweet touches that custom quilting can add to such a beautiful quilt.

I wish you could all see it in person. The pictures never do it justice.

Thanks for being here!! If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar.

Have a happy day and I hope you get time to sew. • leisha

Susan’s Goose Crossing Quilt

Hello there,

It’s been too long, and I have lots to catch up on…life has been crazy for me. Hopefully I can get back into a blogging groove, because I’ve quilted some pretty amazing quilts over the last several months.

Susan made this incredible Goose Crossings quilt, which is in the Autumn Bouquet book by Sharon Keightley. So amazing, huh?!?!

Susan used fabrics from several lines by Kim Diehl. Kim’s fabrics are so rich and stunning, and they go so beautifully together.

My quilting plan was to make the appliqué pop!! I quilted all the lines with an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple and my Overlapping Circles freehand design in the background behind the flowers. The flowers themselves have no quilting in them. With how dense the quilting is, I don’t think it’s necessary. I quilted 1/2” squares in the very center of the background.

I used Almond Omni thread from Superior Threads, which is a perfect cream color.

The cornerstone blocks gave me the opportunity to quilt a simple grid design in the corners. Which I love with the petals.

To help the flying geese pop and create a beautiful frame around the flower blocks, I quilted simple petals using my 3” Circle2 ruler. (Pictured below) My Circle2 machine quilting circle rulers are available in my shop, and come in a set of six ranging in sizes from 2” to 13”. They are such a great tool to have when you’re freemotion quilting. There are two circles in each ruler, the one below is the 3”/9” ruler. 3” on the inside and 9” on the outside. They are made in America from high quality 1/4” acrylic.

• Design Patent D875,574 •

The pop of red Susan put in the inner border is perfect. I quilted a freehand ribbon candy inside which ties everything together.

More Overlapping Circles, which I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course, between the flowers and the inner border, with 3/4” lines from the flowers to the outside edge of the quilt.

I used two layers of batting. A 8020 cotton poly blend on the bottom from Winline Textiles, with a layer of Hobbs wool on top. I love that combo. I also love wool with bamboo. I recommend double batts on wallhangings or show quilts…or ones with lots and lots of dense quilting, it helps everything pop in the best way!

I wish you could all see this one in person. It’s incredible!!!

Thanks for stopping by!! My edge to edge quilting schedule is available, I’m not taking on any custom quilting right now. Happy quilting!!

• leisha

Marsha’s Rose Embroidery Quilt

Hi There,

I’m excited to share with you some of the custom quilting details on this beautiful quilt that Marsha made.

She embroidered the Rose Blocks from Ace Points Embroidery, and then designed the rest of the quilt. I love the sweet blue floral she used, it pairs nicely with the rose blocks.

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

As you can see, I echoed around the embroidery blocks.

To try and create a beautiful frame around the Rose blocks, I quilted a couple of different curves. You can see a video of me quilting a block like the one below on my instagram.

I used my 9” Circle2 machine quilting circle ruler to quilt the arcs around the outside of the orange peel petals. My Circle2 ruler sets are available in my shop.

I used an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple to quilt those beautiful lines. I quilted the lines leaving a 1/2” space between them, it’s simple and beautiful.

I used my 4” Circle2 ruler for the orange peel petals, after quilting a line with an Edge ruler of Linda’s. I love mixing lines and curves, when I custom quilt.

Check out all that lovely texture!

A close up!

Thanks for coming on by. I hope your making lots of pretty things in your free time. If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my schedule. Happy quilting! • Leisha

Shelley’s Baby Quilt

If you like modern quilts, check out this baby quilt that Shelley made for her newest grandson.

Cool huh?!?! Shelley’s daughter in-law saw a pillow like this and loved it, so Shelley sewed this together quickly and was able to hand deliver it when she flew across country to meet him.

I used natural white Omni thread on all the white rectangles and a dusty blue Omni thread, that matched that fabric perfectly, both from Superior Threads.

I also used 8020 comfort blend batting from Winline Textiles.

I used the Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple, to quilt all the lines.

To stay with the simple modern look, I quilted x’s in the rectangles and a 1/4” pinstripe in the blue rectangles. I left the black and white thin stripes unquilted, and they popped!!

Do you have any quilts that you’d like quilted? Check out my calendar to see my availability. Thanks for stopping by. Happy quilting, leisha