Client Quilts • 2020

What a crazy time. I hope each of you are healthy and well!! Maybe you’re taking this time to do a little more sewing. I hope to! I have been meaning to do this blog post for awhile, sorry for the delay! These are some of the client quilts that I’ve worked on in the past couple months.

A quick reminder, I am having a sale right now on my Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers and all of the digital quilting designs in my shop. $20 off my Circle2™ rulers using code 20SPRING20, and 20% off of all digital quilting designs using code LEAPYEAR at checkout. I appreciate your support, like many other small business do, especially right now!! Thank you!!

If you follow me over on Instagram…. @leishakaye then you may have seen me post about this first quilt made by Sherry! It’s called Happy Together by Sew Kind of Wonderful.

Sherry loved the lines quilted in the one Jenny from Sew Kind of Wonderful quilted, and I loved the quilting she did around each person…so I did that too, with some freehand background filler.

I used one of my Circle2™ rulers to quilt the curves that outline each person, and I should have written it down…I can’t remember which one. Remember they are $20 off right now, using code 20SPRING20 at checkout. I also used Linda from The Quilted Pineapple’s Edge rulers to quilt the straight lines.

I used an Omni grey thread for the background, and a cream A&E thread for the quilting in the people.

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline. This was such a fun quilt to quilt!!

Next up, this fun wall handing that Laurie made…. she actually won the blocks from her guild, and then sewed them together. The pattern is by Vanessa from Lella Boutique, and is called By the Chimney mini.

How fun!!! I used a cream A&E Perma Core thread and winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

She wanted something Christmasy, so I decided on Patricia Ritter and my Merriment©️ design, which is available at Urban Elementz. It’s such a fun universal Christmas design.

It’s never too early to get your Christmas quilts quilted!!

Next up, this beautiful quilt that Liz’s sisters help her make.

This quilt pattern is by Sandy Gervais called Rubies and Diamonds.

If you look super close, there are heart fabrics in this quilt…which I don’t know the name of, so she wanted a heart quilting design. I showed her Patricia Ritter and my Cupid©️ design, and she loved it. I think it looks so beautiful!!

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting and cream A&E Perma Core thread.

That swirly heart texture is my favorite!!!

Next up…this incredible quilt made by Denise.

The pattern is called Heritage Square by Whirligig Designs.

Seriously incredible quilt!!!

Denise wanted my Squared©️ quilting design on this one. Which is great with all the blocks being on point.

I used a king size 8020 cotton poly blend batting and cream A&E Perma Core thread.

This next one, is one I’ve wanted to make for awhile…someday! Also made by Denise.

This is called Vintage Lace by Lo & Behold Stitchery. This is also king size, and I couldn’t quite get the whole quilt in one picture, so head to the link above on Lo & Behold Stitchery’s website, to see the full quilt.

I used cream A&E Perma Core thread and winline’s king size 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

To go with the Vintage Lace theme of the quilt, we decided on Taka by Keryn Emmerson which is available at Urban Elementz.

This quilt is backed with a fluffy Minky, which adds a puffiness to the quilting texture.

Also made by Denise, this fun tree wall hanging is called The Giving Tree and is in the book by Sew Kind of Wonderful called Mini Wonderful Curves.

She wanted wood grain quilting, which I did freehand. Then I used my 4” Circle2™ ruler to quilt the star.

This texture is so fun!!

I used Linda’s Edge ruler to quilt the echoed v’s on the trunk.

I used cream A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Next up, this beautiful Charcoal and Cream block of the month quilt, made by Barbara. Pattern by Fig Tree and Co. This was a block of the month that ran last year. So, you’ll have to read the details in the link above for more information on if it’s still available.

Sorry these pictures aren’t the best…even with editing the pictures, it’s just hard to get good pictures in the gloomy winter days we’ve had in January and February.

I decided to quilt Patricia Ritter and my Sweet Indigo©️ design, which is available at Urban Elementz. Which I think was a perfect choice for the vintage look to this quilt.

I used cream A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting.

My favorite swirly flower design that we’ve created.

Next, this super fun Lella Boutique quilt called Butterfly Patch, made by Chris.

The fabrics on this quilt are fun and bright, sorry the pictures just don’t do it justice.

Chris chose Patricia Ritter and my Capri©️ design for the quilting. It is such a fun design for this quilt. It is available at Urban Elementz.

I used a cream A&E Perma Core thread, and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

A close up on that quilty texture and some of the fun fabrics that Chris used.

Next, this adorable panda quilt that Chris made for her granddaughter.

It’s called Cursive Panda Quilt by Vintagedoor. Chris added flowers, changed a few things on the pandas face…and it turned out so sweet.

I used one of Linda’s Edge rulers to quilt the lines, and then everything else was done freehand.

I used black thread on the back and white on everything else. I also used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Love what simple lines or squares can add to the quilting texture on a quilt. Adding a variety of quilting designs, that harmonize together, creates fun textures and makes different parts of the quilt stand out more.

I love that “hello”! To see some of these designs and others quilted on video, head on over to my YouTube channel and check out those videos.

Last one for today…this sweet quilt was made by Sherry for a dear momma who is dying from cancer, to give to her daughter. Sherry’s sister made some more quilts for this momma’s other children. She wanted to leave her kids with a reminder of how much she loves them. When I have the opportunity to quilt a quilt for someone like this, it makes my job mean sooo much more. It adds a greater purpose to fabrics, threads, batting, and quilting designs.

The pattern is called Merry-Go-Round designed by Regina Girard and is in The Big Book of Strip Quilts by Karen M. Burns.

This quilt is jelly roll friendly…I have a jelly roll that would be perfect for it!!

I love these fun happy fabrics and colors.

With the hexagon fabrics, I decided to use Hexies by Patricia Ritter to quilt it. It’s available at Urban Elementz. I just love this quilting texture!

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting. I hope this little girl feels extra love from her momma each time she is wrapped up in this quilt.

Patricia Ritter and I have a new design called Scottish Plaid - Hexies and it’s available at Urban Elementz. It is not part of the 20% off sale that I’m currently having in my shop.

Another reminder about my Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler set that is $20 off right now using code 20SPRING20 at checkout. Quilting designs are 20% off using code LEAPYEAR at checkout. Thanks again for supporting my small business. Appreciate you all so much!!

Thanks for being here!! Take care and I hope you each stay healthy.
- Leisha

Quilting Galore!

Between working and life, I haven’t blogged the amazing quilts and fun runners that I’ve had the privilege of quilting…for awhile. I hope you enjoy the variety of custom and edge to edge quilting, that I’m going to share with you.

First up, this amazing quilt made by my friend and neighbor Karen. She’s made several quilts, and has never had one custom quilted. It was so fun to quilt this for her, especially knowing she was going to keep it and enjoy the quilting. This pattern is by Carrie Nelson. It is from Miss Rosie’s Farmhouse Favorites book and is called Stella Blue.

I just love softening the hard lines in a quilt pattern, with curves in the quilting. That was my plan with this quilt. I love the end result.

I used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly batting, and Dyed Natural 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread.

A close up on the two main blocks.

I used four of my Circle2™ (Circle Squared) rulers to quilt these lovely curves. I used the 3”, 4”, 6”, and 9”. It’s so great to have such a versatile set, ranging in size from 2”-13” circles. These rulers are made from 1/4” thick, high quality acrylic. They are available in clear or green in my shop. For more details go here: Circle2™ . My machine quilting circle rulers can be used on a domestic machine with the correct quilting foot and on a longarm machine with a ruler foot. To check them out in action, go to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/QuiltingIt

The above picture shows the 3” and the 9” circles. Each ruler has two sizes of circles. The reason being, you get 12 different sizes of circles and you only need 6 rulers. Saves space in your quilting studio and saves you money…because you’re not buying 6 more rulers. (Green set is pictured below)

The quilting in each block is so cohesive and pairs nicely together, while enhancing the quilt blocks. I used the 6” circle ruler to quilt the large orange peel on the corners of the star block.

That beautiful arc diamond design is so fun to quilt, and is my favorite part of quilting on this quilt. I use the 9” circle ruler on that design.

For all the orange peel designs inside the star blocks I used the 3” circle. As pictured above and below.

I used the 4” circle ruler to quilt these petals in these flying geese. I also used an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple, to quilt all the lines.

All those different sizes of curves just fit so nicely together.

A few pictures of the back. Love it!!

Next, some cute table runners…made by Barbara!

How sweet are these popsicles?!?!?!! The pattern is by Ribbon Candy Quilt Company and is one of their Sizzlin’ Summer Skinnies. Click on their name above, and it will take you right to their website.

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and Winline’s 8020 batting. I mixed the quilting up, by adding a lot of different shapes and textures. Ribbon candy borders, overlapping circles in the background, and a variety of different designs in the popsicle stripes.

Next up, Barbara made this flag runner, using the FREE Wave Your Flag table runner pattern by Fat Quarter Shop.

I used Good Vibrations from Patricia Ritter at Urban Elementz to quilt it. I spaced the wavy lines 3/4ths of an inch apart. I love the texture from these simple wavy lines. I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and more of my favorite 8020 cotton poly Winline batting.

I love the dimension that comes from offsetting the flag stripes. I love all things 4th of July. I was born after the fireworks, on the morning of the 5th.

Okay, this watermelon runner…also made by Barbara, is just so fun!! The pattern is by Primrose Cottage Quilts and is called Summertime.

I may be a little biased, but that Sweet Orange Peel quilting design, is a perfect fit for this!! It reminds me of the shape of watermelon seeds. Sweet Orange Peel©️ is available in my shop at www.quiltingit.com/shop and is one of my best sellers!

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Now, a few fun projects made by Sherry.

This cute pillow front is from My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe, here in Logan Utah. It’s part of their pillow of the month club. You’ll have to contact them for a pattern.

I used Good Vibrations from Patricia Ritter at Urban Elementz again to quilt this. I spaced the wavy lines 1/2 of an inch apart. Because it’s a pillow, it works being that tightly quilted. Sherry brought a cotton poly scrap of batting, and I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread to quilt it.

Next up, these lovely runners made by Sherry. Designed By Heather Peterson from Anka's Treasures. This runner is in the Trendy Table 2 book.

Once again I used my Sweet Orange Peel©️ design to quilt it.

I used a Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting.

Sherry made two, so I quilted them onto the same quilting back. I quilt on a Gammill 22” machine. So I set the boundary when doing Edge to Edge quilting, as if it were all one quilt. Saves on time. I quilted the first one, rolled it to the next one and easy peasy, done!!

Loranne is a master at making her own patterns from things that inspire her. This lovely quilt was made for her friends new granddaughter.

Loranne requested a double batt, which adds some beautiful texture to the quilt/quilting. I did a bottom layer of the 8020 cotton poly blend batting that I love from Winline, and a top layer of Hobbs Wool. Love the combination of the two. I’ve done the same thing with some of my own quilts.

Pictures really don’t do this quilt justice.

I used the -20- curve ruler for the petals, and some of the Edge rulers for all the straight lines, both are from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple.

Because this quilt has lot of borders, I wanted to make each of them stand out with different yet cohesive quilting designs. I especially love how these corners turned out. I also share a few more pictures to show the border details. The pinstripe border below is done with a 1/4” line and then a inch section.

Airen’s amazing Double Wedding Ring quilt is up next!! It was such a gem to quilt, knowing it is going to be a family heirloom. Airen used Double Wedding Ring Templates by Sharlene Jorgenson which are available here.

I used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I wanted to keep the quilting classic, yet show off all the amazing piecing that Airen did.

I used 3 of my Circle2 machine quilting circle rulers (the 4”, 5”, 13”) and Linda’s -15- curve ruler from The Quilted Pineapple.

The quilting inside where the rings overlap, is dainty. A double curved line at a 1/4” spacing, with tiny pebbles, enhances the curves of the rings and the negative space. I quilted swirls with a hook, inside the rings. Checkout the backging pictured below to see the hooks better.

I used this 4” Circle2™ ruler for one of the sets of petals inside the double arcs of the wedding rings.

I used this 5” Circle2™ ruler for the other set of petals in the double arc.

I used the 13” Circle2™ ruler to quilt the 1/4” lines inside where the rings overlap.

I also used the -15- curve ruler from Linda, to quilt the 1/2” arched curves inside the center of the rings. (As pictured below) I hope that makes sense. The reason I share which ruler I used where, is so you can see the benefits of having a great selection of circle rulers and curve rulers. I lay out my circle rulers to see which curve fits in the best spot. No two quilts are the same. It’s such a great asset to have a great set of rulers.

Front/back!! Love it! You can also see the hook on the swirls in the bottom picture. I love the look of the diamonds in each corner.

I wish each of you could see this beautiful quilt!!

Lovely sunlight highlighting all that quilting texture.

These sweet butterflies were made by Lori for her granddaughter. The pattern is by Nadra Ridgeway from Ellis & Higgs and is called Butterfly Dance.

This is such a sweet sweet quilt!!

Lori chose Flower Child by Apricot Moon Designs, and it’s available at Urban Elementz. This is such a fun design to quilt. It looks like the flowers are dancing along with the butterflies.

I used a 30 tex Silver Omni thread from Superior Threads, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.

I hope you have fun snuggling your new granddaughter soon, Lori!!! She’s lucky to receive such a beautiful quilt.

I love this bright fun runner, made by Laurie. The pattern is Mini Popsicles Table Runner and is available at Annie’s Catalog.

Made with the Crayola Fat Quarter Box from Riley Blake Designs.

I custom quilted this with overlapping swirls in the background, and a variety of fun textures in the popsicles.

Such a fun summery runner. I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Laurie brought a cotton poly batting scrap.

This house quilt is just so fun, it was made by Kara Jo. The bold reds, pinks, and oranges…next to the black and white low volume prints…make this quilt pop!! I’m guessing these red/pink/orange fabrics are by Kaffe.

I used a Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly batting.

Look at the combination of these bold prints, even next to some of the bold low volume prints. Such a fun combo.

I’m not sure who this pattern is by, if I find out I will edit this post. There are a fun variety of house quilts.

I suggested Malachite as a design for this quilt, and Kara Jo agreed. It’s by Patricia Ritter and is available at Urban Elementz. I love it with the variety and style of these fabrics. It’s such a versatile design.

That quilty texture is just so so good.

Lastly…this absolutely cute quilt, made by Sherry. It’s called Ghost Quilt by Then Came June. She has some pretty fun quilt patterns.

I’m not a huge Halloween fan, but this quilt just might change my mind. I love the different colors of ghost eyes and mouth. Light grey to black.

I stewed and stewed on how to quilt this. I saw a couple quilted that I liked, but one was custom and I knew I wanted to do something edge to edge. So I took a look at Sarah Ann Myers designs at Urban Elementz, because some of my favorites are hers, and I found Gale. The movement in this design, is just my favorite!!! It quilted beautifully!!

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I think the point in the Gale quilting design, goes so well with the point on the ghost. That’s why I love them together.

I can’t believe it’s that time of year, when Halloween quilts are starting to get quilted. Anyone else feel like this year has flown right by.

The ghosts seem to be glowing in the picture below.

What have you been sewing this summer??? I’ve been making great progress on my Hexie Flower quilt, that I’ve been sewing together by hand…for the last 4 years. I shared a picture of a couple of the rows, a few posts ago. Right now, all the rows are sewn, and I’m starting to sew them together. That definitely takes more time, but it’s finally starting to look like a quilt. It’s been such a fun project. (Previous picture, so you don’t have to go looking for it)

Also, my Modern Vintage quilt is finally getting quilted!!!! Yay! It’s a pattern by Bonnie and Camille, and is in Bonnie’s Cotton Way Classics book. I used several different charm packs from several different Bonnie and Camille lines of fabric, to make this quilt. I’m so excited!! I’m going to quilt my Sweet Orange Peel©️ design on it, and it has a layer of Hobbs wool inside. This quilt was started almost two years ago. Yes, I’m slow at sewing. I prefer it that way. Take my time and enjoy the process.

Thanks for sticking around. I know that is a whole lot of pictures and quilts. But I love seeing a variety of ideas • for quilts and quilting. I hope you enjoy it, too. Happy sewing! • Leisha

Quilts, Designs, Sale, & Giveaway!!

​Yes, that’s a lot to cover!!  However, life is busy.  So I thought a one and done blog/email, would be great.  

​I’ll get to the quilts in just a few minutes, first I wanted to remind you of the sales going on.  Not only on my website, but also the 20% code from Flexi Fuse.

(My Harbor design)

This Sunday, June 30th, is the last day to take advantage of my 25% off quilting designs and $20 off my Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler set.  Use code “SUMMER25” at checkout for the quilting designs, and “CIRCLE2™” for $20 off of my Circle2 ruler sets.  For more information about my Circle2 rulers, click here: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set • If you haven’t looked at my shop lately, you may have missed the few new designs that I have.  I also uploaded 10 new designs by my friend Molly Dursteler, just last night.  So go snag some while the sale is going on!!  There are some amazing ones.  https://www.quiltingit.com/shop

This is one of Molly’s designs, Luck O’ The Irish.  Follow the link to my shop above to see her other fun designs.  

Also, a quick reminder that my 20% off of Flexi Fuse expires on Sunday as well.  Use code “leishakaye” at checkout: ​https://flexifuse.com/?ref:leisha

If you do any kind of appliqué, you need to try this interfacing.  As a machine quilter I hate trying to quilt through appliqué, not the case when it comes to Flexi Fuse.  Quilts like a breeze.  I’m excited to make some things of my own.  

Now onto the giveaway!!!  This giveaway is HUGE!  I haven’t blogged about it just yet.  I have joined with some pretty amazing sponsors to offer one lucky winner a prize worth more than $800.  I’m including a $100 gift card for machine quilting!!  There are several ways to enter, check here for all the details:  http://www.flexifusegiveaway.com/ 

Please stop by and visit each of our Instagram accounts.  Mine is @leishakaye and there is also @sistersandquilters (my favorite online fabric shop), @flexiefuse, @rilerblakedesigns, @kimberbelldesigns, @aurifil, and @tiedwitharibbon

This giveaway ends the 6th of July.  The prize package includes thread, patterns, fabric, fusible webbing, quilting, and a light box. 

Now for the amazing quilts that I’ve been able to quilt lately!!   

Laurel from @snowberrystreet (on Instagram) messaged me and asked if I would quilt her Madame Butterfly quilt, pattern by Vanessa Goertzen from Lella Boutique.  These are also Vanessa’s fabrics.  I was so excited!!  Seriously, this quilt is gorgeous!

Laurel asked for the antenna’s, and then left the rest up to me.  I love what Natalia Bonner did when she quilted Vanessa’s, by out lining around the butterflies 1/4”.  I did the same on this quilt, which makes the butterflies pop!!  I used my favorite Edge ruler from Linda at www.thequiltedpineapple.com • I also used those same Edge rulers to quilt my favorite pinstriped border.  1/4” for the thin stripe and 1” for the wider stripe.   

I quilted most of the butterflies the same.  Same circles and swirls alternating on the body, feathers and swirls on the inside wings, ribbon candy on the outside tips of the wings, however the inside of the wings differs on each of the butterflies on each row.  I chose four different designs, and then just alternated them throughout the quilt, making sure each design ends up in each column.  I will share each of those below.  You’ll also notice the feathers/swirls for the antenna’s.  

On this first butterfly I quilted overlapping circles on that middle layer of the wings.  

Next, you know I love mixing hard lines with the softness of the pebbles, swirls, and ribbon candy.  So above is a 1/4” pin stripe, and below a 1/4” stripe going the opposite direction on the left wing, than the right wing.  

Lastly, I love a good grassy texture (what I like to call it) on that middle layer of the wings, pictured below.  

I hope you also noticed the variety of filler with the pebbles...swirls, echoes, overlapping circles, arcs and so on, in the background.  A great way to make everything pop!

I used White 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting for this quilt.  I quilted everything, except the lines, freehand.  Quilts like this, with so much incredible texture, are just my favorite.  

Next up, this sweet baby quilt made by Maria.  I love a simple pinwheel quilt like this!!  Especially with mint, pink, peach and coral fabrics.  

I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting on this quilt.   

Maria asked for a simple Orange Peel design to be quilted on it.  I used my 6” Circle2™, machine quilting Circle2™ ruler, to quilt it.  My Circle2™ set of rulers is available in my shop....and is a great addition to every quilting studio.  They come in a set of 6 and range in size 2”-13”.  Like I mentioned above, they are $20 off right now until Sunday, use code “CIRCLE2™ “ at checkout.  Watch here to see my rulers in action.  https://youtu.be/GWyDTymyzoE and are available here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop

I love a simple Orange Peel! 

A couple of close ups!!!

Kristin made this for her son who just turned 8!  I love a simple quilt, yet striking because of the solid colors.  

I don’t know the pattern name to this quilt, I bet the squares are around 6 inches and the rectangles 3”x6”, sewn.  Add the 1/2” for seam allowance when cutting, and you’ll be good.  

Kristin wanted simple 1” lines.  I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline and white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread. 

I quilt on a Gammill 22” machine, with a Statler Stitcher.  This one and the next quilt, we’re done by the Statler (computer).  However the first two quilts in this post, I quilted myself.  It’s great to have both options.

This next quilt was made by Kara Jo or her daughter.  Or maybe they made it together.  Her daughter loves Star Wars, and has wanted a t-shirt quilt.  

Initially we talked about possibly doing a Star Wars design, for the quilting.  When I couldn’t find one that I loved.  They decided on Diagonal Plaid, by Patricia Ritter from https://www.urbanelementz.com/?acc=12 and I’m glad they did.  I don’t like doing the same kind of design on the same quilt, it’s just too much.  I still want the design to compliment the quilt, but not be so matchy matchy or literal.  

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting and Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread to quilt this.  

The block below is cool!!  It’s two shirts sewn together.  I do suggest when making a shirt quilt, that you iron the interfacing on really well.  Especially when the shirts are a little thin.  Otherwise the hopping foot can possibly cause a pucker, if the shirt starts to stretch.  I have a spoon foot, but it’s difficult to mark the quilt as I advance the rows.  So I prefer using my regular hopping foot.  

Thanks for being here and reading through all of that.  If you’d rather listen to my blog posts, click on the link at the end of the email that says read in browser, and then it should take you to my post.  At the top of the post is a little sound icon.  Click on that and you can listen while you sew.  When I listen on my phone, it says to click here because my browser doesn’t support the audio.  Click on that and it works great!  Have a great week! 

- Leisha

Summer Sales!!!

Starting today until the end of the month I have a sale on both my digital quilting designs (only in my shop) and my Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers.

You can get 25% off all of my digital designs at https://www.quiltingit.com/shop • Use code “SUMMER25” at checkout.  You can also get $20 off of my Circle2™ ruler sets by using “CIRCLE2™” at checkout.  

My Circle2™ rulers come in a set of 6, ranging in sizes from 2” to 13”.  Two sizes per ruler.  They come in green or clear, high quality 1/4” thick acrylic.  Made in America.  For more info on these rulers head to this post: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set 

To watch a video on them, go here:   https://youtu.be/lDijS4EsPLY

To purchase a set of rulers go here and don’t forget to use the “CIRCLE2™” code at checkout: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers

Pictured above is my clear 2”/8” ruler, which is the smallest of the set.  Below is the green 7”/13”, which is the biggest.

Below is an angled picture, to show the measurements along the straight edges of the rulers.  The unique thing about these rulers, they were designed to give you the correct size of circle.  The hopping foot adds a 1/4”, so I designed this set with that in mind.  The 7” circle will quilt out at 7”.   

I’m excited to introduce to you a few new digital quilting designs...first up Penelope©️!

Penelope actually comes with two different looks, using the same design.  Pictured above is the original design, below is the same design offset at 50% and the vertical spacing adjusted until it looks as pictured.   

Next up...Diamond Peel©️, which is a take on my Sweet Orange Peel©️ design.  So excited to see this on lots of quilts.   

Lastly, Steps©️!  This fun geometric design has so much dimension.   

All of these designs are available in my shop at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop • Don’t forget to use the code: “SUMMER25” at checkout to get 25% off all digital designs.  

Happy Summer!!!   

- Leisha  

Quilts & a Prickly Pillow!

Hello Quilty Friends,

Hope you’ve been well!  It’s about time that I share with you some of the things I’ve been quilting lately... 

Starting with this super fun cactus pillow.  I mean seriously!!!  Love this!!  If you’ve followed along for a little while, then you’ve probably seen some other pillows I’ve quilted recently.  This is another pillow from the pillow of the month club that My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe, here is Logan Utah, has available.  This was last months pillow.  Go to their website to contact them about a pattern or kit: https://mygirlfriendsquiltshoppe.com/

This one was made by Sherry!! 

I knew I wanted to do this line design for the background, it just adds such a cool texture.  I used my favorite Edge rulers from Linda at https://thequiltedpineapple.bigcartel.com/

I also wanted to add some more movement to the quilting in the cactus’ themselves...between the grassy freehand design and ribbon candy (shown above), I think it looks awesome! 

Some overlapping circles on this, play on the round shape of this one. 

Sherry brought a scrap piece of batting, I’m assuming it was an 8020 cotton poly blend batting and I used the white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread. 

A little wood grain in this one...which I love!  It fits the style of the pillow.  It’s fun that something so little can have such a punch.   

Next up...this gorgeous quilt made by Chris for her daughter and soon to be son in-law’s wedding.  Chris makes the most thoughtful, beautiful, and perfectly pieces quilts.   

This quilt has a backing that is perfect for their wedding guests to sign.  It will be such a treasure.   

I used my favorite 8020 Winline batting and Antique Cream A&E 30 tex Perma Core thread.  I also used one of Linda’s Edge rulers to quilt all the cross hatching lines.  In the center of the heart and on the border.

Kind of hard to see, because the thread blends so well, but I quilted a feather design on the blue heart.  Some of which you can see along the sides at the top.  Then I repeated the same design on the outer border.  Then I just freehand pebbles the rest of it, in a variety of different sizes of circles.  

I just love all these quilting designs together.  Quilting adds so much dimension to every quilt.  The quilt pattern is called Family Heart Quilt by Sweet On Stitches on Etsy.  It can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/225771503/heart-quilt-pattern-wedding-family-new?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1  Chris altered it a little, too. 

Chris also made this for a girl who just graduated high school.  She loved these fabrics long ago, and so Chris thought she would love them in a graduation quilt.  If I remember right, the pattern is Turning 20.

Chris is a master at picking out quilt designs.  She usually comes with an idea of how she wants it quilted, by looking at my machine quilting options here:  https://www.quiltingit.com/machine-quilting-options-1  She picked this Moxie design, and it goes so well with these Verona fabrics from Riley Blake.  

I used Dyed Natural 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.  

There is definitely a place for edge to edge quilting.  I’ve heard people say that it’s cheating or there is no creativity involved when it comes to edge to edge designs.  I think there is plenty of creativity when matching designs to the quilt.  

Even more creativity for me, because this is one of Patricia Ritter and my designs, it’s called Moxie©️ design.  It’s available at Urban Elementz:  https://www.urbanelementz.com/moxie.html

A close up and angled shot of all that fun texture!! 

Next up!!!  Denise made this amazing farm house quilt.  I think she told me it’s one of Lori Holt’s quilt patterns, Farm Girl Vintage.  Amazing huh?!?!?!!

Denise, her husband, and kiddos live on a farm...so she personalized some of the blocks to match their farm.  Even some of the animals names are embroidered on the blocks.  

If you notice, there isn’t a ton of machine quilting.  I quilted the outside border, one of the inside borders, and the sashing.  Now Denise is going to hand quilt each of the blocks.  I can wait to see the hand quilting and machine quilting combo, I think it’s such a fun idea!

I used my favorite Edge rulers from Linda, to quilt the on point cross hatching.  I pebbled the inside border and then quilted leaves inside the sashing.  Love the combination of the 3.  Great choices, Denise!! 

I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and 8020 cotton blend batting.

Here are a couple of my favorites!!

Next up, this beautiful quilt made by Sherry!  Sherry used to be one of my leaders at church when I was 16.  She and some other women would teach us lessons on Sunday and plan fun activities for us on Tuesday, all done out of service.  Now, that’s something I get to do.  Which makes me so grateful for what they did for me.  So, you can imagine how fun it was to see her again, and get to quilt for her.  She made a quilt for her daughter, that I’ve already shared, however this one is for her.  It was the first quilt she’s ever made!!  

I shared the progress of this on Instagram and there were some who asked what the pattern was...it’s called the bullseye block.  If you google it, you can find tutorials.  I recently found this video tutorial:  https://youtu.be/zDFdTe9d4Vc

I quilted a bullseye quilt in the past year or so, and this is how I quilted it.  Pebbles and swirls.  It is definitely time consuming, but I love it!!  

I love the mixture of corals and mint, with s touch of gold.  You can’t tell from the pictures, but she used a variety of different low volume or tone on tone whites for the backgrounds.

I used my 5” Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler to quilt the petals in the bullseye.  If you follow me along on Instagram, you may have seen me sharing how I rotate the ruler while quilting.  If not, go to @leishakaye on Instagram and check out my highlight bubble on my profile page, and watch the Circle2™ Rulers highlight.  My rulers are available in a set of 6 on my website, click here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers

I do want to give you a heads up!!  This weekend I’m going to have a sale on my Circle2™ Rulers and digital designs, so be watching for that announcement.  

I just love angled shots, it shows off the quilting so beautifully.  

I quilted some ribbon candy in the border and some swirly feathers in the outside border, a perfect frame for this quilt.   

Lastly, I recently made this for a friend who’s daughter graduated from high school! 

The embroidered blocks were done by a local shop, called the Logo Shop.  

I gathered all the fabrics from https://www.sistersandquilters.com/ online store.  They also have an Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SistersandQuilters  They have such an incredible variety and selection of high quality fabrics and notions.  

My mom finished off the binding for me!!  She’s the best!

I used Soho by Sarah Ann Myers to quilt it, and it’s available at https://www.urbanelementz.com/?acc=12

This design is seriously one of my favorites!! 

I backed it with Shannon Fabrics navy embossed dot. 

Thanks for sticking around seeing what’s happening in my little quilting world.   

I also recently started putting together my hexie flower quilt.  Here are the first two of 17 rows.  I started this almost 4 years ago.  It’s fun to finally start seeing it come together.  It may take me another long while to see it together.  This is called English Paper Piecing, and I had a friend teach me how to glue and then baste.  I’m sure there are some great tutorials out there on how to do this.  Do a google search and find a method you like.  

Happy Wednesday!!  - Leisha

Shelley’s Pixelated Heart Quilt!

 (This post was written awhile back, and was meant to be shared elsewhere.  When that didn’t work out, I knew I wanted to share it here...enjoy!!)

I’m so grateful I get to do what I do!!  My sweet as they come client, Shelley, made this for one of her friends who has cancer and is going through chemo. This is when quilts and quilting mean far more to me.  Being able to machine quilt something that is bringing warmth and love to someone during a difficult time, is such a gift and a privilege.  I hope her friend finds healing and is on the road to recovery soon.

If you’ve been on Instagram and you follow quilters, you may have seen this pixelated heart quilt. It’s been everywhere lately. Judith Hollies from Just Jude Designs is selling this pattern on her Etsy. I’m loving the scrappy look to this quilt, from the low volume background to the reds and pinks in all different varieties of prints.

Some of my clients look on my website www.quiltingit.com to see which edge to edge machine quilting designs I have available, unless they request custom quilting which I do free motion.  Shelley came with a few ideas, which is great!!  I appreciate it when they help me narrow it down to what they like.  However, after I saw this quilt I showed her our Cupid©️ design.  This design is by Patricia Ritter and myself, and it’s available in paper and several different digital formats at https://www.urbanelementz.com/cupid.html  She said yes!!  I was excited.  I’ve quilted this particular design out once or twice, and each time it’s just one of my very favorites, and I think it’s a perfect fit for this quilt.

When I pick a quilting design, I take into consideration everything about the quilt. The fabric prints, the textures, the quilt pattern, and so on. I often draw inspiration from a quilt, like I did with Shelley, and I just know when I look at it what will look great. Other times I have to think about it for awhile. When deciding on the quilting design, I often choose something that will complement the quilt without it being the exact same design. For example I don’t love to quilt flowers on a quilt that has flower quilt blocks and flower fabrics. I think that’s when the quilting can compete with the quilt. In that case I would rather choose something with leaves or a geometric design. I feel like quilting isn’t supposed to be the focus of a quilt, rather the focus should be the quilt as a whole. Everything, fabrics...pattern...and quilting. If done right each part is complimentary to each other. Now, you may be smiling. I quilted hearts on a heart quilt. Yes, however not every fabric on this quilt has hearts on it. That’s why quilting hearts works. Cupid enhanced the hard edges on the giant pixelated heart, and softened it up quite a bit. I also love to soften the hard lines on a quilt by doing curvy or swirly designs for the quilting. My best advice, be inspired by the quilt. Everything about it. You never know, you may be inspired to do something amazing, by just thinking outside the box. Urban Elementz has an incredible selection of quilting designs from a wide variety of designers, I recommend choosing a variety of different designs that will look beautiful on a variety of different quilts.

The swirls in this design add great movement, and almost dance across the quilt. I also love the texture that quilting adds to a quilt. You can see pictured below the difference of the design on the beautiful red, and the softness of the cream background.

I used Dyed Natural A&E 30 tex Perma Core thread, which is the most lovely creamy color of thread, on the front and back. I also used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting. Which is a perfect combo, with this super soft Cuddle™️ (minky) backing. Cuddle is the brand name for Shannon Fabrics minky. This particular one, was one of their 90” wide minky’s. I love the 90” for those quilts that are too big for the 60” minky.

I’d like to mention something about plush quilt backings, like minky or Cuddle.  I prefer the solid minky with no textures or prints or embossing, 10 times out of 10.  The reason being, the quilting you’re paying good money to have done, can be your texture.  I mean look how absolutely beautiful our Cupid design is on this Cuddle.  With the textured or printed minky’s, they compete with the quilting, and you miss the texture the quilting gives the quilt.  What you really want the quilting to do is enhance your quilt, front and back.  I’ve often heard that quilting is like the icing on the cake.  If you love those textured minky’s, great!!  Go for it!  For me, I’ll just be over here swooning over those swirly hearts.

Thank you for spending your time with me today! In the future, I’d like to share with you my thoughts on the size/scale of a design.  Until then, I hope your quilting journey is a happy one.  I love creating designs that you love to use.  I for one am excited to see what  we can continue to do together in the future.  Happy quilting!!

Have a great day!!

- Leisha 

Quilts...quilts...quilts!

Hello Quilting Friends,

Hope that your week has been a great one!   I told you last time that I have some fun quilts to share with you...so here goes!

First up, this lovely quilt made by Beth, using the Mini Metro Rings pattern from Sew Kind of Wonderful.  If you haven’t and you’d like to try a curved quilt, take a look at Sew Kind of Wonderful’s pattern selection.  I’ve made a couple of their patterns, and they make sewing a curve easy peasy!!  

Beth used mostly Porcelain by 3 Sisters fabrics, from Moda fabrics.

This quilt is small, and yet oh so lovely.  So fun to custom quilt.  I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Beth provided a batting...I think it was bamboo.  

I used my 3” and 9” Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler to quilt the curves, except for the curve just inside of all the circles.  I used a -10- curve ruler from Linda at www.thequiltedpineapple.com 

My machine quilting circle ruler set, Circle2™, comes in a set of 6 ranging from 2”-14” circles.  My sets are available in green or clear acrylic, on my website: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers

Here is more info about my rulers:  https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set

These rulers are such a versatile set.  Because they range in size from 2”-13”, that gives me a wide variety of options for curves.  

I quilted a diamond shape, with lines 1/4” apart in the center.  I freehand quilted swirls with a little tale, inside the “rings”.  Pebbles and a little curve inside the rings, make the rings pop!!  I love the combination all together.  

Here is a great look at the backing.  The backing is a minky, so the texture is lovely!! 

Next up...Sherry’s Wagon Wheel quilt.  This is a classic quilt block.  Do a google search, I’m sure you’ll find a tutorial.  

the black and white fabrics are so striking together!!

I used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting for this quilt.  

I gave Sherry a few options for quilting designs, and she chose my Beaded Clam Take 2, which is available on my website as well as Urban Elementz.  Go here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/beaded-clam-take-2 or here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/beaded-clam.html

We chose this design to soften the hard lines of the quilt blocks, and it goes well with the fabric prints.   

Look at all that fun quilty texture!!  

I quilted this with my Gammill 22” Statler longarm machine.  All of the other quilts and runners I quilted freehand or free motion.  

Here is a look at the quilt backing.  Love it!!! 

Next up...this absolutely stunning quilt made by Joleene!!!  Joleene is the mastermind behind the Sew Red Glasses.

Joleene made this one of a kind quilt to represent the last few years of her life.  Family, friends, faith, service, her Sew Res Glasses and so on.  Beautiful!!  I love the red and white!!  

When I quilt a custom quilt like this, I want the designs to flow throughout.  You’ll notice orange peels, crosshatching, overlapping circles, diagonal lines, circles, and so on.  I try and replicate a design in multiple spots to compliment the quilting designs and help the eye travel throughout the quilt.  I love how this one turned out.  

Here are some of my favorite blocks...first up, these 4” red stars were throughout the quilt. I thought the quilting on these were perfect to make the stars pop.  I used my 2” Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler to quilt the curves, and an Edge ruler from Linda at www.thequiltedpinapple.com

I also love this star!!!  If I remember right I used the 12” and 6” Circle2™ rulers to quilt the curves in the corners.  Then I just echoed the Star with some simple lines.

On this block I used 4 different rulers...the Edge ruler, and 3 different sizes of Circle2™ rulers.  It might have used the 3”, 6”, and 13” circles to create all the curves.  I remember using the 13” circle, but I’m guessing I used the 3” and 6” for the smaller curves.  I actually ended up using 5 of the 6 rulers in my set, to quilt this quilt!!  I didn’t use the 5”/11” ruler.  Which is a great example of the versatility of this set of circle rulers.  I’m also loving how nicely they fit in my hand as I quilt.  

Okay...those apples are too cute!!

Here is a look at the amazing quilt backing Joleen pieced.  Cute, huh?!?!?!!  I used white 30 tex thread, and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.  

Here is a quick look at the clear set of my Circle2™ rulers.  For more info or to purchase a set, go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers

Here is a look at the smallest ruler, the 2”/8”. I designed them with the 1/4” hopping foot in mind.  If you were to quilt a 2” circle, you would get a 2” circle.  Not a 2.5” circle, like I’ve seen happen with other circle rulers.  

Below is a look at the largest circle, 7”/13”.  Check the link above to see a the other sizes.  I’m loving seeing what your creating with these rulers.  Please use the hashtag #circle2rulers on instagram, if you post pictures.  I’d love to see them and share them.  Thank you!!!

Next up, Barbara made these two lovely table runners.   

This pattern is actually a quilt pattern by Down Grapevine Lane and is called Tumbleweeds Quilt, and she just made a runner.  

I decided to quilt a variety of different designs to create some fun texture.  Overlapping circles (video here: https://youtu.be/x0UNyEJdm9Y), swirls, ribbon candy, lines, feathers, and such!!  

I love these fabrics with this pattern, so fun!! 

I used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.   

And this lovely little runner is a pattern by Kim Diehl and is called Simple Whatnot’s 8.  

I used a coordinating teal thread for the border, and a nice cream colored 30 tex thread, Dyed Natural, from A&E.  I also used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.  

I freehand quilted a swirl feather in the center of the quilt, ribbon candy in the blue borders, and circles in the thin 1/2” cream border.  Then I quilted a fun loopy freehand design in the 9 patches on the corners.  

These fabrics are also from Kim Diehl.  

I nice close up.  Quilting just adds so much personality to a quilt, I love it!!

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!! 

- Leisha

Quilts Quilts Quilts!!

Happy weekend to you!!  Hope you’ve had a great week! 

I’m excited to share these amazing quilts with you!!  First up...my mom’s amazing Apple Pie in the Sky quilt!  My mom and aunt Kristin own www.sistersandquilters.com and awhile back my aunt created a tutorial on their blog for a quilt called Apple Pie in the Sky.  Go here to check it out: http://sistersandquilters.blogspot.com/2013/04/apple-pie-in-sky-sampler-quilt-along.html?m=1

Kristin shared 13 blocks and some amazing time saving/fabric saving tips!!  My mom decided to make hers queen size and do 42 blocks.  There currently is not a pattern for the rest of the blocks, would that be something you’re interested in?  Comment below and I’ll pass it along to them.  

Also, if you’re looking for an excellent selection of fabrics go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SistersandQuilters and https://www.sistersandquilters.com/

Isn’t this amazing?!?!!!!

The benefit of having your own quilt shop, you can pick and choose fabrics from different designers or lines, and put them together.  Which is what she did here.   

This quilt hung in my closet for a year, my mom just hadn’t decided what she wanted.  So, I pulled it out a couple weeks ago and told her it was time to decide.  We had talked about doing my On Point©️ crosshatch design, however I asked her what she thought of me quilting my Sweet Orange Peel©️ design...she said she was thinking the same thing.  I’m so glad that’s what I quilted, it looks beautiful!!  Sweet Orange Peel is available only in my shop at https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/sweet-orange-peel

I quilted this design at a 4” height on my Gammill 22” Statler.  This design does not need to be offset at all.   

Now I’m going to share a closer look with you of all 42 blocks.  Because this quilt is laid out as 6x7 blocks, and I’m showing them to you in sets of four, you will see some repeat blocks.  

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These happen to be my two favorite blocks!!! 

I used Winline’s 8020 cotton/poly king size batting for this quilt.  I also used 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread in Antique Cream color.  It is the perfect off white cream color.  

Please comment below if you’re interested in a pattern.  Who knows, maybe they’ll do a quilt along again!!! 

Next up...a quilt my sister made for her husband!! 

He wanted a plaid quilt, which also looked checkered to me.   

I love the arrow fabric they chose to go with the red and Moda cross weave grey.  They got these fabrics from https://www.sistersandquilters.com/

I gave them a few options, and they chose my Up and Down©️ design, for the quilting.  It’s available only in my shop at:  https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/up-and-down

I used the same Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and king size 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.   

They chose the same Moda cross weave for the backing.  Which I think they will LOVE!  

Next up... Denise’s incredible Inter Woven quilt, pattern is by Lo and Behold Stitchery.  I love the colors that she chose!!  So cool!   

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Denise wanted something soft and curvy, to soften all those hard lines.  So I sent her a few options and she chose Soho by Sarah Ann Myers.  It’s available at Urban Elementz go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/soho.html

I love this quilting design!!  It’s so versatile.  I’ve used it so much, definitely a favorite.

Seriously so impressed with this quilt!!  I want to make one now.   

Next up... Pat’s plaid Disappearing Four Patch.  Its a pattern by Missouri Star Quilt Co.  and Jenny has done a YouTube tutorial on it here: https://youtu.be/jA-10A_Uc6k

This is my most favorite Disappearing 4 Patch that I’ve seen.  I love this size of the blocks, and I love love the plaid fabrics.   

I used the same 30 tex A&E Perma Core Antique Cream thread and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.

I suggested Patricia Ritter and my Kindling©️ design for the quilting and I think it turned out great.  I seriously love this wood grain texture.  Kindling is available at Urban Elementz go here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/kindling.html

A few different pictures just to see all that incredible texture.   

I also want to point out how well the Cream thread blends on all of these different fabrics.   

Of course we all love the great texture that shows up on a quilt back... 

For a look at all of my designs that are available on Urban Elementz go here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=0&p=1&q=Leisha+Farnsworth

Thanks for taking time to check out what I’m making or sewing...actually, I should share the sewing caddy I made on Tuesday of this week...   

Isn’t it amazing!!  I can say amazing, because I’m a quilt maker.  Every time that I reach outside my wheelhouse and make something, I learn so much.  This pattern is called Catch All Caddy from Patterns by Annie, it’s available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/623810801/catch-all-caddy-pba-225-bag-patterns-by?ga_search_query=Catch%2Ball%2Bcaddy&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1

For the base she suggests foam core or cardboard.  However, we have tons of old cutting mats, so a friend cut some down for us.  Once I get that put in, I’ll fill this up.  So excited!!!  I’ve wanted to make this for a couple of years, and we finally got together with friends and made it happen.   

Annie has a 1/4” foam that you use, it’s called Soft and Stable, it’s available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/609969032/by-annie-soft-stable-72x58-wh-s-s2072?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=soft+and+stable&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&frs=1

And it’s a breeze to sew with or quilt.  I actually loaded my fabrics on the gammill and quilted them.   

I used my 1” Grid©️ design to quilt a large piece, and then went back and cut them down to the sizes required.  It’s only available here:  https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/1-grid

A quick note...the fabric and foam shrunk about 1” .  Annie includes that inch in the requirements for fabric to be quilted.  

Hope you have a great weekend!!  Happy quilting!  -Leisha  

Client Quilts and Easter Runner...

Hope your week is off to a good start!!  Here are a few things I had the privilege of quilting last week.  

First up, this fun wall hanging made and kitted by Laser Cut Quilts!  You may remember me sharing a quilt like this last fall in their kit release for Quilt Market.  This time, I quilted the car differently.  So, I thought I’d share it again.

I quilted this quilt all free motion or freehand.  Free motion means that I am guiding the machine.  I did use Edge rulers from Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com for all of the lines.  

In my classes I preach, “keep your quilting as clean or neat as possible”.  That it’s better to stop and start your thread over, than to travel and add tons of more thread to the quilt.  That’s how I like to quilt.  However, I recently saw this pebble quilting done by some other quilters, where they went around the circle a few times.  Which I’ve done here.  The reason behind it, it adds greater definition to the quilting, and lets it pop that much more.  Especially because the batting I used here is just my regular favorite, Winline 8020 cotton poly blend.  It definitely added extra texture. I only did the extra stitches in the pebbling, everything else is done neat and clean.  

I used a lovely cream Perma Core 30 tex thread from A&E for the background.  My favorite colors of cream are Antique Cream and Dyed Natural...I think I used the Dyed Natural on this one.  I used a bright red thread for the truck, green for the trees, and dark grey for the road.  

I also want to take a moment to share more about Laser Cut Quilts new fusible interfacing, Flexi Fuse.  As you can see there are multiple layers of appliqué pieces on this quilt.  The wonderful thing about their fusible, is the softness of it...even with those multiple layers.  I noticed the machine needle doesn’t leave those big holes like it does with other interfacing, and also I can actually quilt and have it not feel like I’m dragging the machine.  Check out those tiny circles in the tire rim above.  They were easy to freehand quilt...even with multiple layers.  So for your next appliqué project, give Flexi Fuse a try, you’ll be happy with the results.  Go to their website for more info: https://flexifuse.com/

Okay, how cute is this bunny runner?!?!?!!!  I think it’s one of my very favorite Easter anything, that I’ve quilted.  It’s made by Barbara!

The pattern is Country Bunnies by Margot Languedoc from The Pattern Basket, and it’s available here: http://www.thepatternbasket.com/catalog.htm?item=234

Here are some close ups...  I love the little tail.  I used Linda’s Edge ruler to quilt these 1/2” squares.  Once again, I love mixing hard lines with soft curves in the custom quilting that I do.  It creates texture and definition.

To frame the blocks, I quilted ribbon candy in the sashing.  I did a 45° angled line in the background and a swirly feather in the bunny.

1/2” horizontal lines and pebbles.

1/2” lines going the opposite direction and overlapping circles inside the bunny.  I share how to quilt this design on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x0UNyEJdm9Y

It’s fun to add all these different details, and yet they compliment each other so well.  I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread on each part of this runner, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting.  

Next up...

My aunt Kristin, who is half of the www.sistersandquilters.com team, made these for her two grandsons.  These turned out sooo cute.  The fabric is Mighty Machine’s by Lydia Nelson from Moda.  They have some charm packs still available on their Etsy.  www.sistersandquilters.etsy.com 

I actually quilted two of these, and cut one very long minky backing.  It’s easier when smaller quilts are the same size, to quilt them on one backing.  

On this close up, you’ll notice that the border around the square is even all the way around.  The strips are the same size.  Kristin is going to do a blog post on Sisters & Quilters blog, once she gets the quilts finished.  Check their blog here for that future post.  http://sistersandquilters.blogspot.com/?m=1

Kristin picked my Crosshatch©️ digital quilting design for the quilting.  This is actually how the design looks before you offset it 50%, which made the perfect tire track look.  Go to my shop here to get this design, and to see what the design looks like offset.  https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/crosshatch

I quilted this design at a height of 2”.  Seems small, but it’s the perfect height, as the design is complete with two rows together.   

Its also available at Urban Elementz: https://www.urbanelementz.com/leisha-s-crosshatch.html  It’s available in paper and digital formats.  

I love the texture I can get from a simple design.  These are quilted with A&E 30 tex Perma Core thread in the Antique Cream.  I also used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline out of Ogden Utah.  

Spring has definitely showed up in Utah, we’ve been getting lots of rain.  Which means the grass is getting green and the flowers are starting to bloom.  I love this time of year.  Now, we just need more sunshine.  

I hope you have some fun quilting to do this week.  Thanks for taking the time to see what I’m up to.  Have a great week! 

- Leisha

Quilting Tips for Lining Up Digital Designs!

I’ve had some questions lately on how I line up designs, as I advance or roll the quilt.  If you use something different, that won’t let you change the design, play with it and figure out how to tweak it.  I’m using Edge to Edge mode, in CS7 by Gammill Statler.  I also use place two pins on every quilt, so I can get a left and right reference point.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Happy weekend!

More pictures and info about this quilt will be coming in my next blog post.  The design I’m using is by Marci Gore from Lily Street Designs, and the quilt was made by Beth.   

- Leisha  

Client Quilts - April

Happy Spring!!  If you’ve had winter the last 6ish months, like we have, I hope spring is on its way for you!!  

I hope you’re enjoying having a variety of quilts to look at in one post.  It’s definitely easier for me to share all the amazing quilts that I get to quilt, in one post.  Thank you for being here! 

This first quilt was started by Jessica years ago, I taught her how to make a quilt when she was in junior high...and then she wanted to start her next quilt.  So she picked out a couple of blocks from the book: Marsha McCloskey’s Block Party book.  It’s such an awesome book.  There are a variety of different block patterns, and all the blocks are the same size, which makes mixing and matching easy.  It’s an older book, so it may be out of print.  But I did find one for sell on amazon... https://www.amazon.com/Marsha-McCloskeys-Block-Party-Extravaganza/dp/1579542662/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=2UTFJI90XBG65&keywords=marsha+mccloskey+block+party&qid=1554150636&s=gateway&sprefix=marsha+mc&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

As the years went by, here and there Jessica would remind me that she wanted to work on her quilt.  Unfortunately we never got together to work on it again.  When Jessica got married, her mother in law...who is an amazing quilter, said she was going to finish it for her.   

Marla finished it...isn’t it beautiful?!?!?!!  I was lucky enough to quilt it!  I know Jessica is going to be thrilled!!  

I used my favorite 30 tex Perma Core cream thread, Dyed Natural, from A&E.  I also used Winline’s 8020 cotton/poly blend batting.

These fabrics used to be available at my mom and aunts fabric shop www.sistersandquilters.com or www.sistersandquilters.etsy.com but unfortunately, that was awhile ago.  They do have a pretty fabulous selection of fabrics...patterns...and notions, you should totally check them out.

I sent Marla a few options for quilting...all feathers, that Patricia Ritter and I have designed.  To check out our designs go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Leisha+farnsworth

Marla chose our Vintage©️ design and I think it’s a beautiful match!!  Vintage is available at Urban Elementz in paper and several different digital formats.  Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/vintage.html

Here is a look at the beautiful cream Cuddle or minky, from Shannon Fabrics.  It comes in 90” wide...which is wonderful!  Makes quilting all those big quilts easier for me.   plus it only comes in the solid, which is great!!  The quilting becomes the texture on the minky.  

Next up...  Jenn made this for her daughter who just made cheer for her second year, at our local high school.  

This quilt will be the perfect size for her to take on all those bus trips.  If I remember right, the squares were cut 6”, which makes them 5.5” sewn.  

I used a silver thread from signature, that looks like it has a little metallic to it.  It doesn’t...just looked like it does.  I have used a metallic thread before, and it quilted great. It was years ago, but I think it was a Superior or Signature thread.  I also used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Jenn picked 90” wide minky too, which changed the way that the quilt was pinned on.  I always pin minky on my machine, on the two ends that are cut.  Otherwise stretching happens.  So, I gave Jenn a handful of options, some of which would end up looking like they were quilted vertically.  That was the case with this Mod Dotz design by Patricia Ritter.  It’s available at Urban Elementz:  https://www.urbanelementz.com/mod-dotz.html  I think it turned out great!!  I love the vertical look of the design.  

Look at that minky/quilty texture!!!  Love it!

The next two quilts were made by Kristen!

This first quilt is a pattern by Elizabeth Hartman called Dogs in Sweaters.  How cute!!!  Those glasses are a fun touch.

I used the same 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread in Dyed Natural, that I used on Marla’s quilt.  I also used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.  It’s my favorite cotton poly blend because it’s a little thicker than the others, and it’s so much softer.   

I asked Kristen if it would be okay to use my new Double Squared©️ quilting design, she said yes!!  I love how it turned out.  

Double Squared is available on my website:  https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/double-squared or Urban Elementz website: https://www.urbanelementz.com/double-squared.html  If I remember right, I quilted this one at a height around 5.5”.  Double Squared is a new take on my Squared design, that quilts out on point.  I think it’s fun to have both options, and I hope you enjoy quilting with this one, too!

This is such a fun quilt!!  I know several people who’d love one.

Kristen’s Grandma’s Flower Garden quilt!

If you’ve been following along on my Instagram for awhile, then you know I’m making a hexie flower quilt.  I started it nearly 4 years ago.  It’s sewn by hand using the English Paper Piecing method.  It’s definitely a labor of love, and I’ve enjoyed making mine.  I still have edges to make, but I’m ready to lay mine out...so excited, especially now that I know how to quilt it.  One of the reasons that I was okay with mine taking me so long, is because I had no idea how to quilt it.  Until now!!  I searched Pinterest and Instagram, and couldn’t find anything that wasn’t either too time consuming or I liked.  Then I thought of my digital cross hatching design, On Point.

I used the same cream Dyed Natural A&E Perma Core 30 tex thread, and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I’m loving all these floral prints!!!

On Point©️ Is available in my shop at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/on-point or at Urban Elementz: https://www.urbanelementz.com/leisha-s-on-point.html  The great thing about this design, if you offset it at 50% on every other row, then no lines quilt over other lines.  It’s clean and beautiful.  

I love the mixture of colors and florals on this quilt!!!  The squares ended up 3/4” big.  Tiny and sweet, if you ask me.   

Close ups and a nice angled picture! 

Here is a look at the backing.  I love lines and squares, to me this is a perfect fit.  Now, I can wait to get mine sewn together, so I can quilt it the same way.  

I quilt on a 22” Gammill Statler.  I only use the computer on edge to edge designs.  When I custom quilt, it’s all me and some rulers.  I hope you have a great week!!  I have some fun things to quilt this week.  

Take care, happy quilting!!   - Leisha 

Quilt of Valor

Recently I visited a quilt guild in my area, and they mentioned in their announcements that they were going to try and make as many Quilts if Valor, that they could.  I learned last night they made 5 in one day.  That’s awesome!!  This is one of them.   

My dad served 30 years in the military and my brother served as well, he was even deployed.  So, I love to quilt one of these a year...knowing they will go to someone who fought for our freedoms.  For those of you who aren’t sure what a quilt of valor is click here and read more about it: https://www.qovf.org/make-a-qov/

I chose to use Patricia Ritter and my Liberty quilting design, to quilt it.  I love how it turned out!!!  Liberty©️ Is available in paper, digital, self print and design boards... go here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/liberty.html

This design is a take on our Marmalade©️ design.   

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly Winline batting and 30 tex Dyed Natural A&E Perma Core thread.  

The quilting texture looks awesome!! 

Here is a better view of this design on this backing!!   

Thank you for stopping by!!  Happy quilting!! 

I’m off to quilt something that is getting published in a magazine...excited to share, someday.   

- Leisha  

Honest Fabric

During fall 2018 International Quilt Market, Karlee Porter...Renowned Longarm Machine Quilter and creator of Graffiti Quilting...announced that she started a fabric company.  Not just any fabric company, but a one of a kind, custom printed quilt top company.  She has a three fold mission, to give you great quilt tops that are fair trade, eco friendly, and USA made.  Go to https://www.honestfabric.com/ to check it out.  I thought it was an amazing idea!!  I’ve quilted several quilts that are custom printed onto fabric...some of you may be shocked which ones they are...but to be fair to those I quilted for, I won’t tell you which ones.  My point, you wouldn’t know the difference.  Not everything would be easy or possible to piece.  AND, if you’re like me...you don’t love appliqué, yet you love the quilt.  So...with Karlee’s debut of Honest Fabric, she decided to do a giveaway.  To win you had to tag someone in the comments, and you both had to be following Honest Fabric on Instagram.  So...of course I entered, and tagged some quilty friends who I knew would love one, too!  And guess what!!!!  I WON!  I hardly ever win anything.  My quilty friend Molly from Molly Lovely Threads was the lucky person that I tagged.  Yay!!  Thanks Karlee for such an awesome giveaway!!!  

So, I was talking to Molly about which design she was going to choose, and she told me her sister Bonny Steele was designing some designs.  I saw this yummy striped orange peel in the most wonderful colors, and knew this is what I wanted to pick!  This design is available right here... https://www.honestfabric.com/shop/modern-orange-peel-2/

Now let me tell you about this fabric...  Karlee said it will be printed on the most soft colorfast polyester fabric, and that’s the absolute truth!  I’ve quilted polyester before...not my favorite, but this fabric is seriously so soft and yummy.   

To make this quilt even better...I used Hobbs wool batting in it...oh the texture is fabulous!!!  The first time that I’ve used only wool in one of my quilts...love love love it!!  I’ve used wool for other people’s quilts, or done a double batting in some of my own quilts...never just wool.  Now, I may need to do it in every quilt.  Haha!!  I used a white 30 tex Perma Core A&E thread.  I quilt on a Gammill 22” longarm machine, with a Statler. (Computer)

Funny thing... the quilt top is polyester, the backing/binding fabrics are cotton, the batting is wool, and the thread is poly wrapped poly.  Lots of different kinds of materials, and yet it turned out this beautiful!!  

This quilting design is one of Patricia Ritter and my oldie but goodies...  it’s called Bubble Wrap Double Take and is available at  https://www.urbanelementz.com/bubble-wrap-double-take.html

This design is so versatile, and it’s available in paper...digital formats...self print...design board...and tear away.  All at Urban Elementz.

When I use digital designs, I’m going to try and remember to share the height of the design.  I quilted this design at a 1” height.  Because each row is only half of the design, it’s a great size.  

So, why did I pick this design?  I wanted something fresh, modern, curvy like the backing fabric and orange peels on the quilt top...but really, the underlining reason I pick any particular design for a quilt, it’s harmonious.  This design fits well with the fabrics and designs, yet doesn’t take away from or compete with the quilt itself.  Quilting should always enhance a quilt, not fight for attention.  That is my major rule of thumb.  What is going to look great now, and still look great in 10...20...30 years.  Quilts are treasures and last forever, I think the quilting should too.  

I found my perfect backing fabric and binding at https://www.etsy.com/shop/sistersandquilters or https://www.sistersandquilters.com/ Same shop, they just have an Etsy as well as a .com

And...if you read my long post about my Ombré Gems quilt, then you saw my quilt tags.  I LOVE THESE!!  Custom Labels 4 U made them for me...  I got tons for a great price!  https://www.customlabels4u.com/

If you want to change it up and order a custom printed quilt top, I highly recommend it!!  I look forward to getting more.  In fact there are a few that I’ve been eyeing.  It’s nice to have something done and ready to quilt.  Plus, if you haven’t already taken a look, Karlee has some amazing artists and designers with such an incredible variety.  There is something for everyone!! 

Happy Quilting!! 

- Leisha  

Mary Ann’s t-shirt quilt!

Mary Ann made this for her daughter for Christmas.  I think this is one of my most favorite t-shirt quilts.  The reason being, the light grey sashing.  It frames the shirts nicely, without competing with the colors in the shirts.   

I made a t-shirt quilt in the spring for a client, and if your interested in some tips, read this post: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/3/26/t-shirt-quilt-a-first-for-me?rq=T-shirt

I used white Perma Core A&E 30 tex thread, and my favorite Winline 8020 cotton/poly blend batting.

When Mary Ann was showing me the quilt, I knew exactly the design I wanted to quilt on it.  My Beaded Clam Take 2.  Mary Ann’s daughter played tennis, and I told her the design reminds me of a tennis ball bouncing.  So, it’s a hint of tennis without being so literal.  I think it looks awesome quilted on this quilt.  Beaded Clam Take 2 is available in my shop.  The original Beaded Clam design needs to be offset every other row, Beaded Clam Take 2 doesn’t.  It’s available in my shop, in several different digital formats.  Go to:   https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/beaded-clam-take-2

See that tennis ball bouncing???

Mary Ann did pretty great for this only being her second quilt.  

Loving all this beautiful texture! 

Hope that you’re having a great holiday season!!!

-Leisha  

Urban Elementz 25% off Sale

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, than you’ve probably seen me post about the 25% off sale that Urban Elementz is having right now until Sunday the 9th, for those of you who don’t follow me...this is for you.  No code necessary.

I started working with Patricia Ritter at Urban Elementz 4.5 years ago, and we have a variety of beautiful machine quilting designs together.  Patricia is amazing!!  She’s taken my freehand quilting or drawings, and made them into the cohesive designs we have today.  To see all of our designs, click here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Leisha+Farnsworth   

The following are a sample of a few of those designs.  

Marmalade -  https://www.urbanelementz.com/marmalade.html

Frost -  https://www.urbanelementz.com/frost.html

Diagonal Plaid-Hexies - https://www.urbanelementz.com/diagonal-plaid-hexies.html

Cupid -  https://www.urbanelementz.com/cupid.html

Kindling - https://www.urbanelementz.com/kindling.html

Chantilly - https://www.urbanelementz.com/chantilly.html

Birchwood -  https://www.urbanelementz.com/birchwood.html

Liberty -  https://www.urbanelementz.com/liberty.html

These are only a small selection of the designs that we have.  We have a variety of flower, feather, modern and traditional machine quilting designs.  Each of the designs come in paper or digital formats, some also come in the tear away option...for those of you who quilt on your sewing machine, and there are even some design boards for those of you who like to use a stylus instead of a laser light.  Thank you so much for your support over the years.  I had no idea how much fun this was going to be when I started.  It thrills both Patricia and I when we see our designs on your or your clients quilts.  Please share pictures with us.  We love to share them on our Facebook or Instagram pages.  

Hope your holiday season is off to a great start!!   

-Leisha  

Kathy’s + quilt and star runner...

This is one of my favorite + quilts, that I’ve ever quilted...first and foremost it’s navy!!  My favorite color.  Kathy made this and I love her fabric choices...even the printed minky she used on the backing.   

The quilting texture on this quilt is also why it’s a favorite of mine!

I used my Squared©️ digital machine quilting design, to quilt it.  Squared is available in my shop, go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/squared

Every other row of this design must be offset, but if your quilting machine has an Alternating option like mine does, it’s easy peasy and lines up beautifully as you advance the design...as you quilt.  Its available in several different digital formats and is my most popular design.  

This design is so versatile, it’s been fun to see it popping up on a variety of different quilts.  

I used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.  The awesome thing...if I quilt a throw size quilt first, there is a perfect batting scrap at the bottom...because the batting I use is 96” wide...for the table runner I quilted next.  

This is the picture that shows the sweet x’s and o’s, in the fabric that Kathy chose.  Plus an awesome close up, and angle shot are always great.

Here is the minky...how cute, huh?!?!?!! 

Kathy also made this fun Christmas table topper using Sweetwater fabrics.

She requested tight stippling so that the stars would pop, and some light quilting in the stars to make them stand out.   

I used an Edge ruler, one of Linda from thequiltedpineapple.com straight rulers, to quilt the lines in the stars!!  Love her rulers.  I also used 30 tex Dyed Natural Perma Core A&E thread.    

I hope your holiday celebrations are underway!!  And, maybe even some Christmas sewing!! 

Happy quilting!! 

- leisha  

Laurie’s grandsons quilt!

Laurie made this super cute quilt for her grandson, using a map panel from Sarah Federking called Little Explorers, from Studio E Fabrics.  The border fabrics, Laurie found before from doing a my spy quilt, and they fit perfectly with this cute map panel.  

When I saw this quilt all finished, I immediately knew which pantograph I wanted to quilt on it.  I used the digital design Malachite by Patricia Ritter from Urban Elementz go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/malachite.html  This design creates the most awesome texture.  Which I think is excellent with this map.

The backing is a solid minky, and unfortunately I didn’t get a picture of it...but can you imagine those wonky swirls?  It’s amazing!

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.

Love this one!!  I’m so lucky to do something I love.  -Happy quilting!

- Leisha  

Sale!! Now until Cyber Monday at midnight.

So...I totally forgot about Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday Sales, when I had my preholiday sale, at the beginning of the month.  This is my first year selling something on my own website, so I’ve got a lot to learn.  I greatly appreciate all the support I’ve gotten for my quilting business, and with the addition this year of my own digital designs and rulers...I feel blessed.  Thank you so much!!  

Since Black Friday is a busy shopping day, I didn’t want to offer sales and have anyone miss them, so thats why I did them early...so I’m doing another sale on both my Digital Machine Quilting Designs and my Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler set.  Another Sale isn’t a bad thing, right?!?!?!!  I hope not.  Sales goes today thru Cyber Monday at midnight. (Mountain Standard Time)

All digital quilting designs are 25% off, use code: THANKYOU25 during checkout.  Each design is available in several different digital formats.  Here are a few of the favorites!!  I’ve seen each of these popping up on other quilters quilts...even some that went to International Quilt Market.  Which is exciting!  Check my Instagram posts, to see those.  @leishakaye

Squared©️ is one of my favorites!!  I’ve quilted it out more that any of my other designs, and it quilts out beautifully.  It’s available here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/squared

Hopscotch©️ is such a fun geometric design, which popped on this quilt made by Kara Jo’s granddaughter.  It’s available at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/hopscotch

This is Sweet Orange Peel©️, and I’ve seen it quilted out a few times by other quilters.  It’s the second most popular design.  It’s available at:  https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/sweet-orange-peel

Beaded Clam©️ is one of my favorites...here it is quilted on Beth’s quilt.  Beaded Clam is available here:  https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/beaded-clam-1

Another super popular design is Fort©️.  I’ve shared this one on my Instagram and Facebook, on a quilt that another quilter quilted.  Fort is available at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/fort

I have several other great designs, all available at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/

My Circle2™ (said: Circle Squared), machine quilting circle rulers are made with 1/4” thick high quality acrylic.  They come in a set of 6 circles, ranging in size from 2” to 13”.  They come in both the green and clear, as pictured.  They are already listed at their sale price, no code needed.  If you’re local to Cache Valley, Utah and want to pick up your rulers, use code PICKUP at checkout to get free shipping.  The sale on these rulers ends on Cyber Monday at midnight, mountain standard time.  So, if you’ve wanted a set of rulers on sale, this is your chance.  Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Rulers

I have 1/4” lines and 1/2” measurements...as seen below, on each ruler.   

For more info on these rulers, here are a couple of videos...one talking about the rulers, and the other using them while quilting.   https://youtu.be/lDijS4EsPLY and https://youtu.be/GWyDTymyzoE  These are everything I’ve ever wanted in a circle ruler set!  I’ve also heard some great feedback from those who are already using them.  

Here are the smallest and biggest circle rulers in the set.  The 2”/8” above, and the 7”/13” below.  The 4 others in the set are pictured on my website under the ruler sets.  Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Rulers

All US shipped sets are sent priority.  International first class shipping is available to save on the cost of shipping.  International Priority can be arranged for faster shipping, contact me and I’ll get a quote for you.  

Thank you!!  Happy Holidays!!

-Leisha  

Kara Jo’s granddaughters quilt!

Kara Jo’s 12 year old granddaughter decided she wanted to make a quilt, and she did an awesome job!!!  Her choice of colors, and placement is just so cool.   

Is that not seriously impressive?!!!  It laid very flat for me, too.  Sometimes quilts that are sewn on the bias tend to wave or grow in unexpected ways or spots.  This one was perfectly flat.   

Kara Jo told me to pick a fun design, and I thought my Hopscotch©️ digital design, would be fun!  I hope she loves it!!  Hopscotch is available in my shop in several different digital formats: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/hopscotch

That angle shows the awesome texture, this design creates!!

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.  

I like to use a lighter/neutral thread, when quilting multi colored quilts.  The lighter threads blend pretty nicely on the darker fabrics, which helps the design enhance the quilt.  Using a darker thread, causes the quilting design to dominate the quilt.  I really don’t like darker threads on lighter fabrics.  You can see with these close ups, just how nicely the thread blends on all these fabulous colors.  

I love the little white + that they chose for the backing fabric.

I have lots of fun quilts coming to the blog soon...the next one was quilted custom, with a large variety of different background quilting designs.   Excited for you to see it!  

-Leisha

Early Holiday Sales!!!

With the holidays fastly approaching, I thought I would do my holiday sales early, so you don’t miss out on them...if you’re a Black Friday shopper.  These are going to be my best sales, and they both last until Saturday November 10th at midnight.  (EST) 

First up...25% OFF all my digital quilting designs...use code “HOLIDAY25” at checkout, available only on quiltingit.com go to this link to check out all of my designs:  https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Digital+Quilting+Designs each design is available in several different digital formats, which are listed in each design listing.  Here is a sample of a couple of the designs...  

My Squared©️ design, More on this quilt, in this blog post:  https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/4/baby-quilt

This design quilts out beautifully!! 

My Beaded Clam©️ design.  For more info on this quilt go to:  https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/8/26/beth-sweet-quilt

Here is Beaded Clam on the minky back of Beth’s quilt.  Love this texture!!

There are many more to choose from, go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Digital+Quilting+Designs

I’m also offering $15 off, my Circle2™, machine quilting ruler sets...which is in addition to the sale I’m already having.  Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Rulers 

So it’s like you’re getting free shipping in the US and $15 off shipping for those of you who are International.  Use code at checkout: “HOLIDAY”.  This also lasts until Saturday November 10 at midnight (EST), while supplies last.  This is the best sale I’m offering on my rulers, so if you’ve been wanting a set, don’t hesitate.  For more info on these machine quilting rulers go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set

If you prefer watching a little video about my Circle2™ rulers, check this out!!   https://youtu.be/lDijS4EsPLY

This set is everything I’ve ever wanted in a circle ruler set.  You’ll get 6 different rulers with 12 different sized circles, circle sizes ranging from 2”-13”.  These will be a great investment to add to your quilting rulers!

The Circle2™ ruler sets come in either clear or green high quality acrylic, as pictured.  

Above is the biggest ruler, the 7”/13”, and below is the smallest at 2”/8”.  The measurements indicate which size of circle you’ll get.  And yes, if you were to use the 2”/8” ruler to get a 2” circle, your circle will actually measure 2”.  That’s what is unique about these rulers, correct sized circles.

If you’d like to see more tutorials on how I’m using these rulers, head on over to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/QuiltingIt more tutorials will be coming all the time, so hit subscribe while you’re there and you won’t miss any.  

Thank you so much for all the amazing feedback, that I’ve gotten on my rulers and digital designs.  I’m so grateful I get to do what I love, and share it with you!!  

-Leisha