Leisha Farnsworth 6/10/19 Leisha Farnsworth 6/10/19

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

Leisha Farnsworth 4/27/19 Leisha Farnsworth 4/27/19

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.

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

Leisha Farnsworth 4/5/19 Leisha Farnsworth 4/5/19

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

Leisha Farnsworth 2/11/19 Leisha Farnsworth 2/11/19

Sherry’s Cottage Blossom Quilt!!

This beautiful quilt is Cottage Blossoms by Vanessa from Lella Boutique. These beautiful fabrics were put together in a kit by My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe in Logan Utah. For details or more info on that, google them and give them a call.

Sherry made this for her future daughter in-law. She said it came together pretty fast.

I decided to use a digital machine quilting pantograph, that I bought recently from Urban Elementz. It’s called Hexies by Patricia Ritter and is available here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/hexies.html

I love the texture this design created. I decided to do it pretty big, so it fits with the scale of the flower blocks. I quilted it at a 5.75” height, for the design. Something a lot smaller, would have been too small.

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

Ya know, some designs were just made perfect for certain quilts, this is one of those!!

Hope you’re have a great Monday!!! Happy quilting!

- Leisha

Leisha Farnsworth 1/11/19 Leisha Farnsworth 1/11/19

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

Leisha Farnsworth 1/10/19 Leisha Farnsworth 1/10/19

Florence Flamingo and her friends...

My mom made this quilt for my sister and brother in-law, for their wedding quilt. They have a slight obsession with Flamingo’s!!!

My mom and aunt own a fabric store online, https://www.etsy.com/shop/sistersandquilters or https://www.sistersandquilters.com/ they have a great selection of a wide variety of fabrics, as you can see. This pattern is available in their shop, it’s called Florence Flamingo and is by Elizabeth Hartman. I love it!! The ombré look to each flamingo is so much fun.

I gave my sister and brother in-law quilte a few designs to choose from, for the quilting...they chose my “The Climb”©️ design, which is only available at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/the-climb

I quilted this design at 2.5” height. That seems small, but it’s the most perfect size. Especially with all the negative space in the design. I love it with these fabrics and the flamingos.

So...let me introduce you to Florence Flamingos friends, yes...we named them. Haha! Not only do we want to remember their names, but I want to show you a close up on all the fun fabrics they picked for this quilt... note...these names are random and were chosen over a facetime call with my other sister and brother in-law...you know, as a gift or added personal touch to this quilt. Haha!

In all seriousness as you scroll through these pictures, notice the trianglular theme in the fabrics, which makes the quilting very fitting.

This is Guyus...

This is Francene, isn’t she lovely!

Crabby, fitting for sure.

Gaquille, perfect spelling by my bro in-law...

Gringo...

Dalas, aka Salad (they are reversible I learned)

Aquafina...she’s quite possibly my favorite!

Steven (inside joke between the bro in-laws...from some funny video)

Shaniqua

...have you ever had fun naming your animal quilts???

I used my favorite Winline 8020 cotton poly blend batting, and 30 tex poly wrapped poly Perma Core A&E thread. I bound it in the pink, because it’s just like the pretty pink flamingo legs, plus that pop of color is fun!!

This was the last quilt I quilted before Christmas!!! Love how it turned out.

- Leisha

Leisha Farnsworth 12/26/18 Leisha Farnsworth 12/26/18

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

Leisha Farnsworth 11/28/18 Leisha Farnsworth 11/28/18

Barbara’s quilts and Christmas runner

Barbara made these fun quilts, and runner.

First up, this super cool quilt is made using ombré dot fabrics by V&Co from Moda. The pattern is Ombré Weave by Tiffany Hayes. I love the ombré color look to the quilt.

I used Mod Dotz by Patricia Ritter to quilt it, it’s available at urbanelementz.com ...I love how it softens up the quilt, and those swirly dots go so well with the dots in the fabrics.

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

Up next her block of the month, that she got from My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe, here in Logan Utah.

I wanted to do something more traditional for the quilting on this one, so I chose Ginger. It’s one of Patricia Ritter and my pantograph designs. It’s available in paper or several different digital formats at: https://www.urbanelementz.com/ginger.html

I used Dyed Natural, which is a lovely cream color thread. It’s a 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread. I also used my favorite winline 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Aren’t those feathers so delightful.

Lastly, this adorable Christmas runner.

The pattern is by Disa Designs, in her My Table book. Aren’t those Santa’s soooo cute?!?!?!!! I used the same Dyed Natural thread, and 8020 batting. A quick quilting tip...if I’m quilting a runner and a quilt, like I did here...I quilt the quilt first. The reason, there is usually leftover batting at the end of a quilt that is perfect for a runner. This one fit perfectly.

I wanted lots of texture...so I freehand quilted pebbles, and wavy lines...and I love to add the straight lines for a different kind of texture. Barbara added little black eyes, it’s such a cute runner. I used one of the Edge rulers by Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com

Lots and lots to share...I’ve been quilting a ton. Hope you have some fun holiday plans.

Happy Quilting!!

-leisha

Leisha Farnsworth 11/24/18 Leisha Farnsworth 11/24/18

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

Leisha Farnsworth 11/8/18 Leisha Farnsworth 11/8/18

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...

This design quilts out beautifully!!

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