Barbara’s Shortcake Quilt
Loving this darling quilt that has me dreaming of springtime.
Barbara made this Shortcake quilt, by Cluck Cluck Sew using Farmers Daughter fabrics by Vanessa at Lella Boutique. This pattern and fabric is a match made in heaven.
I used natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.
Recently I found this darling quilting design that came free on my Gammill Statler called Rose Vine by Norma Sharp, which is a perfect fit for this quilt. The flowers and leaves in the quilting design look like they came directly from the fabric.
Lovely texture, which helps soften all the hard lines in the quilt pattern!!
Some close ups…
What are you currently working on? I’m so close to finishing my hexie flower quilt. Can’t wait!!
If you’re interested in having something quilted, check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Happy quilting!! Leisha
• New Quilting Designs •
Hello Quilting Friends!
It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged. I’ve been quilting, and have a bunch of fun quilts to share with you, but first I have some new fun quilting designs. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen them. I had some requests for designs, and then I kept going and came up with a few more. Patricia Ritter and I also have a fun new design as well.
This first new design was a request from another quilter. She was looking for a fun peppermint candy design, we decided to name it Sugar Baby©️ and it’s available at Urban Elementz. It would be fun to use on a Halloween quilt or even a Valentines quilt…did you notice the little hearts in the sides of the wrapper. I think it turned out extra sweet!!
The rest of these designs are my new designs. They are all available in my shop and in the Gammill Pattern Cloud.
This first one is called Flight©️! I’ve been wanting to do a masculine airplane design that wasn’t too little boyish for awhile, and I love how it turned out!! I’m so excited to use this one on a quilt! The picture above shows the design manually offset. It’s not offset at 50% like some of my other designs. When I do a manual offset during quilting setup, I select every other row and move them all together. The picture below shows it without the offset, which is also great!!
Next up, Grove©️!
Grove©️ can be offset at 50% like pictured above or not like pictured below. My friend already used this on a quilt, it turned out fabulous!
Here is a picture of the quilt that my friend Molly from Sunny Stitches quilted, using Grove©️.
Next, Wicker©️!! So excited about this one…also a design I’ve wanted to digitize for awhile. This design needs to nest well and may require extra attention. If it doesn’t touch, as pictured, the design won’t be complete. The each row fills in a spot for the row above it, this helps with less stitching over already quilted lines. Also, it’s my experience that using Repeat Pattern mode instead of Edge to Edge mode…for the Gammill Statler, is so much better for getting designs to line up accurately. If you don’t have a Gammill, hopefully you have similar options to the one I’ve mentioned. Also, just a reminder of what I do to get designs to line up better…check out this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/T1i1zOROKp0
* Also, it’s important to note that quilts shrink as they are quilted, especially when using a lofty batting. If you use any design with rows that touch, plan to give it extra attention.
Next, this is Gem©️! This was another request from a longarm quilter. She’s already purchased Gem, XOXO, and Wicker…so excited to see which quilts she puts them on. This is going to be similar to my Sweet Orange Peel©️ design, as far as it lining up. Once again…Repeat Pattern mode has made that so slick and exact for me. I’ll share more details on how I set up designs in Repeat Pattern mode soon.
I also have this cute XOXO©️ design, which was also a request. It too, will stitch out like Sweet Orange Peel©️ and Gem©️, as far as it lining up from row to row.
Next up, Spinner©️!! Loving this one! It’s offset at 50% to get the desired layout as pictured.
This is Skipper©️, also offset at 50%. If your machine software doesn’t allow you to easily offset a design at 50% with the click of a button, I would suggest selecting every other row and dragging them until you get the desired offset.
Next, Kapari©️! I think the name fits it perfectly. No offset required for this one. I always adjust the spacing so it nests well, as pictured.
This is Chip©️! Does it look like a chip to you, too…haha! Funny name, but the texture of this design is fabulous. It’s actually a windmill shape, but when you get the design to touch it turns into a completely different design.
Last new design is Southwest©️. It reminds me of an arrow and a chevron, all in one design. The spacing between the rows adds the right amount of negative space to add more dimension to the design.
Urban Elementz is offering four of my newest designs. The first one is Wicker©️ and it’s available in all the digital formats.
Also, XOXO©️ and it’s available in all the digital formats.
Gem©️ and it’s available in all the digital formats.
Finally, Kapari©️ and it’s available in paper as well as all the digital formats.
Thank you so much for being here!! If you use my designs, tag me over on Instagram @leishakaye and I’d love to share pictures of the quilts you use them on, giving you credit for quilting. Thank you!! Happy Quilting….
Leisha
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 & 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
Client Quilts!
Good morning!! In an effort to keep up with everything I’m doing, I may possibly do some blog posts where I share multiple quilts from some of my clients. For example, the following quilts were made by Loranne, Jeanne, and Kate.
Let’s first start with Loranne’s beautiful quilt...
Loranne is amazing!! She gets inspired by quilts and often makes up her own thing, I wouldn’t be surprised if this were the case.
I used an Omni dark grey thread for the background, and 3 coordinating variegated threads to quilt the stars. I also used 2 layers of batting. An 8020 cotton poly on the base, and Hobbs wool on top.
Loranne loved the overlapping circles design that I quilted recently on another quilt, and wanted it on this one. I love how it turned out. Such a fun design to do as background filler. I wish you could reach through the screen and touch that texture, it’s awesome!!
Next up Jeanne made this awesome t-shirt quilt for her daughter!!
Many of the shirts are from her college days at Loyola University, but some are to honor family and friends who’ve suffered from cancer. Love that!!!
I used a light gray 30 tex Perma Core A&E thread and my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
Jeanne’s daughter chose my Squared©️ design for the quilting. It’s available: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/squared
A nice close up!! This design is great on so many different quilts.
Next up, Kate! Wow, huh?!?!!
Kate made this amazing collage quilt for a friend, of course the bear claw block is a perfect fit to border around the bear.
I used a brown 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread to quilt wood grain in the border, and also to define the bear. I used a toupe tan color to quilt the grassy design in the background behind the bear and also the orange peel shapes in the bear claw blocks. I also used my favorite 8020 cotton poly winline batting.
Here is a short video on how to quilt a wood grain design in a border.
Isn’t that bear so cool??!!
I used my 7” Circle2 ruler to quilt the large orange peel curves.
I used my 4” Circle2 ruler to quilt the small orange peel curves. These are such fun rulers to use. Easy to rotate around the hopping foot.
The rulers can be found in my shop: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers
Thanks!! Hope Spring has found you...it’s starting to show up here. - Leisha
Barbara’s Runner
Barbara made this beautiful Kim Diehl runner, it’s called Hen House Star and she used Kim’s fabrics, too.
Barbara wanted wool batting, so I used Hobbs Wool. I also used a 30 tex Perma Core A&E thread, my most favorite yellow cream...Dyed Natural.
I knew I wanted to quilt an orange peel in the center part, so I used my 4” Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler, to quilt them. The design of the ruler makes it easy to rotate around the hopping foot to get to the next spot.
They are available in clear and green 1/4” high quality acrylic, and come in a set of 6. Ranging in size 2” to 13”. They can be found here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers
I’ve been asked a few times lately the difference between the clear and green sets of rulers??? Everything is the same, except the color. So, it’s really a matter of preference. The green are a better option to see the ruler lines on lighter fabrics. If you’re used to using clear, great!! I actually use both.
I also used an 8” Edge ruler, from Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com, to quilt the lines in the star. I freehand quilted circles and feathers in the background parts along the border.
I have some fun quilts coming up!! So excited to show you.
If you’ve baught a set of my Circle2™ (Circle Squared) rulers, I’d love to share some pictures or feedback. Please email me at quiltingit@gmail.com with “ruler feedback” in the subject line. I’d love to share pictures of your quilting, of course you’ll get credit. I’ve already seen some work that Sue Daurio has done with her set. Thank you sooo much!!
Happy Quilting, - Leisha
Barbara’s stunning wool quilt!!!
This stunning quilt is beautifully made by Barbara. The pattern is Farmhouse Wool 2 block of the month by Fig Tree & Co. Thanks for stopping by, I’m so excited to tell you about this quilt. One of my favorites for sure!! Yes, there are lots of pictures...I want you to see as much of this amazing quilt as you can.
I love the look of the colors of the wool popping off the cream background. After I started quilting, I sent a picture to Barbara, and we both felt it would be best to leave all of the wool unquilted.
I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and Hobbs wool batting for this one. Wool batting is perfect for those quilts that you want to add a little more pop to everything.
I don’t want to overload you with a close up on all 16 blocks, so I will share them in groups of 4, and then close up of the 4 different designs I did throughout the quilt. Doing 4 different background fillers, can be a lot, however because they are each used 4 times it works. They are also similar in style, and are very complimentary of one another.
To also keep the quilting complimentary, I did the same quilting in each 9 patch...which I used my favorite 8” edge ruler from Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com, I also used my 7” Circle2™ ruler to do the same curve throughout, and the alternating circles and swirls in the 1” square borders around each block. Here is a video of me quilting the swirls and circles:
I love what something as simple as swirls and circles can add to a quilt.
Here are the next two sets of four...isn’t this just so lovely?!?!!!!
The next four pictures show the four different background filler designs that I quilted. I did each background 4 times, so it worked out perfectly. I also alternated each design, so that each design was on each row and each column. That way I don’t have too many of one design all bunch together on the quilt. Plus, when you’re adding a variety to anything...whether it’s quilting or design, it’s best to mix things up and so your eye travels throughout, and it’s more harmonious to look at. More pleasing to the eye. If you’re reading this on your phone, you may be able to scroll in on the full pictures of the quilt, and see what I’m talking about.
This block (pictured below) is my favorite!! Everything about it. The color and shape of the flower petals. And, that background overlapping circle design is just so much fun to quilt, and the result is stunning. If you haven’t checked out my YouTube video on the overlapping circles, click here: https://youtu.be/x0UNyEJdm9Y
Echo circles, swirls, and pebbles are so great to quilt behind something, because you can get super close and it helps the appliqué pop. For a video on this freehand design, check out tis video on my channel: https://youtu.be/-NNbKsFFYPg
Next up the grassy design. This always adds fun texture, no matter what it’s quilted on. Here is a video of this design: https://youtu.be/eMDOzouOzXA
Lastly the arc echo. I don’t have a video of this one just yet, but it’s also a great background filler. I’ve also quilted this tons of times, at a larger scale, as the main design on a quilt.
Like I mentioned above, I used my 7” Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler to quilt this fabulous sashing!! I used to hate quilting sashing. I just never knew what to quilt in it. Now it’s one of my favorite parts, because designs like this dress up the quilting a lot. Plus, it’s a bonus frame around each block.
My Circle2™ (circle squared) rulers are available in a set of 6, on my website. https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers They come in clear or green 1/4” high quality acrylic. I designed these so you have 2 circles in each ruler, only needing 6 rulers, instead of 12. 2” to 13” sized circles. They have excellent lines and measurements. They are 2.5” wide, so that you can hold them easily. They are also designed with the hopping foot in mind. The hopping foot adds a 1/2” to circles. With these rulers you’ll get full size, instead of half sized circles. I’m starting to hear how much quilters are loving them!! Which makes my quilty heart happy. I struggled with the circle rulers I got years ago. The problem, they weren’t designed by a quilter. No helpful lines, and not the right size. My hope with these rulers, is that you’ll enhance your quilting but enjoy using them as well.
As pictured below, I used the halfway mark on each of those 1” squares to know where to anchor the points on the curves.
Look how beautiful those curves frame those blocks. Seriously, my favorite thing!!!
I hope you enjoyed hearing more, and mostly seeing all these pictures of the loveliest quilt.
Happy quilting, happy weekend, and hopefully soon to be happy spring... to those of us who’ve been in winter for awhile.
Take care, Leisha
Barbara’s Shamrock Runner!!
How cute is this shamrock ☘️ runner?!?!?!!! Barbara made a runner using a couple of the blocks from Kimberbell Designs St. Patrick’s Wall Hanging.
I love the contrast of the white and green scrappy fabrics.
I used 2 different 30 tex A&E Perma Core threads, a lime green and a white. I also used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
I love a little ribbon candy quilting on the green border, the overlapping circles behind the shamrocks, and the 1/2” lines in the shamrocks...it’s all about texture.
If by some chance you haven’t see. My video on quilting overlapping circles, check it out!! Looks like mini rainbows.
I used an Edge ruler from a Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com, to quilt the lines in the shamrocks. I use her 8” ruler the most, it’s the perfect length to quilt most small things. I'm love the chaining effect of the quilting in the 9 patch. It frames the shamrocks so nicely.
I used my 9” circle, from my Circle2™ ruler set, to quilt the design in the 9 patches. I love having such a variety of circles, because I know that at least one of them will work for any size that I need.
They are available in my shop at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers
Thanks for stopping on by!! Wishing you extra luck this week, with whatever you’re doing. - Leisha
Last Day to Get 10% Off!!
Good morning, quilting friends!! Hope that you had a nice weekend. I just wanted to remind you that today (Monday, March 4 @ midnight) is your last day to get 10% off my Circle2™ (circle squared) machine quilting circle ruler set. Use code “THANKYOU10” at checkout. They are available in my shop here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers
For more info about my rulers, check out this block post: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set
This is my clear set. There are 6 rulers in this set.
Measurements at the bottom edges and 1/4” lines, from inside to outside of the circles.
The rulers range in size from 2” to 13”. Each ruler has two different sizes of circles, which saves you from having 6 more rulers to buy and figure out where to put them in your studio.
They are also available in green.
Here is the largest ruler at 7”/13”. Just in the last little while I used the 3”, 4”, 9”, and this 13” circle ruler.
Here is a look at one of them in action!! I’m loving these rulers. They are everything I e ever wanted in a circle ruler set. I hope you’ll enjoy using them in your quilting.
Happy quilting!!
- Leisha
Kathy’s “Sheep Shape” Quilt
Kathy made this for her soon to be grand daughter. It turned out so sweet!!! This super cute Sheep Shape quilt pattern is by Deonn Stott from Quiltscapades and it’s available in the Quiltmaker Magazine in the May-June 2014 issue and Quiltermaker’s Readers Favorites 2015.
Because the blocks on this quilt are all the hexagon shape, it’s was important to quilt different textures for each of the specific parts of the quilt. Wind for the sky, overlapping circles for the sheep’s body, and stippling for the grass. So, I thought it would be great to video each of them. Even the stippling. It was the first thing I learned as a machine quilter in 2005, and is still just as notable as it was back then. I know every quilters skill level is different, so for some the swirly design will be what you take away from this post, while others will enjoy trying out the overlapping circle design, and some are wanting to work on their basic quilting skills. Where ever you are, join in the fun! You just might enjoy all three.
First I’d like to share this fun overlapping design. It’s done freehand, as shown in the video. I will say, each video is relatively short, and you may learn something from each one. I do share a few quilting tips for each design. This overlapping circles design adds such an awesome texture and dimension to anything it’s quilted on.
For the face of the lamb, I quilted 1/2” lines using an Edge ruler from Linda at www.thequiltedpineapple.com I also used the Edge ruler to quilt the diamond grid on the sun.
Let talk wind!! Have you ever tried quilting it before? It’s fun, but can be difficult to fill in below the previous row. Watch the video below, and if you feel like you need a little practice before quilting it on a quilt, doodle. If you’re new to quilting, doodling helps you with figuring out how to quilt a design out. It’s also important to think about where you’re going next, so you don’t quilt yourself into a corner...which I talk more about in my stippling video.
I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.
I just love the motion of that swirly wind!
Okay, so I have some great tips on how to achieve a great stipple. This is also the perfect design to get you going if you haven’t done any freehand machine quilting. I talk about spacing, avoiding the dog bone look, and looking/thinking ahead...that certainly keeps you out of a corner, and ensures that you don’t leave spots unquilted. Give it a listen, and see if you learn anything new. For more machine quilting videos, head on over to my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/QuiltingIt
Just wanted to remind you quickly about the 10% off sale, I’m having right now on my Circle2 machine quilting circle ruler set, until Monday it midnight. Enter “THANKYOU10” at checkout. They come in a set of 6, and range in size from 2” circles to 13”. They can be used on a longarm machine and a sewing machine with a quilting foot. They are a 1/4” thick and 2.5” wide, so they are easy to hold while quilting. Just this week I used the 9” and the 13” rulers, also used the 3” and 4” circles on the Easter Pillow fronts from the previous post. Because of the need for a variety of sizes and the versatility of having a set, this is a great addition to your machine quilting. They are available in clear and green, at https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers
They come with excellent lines and measurements.
The unique thing about these rulers, besides the 3/4ths of a circle design and having 2 different sizes of circles in one ruler, is the correct circle measurement. Correct meaning, when you use the 13” circle ruler below with a 1/4” hopping foot (quilting foot), your going to quilt a 13” circle...not a 13.5”. The set of circles that I used for many years, gave me half sized circles, which can be frustrating when you’re wanting an exact size. The key is that the hopping foot adds 1/4” all the way around the circle, which ends up add a 1/2” to the circle size. Because I took that into consideration when designing this ruler set, you’ll get the correct sizes for each circle. I love using them every chance I get, and hope you’ll enjoy using them, too!
Here is a look at one of my rulers in action!
Thank you for stopping by, and happy quilting!!
- Leisha
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
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
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
Diagonal Plaid-Hexies - https://www.urbanelementz.com/diagonal-plaid-hexies.html
Kindling - https://www.urbanelementz.com/kindling.html
Chantilly - https://www.urbanelementz.com/chantilly.html
Birchwood - https://www.urbanelementz.com/birchwood.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
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
Sherry’s “Kimberbell” pillows and runners...
All of these lovely patterns are by Kimberbell Designs, and she’s made them even available for those who machine embroidery. Sherry made all of these beautiful pillow fronts and runners, she actually made multiple of each...one for her, her daughter, and mother. That’s why you’ll see multiples.
Speaking of multiples...there is also one more. I used Linda from thequiltedpineapple.com Edge rulersto quilt the 1/2” Diagonal lines along the two side vertical borders. The lines on the rulers make it easy to quilt the lines with no marking.
I love the texture that the grassy freehand design, gives behind the leaf wreath. The swirly feather design along the herringbone borders, is such a fun freehand design to quilt. It’s perfect for borders, and adds a modern traditional touch.
Let’s talk about backgrounds!! When it comes to quilting behind appliquéd words, it isn’t always easy to know what to do. Stippling can be great...but there’s soooo much more that you could do. The crackle above or the 1” squares below, help the letters shine, giving the background texture and help them be the focal point.
The combination of textures is just enough to give these pillow fronts more personality.
I used a cream and tan Perma Core 30 tex A&E thread, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
A little swirl, feather, and curly cues...are my favorite thing to quilt inside every pumpkin.
Those bugs in those vinyl jars, are every little boys dream. I quilted a crackle around the jars...which I do freehand, no need for a ruler, unless you do them jumbo sized. Who would be interested in a tutorial on how to freehand the crackle??? Comment below.
I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and my favorite winline 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
I was trying to figure out what to do in the borders, and it hit me...webs coming from all different directions. It was such a fun way to quilt a border...try it sometime. I used the 8” Edge ruler from Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com to quilt the webs.
Gobble gobble!! I can believe it’s almost thanksgiving again, this year has flown by.
I used a soft cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, I think it was Dyed Natural. More winline batting was used. You’ll see that extra piece of batting hanging off. I cut the batting to the length of the biggest table runner, and then laid out the batting, placing each item on the batting to use it up in the best way. It worked beautifully. I just trimmed around the runner or pillow front, so I could quilt everything separate and save on batting.
There is more of the swirly feather and grassy designs, with some added feathers in the turkey feathers, and ribbon candy in the black strip.
Close ups!
This swirly feather design is random, yet similar bey repeating the design out in different shapes, or sizes, or direction. Who would be interested in me doing a swirly feather video tutorial??? Comment below.
This is the biggest runner...like the last one, she just added borders. Everything was quilted the same as the previous runner, I just added leafs in the outside border.
Feathers like these are easy. I start on one side of the turkey feathers, and quilt feathers...traveling up towards the tops of the turkey feather, and then feathering back down towards the body. Then I move up towards the next feather, along the body of the turkey. It works great. No need to stop and cut the thread.
I used a tan/golden and cream thread to quilt this. 30 Tex from A&E.
Here is a close up on my leafs in the outside border. It’s fun to quilt something new.
Thank you for stopping by!
- Leisha
Laser Cut Quilts - Quilt Market release!
If you’ve been following along on my blog or social media, you may have seen, that I had the opportunity to quilt for Laser Cut Quilts for International Quilt Market. They have several new kit releases, and these are my most favorite!!! Lots of pictures...I just want to share all the awesome texture I was able to create on their beautiful quilts. Laser Cut Quilts specialize in laser cut fabrics, with fusible webbing, ready for you to iron down. They take care of all of the cutting for you!! They announced yesterday that they developed their own fusible webbing, called Flexi Fuse. As a quilter, when I quilt appliqué...it’s not always easy. The needle has a hard time going through all the fusible webbing, especially when there are multiple layers. Flexi Fuse was soooo easy to quilt through. Go to their website for more information: https://lasercutquilts.com/
Meet Sylvester Seahorse! Isn’t he cute!!!
I outlined all of his spots to make them pronounced, quilted lines on his head, and scallops on his tail...but the real texture I wanted to create, was all in the water. Let me know if you’re interested, and I can do a tutorial on this design. It’s super fun to quilt and is very forgiving.
I used a white or cream Perma Core 30 tex A&E thread, and I used 8020 Winline cotton poly blend batting for all of these quilts.
I quilted some simple lines on the fin. Love it!!
I’m not sure the name of this design...we will go with Happiness! The next 3 quilts, happiness...maker...and I will cut you, are all designed by Punkin Patch Craft Designs. Kits will be available through Laser Cut Quilts.
I decided on swirls for the background, because the texture they create is sweet and happy, which goes perfectly with this beautiful bird. I did a grassy/feathery texture in the bird, with some lines to define the shape. Mixing hard and soft quilting designs is fine, I just like to keep the overall design cohesive.
I used white Perma Core A&E 30 Tex thread, for this entire quilt.
The lines in the sun and cloud are simple, but they aren’t the main attraction. I wanted the bird to stand out!
Happy perfectly describes this quilt!
Maker, isn’t she lovely!!
I decided to use two of my Circle2™ machine quilting rulers to quilt the scallop around the edge. I used the 2” and 3” circles. For more information on them go to... https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Rulers or https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set
I’ve never quilted hair and a face, like this before. I was a little intimidated to do the face. The texture in the hair was easy to quilt out, I just followed the design to know what direction to quilt and I think it turned out great. For the face, I just wanted to make sure there were cheeks, and definition around the eye, brow, nose, and chin. I couldn’t be happier with the results. I used a light pink thread on the face and light tan/brown on the hair.
As makers, I’m sure we would have some quilting on our scarves, right?!?! I used a Edge ruler from Linda at TheQuiltedPineapple.com to quilt these perfect 1/2” squares. Her rulers are so awesome, I never have to mark anything, I just follow the lines.
That Maker banner is pretty cute!
One more look! I used a light grey thread in the background, and coordinated threads in all the other parts. The scarf, leafs, and rose.
I will cut you...I’ve heard...this is what people say if you were to use their sewing scissors to cut something else.
For this quilt, I decided on Graffiti Quilting in the background. It’s inspired by the amazing quilting that Karlee Porter does. It wasn’t easy to be so random at first...then it was fun, and I wanted to keep going. I’m sharing lots of pictures, so you can see all the different textures in the background.
I love how the scallops and feathers on the scissors, turned out!! As well as the hard diagonal lines in the scissor blades. I used the same Edge ruler from Linda, to quilt all those fabulous lines and squares.
I used a dark gray thread in the background, and a white thread everywhere else.
I love the mix of swirly, hard lines, feathers...it’s just so fun to think out of the box, when it comes to quilting.
A last side angle view...
Each of these quilts are going to be available in kits, check back with https://lasercutquilts.com/ after quilt market.
Thank you for stopping by!! I love what I do, and I appreciate you stopping by to check it out.
Happy Quilting!! - Leisha
Gone Quilting and a couple of flower table runners...
One thing I love, when I’m quilting small items that are the same width, is to quilt them all on one quilt back. It makes my job easier and faster, and makes it cheaper for you.
These three designs are more of the new design releases available from Laser Cut Quilts. I’m not sure the name of these patterns, they are new releases for this quilt market. Check out Laser Cut Quilts on Instagram or go to their website for more information on all the products they carry. Just a reminder, their specialty is to have all of your fabric pieces cut with fusibles and ready to iron down for all your appliqué projects.
This super cute Gone Quilting pattern, is the perfect gift for the quilt lover in your life. Including a wind blown quilt, out of the back of the truck. The old fashioned truck, is also a great touch.
The texture on these quilts, is so fun to create. I call those pebbles...echoed pebbles...I try and keep my quilting as clean as possible, but going around the circles a few times, creates some great definition. The trees and the slight quilting in the car, were fun to add, too.
I used Perma Core 30 tex Antique Cream from A&E thread, also red and charcoal thread from them as well. The green thread is by Toldi Lock, and I’m not sure where I got it. I also used 8020 cotton/poly blend batting for each of these.
This super sweet and sunny table runner, is just the thing to brighten up your home.
I used white 30 Tex Perma Core poly wrapped poly thread by A&E, to quilt this quilt. I also used the 8” Edge ruler from Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com
To quilt this one, I wanted to make sure everything popped, so I quilted around everything and then quilted right up to each appliqué. Those little 1/2” on point squares are my favorite...and so is the swirly feathers that I quilted freehand. They sure dress up this quilting.
I love this runner, too! The colors are vibrant, and how cute is that bird!!
I used several different colors of thread to quilt this one...all the thread changes were worth it. Unfortunately...I don’t remember which threads went where. I suggest blending threads as best you can. But it’s also okay to use one of the other colors as an accent. If you look at the orange center of the daisy flowers (the one with the yellow background) you can see that I used yellow thread to quilt the cross hatch design. It looks lovely. For a closer look, scroll down a few pictures.
Lines are one of my favorites to add, intermixed with all the soft curvy designs. They just complement one another so well.
So much texture...makes my quilty heart happy!!
Thanks for sticking around...the next 4 quilts I’m going to blog, are my favorite. Excited to share!! Until then, happy quilting!
-leisha
“Around the Pumpkin Patch”
This lovely runner is another one of Laser Cut Quilts beautiful patterns, it’s called Around the Pumpkin Patch and is available on their website. https://lasercutquilts.com/shop
I used an 8020 cotton poly blend batting and two different threads, a green and cream from Perma Core.
I also used at least three of my Circle2™ machine quilting rulers, to quilt all these fabulous curves.
Here is a look of the full set of my Circle2™ rulers, stacked and ready for you to use in your quilting. They come in clear or green acrylic. Go to my shop and check them out... https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Rulers
I’m not sure which ruler I used where...this was several quilts ago. I know I used the 13”/7” ruler for the quilting in the triangle ends to the runner. I know I also used the 2”/8” and the 3”/9” rulers for some of the smaller orange peel curves...but I can’t quite remember which circles I used on the larger curves. Which is a great reason to get a set. You never know which curve or circle is going to fit the best!!
I love the mix of the small and medium sized orange peels.
A double crossed orange peel for these corner blocks is just something a little unique...it’s fun to see what a little curve can create. I used one of my rulers...I can’t remember if it was the 7”, 8”, or 9”.
I wanted to dress up the edge triangles with a little cross hatched curve, and then I decided to fill the curves with a swirly feather.
Keep coming back for more Laser Cut Quilts designs...there are lots of fun ones, still coming. https://lasercutquilts.com/shop
happy quilting!!
-Leisha