Jeanenne’s Log Cabin Quilt

Hello Friend,

I hope you’ve had a great week, I can’t believe it’s already Friday. Yay for the weekend!!

Jeanenne made this beautiful log cabin quilt. She was making a different log cabin quilt, and didn’t like the layout, so she decided to lay it out this way instead. I love the pop of black in the centers and all the beautiful colors. A perfect scrappy pattern. (Note • if someone knows of a pattern or tutorial that has the blocks laid out like this, let me know and I’ll link it.)

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is based in Utah. I also used Omni cream thread from Superior Threads.

I used my favorite Kapari quilting design to quilt it. Kapari is available in my shop in several different digital formats. It looks so great with the wide variety of fabrics and the modern layout of the quilt.

Do you have a ton of strips??? This could be your next quilt!!

Another look…

A close up of the quilting texture.

Do you have some quilt tops that you’d like to have quilted? I’d love to help you and quilt them.

I have a new digital calendar, which allows you to pick a date for quilting. Check it out here: https://calendly.com/quiltingit

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for stopping by today!!! Happy quilting, Leisha

My All the Things Tote

Hello Friend!!

Happy New Year! I hope your new year is off to a great start with many fun sewing projects to look forward to this year.

I sewed again over my break, and I’m excited to share with you what I made…

Have you seen the new All the Things Tote by Kait at Knot & Thread??? Kait released the pattern in December. Kait’s the one who also did the Patchwork Duffle pattern for the duffle bag that I just made, click on that link to check out my bag.

The All the Things Tote pattern comes with three different sizes to choose from, I made the medium or 16” size. As you can see in the pictures below, it’s perfect size for my english paper piecing project.

If you’re new to bag making, this is a great place to start!! Kait knows how to create well written beautiful patterns.

When I saw the white floral, I knew I wanted to use it for this bag, but if I used the white on the bottom it would definitely get dirty. That’s when I had the thought to piece the body of the tote and pocket fronts. I cut the raspberry dashed fabric at 1.5”, the light weight denim which I used for the base at 17” and then the white floral pieces at 8” or 9” each. Plan on the fabric shrinking some when it’s pieced at quilted. For the pocket panels, I made them the same size as the side panel which is behind the pocket, so I could trim the pocket down to line up with the stripe on the fabric for the main part of the tote. To line them up, I laid the fabric for the bag flat, then laid the side panel on top…lining up the binding edges. Then I placed the pocket front on top of the size panel. I then shifted the pocket front down to line up the stripe with the stripe on the bag, then I marked the pocket front along the bottom to trim off the excess that hangs over the side panel. Then I trimmed the top of the pocket front to the size indicated in the pattern. Then I attached the binding across the top edge of the pocket front. Next I sew the side panel and pocket together, as indicated in the pattern.

I got the floral, teal, and raspberry fabrics from Heartfully Handmade …she’s closing her shop and has some great deals, go check it out and get yourself some beautiful fabrics. The floral is Whimsical Romance by Keera Job Design Studio for Riley Blake. The raspberry dash fabric is by Cotton + Steel and is their Stitch and Repeat basics print. The teal fabric is Bee Cross Stitch by Lori Holt from Riley Blake. Heartfully Heandmade has some of the floral and raspberry dash in stock, when she’s out you’ll have to search for them in another shop.

I got the Art Gallery Denim, which I used on the bottom from my mom and aunt’s online shop Sisters and Quilters. They have such a beautiful selection of fabrics to choose from.

My “handmade by Leisha Kaye” label was made by Custom Labels 4 U. I love them, and put them in the binding of each of my quilts and bags.

I decided to use my On Point digital quilting design to quilt it. It’s classic and would look beautiful with the floral. On Point is available in my shop.

I love the pops of color together!!!

I used a Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it…which is my favorite white.

I got the 1.5” Poly Pro Strapping and Base Stabilizer from Kait’s shop. When you go get the pattern, be sure to pick them up. She also sells the Soft and Stable.

When I make bags I prefer to use Soft and Stable over batting. Sewing with the foam makes sewing those bulky seams a breeze. It’s pretty amazing stuff. I got it from my mom and aunt’s shop. When you open up the Soft and Stable there will be lines from the folds, no worries…they iron right out. I use a dry iron on cotton setting, the folds come right out. If you’d like to, you can spray it with water as you iron.

As you can see, I already know what I’m using my All the Things Tote for…my hexie flower quilt. The perfect tote to take “all the things” I’ll need when I go sew with my friends.

My Orla Kiely train case fits perfectly inside. The train case I found at target over 7 years ago, and I haven’t seen one like it in quite a few years.

Here is a little peak inside of my train case. See what I mean when I said “all the things”.

I hope you enjoyed looking at my newest sewing project!! I hope you’ll give this one a try. It’s fun, and oh so cute.

Happy quilting, Leisha

My Patchwork Duffle Bag

Hi Friends,

I hope you’re holidays are going wonderfully. We had a great time together yesterday, and have more plans to celebrate this week. I snuck in some of my own sewing last week, and I can’t wait to share.

Have you made a Patchwork Duffle yet? It’s such a fun pattern by my good friend Kait from Knot and Thread. This is the second one I’ve made, you can see the first one here. Kait designed this pattern to use up some of your scraps , and make a patchwork version. Check out her instagram to see several patchwork versions of her duffle bag. She also offers instructions to use a piece of fabric for the exterior, like it did.

I used the Watercress fabric from the Elixir line by Melody Miller from Ruby Star Society for the exterior fabric, and the Elixir Peace Cream for the lining. The handles are a solid green art gallery fabric, that matches beautifully.

I had my labels made by Custom Labels 4 U. I initially got them to add to quilts, and thought why not add them to my bags…they are a fun touch!

Kait has a couple of different options in her pattern…she suggests using Soft and Stable or a batting scrap. I used Soft and Stable. Have you sewn with it yet? I have loved using it every time. It’s so easy to sew with!!! It adds great body to a bag or duffle. You can see how great this is standing up…there is nothing inside.

I got the cutest striped zipper by the yard and hardware from Kait’s shop. She has everything you’ll need, except for the fabric. I got the rose gold hardware to match the zipper…which is so beautiful with the Elixir fabric, that has a little rose gold metallic color on some of the leaves.

You can see the lining, which is so beautiful with the exterior fabric.

I used my Kapari panto (digital quilting) design to quilt the fabric…the quilty texture it creates is one of my favorites. If you haven’t used it yet, you should!!! It quilts out fast and beautifully.

I used my favorite Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it, and another white to sew the bag together. I didn’t have a green thread, so I checked with my mom and she let me use some green embroidery thread to do all the top stitching on the green fabric.

Kait has a great video tutorial, which she teaches us how to make a carrying strap. The hardware for this strap and the fabric, isn’t included in the pattern, so check out her video to get all the requirements.

I’m so excited to use this bag!! It’s such a great size. I’m heading to my aunt’s cabin this week, and I’ll be sure to take it along.

Kait has another new bag pattern, call the All the Things Tote. Which I’m planning to make next!

Below is another look at my Kapari quilting design, which is available in my shop. Kapari comes in several different digital formats.

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a wonderful New Year celebration. I appreciate your support this year!!

Happy quilting, Leisha.

Kathy’s Flower Shop Quilt

Hi there,

I hope you’re ready for Christmas, I can’t believe it’s nearly here. I’m excited to share with you this amazing quilt that Kathy made!

The pattern is called “Flower Shop” by Karen Cunningham, and it’s in her “A Ladies’ Garden” book.

Kathy requested custom quilting, so I did what I could to make each part shine!

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads on the entire quilt. She also requested the 6oz. bamboo batting from Winline Textiles. It’s my all time favorite batting. That extra loft enhances the custom quilting texture.

Kathy fussy cut a lot of the fabrics, and suggested some orange peels to highlight the squares, so I pulled out my 5” Circle2 ruler and got started. My Circle2 rulers come in a set of 6 rulers, made in America with high quality 1/4” acrylic. They are available in my shop.

Circle2 Rulers - Design Patent D875,574 -

I quilted freehand feathers in the outer border, more orange peels in the little squares. I quilted a 1/2” grid in all of the pink triangles along the border with an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple.

I quilted some freehand Overlapping Circles in the background behind the flower blocks. Overlapping Circles is one of my Quilting It Freemotion videos, which are available in my shop. If you’re interested in learning how to freemotion quilt, you’ll have to go check them out.

With all the appliqué, I didn’t quilt anything inside them instead I just quilted around them to make them stand out more.

Look at all those beautiful details!

Do you like to appliqué? I used to do a lot of appliqué when I first started quilting, not so much any more. It’s so beautiful!

Do you have anything you’d like to have machine quilted? I’d love to quilt for you!! Send me an email and I can get you on my schedule. quiltingit@gmail.com

Thank you!! Happy quilting, Leisha.

Kathy’s Santa Quilt

If you’re following along on my instagram, @leishakaye …then you may have seen this beautiful quilt at the beginning of November. Excited to share with you all the details!!!

Kathy made this quilt years ago, and she wanted to finally get it quilted. The embroidery patterns are out of print, they are by Kathy Pace from Gooseberry Hill. I did see some of the patterns on eBay when I searched her name. If you’re interested, you’ll have to do some more searching to find the rest of them. Kathy made traditional chaining blocks to frame the Santa’s.

I used the Citrus Mint Omni 3081 thread from Superior Threads, which matched the background fabric perfectly!!

I used a 6 oz bamboo batting from Winline Textiles. It’s my absolute favorite batting!! The loft is nice, too!

I used my 3” and 10” Circle2 rulers to quilt all the curves in the chaining blocks. (Below is my 3/9” ruler) The small orange peel petals were quilted with the 3” ruler, and the arcs were quilted with my 10” ruler. This circle ruler set has been so nice to have. There are 6 rulers in my Circle2 machine quilting circle rulers, the circles ranging from 2” up to 13”. They are made in America with 1/4” high quality acrylic. - Design Patent D875,574 -

I also used Linda from The Quilted Pineapple Edge rulers for the straight lines inside the little squares and sashing.

I quilted freehand pebbles in the background and quilted lightly in the hand embroidery, just so the blocks wouldn’t be too puffy. If you’re interested in learning how to quilt freemotion, you should check out my Quilting It Freemotion course that is available in my shop. I teach 10 different quilting designs, like these Pebbles. You can pick and choose which design you’d like to learn! It’s completely self paced. Join me!!!

My Swirly Feather, which I quilted in the border on this quilt, is also another one of the designs that I teach. It’s great over an entire quilt, a border, or inside appliqué…skies the limit.

Here are some close up pics on the Santa’s. Such beautiful handwork by Kathy!

Seriously beautiful details!

This is why I love what I do…adding beautiful quilting textures that help a quilt come alive.

One more picture of that center section. My favorite!! It’s so fun for me to see a design like this come together.

You can see how the four corner blocks link so beautifully with the center.

One last quilty view. ❤️

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, send me an email and I’ll get you on my schedule. quiltingit@gmail.com *note…custom quilting spots are limited. Please don’t wait to contact me if you have something you’d like custom quilted.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy holidays, and quilting. Leisha

Kim’s Movement in Squares Quilt

Excited to share with you this fun modern quilt!!!

Kim made this cool geometric quilt for her son, lucky him!! The FREE pattern is called Movement in Squares by Wendy Sheppard.

I love Kim’s choice to colors, the pops of green are so stringing.

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads, which blends so nice on so many quilts.

Kim requested Sprawl, by Jess from the Longarm League, for the quilting design. I love how it turned out. I’m excited to use it again.

Kim wanted a double layer of batting, so I put Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting on the bottom, and Hobbs wool on top. I love that combination. I’ve done it on a few of my own quilts.

Are you interested in having me quilt something for you? Send me an email, and I’ll add you to my schedule. quiltingit@gmail.com

Thanks for coming by, happy quilting!! Leisha

Kathy’s Shadowed Daisy Quilt

Hi there,

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

Kathy made this lovely Shadowed Daisy quilt, and she did her own block arrangement. The pattern shows all the white background pieces on the right side. I love what Kathy did!!! The pattern is by Evelyn L. McCarty, who was a pattern and template designer years ago. She has since passed away, so I couldn’t find this pattern online. Maybe check with your local shop, and see if they can order it from their distributors.

Kathy requested wool batting, which added some lovely loft to all this custom quilting. I use the Hobbs wool, and it’s delightful. I’ve loved using it in some of my own quilts.

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

Kathy wanted something quilted in the white fabrics to help it stand out, so I drew out a design…which I’ll show you in a moment, and sent it to her. I was trying to figure out something to quilt behind the daisy’s to soften all the hard lines that I had already quilted. I decided on my freehand Overlapping Circles which is one of the designs that I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course. If you’re interested in learning how to quilt freemotion, you should check it out!!

Here is my drawing…as you can see I didn’t draw out the Overlapping Circles. Sometimes I have to quilt a portion of a design out, to then figure out what else to quilt.

I used a few of my Circle2 machine quilting circle rulers to quilt all the curves. I used the 4” Circle2 ruler for the petals in the center of the arc design. I used the 13” ruler for the lovely arcs in the white. For all the curves in the flower petals and the ones in the border, I used the 7” Circle2 ruler. Below is the 4”/10” ruler in clear. Each set comes with 6 rulers, with two sizes of circles per ruler. The circles range in size from 2” up to 13”. They are made from 1/4” high quality acrylic in America. This set is so versatile.

- Design Patent D875,574 -

Here is a close up!! So much great quilty texture.

I used cream Omni 3004 thread from Superior Threads for the entire quilt, with the exception of the navy and green thin borders. I used threads that match the fabrics.

The back on this quilt is so pretty!!! It’s fun for me to see all my hard work look so wonderful together.

Thanks for stopping by!! If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, send me an email at quiltingit@gmail.com and I’ll get you on my schedule. Because custom quilting can take longer than edge to edge quilting, I’m going to schedule only a limited amount each month.

Have a wonderful day!! Happy quilting! Leisha

Megan’s Patchwork Swoon quilt

With Christmas just around the corner, check out this beautiful quilt that Megan made!

The pattern is called Patchwork Swoon by Camille from Thimble Blossoms. During the summer Camille was hosting a Summer Swoonalong, and I offered a prize, which Megan won!! She got $100 towards longarm services.

I love this Christmas version!! Such a beautiful quilt!

Megan let me choose the design, so I went with Patricia Ritter and my Merriment quilting design, which is available at Urban Elementz. It goes perfectly with the holly berries in the fabrics.

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, and my favorite cream (3004) Omni thread from Superior Threads.

Look at all that glorious texture!!!

Are you interested in having me quilt a quilt for you? Send me an email, and I’ll get you on my schedule. quiltingit@gmail.com

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Kim’s Wooly Stars Quilt

How sweet is this quilt that Kim made for her daughter??? She used to show sheep at the county fair…Kim even added a black sheep for fun!

The pattern is by Corey Yoder from Coriander Quilts and is called Wooly Stars. So cute!!

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

I gave Kim a few choices and she chose Patricia Ritter and my Tahitian Pearl quilting design. I love how it turned out!!

Close up!!

That quilty texture is sooo good!

And, a couple of minky pics!! Seriously good texture.

A swirly minky goodness. This is why I always recommend solid minky!!! The quilting design adds such fun texture.

Are you interested in having me quilt for you? Send me an email and I’ll get you added to my schedule. quiltingit@gmail.com

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Barbara’s Confetti Cabin Quilt

I have loved sharing all the colorful quilts lately…and here is one more!!

Barbara made this fun Confetti Cabin Quilt, amazing huh?!?! The pattern is FREE on the Moda Fabrics website and it’s by Kristina from Center Street Quilts.

Barbara used ombré confetti fabrics from Vanessa from V&Co, and I think it’s so beautiful. I love the vibrant colors!!!

I used the fun Mod Dotz quilting design by Patricia Ritter from Urban Elementz, to quilt it. This design is so versatile, I’ve used it several times over the years. If you’re looking to add a design to your machine, grab this one.

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

The dots in the fabrics and quilting design go so great together!!! Love it!

Have you made an ombré quilt yet? If not, you should. They are so fun!!

Are you interested in having me quilt a quilt for you? Send me an email, and I’ll add you to my schedule. quiltingit@gmail.com

Thanks for coming by!! Happy quilting, Leisha

Debbie’s Tumbler Quilts

I have a couple of fun tumbler quilts to share with you!! If I remember right, they were kits from the local quilt shop. Cut and ready to sew together, which is great because all the fabrics go together so well!

How beautiful are these colors and prints together?!?! I love them. If you’re looking for a simple quilt which will show off the fabrics, a tumbler quilt is a great option.

I gave Debbie a few design options and she chose Leafy Bloom by Jess from The Longarm League. It’s such a beautiful design!

I used a golden tan Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

For a design like this that is on a horizontal line, I did offset it…which Jess recommends, but I also made the design smaller than the tumblers so that I didn’t have to line the design up perfectly in each row. I think it turned out great.

What questions do you have about quilting? Comment below.

A good minky swirl, look at that texture!!

Here is another tumbler quilt, with brighter more summery fabrics.

I used my favorite Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads, which is the perfect white color in my opinion.

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is my favorite 8020 batting I’ve used.

I chose Triplet for the quilting, and it’s a perfect panto with all of these floral fabrics. It’s from Shelly from Ma Tante Quilting panto shop, designed by her mum. It’s a classic and stitches out beautifully. If you don’t have it yet, you should get it!!

Look how sweet Triplet is, and I love the name. So clever!

A couple of more pictures…enjoy!

Look at that fun quilty texture on the minky backing. Love it!!

Are you interested in having some quilts quilted? Send me an email, and I’ll add you to my list. quiltingit@gmail.com

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Denise’s Ombré Gems Quilt

Oh, boy…do I have a quilt to share with you!!!

This beautiful quilt is Denise’s Ombré Gems quilt…amazing, huh?!?! The pattern is by the oh so kind Emily Dennis from Quilty Love. I have made this quilt too, and it’s definitely one of my favorite makes. Emily even tells you how to cut the ombré fabrics to get the cool effect inside each block. Denise used the confetti ombré fabrics from V&Co.

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

I gave Denise a few options and she chose Amberly by Keryn Emmerson. I LOVE IT!!! I think the quilting design with the confetti dots…is just sooo good! I also love curves quilted on this quilt, it helps soften all those hard lines.

If you’re looking for a fun and colorful project, try this one out…you won’t be disappointed.

A few more pictures, just because!

You’re welcome!

Love the shimmer from the confetti dots, it adds such a fun element.

Do you have any quilts that you’d like to have quilted? I’d love to quilt for you!! Send me an email, and I’ll get you on my list. quiltingit@gmail.com

Happy quilting! Leisha

Heidi’s Baby Quilt

Hi there,

I have a fun quick baby quilt idea for you…I guess it’s quick if the people you request a square from are able to get you their square.

Heidi made this cute simple patchwork quilt for her new grandson. To surprise her son and daughter in-law (hopefully I got that right, if not daughter and son in-law), she requested everyone from both families to contribute a square of fabric that represents them. Heidi added some sashing and a border to frame the squares nicely.

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

I suggested my Squared design, which I think is great for quilts like this with blocks or squares sitting at a 90° angle. The 45° angle of the design adds such great texture to the quilt, without competing with the quilt pattern. Squared is available in my shop.

Loving that quilty texture!!!

Such a fun variety of fabrics. This would be a great eye spy quilt.

I think she said she gave them a color scheme, just to make sure the fabrics would work together.

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, please send me an email and I’ll get you added to my schedule. quiltingit@gmail.com

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Denise’s Glacier Star Quilt

Hello Friend,

I’m so excited to share this incredible quilt that Denise made…I’m in awe! I’m sure you are, too.

The pattern is called Glacier Star by Judy Niemeyer’s, and it’s a foundation paper pieced pattern. It looks like the pattern is available through shops that teach the technique. I’ve linked info from one of the shops. If you’re interested, contact them for more info.

I wish you could all see this one in person. The colors are so beautiful against the black background.

I thought and thought about what designs to suggest for this quilt, and kept coming back to 1/2” lines. When I suggested the 1/2” lines, I suggested the variegated thread as an option, too. Denise loved that idea!! I was so excited!!! I used my Lined 1/2” design to quilt it, which is available in my shop.

I used Superior Threads Omni-V variegated thread…color #9044 Zumba…it has purple, orange, yellow, and green in it. I also used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles. I thought about using black batting, but there are enough light colors on the front, I didn’t want the dark to show through.

Now, I’ll just share a variety of different pictures…it really is such a stunning quilt.

I’m sure it would have been great with a different quilting design, but the lines allow the quilt to shine and doesn’t take away from the overall quilt design. Plus, lines are super modern…which fits this quilt perfectly.

Another close up. Look at all those stunning points. Love!

If you’re looking to get some quilts professionally quilted, send me an email and I’ll add you to my list. quiltingit@gmail.com

Happy quilting, Leisha

Denise’s Stacks Quilt

I’m excited to share this fun quilt with you, that Denise made!!

The pattern is by Missouri Star Quilt Company and is called Stacks. I love love love it made with the ombré dotted fabrics by V&Co.

Denise chose Love Code for the quilting, which is designed by Jess from the Longarm League. It’s such a great design!! The texture is so much fun.

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

This actually looks like an easy pattern, which shows off the ombré fabrics beautifully!

Do you have any quilts ready for machine quilting? Send them my way. Email me at quiltingit@gmail.com to get on my list.

Another close up! Love!!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting! Leisha

Denise’s Tessellation Quilt

I have another incredible quilt to share with you today, made by Denise!! Check this out…

The pattern is called Tessellation by Nydia Kehnle and Alison Glass. It’s amazing!! This details are so fun.

I used the Zing panto design by Sarah Ann Myers to quilt it, which is available at Urban Elementz. It’s such a fun one!! I love the angles and textures that it adds to this show stopping quilt!

I used a light grey Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles out of Utah.

The colors, pattern, and textures are such a fun combination!!

Are you a fan of colorful quilts? I am…they are stunning.

Are you interested in having me quilt for you? Send me an email at quiltingit@gmail.com and I’ll get you added to my list. Happy quilting, Leisha

Denise’s Mo the Cat Quilt

Check out this incredible quilt that Denise made!!! Its art!

This is one of the Legit Kit quilts that they offer called Mo the Cat. They have options for a variety of different kits.

I used a purple Signature thread and my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.

I suggested my 1/4” Lined design for the quilting, and it turned out sooo good!! Lined 1/4” is available in my shop.

Those eyes are incredible!!!! I’m in awe at all the piecing.

I love what minimal quilting can do for a quilt!!

Have you ever done foundation paper piecing? I have on a small pumpkin table runner and quilt. It’s fun!

Thanks for stopping by!! If you’re interested in having me quilt something for you, please let me know and I’ll add you to my list. Email me at quiltingit@gmail.com

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Denise’s Mix Tape Quilt

Hello Friends,

With a new year around the corner, I’m hoping to stay more up to date with the quilts I’ve quilted, let’s see how that goes. For starters, how fun is this?!?!!!!

Denise made this fun Mix Tape quilt and the pattern is by On Williams Street. Yes, I have the quilt upside down for the picture. I didn’t think twice about it, until now. Forgive me. It’s such a cool quilt!

Denise wanted a lightning bolt type of quilting design, I searched a few and found this Ric Rac design by Patricia Ritter from Urban Elementz. It’s a fun one!!

I used my favorite Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads. I also used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles out of Utah.

The quilty texture on this one is perfect!!

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, send me an email at quiltingit@gmail.com and I’ll get you on my schedule. Have a great day!

Happy quilting, Leisha

Linda’s Thrift Quilt

Hi There,

I can believe it’s almost already thanksgiving!! I hope your holiday season is wonderful. I’m looking forward to the fun parties and family time ahead.

I’ve never gone looking for quilts in a thrift store, if I do I hope to fine one like this one!! Linda found this beautiful vintage Grandma’s Flower Garden quilt. Lucky!! She had me quilt it just in time for her child’s wedding.

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

If I remember right, because I’m behind in blogging and can’t remember…this was pieced by hand. Makes me excited to finish my hexie flower quilt. I’m sewing rows together. Then I’ll need to finish the edges.

We talked back and forth about the quilting and decided on a large version of my On Point quilting design, and I love it!! On Point is available in my shop.

I love how a design like this, which is a classic, shows off the beautiful piecing.

It’s also fun to see these beautiful vintage fabrics.

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, email me at quiltingit@gmail.com

Thanks for stopping by! Leisha

Sherry’s Chicken Salad quilt

Check out this adorable chicken quilt!! Lori Holt always creates the cutest patterns.

Sherry made this Chicken Salad quilt by Lori Holt with her fabrics as well.

I used Natural White thread from Superior Threads on the entire quilt, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

I custom quilted the entire quilt. As you can see in all of the chicken blocks, I quilted my Overlapping Circles freemotion design in the background and a variety of feathers that fill the spaces in the chickens. Overlapping Circles is just one of ten different designs that I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course. There are so many fun designs to choose from or I’ve bundled them and given you a little savings. Either way, if you’re wanting to get started or expand your freemotion quilting abilities, this course is for you!!

I quilted a 1” cross hatch in all of the rectangular blocks, with an x then an orange peel in each of the squares. I used my 4” Circle2 ruler for the orange peel petals. Which I think creates such a fun texture overall.

My Circle2 ruler sets are available in my shop. They come in clear or green high quality 1/4” acrylic and are made in America. Here is the 4”/10” clear ruler. There are six rulers in a set, and the rulers range in size from 2” to 13”.

- Design Patent D875,574 -

Here is a close up on one of the cute chicks.

All that beautiful texture!!

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Happy quilting ~ Leisha