I have a fun quilt to share with you today! Cindy’s son loves plants and so she made him this incredible plant quilt. Isn’t it super cool?!?!
The pattern is called Smarty Plants quilt by Hissyfitz Designs. You can find the pattern here: https://www.hissyfitzdesigns.com/patterns-1/smarty-plants-quilt-pattern
Cindy requested custom quilting. She wanted me to create a texture that went well with the plants, but that was also masculine enough for her son. I sent her some options and she chose my freehand Crackle, which is a design I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion video course. Here is a link: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course/p/gn8izw5h2m5otf2xkq7zs7fax4vb6p-cw9g6
If you’re interested in learning how to quilt freehand/freemotion, check out my 10 video course. I start with the basics of Stippling, Pebbles, and Loops, then work up to the more advanced designs like my Overlapping Circles and Overlapping Lines…which shows how to use a straight ruler. You can pick and choose which design you’d like to learn or get the whole course bundled together. For an inside look, watch the video on the top of the course page. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course
I love the fabrics that Cindy used. They are perfect for each plant.
I used my favorite Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt the entire background. Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout on your next order to get 15% off. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones
I also used a few other colors of thread, like navy, brown, and Grove Green. Grove Green is available here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3085-grove-green/p/134-02-3085?show=Cones
I love the Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple, which is what I used to quilt the pinstripe and cross hatching. Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/
Inside each of the plants I wanted to echo the organic shapes and create some fun freehand quilty texture. I love how it turned out.
Do you see that blue pot below? The lined texture I created in the bottom part of the pot is my Overlapping Lines design that I create with a ruler, and it’s the last video I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course/p/gn8izw5h2m5otf2xkq7zs7fax4vb6p-85ej8
I love adding a variety of different textures together, that harmonize and enhance the quilt pattern.
If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge calendar, and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
