Sooo excited to share Heidi’s Grandma’s Flower Garden quilt with you! When I saw this beautiful quilt I was in awe and hoped that Heidi would let me quilt it for her.

There are different ways to sew a Grandma’s Flower Garden quilt together. Some are just hexagons, and some have other pieces like the one Heidi made. She used diamonds and little triangles to frame the hexie flowers. This is a vintage pattern so you’ll have to Google different tutorials or videos to learn how to make one.

One of the amazing things about Heidi‘s quilt, is that she fussy cut a lot of the pieces which creates an incredible overall design.

I sent Heidi a few options that I had drawn up on graph paper, and then we talked over the phone to finalize what she liked. She wanted classic custom quilting to focus on each of the pieces. Instead of an edge to edge design that wouldn’t quite lineup on the hexies.

I used an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Her straight rulers are my favorite. Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/

I quilted a vertical x in each of the hexies and a double looped diamond on the diamond pieces with an arc in the mini triangles. I freehand quilted pebble circles in the inner border and my Swirly Feather freehand design in the outer border. Both of which I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion video course. Check it out here: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

I used Cream Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream-neutral/p/134-02-3004?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off your order.

Heidi had never used bamboo batting and wanted to give it a try, so glad she did. The drape is beautiful!! I used Winline Textiles 4 oz bamboo, they also have a 6 oz bamboo which I also carry. My favorite battings!!

Heidi straightened up the edges of her hexies and added borders to help secure the edge, which is a great idea!

Thanks for stopping by! If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

For custom quilting please email me at quilting@gmail.com with a picture of your quilt and we can discuss what you would like.

Happy quilting!! Leisha 💕