Mary Ann’s t-shirt quilt!
Mary Ann made this for her daughter for Christmas. I think this is one of my most favorite t-shirt quilts. The reason being, the light grey sashing. It frames the shirts nicely, without competing with the colors in the shirts.
I made a t-shirt quilt in the spring for a client, and if your interested in some tips, read this post: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/3/26/t-shirt-quilt-a-first-for-me?rq=T-shirt
I used white Perma Core A&E 30 tex thread, and my favorite Winline 8020 cotton/poly blend batting.
When Mary Ann was showing me the quilt, I knew exactly the design I wanted to quilt on it. My Beaded Clam Take 2. Mary Ann’s daughter played tennis, and I told her the design reminds me of a tennis ball bouncing. So, it’s a hint of tennis without being so literal. I think it looks awesome quilted on this quilt. Beaded Clam Take 2 is available in my shop. The original Beaded Clam design needs to be offset every other row, Beaded Clam Take 2 doesn’t. It’s available in my shop, in several different digital formats. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/beaded-clam-take-2
See that tennis ball bouncing???
Mary Ann did pretty great for this only being her second quilt.
Loving all this beautiful texture!
Hope that you’re having a great holiday season!!!
-Leisha
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
Skye’s half squared triangle quilts
Skye makes the most awesome modern simple quilts. Both of these quilts are made with simple 1/2 square triangles! It’s also all about the layout, fabric choices, and colors!!
I love these 10” (If I remember right) squares. With the being so big, you can see the fabric prints sooo well.
Skye asked for lines 1.25” apart. I love it!! Especially with the random layout of these blocks. I totally want to make a quilt like this.
I used my Gammill Statler to computerize the quilting.
I used white 30 tex Perma Core A&E thread and Winline’s cotton poly blend 8020 batting.
Next up, Skye’s Halloween half square triangle quilt.
I love the layout of this one, turning the triangles opposite ways. Also, the black background fabric makes all the colors pop!
I used a new digital pantograph design by Natalie Gorman from Urban Elementz called Bubble Gum go here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/bubble-gum.html
I also used white Perma Core A&E 30 Tex thread. The 30 tex is a thicker thread. I also used Winline’s 8020 cotton/poly blend batting.
The most awesome news...Urban Elementz is doing their semi annual 25% off all pantograph’s starting today, no code necessary. All items are already marked on sale. To check out all of Patricia Ritter and my pantograph designs that are on sale, go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Leisha+Farnsworth
happy quilting!!!
-leisha
Laurie’s grandsons quilt!
Laurie made this super cute quilt for her grandson, using a map panel from Sarah Federking called Little Explorers, from Studio E Fabrics. The border fabrics, Laurie found before from doing a my spy quilt, and they fit perfectly with this cute map panel.
When I saw this quilt all finished, I immediately knew which pantograph I wanted to quilt on it. I used the digital design Malachite by Patricia Ritter from Urban Elementz go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/malachite.html This design creates the most awesome texture. Which I think is excellent with this map.
The backing is a solid minky, and unfortunately I didn’t get a picture of it...but can you imagine those wonky swirls? It’s amazing!
I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.
Love this one!! I’m so lucky to do something I love. -Happy quilting!
- Leisha
Barbara’s quilts and Christmas runner
Barbara made these fun quilts, and runner.
First up, this super cool quilt is made using ombré dot fabrics by V&Co from Moda. The pattern is Ombré Weave by Tiffany Hayes. I love the ombré color look to the quilt.
I used Mod Dotz by Patricia Ritter to quilt it, it’s available at urbanelementz.com ...I love how it softens up the quilt, and those swirly dots go so well with the dots in the fabrics.
I used white 30 Tex Perma Core A&E thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
Up next her block of the month, that she got from My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe, here in Logan Utah.
I wanted to do something more traditional for the quilting on this one, so I chose Ginger. It’s one of Patricia Ritter and my pantograph designs. It’s available in paper or several different digital formats at: https://www.urbanelementz.com/ginger.html
I used Dyed Natural, which is a lovely cream color thread. It’s a 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread. I also used my favorite winline 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
Aren’t those feathers so delightful.
Lastly, this adorable Christmas runner.
The pattern is by Disa Designs, in her My Table book. Aren’t those Santa’s soooo cute?!?!?!!! I used the same Dyed Natural thread, and 8020 batting. A quick quilting tip...if I’m quilting a runner and a quilt, like I did here...I quilt the quilt first. The reason, there is usually leftover batting at the end of a quilt that is perfect for a runner. This one fit perfectly.
I wanted lots of texture...so I freehand quilted pebbles, and wavy lines...and I love to add the straight lines for a different kind of texture. Barbara added little black eyes, it’s such a cute runner. I used one of the Edge rulers by Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com
Lots and lots to share...I’ve been quilting a ton. Hope you have some fun holiday plans.
Happy Quilting!!
-leisha
Sale!! Now until Cyber Monday at midnight.
So...I totally forgot about Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday Sales, when I had my preholiday sale, at the beginning of the month. This is my first year selling something on my own website, so I’ve got a lot to learn. I greatly appreciate all the support I’ve gotten for my quilting business, and with the addition this year of my own digital designs and rulers...I feel blessed. Thank you so much!!
Since Black Friday is a busy shopping day, I didn’t want to offer sales and have anyone miss them, so thats why I did them early...so I’m doing another sale on both my Digital Machine Quilting Designs and my Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler set. Another Sale isn’t a bad thing, right?!?!?!! I hope not. Sales goes today thru Cyber Monday at midnight. (Mountain Standard Time)
All digital quilting designs are 25% off, use code: THANKYOU25 during checkout. Each design is available in several different digital formats. Here are a few of the favorites!! I’ve seen each of these popping up on other quilters quilts...even some that went to International Quilt Market. Which is exciting! Check my Instagram posts, to see those. @leishakaye
Squared©️ is one of my favorites!! I’ve quilted it out more that any of my other designs, and it quilts out beautifully. It’s available here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/squared
Hopscotch©️ is such a fun geometric design, which popped on this quilt made by Kara Jo’s granddaughter. It’s available at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/hopscotch
This is Sweet Orange Peel©️, and I’ve seen it quilted out a few times by other quilters. It’s the second most popular design. It’s available at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/sweet-orange-peel
Beaded Clam©️ is one of my favorites...here it is quilted on Beth’s quilt. Beaded Clam is available here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/beaded-clam-1
Another super popular design is Fort©️. I’ve shared this one on my Instagram and Facebook, on a quilt that another quilter quilted. Fort is available at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/fort
I have several other great designs, all available at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/
My Circle2™ (said: Circle Squared), machine quilting circle rulers are made with 1/4” thick high quality acrylic. They come in a set of 6 circles, ranging in size from 2” to 13”. They come in both the green and clear, as pictured. They are already listed at their sale price, no code needed. If you’re local to Cache Valley, Utah and want to pick up your rulers, use code PICKUP at checkout to get free shipping. The sale on these rulers ends on Cyber Monday at midnight, mountain standard time. So, if you’ve wanted a set of rulers on sale, this is your chance. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Rulers
I have 1/4” lines and 1/2” measurements...as seen below, on each ruler.
For more info on these rulers, here are a couple of videos...one talking about the rulers, and the other using them while quilting. https://youtu.be/lDijS4EsPLY and https://youtu.be/GWyDTymyzoE These are everything I’ve ever wanted in a circle ruler set! I’ve also heard some great feedback from those who are already using them.
Here are the smallest and biggest circle rulers in the set. The 2”/8” above, and the 7”/13” below. The 4 others in the set are pictured on my website under the ruler sets. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Rulers
All US shipped sets are sent priority. International first class shipping is available to save on the cost of shipping. International Priority can be arranged for faster shipping, contact me and I’ll get a quote for you.
Thank you!! Happy Holidays!!
-Leisha
Cindy’s Raincheck quilt~! Including 28 different background quilting designs...
This beautiful quilt was made by Cindy, and she requested custom designs throughout. She sent me some pictures from Camille Roskelley’s blog, when she posted about this quilt back when she realeased the pattern in 2013. Pattern is called Raincheck, by Camille or you can find it on her Thimble Blossoms website. Fabrics are from her and her moms April Showers line.
I noticed a variety of designs on Camille’s quilt, so I just went to town and did a variety of different free motion designs in the backgrounds of each umbrella block. This quilt has 49 blocks in it. I did do 49 designs, but I was able to do 28 different background designs. Some are similar, especially when it comes to lines, but they are still different in some way. So, I’m going to share oodles of pictures in this post, and hopefully I can show all 28.
I used 2 rulers to quilt this quilt. I used Linda’s from thequiltedpineapple.com 16” Edge ruler for all the lines. If you’ve heard me talk about or read about her rulers, I love them. The lines on her rulers are an excellent guide, which means I don’t have to mark anything. I also used one of my Circle2™ rulers, the 2”/8” circle, to quilt all the arcs in the solid umbrellas. The umbrellas with stripes, got a variety of different designs in the middle stripe.
This is my 2”/8” circle ruler from my Circle2™ set, that I used for the arcs in the solid umbrellas. They are available in a set of 6 rulers, ranging from 2” to 13” circles. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Rulers
Before I start numbering off all the designs, I used an Omni Superior Thread, color Pearl White. Cindy sent a Kyoto Bamboo batting.
Designs...I’ll write the description for the designs, below each picture.
1- 1/2” vertical lines
2- a rippled echo
3- 1” left diagonal lines
4- little tiny close together loops
5- swirls
6- swirly feathers
7- random petals or feathers
8- wavy horizontal lines
9- arcs
10- square swirls
11- wonky swirls
12- scallops
13- 1/2” left diagonal lines
14- pebbles with circles inside some
The other two were mentioned in the previous picture.
15- 1” vertical lines
16- crackle
17- flowers with feathers and swirls
18- 1/2” diagonal diamonds (created by quilting 1/2” vertical lines and 1/2” diagonal lines)
19- stipple
20- pinstripes (1/4” pinstripes with 1/2” spacing between each line)
21- echoed pebbles (by going around the pebbles a few times, the thread makes the pebble pop and be more defined). I love this!
22- horizontal 1/2” lines
23- a meandering leaf
24- overlaid swirls
25- swirly wind
26- grassy texture
27- 3/4” squares
28- vertical up and down design that kind of echos...I don’t know how to describe this one, zoom in to the bottom right umbrella with the aqua background and you can see the quilting better.
Yay!! I’m glad I had pictures of each of the designs. Because of fabrics are busy on some blocks, you can’t see the quilting very good. Just zoom in using your two fingers on your phone.
So, the first four rows have all different backgrounds. With the last three rows, I repeated the same designs from the first three rows. So row 5 got the same background designs, that row 1 has, I just mixed up the order to make it more random. Row 6 got the same as row 2, and row 7 got the same as row 3. Doing this made the backgrounds cohesive and travel throughout the quilt, without it having to be in the same spot on the rows where I repeated it. Now...you may be thinking awesome, there are a lot of different designs I can use or you may be thinking, they aren’t really different enough to count as 28 different designs. They are still different, even if it’s just a difference in measurement, and they create a different texture. So, one thing to keep in mind when doing so many different background designs, you need to keep it cohesive or it looks over done like nothing is flowing or harmonious. The variety of line designs are great, because they add variety and yet are similar enough to still work together. The freehand all over designs are also important to keep cohesive, and I do this by pulling inspiration from the fabrics and quilt pattern, or the overall theme of the quilt. That’s why I feel that these 28 designs work so well together.
Now I want to show you a close up on some of my favorites. Pictured above and below are two completely different line designs, that I use quite a bit in small doses. For instance, I use them in all sorts of appliqué shapes. They are great on rooftops or bands on a hat, or even texture on the clothing of a character. Santa, witches, elves, ...you name it. I like textures like these in those random oddly shaped appliqué pieces. Lines of any kind are awesome appliqué filler. These two just dress it up a notch. I did both of them using Linda’s Edge rulers. Which I can’t give enough praises!! If you don’t have great straight rulers, check hers out at thequiltedpineapple.com
I talked about these pebbles a little in the description of design number 21, they really really make the batting pop and this is a thinner batting. I love the texture it creates. I love clean quilting, that’s my personal style, but sometimes the denser quilting is oh so good!!!
I love a good swirly wind, which is fun going in all different directions.
I tried to created ripple in the block, pictured below, and I think it turned out great with that polka dot background. I noticed some designs were just going to be too busy looking on some of the busy fabrics, that’s also why I did a variety of different lines designs.
I should just call the background below bubbles...that what it reminds me of with the circles inside the circles. It’s great, because it adds interest to the freehand pebble filler. I also love to add swirls inside some of the circles sometimes. It adds variety and helps in the overall randomness of the design. It’s important to distribute the filler inside the pebbles so it helps the eye travel and not just focus on one spot.
Below is one of my very favorites!! I love the randomness of the feathers or petals going in a bunch of different directions. It’s such a fun design to freehand.
You should get an award, if you read through this whole post. And, I know 21 pictures is a ton, but it’s much easier to see what I’m talking about, if you have a visual to look at. Thank you!!
I hope this post is a great reference for the variety of different designs and textures you can create in the custom quilting that you do. You may have a whole slew of other designs that you do...I’d love to hear about them in the comments below, and if you have a post including some background fillers, please include a link. I’d love to check it out. Thanks again for coming to my little place in the quilting world
Happy Quilting!!
-Leisha
Kara Jo’s granddaughters quilt!
Kara Jo’s 12 year old granddaughter decided she wanted to make a quilt, and she did an awesome job!!! Her choice of colors, and placement is just so cool.
Is that not seriously impressive?!!! It laid very flat for me, too. Sometimes quilts that are sewn on the bias tend to wave or grow in unexpected ways or spots. This one was perfectly flat.
Kara Jo told me to pick a fun design, and I thought my Hopscotch©️ digital design, would be fun! I hope she loves it!! Hopscotch is available in my shop in several different digital formats: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/hopscotch
That angle shows the awesome texture, this design creates!!
I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.
I like to use a lighter/neutral thread, when quilting multi colored quilts. The lighter threads blend pretty nicely on the darker fabrics, which helps the design enhance the quilt. Using a darker thread, causes the quilting design to dominate the quilt. I really don’t like darker threads on lighter fabrics. You can see with these close ups, just how nicely the thread blends on all these fabulous colors.
I love the little white + that they chose for the backing fabric.
I have lots of fun quilts coming to the blog soon...the next one was quilted custom, with a large variety of different background quilting designs. Excited for you to see it!
-Leisha
Sharon’s Tumbler quilt!
Sharon made this beautiful tumbler quilt for her daughter, who is getting married soon. She took two tumbler quilt kits, from a local quilt shop and made one huge quilt.
I love the variety of colors and prints in the fabrics, which makes Sharon’s random layout work.
I wanted to make the quilting a little modern, but staying within the look of the fabrics, which makes my Woven Orange Peel©️ design a great choice. It’s available in several different digital formats on my website: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/woven-orange-peel-1
I love the vertical look to this design, it’s so versatile, and I’m excited to see it used again and again.
I used Dyed Natural 30 tex Perma Core A&E thread, and Winline’s cotton/poly blend batting.
A close up, and angled view... Texture like this adds some interest to these simple quilt blocks.
Check out my other designs in my shop: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/
Thank you for stopping by! I’m in Christmas quilting mode over here, and I have lots of fun things to share with you. 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
“Oh Christmas Tree”
I’m sooo excited to share with you the first of the several quilts or runners, that I’ve been quilting for Laser Cut Quilts, for their quilt market release. They have a great variety of designs. Have you heard of Laser Cut Quilts before? Go to their website at: https://lasercutquilts.com and check them out!! They laser cut high quality fabrics with high quality fusibles, all ready for you to iron down and do you favorite finishing stitch.
This beautiful tree is their Oh Christmas Tree design. I love the unique delicate branches and swirls.
To help everything pop, I quilted pebbles and swirls a plenty...and of course wood grain in the tree trunk.
I used a white 30 Tex Perma Core A&E thread on the tree, and a green olive color thread from Coats and Clark for the background. I used an 8020 cotton/poly blend batting, as well.
Do you have a Christmas tree quilt yet? Head on over to their shop to see if you can grab a kit! https://lasercutquilts.com/shop
Laser Cut Quilts, also does custom projects and they also work with designers or shops to create kits.
Soooo excited to show you what else I’ve quilted for them.
- Leisha
Barbara’s Lets Talk Turkey table topper!
Barbara made this beautiful Lets Talk Turkey table topper that is available on Quilting Daily’s website, for her daughter!! We’ve had the most beautiful fall here in northern Utah. Leaves changing, and lots of sunshine!! For me, quilting fall themed projects is one of my fav’s!
This is going to be perfect across a long beautiful table!!
I love creating different textures in my quilting...lines, pebbles, curves, grass, and feathers.
I used a tan thread to quilt the entire runner, 30 Tex Perma Core from A&E. I also used my favorite Winline 8020 cotton/poly blend batting.
Here is a great tutorial on continuous quilting, and I used two of my Circle2™ machine quilting rulers, to quilt the design above, in the squares.
Head on over to my YouTube channel to see more tutorials... https://www.youtube.com/user/QuiltingIt
These are the two rulers that I used, shown in the video above. They also come in clear acrylic. Go here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/?category=Rulers
I love the double orange peel design in the center of these simple two inches squares, and it’s easy!! Love using these rulers.
I used the 8” Edge ruler from Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com to quilt the lines and do the corner design...check the video below on how to use rulers.
A quick video on how to do this step down corner, without having to mark anything. It’s all about using the lines on the ruler.
Thank you for stopping by!!
happy quilting!!
- leisha
Shelley’s 2 baby quilts
Shelley is amazing!! And, I’m sure one of the favorite aunts in her family. She made these beautiful quilts for nieces and nephews, when they start having kids of their own.
I love her choice of funky fabrics on this one...plus the circles and squares are a great contrast. I also love it when my clients mix such a diverse variety of fabrics together.
I used a white 30 tex Perma Core A&E thread and my favorite 8020 cotton/poly blend batting.
I quilted the Malachite digital pantograph design, on one of Shelley’s quilts before, and she loved the density of it! It’s by Patricia Ritter and is available at https://www.urbanelementz.com/malachite.html
Look at that quilting on that Shannon Fabrics minky. This is why I love solid minky. The quilting just sings!!
The navy and soft pinks in this quilt, are just so pretty!!
Once again I used white 30 tex Perma Core A&E thread, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
Those touches of gold in the Ombré Dots, by V & Co for Moda, make this quilt shine!
Shelley also wanted the Malachite quilting design for this quilt as well. It’s a perfect wonky swirl.
Look at that texture on that minky!!! Love what I do!
happy quilting!!
-leisha
Joleen’s “North Country Advent” quilt!
Joleen made this beautiful Christmas countdown wall hanging. The tree itself is made from wool, as well as the nativity. The background is a Moda Mochi linen. There will be 25 ornaments, also made from wool, to hang on the tree. (Picture of tree with the ornaments, below) Joleen added the nativity to the base of the tree.
The pattern is by Debbie Liechty, she is a member of the quilt guild that Joleen goes to. The name of the pattern is North Country Advent and can be purchased directly from Debbie. Contact her at debbieliechty@gmail.com to purchase the pattern.
Here is a picture of Debbie’s quilt, with all her beautiful ornaments!! Each made from wool. Isn’t that so cute!!! I love the dimension all ornaments add. Picture credit: Debbie Liechty.
I love adding texture to every quilt I quilt, and I was excited when Joleen wanted quilting in the tree. We decided on wood grain. I think it makes the tree pop! Swirls and pebbles are also an excellent background for anything winter. Plus they are fun to quilt. I decided to do lines in the star, so it can stand out. I used one of Linda from thequiltedpineapple.com Edge rulers to quilt the lines.
Joleen brought a 8020 batting, and had me use two layers, which is great if you want it to be a little more stiff. That’s what she was hoping for. It also enhanced the quilting. I used the Oxford Perma Core 30 tex thread from A&E for the background and Antique Cream for the everything on the tree, also 30 tex by A&E.
I can believe Christmas is around the corner! Hope that you have a fun holiday project or two in the works. I have one I want to start soon.
Happy quilting!
- Leisha
Sherry’s Halloween Boo bench pillows
These super cute bench pillows, made by Sherry, are 2 of the 3 she made.
The pattern for this bench pillow is by Kimberbell Designs and is called Halloween Boo. Go to this link to find more details. https://www.kimberbelldesigns.com/product/halloween-boo-bench-pillow/ If you have an embroidery machine, you need to check out Kimberbell’s patterns, they have so many fun things to make!!
Yes, you’re seeing double!! When I have multiple things to quilt, that are small and the same size, I like to have one quilt back. The first of the 3, I quilted for Sherry, is quilted at the top of the quilt backing, with a scrap piece of batting...so it wasn’t easy to get a picture. I quilted all three the extact same. Quilting the crackle in the background is easy and I love how it makes all the appliqué stand out. I quilted ribbon candy in the top border. Lines in the big pumpkin and moon, using Edge rulers from Linda at thequiltedpineapple.com (her rulers have been my favorite for years!!!). Swirls and curly cues in the smaller pumpkin, give it just a little texture and personality!
I used my favorite 8020 Winline cotton poly blend batting, and white 30 tex Perma Core A&E thread.
I quilted spiderwebs 🕸 in the blocks along the bottom, also used Linda’s Edge rulers to do those lines.
Whether you are a Halloween lover or not, that jack-o’-lantern is pretty cute!
happy quilting!!
- Leisha