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
Sherry’s Adorable Easter Pillows
Sherry has me quilt a few of these bench pillow fronts, and they turned out so cute!! The pattern is by Kimberbell Designs, and she has a digitized version if you do machine embroidery.
It’s so fun to add all these fun little details to these bench pillows.
I used white 30 Tex A&E Perma Core thread and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.
See that flower quilted on the green windmill block??? I quilted that using my 3” and 4” Circle2™ rulers.
My Circle2™ rulers can be used on a longarm and sewing machine (with a quilting foot). The circles range in size from 2” to 13”. They come in green or clear, and are made in America with high quality acrylic. AND right now they are 10% off, use code “THANKYOU10” at checkout. https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers
I also used Linda from https://thequiltedpineapple.bigcartel.com/ Edge rulers to quilt the lines throughout.
I love all the details...from the fabrics, to the embellishments, to the colors...it helps the quilting pop!
This overlapping circle design is something I just started quilting recently...and it’s so fun to do. I actually have a large quilt to do soon, and it will be the entire background filler. So excited!! Below is a video of me freehand quilting this design.
I will blog about this lamb quilt soon.
Okay, so how cute is mr. bunny??? I wanted to add some fur looking texture to his face. Check out the video below to see how to quilt this freehand grassy design.
I love how forgiving this design is, and it works on a variety of different quilts. Here are a couple of quilts I’ve quilted it on recently: behind Little Boy Blue - https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2019/1/1/beckys-nursery-rhyme-quilt?rq=Becky and behind a couple of umbrellas on this fun quilt - https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/11/17/cindys-raincheck-quilt-including-28-different-background-quilting-designs?rq=Raincheck
The great thing about starting to see Easter projects...spring is coming!!! Yay!!
Hoppy quilting!! - Leisha
Thank you!! + 10% off
I often feel sooo lucky that I get to do what I do. I appreciate all the amazing support I’ve gotten over the years.
Last week I shared a giveaway I was having, for a set of my Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers, and I feel so grateful for all the support that I received. All the amazing comments, and so many willing to support my YouTube channel. I wanted to pass along to you a 10% off discount for my rulers, now until next Monday the 4th, as a thank you for all your kindness. Use coupon code “THANKYOU10” at checkout!! They are available in my shop: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers
They are available in both green and clear. These rulers come in a set of 6 ranging in size from 2” to 13”, and are made with 1/4” thick high quality acrylic.
There are measurements along the straight edges on both sides, and are 2.5” wide so they are easier to hold while quilting.
These rulers are called Circle2™ (circle squared), because you get two sizes of circles in one ruler. They are also designed with the hopping foot in mind. For instance, if you were to use the inside 4” circle on the ruler below, to quilt a circle. The circle would end up being 4”. Not 4.5”. So, you’re getting the correct size of ruler. The 3/4th of a circle design helps you quilt more of the circle, yet still have two sizes of circles in one ruler. Which is awesome, because having less rulers is great!! As quilters we have so many things to help us quilt, cutting out half the amount of rulers to have on hand...is awesome.
Here is another blog post about these rulers:
This is also a great intro video, on all the different curves that you can get with just a few of the rulers in this set.
I share a great continuous quilting design in this video. We all want custom quilting to go faster right.
- Thank you again for all of your support!! -Leisha
Loranne’s Butterfly Quilt
Loranne made this amazing quilt from a picture she saw of a similar quilt. This post includes several pictures and a fun way to quilt that big black border...video included.
Those colors pop against the black and white!!
Here is the first close up on this black sashing/border. It was so much fun to quilt, now I just want to quilt it over and over again...especially on one of my own!
I apologize that my camera mount is shaky, but I decided to still share this, because I share with you step by step how to do this design, and why I do it the way I do. Enjoy!!
Also, side note: I’ve almost met 1000 subscribers on my YouTube channel, which means I’m giving away a clear set of my Circle2 machine quilting ruler sets. Go to my Instagram and check out what you need to do to enter... click on this link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4PmNHnSaT/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=l1cz7xocsdem
My favorite straight rulers are from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Follow this link below to her shop:https://thequiltedpineapple.bigcartel.com/
Look at all of those awesome angles!!! Sorry, I just love this design. If you’re a quilter, you know it can be hard to fill a big border with quilting...that’s why this is just perfect. Plus, that texture is just fabulous!
Here are the butterflies. I tried to add variety to show off the amazing lines on these butterfly blocks. I quilted lines in the tan dotted fabric, and circles...swirls...and circle ripples in the red. The yellow center has some overlapping circles. Those are also so fun to quilt. I’m actually going to do them on a quilt I’m going to quilt today, that has a sheep on it. So excited!!
I used 11 different colors of thread. Black for the borders and background, and coordinating threads on the rest of the fabrics. I also used my favorite 8020 cotton poly Winline batting.
There are those overlapping circles again, with a wood’ish kind of design in the green, with wavy lines for the body of the butterfly.
I wanted to keep the quilting simple in the background, because of the busy damask fabric, so I did a freehand crackle. There is a short video on my YouTube channel, of me doing the crackle design: https://youtu.be/9RiOuB2xFJc
Twists, arcs, and a 1/2” plaid grid add some fun textures to this particular butterfly.
There is a great shot above, of the crackle in the background.
V’s, wavy lines, and ribbon candy add just the right amount personality to this one. I don’t have a picture of the back fabric, but it is the black circle fabric between the pink stripes. It’s a pretty perfect choice for this quilt.
I just love how the light is picking up all these quilting textures. When the threads blend so perfectly, I never know how great the pictures will turn out.
Ovals, feathered swirls, and arcs are a fun combination of texture on this butterfly.
With all the variety of designs, which I didn’t want to repeat, it can seem like it’s too much. But let the quilt pattern and fabrics speak to you/inspire you. Then everything will tie together and flow beautifully. It may even tie the fabrics together better.
1/2” lines, back and forth lines, with some ribbon candy to soften up the quilting.
Loranne also made these two pillow shams. I wanted to keep them simple, the quilt is the real focal point.
Also...a quick note: it’s a huge time saver, and not to mention save your back from pinning on another quilt back, I suggest using only one backing when what you’re quilting is the same size. Quilt the first pillow than roll the backing, and attach the second...and quilt. Boom, both the shams are quilted.
Lines, lines, lines. Softened up with some overlapping circles and wood grain.
I’m going to see if I can manage to video me quilting that fun overlapping circle design. Subscribe to my YouTube channel to not miss it. www.youtube.com/user/QuiltingIt
Thank you so much!! This quilting community is amazing. Not only do I get so much support and encouragement, but I have some who are willing to go above and beyond to help me grow and celebrate my successes with me. Thank you!!
- Leisha
Simple Strip Block Quilt
My mom made this sweet strip quilt for my new niece, Lucy! I had leftover 1” strips, that I cut off of charm squares for the quilt that I’ve been working on for awhile. So she sewed the 1” strips together in sections, and added sashing. All of the fabrics, except for the background, are from several of Bonnie and Camille’s fabric lines.
Isn’t that just so fun...all those bright colors and prints.
My mom chose the Flower Child design by Apricot Moon Designs and it’s available at: https://www.urbanelementz.com/flower-child.html I cant remember the height that I quilted this one, I’m guessing between 4”-5”.
I used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.
This bright happy quilt has me dreaming of spring. Plus it’s even more wonderful to know this one is for our sweet Lucy!!
Have a great weekend!! What projects have you been working on???
- Leisha
HUGE GIVEAWAY!!!
Yes...I’m giving away a set of my clear Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers...go to my Instagram post here to see how to enter: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4PmNHnSaT/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=616rtzbt8xp5
This is a set of 6 high quality rulers, ranging from 2” to 13” circles. For more info on these rulers go to this post: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set?rq=Circle2
My Circle2™ rulers are only available in my shop. They come in high quality green or clear 1/4” acrylic, and are American made.
Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers
All details, including when the giveaway is over, is in my Instagram post.
Thank you!!! - Leisha
Monica’s Layer Cake Lemonade quilt!!
Monica from @sewnbylovey on Instagram, made this quilt for her sister. The pattern is called Layer Cake Lemonade, free from the Fat Quarter Shop. The fabric is from Art Gallery and is by Katarina Roccella from her Skopelos Sea line.
This is the perfect quilt pattern to show off all of your favorite fabric prints.
I asked Monica to look at my quilting options on my website, and she close a few. I recommend my Lotus design from all her choices. I think it’s a great pairing with the fabrics she chose. Lotus’ are extra special to Monica and her sister, which makes this even more wonderful for this quilt.
Lotus can be found on my website here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/lotus
I recommend quilting this design around a height of 1.5”, which will put the width around 3.75”...depending on the boundary you set, that width and height could differ. It seems small for the height, but the width when it comes to a clamshell type design is more important.
Love how sweet this design looks on this quilt!! And that plus fabric ((above)) is my favorite.
Monica sent one of her favorite batting’s...I think it was an 8020 and I used 30 tex Antique Cream A&E Perma Core thread.
These beautiful flowery fabrics make me soooo excited for spring. Right now I’m listening to the snow melting off the roof...such a wonderful sound!!
- have a great weekend! Leisha
Sherry’s Cottage Blossom Quilt!!
This beautiful quilt is Cottage Blossoms by Vanessa from Lella Boutique. These beautiful fabrics were put together in a kit by My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe in Logan Utah. For details or more info on that, google them and give them a call.
Sherry made this for her future daughter in-law. She said it came together pretty fast.
I decided to use a digital machine quilting pantograph, that I bought recently from Urban Elementz. It’s called Hexies by Patricia Ritter and is available here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/hexies.html
I love the texture this design created. I decided to do it pretty big, so it fits with the scale of the flower blocks. I quilted it at a 5.75” height, for the design. Something a lot smaller, would have been too small.
I used a 30 tex Antique Cream A&E Perma Core thread, and my favorite Winline 8020 cotton poly batting.
Ya know, some designs were just made perfect for certain quilts, this is one of those!!
Hope you’re have a great Monday!!! Happy quilting!
- Leisha
Chris’ Wedding Signature Quilt
Chris made this beautiful quilt for her daughter and son in-law, who got married last fall.
She used a block from a sampler quilt, that she’s done in the past. This is one of the most beautiful signature quilts that I’ve seen!!
These soft pretty colors, were her daughters wedding colors.
I used my favorite Winline 8020 cotton poly blend batting and Dyed Natural 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread. A hint of cream, was the prefect thread color, to blend so nicely.
Chris picked Marci Gore’s Orange Peel design for the quilting. It’s a great design, quilting out an entire row all at once. Lines up pretty great. Sometimes there are spots here or there, that don’t...so I have a couple quick tips, in the video below, on how to deal with designs that don’t line up the best when computerized quilting. While you’re there please subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/QuiltingIt
Sometimes it’s the little tips that make everything look this beautiful...I love this design.
Yes. That is navy minky/cuddle on the backing from Shannon Fabrics. It comes in 90” wide...you have no idea how grateful I am as a quilter, that they offer this length. I certainly quilt a lot less pieces minky, which makes me sooo happy!
thanks for stopping by!!! Have a great weekend.
- Leisha
New machine quilting designs...
Recently Patricia Ritter and I released these two designs, Breeze©️ and Orchard©️. I shared them on Instagram and Facebook, but I haven’t shared them here. Both are available in paper and digital formats.
This is Breeze and it’s available at https://www.urbanelementz.com/breeze.html
This fun leaf design...looks as though the leaves are blowing in the breeze. Haha!! This is called Orchard, and is available at https://www.urbanelementz.com/orchard.html
To check out all my designs that are available at Urban Elementz go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Leisha+Farnsworth
We have a wide variety of designs, from flowers...to feathers...to stockings...to geometric...a snowflake...and so much more. This time of year a favorite is Cupid©️ - https://www.urbanelementz.com/cupid.html
And, of course...an all time favorite...Marmalade©️ - https://www.urbanelementz.com/marmalade.html
If you’re familiar with my designs...which one is your favorite?!?!?!! Comment below.
thanks for following along. I’m quilting, and getting behind in blogging. Excited to share with you some of the fun quilting I’ve been doing.
Until then...happy quilting!
- Leisha
Hearts...hearts...hearts!
I have tons of pictures and videos to share in this post... it’s all about love!! Not just valentine’s... but all the quilty textures!! 💗
These bench pillows were made by Sherry...she made 4, so we double up two using the width of the fabric from selvage to selvage. I baste the first one onto the fabric, then quilt...roll, and baste the second one onto the fabric and quilt. It’s so slick, and saves so much time when doing multiples...to use one backing. The pattern for these bench pillows is by Kimberbell Designs.
I love creating a variety of textures, so I’m sharing lots of pictures so you can catch all those fun textures.
I love the hard lines in the hearts with the softness of the pebbles in the background. I used one of Linda from www.thequiltedpineapple.com green Edge rulers to quilt the lines in the squares along the border, and inside these hearts. Her straight rulers are my favorite!!
Awhile back I had some requests to video me quilting some of my freehand or freemotion designs. Below is a video of this fun to quilt pebble design. Adding the circle inside the other circles, adds interest to the design and more texture to the background.
I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline, on all of these bench pillows.
I love adding a simple orange peel to the border on this pillow front.
Below is a video of me quilting the orange peel curves continuously with one of my Circle2™ rulers...the 3”/9” ruler. Sorry my camera mount shakes while filming this one.
I have these rulers available in a set of 6....in both clear: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/circle2-longarm-ruler-set-clear-acrylic
and in green: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/circle2-longarm-ruler-set-green-acrylic
For more information about my rulers go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set
I also have my rulers individually listed... here is the clear 3”/9”: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/circle2-longarm-28-ruler-clear-acrylic-lm6md
Check my shop for all the other sizes: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/
I also quilted a 1/2” diagonal lines along the vertical border on each side, using Linda’s Edge ruler.
Sherry also made a couple of these super cute table runners!
The pattern is by Cynthia Muir from “Ahhh Quilting” .
Once again, I wanted lots of fun texture...the background, inside each heart...and the border. I also used 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread white thread on these...as well as their black thread for the border.
Below is a video of me quilting the border. This lovely design is great inside appliqué...as pictured in the biggest polka dot heart above, to a border...like what I videoed below, to even an entire quilt. I’ve quilted this design on so many quilts, it just adds such a fancy touch. To see more quilting videos, head on over to my YouTube channel and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/QuiltingIt
I hope you’ll try this design when you quilt sometime!!
I just love how the light picks up all that quilting!!
Funny thing...two of my clients were making these, and brought them the same time. This one without borders, was made by Barbara. I quilted it the same as the ones I did for Sherry.
It’s so awesome to know what I can quilt something like...because I’ve done it once or twice before.
Thank you for being here, and letting me share all this quilty goodness with you!! Hope that you have a great week!
- Leisha
Barbara’s Quilts!!!
Barbara made both of these amazing quilts!! This first quilt pattern is by Bonnie Sullivan and is called Color Wash. Its such a cool quilt!! The front is made up of flannels.
I know for some computerized quilting doesn’t seem a worthwhile thing to blog about, however...for me, this is my quilting design and I love seeing it on a variety of quilts. Which is why I keep blogging all sorts of quilts with this Squared design on it. To share it’s versatility. Also, it’s a great way to see new quilt patterns, that you haven’t seen before, and how they were quilted. I do hope you find these blog posts enjoyable and helpful!!
I thought my Squared©️ design would look awesome on this plaid quilt!!! Love how it turned out. Squared is available on my website at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/squared (in several different digital formats) or at Urban Elementz: https://www.urbanelementz.com/squared.html (available in paper and digital formats).
I can’t quite remember what size I quilted this design, but if I remember right it was between 5”-6” in height. I did the quilting design size larger than I normally do because of the size of the large quilt blocks, but also most importantly because the back is minky. I don’t love overquilted minky backings...otherwise they lose some of the coziness.
I used an 8020 cotton poly blend batting and an Oxford gray color of 30 Tex A&E Perma Core thread, to quilt it. I typically don’t like thread when it is darker than some of the fabrics. But this gray oxford color blended perfectly on the black, red, gray, and white fabrics. Plus the minky backing was gray as well.
I just can’t get over how awesome the texture is on this quilt, the diagonal of the quilting design with the square plaid, is just an awesome combination.
Isnt this traditional Log Cabin quilt stunning?!?!!! I love the black centers, they pop right off the quilt and make it look soooo striking.
I love the movement of this quilting design across the quilt!!
This lovely quilting design is one of Patricia Ritter and my designs, it’s called “Viola”©️ and is available at Urban Elementz: https://www.urbanelementz.com/viola.html the great thing about this design, it comes with a variety of different blocks and even a petite version this edge to edge design. To see all the variations of this design, head over to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Viola
This design has such a fresh take on the traditional quilting feather. If you notice on the quilt, as well as the picture above, the individual feather petals are spread apart more, also some variety in the design...that you don’t see in traditional feathers. I don’t know if you’ve noticed or not, but Urban Elementz has a suggested size on their website. I did go a little smaller, and set this design up a little less than 9” in height. The height of a design consists of the highest and lowest points of the motif.
I love a good close up picture on a quilt...showing the fabrics, which helped me choose this design for this quilt, and to see that beautiful quilting texture.
Thought I’d even share a little of the quilt backing, with that beautiful feathery vine.
Thanks for coming by!!
I had a recent request to have my blog made audible for those who have a hard time seeing/reading. There is a audio button at the top left of each blog post, and in several other parts on my website. I’m not sure if the audio button will be an option in my emails, if not go directly to my posts by clicking the link at the bottom of the email that says “read in browser”. It will take you to the blog post on my website.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Happy quilting!! - Leisha
Courtney ‘s Hexie quilt!
Isn’t this quilt so amazing!!! This is Courtney’s first quilt...I’m impressed. Now I want to make one...it’s a jelly roll friendly quilt, too...more details on that in a minute. First, I think we ought to pause in amazement....
When I saw this quilt, I knew it was one of Emily Dennis’ brilliant patterns...no Y seams either. Emily’s patterns can be found on her website quiltylove.com and she has some pretty amazing ones. My Ombré Gems quilt, that I recently quilted and blogged about...is one of hers. She’s awesome!! She loves her patterns to be precut friendly. It’s hard to find great jelly roll patterns...she has quite a few. This particular quilt is called Hexie Framed quilt, and can be found...right here... http://www.quiltylove.com/introducing-hexie-framed-quilt-pattern/
For the quilting I used Patricia Ritter and my Arrowhead©️ digital quilting design. I quilted the design at 3 7/8” height for this particular quilt, because that’s a great scale for these cute hexie blocks. Arrowhead is available at... https://www.urbanelementz.com/arrowhead.html
I suggested this pattern to her because of all the fun southwest looking fabrics...I think the angles of the Arrowhead design just flatter all the work she put into this quilt.
I used 8020 cotton poly blend Winline batting, and white 30 tex poly wrapped poly Perma Core A&E thread.
A quick tip...I use the Lightroom app, and it’s free in the apple store. It should be available on Android too. Anyways, I use this app to get these fabulous colored and sharpened pictures. Sometimes pictures are just horrible and nothing can really help them. It’s all about light!! I try and get great, well lit pictures, but at this time of year it’s just hard with the overcast wintery sky. I use the sharpening and exposure features the most. Sometimes I’ll change the color, too. I take my photos and a lot of my videos on my iPhone X... it’s handy, I use Lightroom, and then my photos are ready to blog and share.
This picture is the original, and the edited picture is posted above, can you see how amazing this app is? It’s free...what are you waiting for. You’re welcome!!
I hope if you’re in the part of the world that it’s cold/rainy/and snowy...that you’re enjoying some extra sewing time. For those who are enjoying warm temps and sunshine...enjoy every minute! Here’s to hoping for warm days and plenty of sunshine for us all!!
- Leisha
Quilt of Valor
Recently I visited a quilt guild in my area, and they mentioned in their announcements that they were going to try and make as many Quilts if Valor, that they could. I learned last night they made 5 in one day. That’s awesome!! This is one of them.
My dad served 30 years in the military and my brother served as well, he was even deployed. So, I love to quilt one of these a year...knowing they will go to someone who fought for our freedoms. For those of you who aren’t sure what a quilt of valor is click here and read more about it: https://www.qovf.org/make-a-qov/
I chose to use Patricia Ritter and my Liberty quilting design, to quilt it. I love how it turned out!!! Liberty©️ Is available in paper, digital, self print and design boards... go here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/liberty.html
This design is a take on our Marmalade©️ design.
I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly Winline batting and 30 tex Dyed Natural A&E Perma Core thread.
The quilting texture looks awesome!!
Here is a better view of this design on this backing!!
Thank you for stopping by!! Happy quilting!!
I’m off to quilt something that is getting published in a magazine...excited to share, someday.
- Leisha
Quilting Fabric
Also before Christmas, my sister wanted me to quilt some fabric, so she could make her and my brother in-law some stockings. She didn’t get around to making any before Christmas because of all the fun parties they were going to. Even though I don’t have a stocking to share, I want to show you this amazing quilty texture on this Bells Solid the 97 or 98 fabric. She had me quilt 3 yards, for future kiddos...then their stockings will match. The backside is the super cute trees from Zen Chic’s White Christmas line...with the gold tree randomly throughout. (See last picture) These fabrics were found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/sistersandquilters or https://www.sistersandquilters.com/
They chose my Starlight©️ design for the quilting. It’s available in my shop at in several different digital formats: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/starlight or at Urban Elementz: https://www.urbanelementz.com/leisha-s-starlight.html
I quilted this design at 3” high. which is definitely great for what my sister wants.
I used Antique Cream 30 tex Perma Core thread from A&E and 8020 cotton poly blend batting. Because of the fold creases that can happen with 8020, I rolled this up until she makes her stockings.
When my sister finishes their stockings, I’ll be sure to share. Another reason I’ve wanted to share this, I’ve always wanted a quilted bedspread...just solid fabric. Even more so now. So, now I just need to decide on a design to quilt out.
hope you have some fun projects going on!! Happy Quilting!
- Leisha