Laser Cut Quilts - Composed quilt

Hello!!
I hope things are going well for each one of you! I am excited to finally share this stunning butterfly quilt that I quilted for Laser Cut Quilts, back in August. Isn’t it absolutely beautiful?!?!!! Designed by Madi Hastings using Hoffman Indah Batik solids, it’s called Composed. It will be available in March of 2021. They are accepting pre orders on their website for kits, and the preorders are on sale.

It’s offered as pattern with pre-printed fusible. Which is available now!!

Laser Cut Quilts is offering you 20% off by using my code LEISHA20 on their Flexi Fuse website, go to: https://flexifuse.com/discount/LEISHA20?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcomposed-kits-packages

If you’ve been around here for awhile, then you know how much I LOVE Laser Cut Quilts “Flexi Fuse” interfacing!!! It is an absolute breeze to quilt through. Their laser cut kits are backed with their Flexi Fuse, however they also offer Flexi Fuse in sheets or on a roll. I encourage you to try it!! You won’t want to use another interfacing again. It is so light weight my machine has no issues quilting through multiple layers, plus it doesn’t make your quilt hard and crunchy.

Onto the quilting…can you tell I had fun with this one?!?!!!! I used a cream thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I wanted the quilting to enhance the overall butterfly details without taking away from it. I also wanted it to look organic and not symmetrical. With the pebbles, feathers, and cross hatching I think it turned out pretty awesome!

I used my favorite 8” Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple to quilt the cross hatch and the horizontal lines in the body of the butterfly. I also only quilted a few different parts of the appliqué. The background is quilted tight enough it helps the appliqué pop. Personally, I also think it’s unnecessary to quilt everything. Over quilting appliqué can tend to take away from the beauty of the appliqué.

This will be such a fun new project to start in the spring of 2021!!

Photo courtesy of Laser Cut Quilts via their Flexi Fuse website.

I love the pop of blue on the binding. Thanks for stopping by. I have some fun quilts that I’ve been quilting lately. I’ll share them in another post in December or January. I hope you each can have a joyful holiday season.

Happy quilting, Leisha

Fall 2020 Client Quilts

Hello!!
Happy fall or spring, depending on where you live. Our fall has been colorful and warm…compared to other years. It’s typically freezing by now. I hope you’re enjoying whatever season you’re in!

I have oodles of quilts to share with you. Some are computerized quilting and some are custom quilted by me. There is definitely a place for both of them!!

First up…this sweet pumpkin quilt made by Sherry. Pattern is called Mini Pumpkin’s by Sew Kind of Wonderful.

I used a white Omni thread to quilt it and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

We decided on my Sweet Orange Peel©️ quilting design for the quilting!! I love it! It’s only available in my shop and in the Gammill Pattern Cloud. I recommend quilting this no bigger that 4”, if I remember right…I quilted this one at 3”ish.

I love how the quilting fits the modern look of this quilt!!

Love this quilt!!

Next, this fun Halloween runner made by Sherry. It was a kit and pattern by My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe called Halloween Around the Block.

Runners like this give me the opportunity to add lots of fun textures in all the different blocks. It’s a great way to have something custom quilted.

The spider block is definitely my favorite, with the overlapping circles and interwoven background. Go to my YouTube channel for videos on how to quilt both of these designs.

I’m loving the texture in the bow tie border blocks. It’s an imperfect arched swirl. Also that candy corn was so fun to quilt!!

I used white thread and Sherry had a batting scrap leftover from another quilt.

This stunning quilt was made by Orange Peel Sews for her mom. The pattern is called Wonky Stars. There are several different designers for this particular pattern…do a google search and find one that suits you.

Abby loves straight lines…can you blame her? This is just so perfect for this quilt and it’s modern style. I quilted the lines 3/4” apart.

A close up!!

I used white Omni thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

That backing and quilty texture is fabulous!

Next up, these fun whale quilts made by Kathy. She made two for a couple of her grandsons. Pattern is by Elizabeth Hartman and is called Preppy Pod.

I used a royal blue color of thread and my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.

Kathy brought minky for the backings, which adds some nice cuddle to it.

I used the Ocean Waves design by Kim Diamond. Which turned out so fun with the whales.

Next, Kim’s two little granddaughters each made a beach themed quilt. They did a pretty great job!! I don’t know the pattern name, sorry!!

I freehand quilted each row, except for the petals in the squares. For the petals I used my 3” Circle2 machine quilting circle ruler, which is available in my shop.

I used a white thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Next up, this incredible quilt made by Susan. It’s called Stonefields by Susan Smith.

Susan wanted custom and the added puff of two layers of batting. I used Winline’s 8020 on the base and Hobbs wool on top. I also used a light cream Omni thread.

I highlighted each 6” block with individual details, which shows off each block.

I used my Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler set to quilt the curves throughout the quilt. I think I used the 2”, 3”, 4”, and 5” rulers. They are only available in my shop.

For all the straight lines that I custom quilt, I use Linda from The Quilted Pineapple’s Edge rulers.

Next, this fun quilt made by Lisa for her 2 year old son. The pattern is by Kristin Rauch from Woolley Petals and is called Floored Quilt.

We decided on this fun Outer Space design by Sarah Ann Myers. It’s available at Urban Elementz.

I used a cream Omni thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Close ups…

This incredible quilt was made by my sister for her husband. It’s called Interwoven by Lo & Behold Stitchery.

My sister and I started this together, and she diligently kept working on it!! I’m impressed with her pinning skills, she did great at lining up all of those seams.

My brother in-law chose Diagonal Plaid for the quilting, which is by Patricia Ritter and is available at Urban Elementz.

I think I used a cream A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting. Then I finished off the binding for my sister, so she didn’t have to as a new mom. Which was fun to surprise her with.

Next, Laura Lee found these blocks at a thrift store and knew she couldn’t pass them up. She sewed them together and is giving it to her son. If you know the pattern name, please let me know and I’ll share that here.

I used a golden A&E Perma core thread, and I think that Laura provided the batting…which was an 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Close ups on the details.

I used my Squared©️ design to quilt it, and I love the texture it created on these blocks. Squared is available in my shop.

It’s so fun for me to see the designs that I create on quilts!!

Next, this lovely quilt made by Barbara. It’s called Pumpkins and Cream by Fig Tree Quilts.

The pictures definitely don’t do this beautiful quilt justice!

I used Grapevine by Denise Schillinger, and it’s available at Urban Elementz. It’s one of my favorite leaf designs.

I used a cream Omni thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

When it comes to picking quilting designs, I like to pick a design that goes with the theme of the quilt but not the exact same thing. For instance, leaves go great with fall and pumpkins. A pumpkin design would be great, too, but for me that’s just too matchy matchy. I like the design to complement not compete.

This incredible quilt was made by Joleen. It’s called Nearly Insane by Liz Lois. The border is from another quilt called Home Sweet Home.

I wish I got better pictures of this quilt, it’s incredible!!

I used my 2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, and 9” Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers to quilt the curves throughout this quilt!! They are only available in my shop.

I love the curves in the sashing which frame each of the blocks nicely. I used a cream thread on most of the quilt and a red thread on the inner border and scallops. I used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I quilted a 3/4” cross hatch on point in the border, and feathers in the scallops on the border.

Like I mentioned with Susan’s quilt above, I tried to highlight each block with some light custom quilting as requested by Joleen.

So many fun details on this one!

Next up, a fun baby quilt made by Julie.

This is a panel with some borders sewn on.

I used our Arrowhead©️ design to quilt it. It’s available at Urban Elementz.

I also bound this one for Julie. I used a white Omni thread and she provided a lofty polyester batting.

Next, another panel quilt this one was made by Wendy.

It’s fun to add some quilty texture to these cute panels.

We decided on Patricia Ritter and my Merriment©️ design for the quilting. It’s available at Urban Elementz.

Next, this fun dimensional quilt was made by Laura Lee. Laura Lee design it herself, and it’s called 3D Bow Tie. The center on point squares are dimensional.

She wanted it light custom quilted because the back is minky. So I used my favorite 8” Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple to quilt all the lines in the blocks and sashing. Then I quilted feathers in the borders.

I used a cream thread and an 8020 batting.

Here is a closeup look at the blocks and sashing.

…and the borders.

A look at the borders on the minky backing…

Also, a look at the quilting of the blocks on the minky backing.

Next, this quilt is a treasure!! Debbie’s mother hand embroidered each of these blocks and then sashed them with her drapery fabric. Debbie definitely understands the work that goes into a quilt like this, and will treasure it forever!!

It’s just sooo lovely!

I love when the quilting designs that I do in sashing turn out this good!! It frames the blocks so nicely. I used one of my Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers for the curves…I think the 7” or 8”. I match the circle rulers to specific sizes on the quilts. That’s why it’s great to have the full set. My Circle2™ rulers are only available in my shop.

I used a cream thread and Winline’s cotton poly blend batting.

Debbie’s mom marked some echoed lines around the embroidery, so I tried to quilt right on top of her lines. Then I quilted feathers and ribbon candy in the borders.

Lastly, my mom made this sweet baby quilt for one of my cousins. She used the 24” Swoon block by Thimble Blossoms and then added some borders. I think the inside border is cut at 2.5”, the thin colored border cut at 1”, and the outer border cut at 5.5”. Make sure that is correct if you make one, so that it works for adequate fabric for the backing…because you can just use the width of the fabric and not have to piece the backing.

She used some of Bonnie and Camille’s fabrics, too!

I used New Moon Loops by Wasatch Quilting. It came on my Gammill Statler machine as a free design. I like to offset it at 50%.

Look how sweet those Bonnie and Camille fabrics are together!! My mom used fabrics from Sisters and Quilters online fabric shop.

I used a light cream thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Here is a look at my Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers.
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Above is the green set and below is the clear set. The green set makes it easier to see the lines on the rulers when quilting on lighter fabrics. Otherwise, they are the exact same.

There are 6 rulers in the set, with 2 sizes of circles per ruler you get 12 different sizes. Ranging in size from 2” up to 13”. They are only available in my shop at https://www.quiltingit.com/shop?category=Rulers

Above is a look at the 3”/9” clear ruler. For more info on the Circle2™ ruler set, go to this post: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set

There are also measurements for your convenience along the straight edge of the rulers.

To see more quilting using these rulers, check out the pictures in the ruler listing: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/circle2-longarm-ruler-set-green-acrylic

Thank you for stopping by!! I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the quilts that I’ve quilted lately. Happy quilting!!!
- Leisha

• New Quilting Designs •

Hello Quilting Friends!
It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged. I’ve been quilting, and have a bunch of fun quilts to share with you, but first I have some new fun quilting designs. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen them. I had some requests for designs, and then I kept going and came up with a few more. Patricia Ritter and I also have a fun new design as well.

This first new design was a request from another quilter. She was looking for a fun peppermint candy design, we decided to name it Sugar Baby©️ and it’s available at Urban Elementz. It would be fun to use on a Halloween quilt or even a Valentines quilt…did you notice the little hearts in the sides of the wrapper. I think it turned out extra sweet!!

The rest of these designs are my new designs. They are all available in my shop and in the Gammill Pattern Cloud.

This first one is called Flight©️! I’ve been wanting to do a masculine airplane design that wasn’t too little boyish for awhile, and I love how it turned out!! I’m so excited to use this one on a quilt! The picture above shows the design manually offset. It’s not offset at 50% like some of my other designs. When I do a manual offset during quilting setup, I select every other row and move them all together. The picture below shows it without the offset, which is also great!!

Next up, Grove©️!

Grove©️ can be offset at 50% like pictured above or not like pictured below. My friend already used this on a quilt, it turned out fabulous!

Here is a picture of the quilt that my friend Molly from Sunny Stitches quilted, using Grove©️.

Next, Wicker©️!! So excited about this one…also a design I’ve wanted to digitize for awhile. This design needs to nest well and may require extra attention. If it doesn’t touch, as pictured, the design won’t be complete. The each row fills in a spot for the row above it, this helps with less stitching over already quilted lines. Also, it’s my experience that using Repeat Pattern mode instead of Edge to Edge mode…for the Gammill Statler, is so much better for getting designs to line up accurately. If you don’t have a Gammill, hopefully you have similar options to the one I’ve mentioned. Also, just a reminder of what I do to get designs to line up better…check out this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/T1i1zOROKp0

* Also, it’s important to note that quilts shrink as they are quilted, especially when using a lofty batting. If you use any design with rows that touch, plan to give it extra attention.

Next, this is Gem©️! This was another request from a longarm quilter. She’s already purchased Gem, XOXO, and Wicker…so excited to see which quilts she puts them on. This is going to be similar to my Sweet Orange Peel©️ design, as far as it lining up. Once again…Repeat Pattern mode has made that so slick and exact for me. I’ll share more details on how I set up designs in Repeat Pattern mode soon.

I also have this cute XOXO©️ design, which was also a request. It too, will stitch out like Sweet Orange Peel©️ and Gem©️, as far as it lining up from row to row.

Next up, Spinner©️!! Loving this one! It’s offset at 50% to get the desired layout as pictured.

This is Skipper©️, also offset at 50%. If your machine software doesn’t allow you to easily offset a design at 50% with the click of a button, I would suggest selecting every other row and dragging them until you get the desired offset.

Next, Kapari©️! I think the name fits it perfectly. No offset required for this one. I always adjust the spacing so it nests well, as pictured.

This is Chip©️! Does it look like a chip to you, too…haha! Funny name, but the texture of this design is fabulous. It’s actually a windmill shape, but when you get the design to touch it turns into a completely different design.

Last new design is Southwest©️. It reminds me of an arrow and a chevron, all in one design. The spacing between the rows adds the right amount of negative space to add more dimension to the design.

Urban Elementz is offering four of my newest designs. The first one is Wicker©️ and it’s available in all the digital formats.

Also, XOXO©️ and it’s available in all the digital formats.

Gem©️ and it’s available in all the digital formats.

Finally, Kapari©️ and it’s available in paper as well as all the digital formats.

Thank you so much for being here!! If you use my designs, tag me over on Instagram @leishakaye and I’d love to share pictures of the quilts you use them on, giving you credit for quilting. Thank you!! Happy Quilting….

• Leisha

Client Quilts • Summer 2020

Hello Quilting Friends…hope you’re each doing well! I have some fun quilts to share with you. I know some of you may just be looking for custom quilting ideas, but I definitely think there is room for computerized quilting. I hope you enjoy the variety of both on these amazing quilts.

First up…this cool star quilt is for Shelley’s new grandson! She found the pattern in Modern Patchwork’s Sept/Oct 2018 magazine issue. It’s by Krystina Hopkins and is called Star Shadows. Love it sooo much!! Here is a link to the magazine: https://www.quiltingdaily.com/product/modern-patchwork-september-october-2018-digital-edition/

I used cream thread and a Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I love the fabric choices!!

Shelley requested my On Point©️ quilting design for the quilting. Which is pictured below. However, you may notice that the squares are diamonds. On my Gammill Statler there is an easy way to change that by unchecking “Maintain Aspect” option as shown on this YouTube video I recently recorded. https://youtu.be/A-mAo2Uqf6s

I just love the diamond texture!!!

Next up, another baby quilt that Shelley made. These are just large half square triangles sewn together.

Shelley chose orange peel for the quilting. This particular design is my Marci Gore and is available here: https://www.lilystreetpatterns.com/lilystreet/item/19/1

Lining up digital designs that are supposed to touch, can be tricky sometimes. There are so many factors…. here are a few tips on how I do it. https://youtu.be/T1i1zOROKp0

I used cream thread and winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Next up, this amazing patriotic quilt was made by Kim. The pattern is by Chelsi Stratton and is called All American. Go here to get a pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/702596624/all-american-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_7&bes=1

The perfect quilt to use a variety of your favorite red, white (or cream), and blue fabrics!

I used a cream thread, and some warm and natural batting that Kim brought.

I suggested a few designs, and Kim chose our Liberty©️ quilting design. This design comes in paper and digital quilting formats at Urban Elementz. The paper versions designs of the this design and all the designs at Urban Elementz are 25% off now until Sunday July 26th. https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Liberty

Liberty©️ is a patriotic take on our Marmalade design.

Such fun quilting texture.

One more…

This one is extra special to me!! I made this for my new nephew, who is coming in the next month. We are sooo excited!

My sister loves Lo & Behold Stitchery’s quilt patterns. So much so, this is the 3 quilt she’s requested. This one is called Homecoming and is available here: https://www.loandbeholdstitchery.com/collections/digital-patterns/products/homecoming

I made the throw size, in hopes he can put it on his toddler bed someday. It really such a fun quick quilt to make!! My sister wanted solids, but loved the version that Kate from Kate’s Makes and Creates, that she saw on Instagram. Here is a link to her profile: https://instagram.com/katesmakesandcreates?igshid=1qatt3iwwjp6n • I used a denim colored woven background, with cream and rust solids for the stripes.

I chose my Woven©️ design for the quilting, which is a wonderful pairing to the quilt pattern. Woven is available in my shop.

I used a cream thread, and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.

You can see the fun design on the backing, pictured below.

I also loved it when I can add one of my “handmade by Leisha Kaye” tags. I had them made by Custom Labels 4 U. https://instagram.com/customlabels4u?igshid=1vkq4k2ovpdf1

Next up…this incredible quilt was made by Sherry. It’s called Granny’s Garden by a Lori Holt, and she did it as a sew along. Lori teaches a technique, so that the edges aren’t raw and fraying.

So many fun beautiful flowers.

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting and a cream thread.

I quilted my freehand overlapping circle design in the background, and the quilted something in each flower. I did quilt around each flower so that the circles would pop even more, especially because I didn’t quilt anything in the circles. Less is perfect sometimes, and I LOVE how this quilt turned out.

Here is a video of me quilting the freehand overlapping circles on a different quilt. https://youtu.be/x0UNyEJdm9Y

Such a beautiful quilt!!!

Some close ups!

For the outside border I did a two stripe pin stripe, that matched up with the scallops. In the scallop border I added a little loop in the center of each scallop.

Next up, this amazing Poinsettia quilt made by Deana! It’s called, A Poinsettia Winter Quilt by Jason Yenter.  The fabric line is by In the Beginning Fabrics.  

I used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting and a cream A&E 30 tex thread.

I did lots of ruler work, and some freehand quilting. I quilted a pinstripe starting in the garland out to the edge, and a feather swirl between that and the quilt blocks. I used Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple.  https://thequiltedpineapple.bigcartel.com/

I used six of my twelve Circle2™ rulers. 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 7”, and 11”. I designed a set of machine quilting circle rulers that have 2 circles per ruler, hence the Circle2™ (circle squared) name. The circles range in size from 2”-13”. They are made from high quality acrylic, and come in green and clear. They are available in my shop. https://www.quiltingit.com/shop

Here is the set stack on top on one another. (In green) Below is the 5”/11” ruler. I designed them with the 1/4” hopping foot in mind, so your circles will be the correct size when you use them.
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Here is a side view of the clear set, showing the measurements along the edge. These are made in the USA. Here is a video of me using one on a easy runner. https://youtu.be/GWyDTymyzoE

I used the 6” and 7” rulers in the block below.

I used the 3”, 4”, and 5” rulers in the block below.

The block below is one of my favorites…of the quilting I did on this quilt.

A close up on the quilting in the flying geese block…a swirl with a couple of hooks.

I think I used the 4” ruler around the block, and then one of Linda’s Edge rulers to quilt the zig zag.

I used the 7” and 11” rulers for the curves between the blocks. As pictured below. It’s so nice to have such a versatile circle ruler set. They are available only in my shop: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop

I also did a freehand circle and swirl in the inner border. That’s such a fun thing to quilt in a border.

I just love how all the quilting harmonizes with one another!!

A look at part of the backing.

Along the border…this is when backings are just as great as the front.

Next, this fun flannel quilt that Kim made. It’s called Disappearing Nine Patch by Missouri Star Quilt Co. https://youtu.be/dEjZOXxPazg

I used a variegated thread with all these colors in it, and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I gave Kim a few suggestions, and she chose Soho by Sarah Ann Myers, it’s such a great design. It’s available at Urban Elementz, go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/?acc=12

Next up, some sweet simple table runners made by Joyce. No pattern. Just a piece of fabric for the center with borders.

I used Hexies by Patricia Ritter, available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/?acc=12

I used a cream A&E 30 tex Perma Core thread and winline’s cotton poly blend batting.

Next…Sherry’s son in law requested this quilt, it’s called Legendary by Elizabeth Hartman. It’s available here: https://ohfransson.bigcartel.com/product/legendary-pdf-quilt-pattern

I used a cream A&E Perma Core thread and winline’s cotton poly blend batting.

I love that Sherry used a brown pin dot for the background.

Isn’t that quilting texture amazing!!!!!! I’m a little biased though…

I used Patricia Ritter and my Birchwood©️ design to quilt it. The backing is Minky, and it has to be pinned onto the canvases on the cut ends, so the design is running vertically, and I love it!! It’s available at Urban Elementz and the paper version is 25% off until the 26th of July. It can be found here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/birchwood.html

I’d like to think this design is like a wood grain leaf. It has great movement!! It’s one of my favorites!!!

Look at that minky texture? This is actually olive green minky, but pictures make it look gray.

Love love love!!!

Lastly, this sweet little pillow front. Sherry got it in a kit. She didn’t tell me the pattern, sorry!!

I used one of the Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple, to quilt the pinstriped border and the 1/2” on point grid in the background. There is that circle and swirl border again.

I used cream and red thread from A&E, in their respective places, and a scrap of batting leftover from the Legendary quilt.

Lots of pictures!! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the quilts and such, that I’ve been quilting.

If you’re a longarm quilter, and use paper pantographs or paper quilting designs, don’t forget about the 25% off sale going on at Urban Elementz. Here is a link that will take you to all my designs: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Leisha+Farnsworth+

Spring 2020 Client Quilts!

Hello there, I hope you’re well! Sending love to you all. The past few months have been hard for so many, and I hope this brings a little joy into your life.

I’m sorry that many of these pictures aren’t the best, I do hope you can still see the quilting.

This first quilt I shared as I quilted it, on Instagram. Made by Sherry. This is a fun one!!! Pattern is by Sew Kind of Wonderful and is called Cool Cars. Sherry loved the quilting that Jenny from Sew Kind of Wonderful did, so that’s what I used for inspiration.

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

For this I wanted a variety of textures, because I was quilting so many lines. The diamonds are 2” wide, with a diamond in the center and a back & forth freehand line with curved ends in the background to make the diamonds pop. I then quilted a vertical 1/2” line in all the cars. A woven 1/4” line design in all the car windows. And, to finish it off the horizontal lines behind the cars with ribbon candy quilted in some of those rows.

I used a light cream thread from A&E, and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Next, this fun leaf quilt was made by Terri. The quilt was a kit with the most beautiful fun fabrics, and is called Leafy by Elizabeth Hartman.

I used a darker cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 to quilt it. I also quilt on a Gammill 22” machine, with the Statler option. I used the Statler to quilt this quilt.

She wanted something quilted tightly or close together.

So, we went with Patricia Ritter and my Kindling design, which is available at Urban Elementz.

Which I think adds just the right amount of texture!!!

Next up, a quilt made by Monica from @sewnbylovey and it’s such a fun quilt!!

This pattern is from Moda and is called Compass. I couldn’t find a link to the pattern, sorry!!

I used a white thread and the batting that Monica provided…if I remember right.

We talked about different designs, and decided on Good Vibrations by Patricia Ritter from Urban Elementz.

Next, a quilt that Abby from @orangepeelsews made for a friends daughter who just graduated from our high school.

She did a mix of t-shirts and fabric, and it’s one of my favorite t-shirt quilts that I’ve quilted.

I used a white thread and Winline’s 8020 batting.

We decided on Patricia Ritter and my Tahitian Pearl design, which is available at Urban Elementz. It’s such a fun and versatile design.

Close ups…

Abby offers custom quilts through her Etsy shop sometimes. https://www.etsy.com/shop/orangepeel/

Next, this lovely quilt was made by Shelley! She said the pattern was an old one, that she couldn’t find. Sorry!!

This one is all about the texture, and I wish the pictures showed the fun fabrics she used better!

I did all the quilting freemotion.

I used an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple to do all the borders. I quilted the lines 3/4” apart, and I love how this design just fills up the border so nicely.

I used a tan thread from Superior Threads, if I remember right, and an 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.

Here is a close up on the block. I quilted ribbon candy in the spokes, also circles and a 1/2” square grid on point. All without stopping, which makes it sooo much faster. That also includes the pebbles in the background.

Speaking of pebbles…introducing River Rocks, Patricia Ritter and my newest quilting design. It’s available at Urban Elementz. It’s so fun for me to take one of my freehand designs, and make it into a quilting design.

Also, I’m not quite sure if I mentioned this newer design. It’s called Scottish Plaid Hexies and is also available at Urban Elementz.

Next, this amazing quilt that Sherry made! It’s called Vintage Housewife, and was a sew along that Lori Holt did. I wish I got better pictures of this one, so sorry!!

I quilted this quilt freemotion, freehand and with rulers.

I really just wanted a lot of different textures, and I love how it turned out! Pebbles, swirly feathers, arcs, loops, ribbon candy, overlapping circles, stippling, crackle, grassy texture, and so many different lines!!!

I love the apron the most!! For some videos of this quilt…check out this link to my Instagram. There are two more videos posted right before this one, but it didn’t give me a link for them. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_yRn5SHaYF/?igshid=m1vwygytcrq1

I used a cream thread and winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I used my 3” Circle2 machine quilting circle ruler to quilt the orange peels. They are available in a set of 6 in my shop. - Circle2 Design Patent D875,574 - 

To see the details better, click on the pictures. I used Linda from The Quilted Pineapple Edge rulers for all the straight lines.

This is such a fun quilt!!!

Next, a simple baby quilt made by Diane.

She asked for a square quilting design, and I thought my Double Squared©️ would be perfect. It’s available in my shop, at Urban Elementz, or in the Gammill Pattern Cloud.

When I set up a design to stitch out, it’s important for me to get the spacing between the rows to be the same as the spacing in the design.

I used a cream thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Next, Kate made a couple of these table runners for her girls, using the Witches Night Out pattern by Its Sew Emma.

I used cream thread and Winline’s 8020 batting.

We decided on Haunted Web by Apricot Moon Designs, it’s available at Urban Elementz.

Kate also made the quilt!!

We used the same Haunted Web design for the quilting.

I used the same cream thread and 8020 batting from Winline.

Kate added a thin orange border, which is such a beautiful addition.

I love the texture on this quilt!!

Next, a quilt that Shelley made.

Strips cut and sewn at different thicknesses and then set on the bias, with sashing in between.

Shelley requested my Hopscotch©️ quilting design for the quilting. Such a fun texture!! It’s available in my shop, at Urban Elementz, or in the Gammill Store.

I used a white thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Here are a few close ups!

Here is a look at the comfy minky backing!!

Next, another quilt made by Shelley. These circles are appliquéd on and stitched onto the square. She always chooses such fun fabrics for her circle quilts.

I used a darker cream thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Shelley requested my On Point©️, which comes as a square on point. But I asked how she’d feel if I made it a diamond shape instead. She was all for it. On the Statler that I quilt with, there is an option in the size (height/width) box called “Maintain Aspect” it should be checked normally. So, when you change the height of a design, the width stays in the right proportion. If you uncheck that option, you can then slightly change the size or stretch the design. That what I did here to get the squares to be diamond shape. It’s a easy fix!! If you don’t use a Gammill, you may have a similar option on your machine.

Another note about this design, if you offset it at 50% you can stitch it out without any double stitching or lines quilted over other quilted lines. I share how I offset designs in this video, using my Gammill Statler in CS7. https://youtu.be/tncw2-nQUpY

This design is also available in the Pattern Cloud at Gammill and at Urban Elementz.

This is such a fun quilt, and I think the quilting is a perfect fit for it.

Here is the minky backing!

Next up, this amazing cuckoo clock quilt made by Sherry! The pattern is Cuckoo by Elizabeth Hartman.

This is such a incredible quilt!! Pictures definitely don’t do it justice.

I used Hexies by Patricia Ritter to quilt it. It was the perfect texture for these clocks. It’s available at Urban Elementz.

A couple of my favorite blocks.

I used a cream thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly batting.

Next is a quilt made by Loranne. She has her first grand baby on the way.

She fussy cut the fabrics and then I think she put a 2.5” strip around them. So cute!!!

We decided on Mod Dots from Patricia Ritter available at Urban Elementz, for the quilting. Because of a vertical seam in the backing, I pinned the quilt on sideways…otherwise it can throw off the spacing on when the machine is quilting, so that’s why the design is running vertically on the quilt.

I used a tan thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Such a fun quilt, enjoy snuggling your new little one, Loranne!

Lastly, this beautiful quilt that Laura Lee made for her mother’s 90th birthday. Pattern is by Needles in a Hayes Stack. It was a block of the month from Missouri Star Quilt Co.

I used a cream thread everywhere except for the dark purple borders, I used purple on those. I used a king size 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.

I did some computerized quilting on all the star blocks and snowball blocks, everything else I quilted free motion or freehand.

The block pictured above is called scf-196 Twirl Block v2 and the tulip design below is JK Fanciful Fluer block 6, which are both free designs that came on my Gammill Statler. I’m not sure the designers. This is all the information I could see.

I wanted to highlight the center section with a variety of textures in the borders. Lines and ribbon candy for the win!

More pictured below.

I used my 13” Circle2 machine quilting circle ruler to quilt the curves in the yellow border, which are available in my shop in a set of 6 rulers. You get 12 sizes of circles, ranging from 2”-13”. - Circle2 Design Patent D875,574 -

Then I quilted circles in the purple border and swirly feathers in the outside border.

I love the mix of quilting textures. Simple individually but beautiful all together.

Thanks for stopping by!! More fun quilts to come. Take care and happy quilting!!

• Leisha

Client Quilts • April 2020

Happy spring!! I know we are in a weird place, with so many things being shut down, but I hope you’re well and finding things to create. I just started a new quilt last week, and my mom and I are starting to make masks for our family.

I wanted to share with you a couple of quilts that I quilted since my last blog post.

This is incredible!!! Every piece is needle turned, and done beautifully by Beth. The pattern is by Susan Smith called St Neot Band Sampler.

Seriously impressed with this quilt!!

Most of this quilt is quilted with a variation of circles, swirls, and feathers…with some lines in some of the appliqué pieces. I used Linda from The Quilted Pineapple’s 8” Edge ruler to do the lines.

Beth provided some bamboo batting, and I used light cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread.

I didn’t quilt in every appliqué piece, I don’t think it’s necessary.

She wanted some flowers quilted in the mix, too, and so I decided to make the center of the flower one of my overlapping circles.

Next, this fun quilt made by Sherry, for her kids that are graduating college next month.

The pattern is by Janice Holden from LYTM Designs, and is called Team Spirit.

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and my favorite Winline 8020 batting.

Sherry had the words and logo machine embroidered onto the quilt, which is great!!! When people ask if I can quilt words, I can, but they aren’t very noticeable. So, I always suggest machine embroidered words. Plus they look classy.

I used my Squared design to quilt this. It’s available in my shop or at Urban Elementz.

Squared is such a fun universal design!

Next…Breeze, a design by Patricia Ritter and I, is on sale this week over at Urban Elementz. It’s already discounted, no code necessary.

I quilted this quilt for Madi Hastings last fall, for International Quilt Market, it’s called Maiden of the Sea. I used Breeze in the background behind the mermaid. It has such great movement. Love it!! For more details check out the blog post for this quilt.

Excited to see this design quilted on more quilts!! I’m so grateful to see our co-designs and my solo designs on so many different quilts throughout the world. Thanks for your support!!

Here is a quick look at my newest quilt. Pattern is by Emily Dennis, and is called Jelly Rings Quilt. Yes, it’s a jellyroll pattern!! It’s a fun one, too. These are 4 of 30 blocks, and I’m using the Happy Go Lucky jellyroll from Bonnie and Camille. I’ve been holding onto it for awhile. Excited to see it come together.

This is what is on my machine for the week! Pattern is Cool Cars by Sew Kind of Wonderful, and was made by Sherry. She loved the quilting that Jenny from Sew Kind of Wonderful did, so I’m using that for quilting inspiration.

Thanks for coming by! I hope you are each happy and healthy. Take care, Leisha

Client Quilts • 2020

What a crazy time. I hope each of you are healthy and well!! Maybe you’re taking this time to do a little more sewing. I hope to! I have been meaning to do this blog post for awhile, sorry for the delay! These are some of the client quilts that I’ve worked on in the past couple months.

A quick reminder, I am having a sale right now on my Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers and all of the digital quilting designs in my shop. $20 off my Circle2™ rulers using code 20SPRING20, and 20% off of all digital quilting designs using code LEAPYEAR at checkout. I appreciate your support, like many other small business do, especially right now!! Thank you!!

If you follow me over on Instagram…. @leishakaye then you may have seen me post about this first quilt made by Sherry! It’s called Happy Together by Sew Kind of Wonderful.

Sherry loved the lines quilted in the one Jenny from Sew Kind of Wonderful quilted, and I loved the quilting she did around each person…so I did that too, with some freehand background filler.

I used one of my Circle2™ rulers to quilt the curves that outline each person, and I should have written it down…I can’t remember which one. Remember they are $20 off right now, using code 20SPRING20 at checkout. I also used Linda from The Quilted Pineapple’s Edge rulers to quilt the straight lines.

I used an Omni grey thread for the background, and a cream A&E thread for the quilting in the people.

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline. This was such a fun quilt to quilt!!

Next up, this fun wall handing that Laurie made…. she actually won the blocks from her guild, and then sewed them together. The pattern is by Vanessa from Lella Boutique, and is called By the Chimney mini.

How fun!!! I used a cream A&E Perma Core thread and winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

She wanted something Christmasy, so I decided on Patricia Ritter and my Merriment©️ design, which is available at Urban Elementz. It’s such a fun universal Christmas design.

It’s never too early to get your Christmas quilts quilted!!

Next up, this beautiful quilt that Liz’s sisters help her make.

This quilt pattern is by Sandy Gervais called Rubies and Diamonds.

If you look super close, there are heart fabrics in this quilt…which I don’t know the name of, so she wanted a heart quilting design. I showed her Patricia Ritter and my Cupid©️ design, and she loved it. I think it looks so beautiful!!

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting and cream A&E Perma Core thread.

That swirly heart texture is my favorite!!!

Next up…this incredible quilt made by Denise.

The pattern is called Heritage Square by Whirligig Designs.

Seriously incredible quilt!!!

Denise wanted my Squared©️ quilting design on this one. Which is great with all the blocks being on point.

I used a king size 8020 cotton poly blend batting and cream A&E Perma Core thread.

This next one, is one I’ve wanted to make for awhile…someday! Also made by Denise.

This is called Vintage Lace by Lo & Behold Stitchery. This is also king size, and I couldn’t quite get the whole quilt in one picture, so head to the link above on Lo & Behold Stitchery’s website, to see the full quilt.

I used cream A&E Perma Core thread and winline’s king size 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

To go with the Vintage Lace theme of the quilt, we decided on Taka by Keryn Emmerson which is available at Urban Elementz.

This quilt is backed with a fluffy Minky, which adds a puffiness to the quilting texture.

Also made by Denise, this fun tree wall hanging is called The Giving Tree and is in the book by Sew Kind of Wonderful called Mini Wonderful Curves.

She wanted wood grain quilting, which I did freehand. Then I used my 4” Circle2™ ruler to quilt the star.

This texture is so fun!!

I used Linda’s Edge ruler to quilt the echoed v’s on the trunk.

I used cream A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Next up, this beautiful Charcoal and Cream block of the month quilt, made by Barbara. Pattern by Fig Tree and Co. This was a block of the month that ran last year. So, you’ll have to read the details in the link above for more information on if it’s still available.

Sorry these pictures aren’t the best…even with editing the pictures, it’s just hard to get good pictures in the gloomy winter days we’ve had in January and February.

I decided to quilt Patricia Ritter and my Sweet Indigo©️ design, which is available at Urban Elementz. Which I think was a perfect choice for the vintage look to this quilt.

I used cream A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting.

My favorite swirly flower design that we’ve created.

Next, this super fun Lella Boutique quilt called Butterfly Patch, made by Chris.

The fabrics on this quilt are fun and bright, sorry the pictures just don’t do it justice.

Chris chose Patricia Ritter and my Capri©️ design for the quilting. It is such a fun design for this quilt. It is available at Urban Elementz.

I used a cream A&E Perma Core thread, and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

A close up on that quilty texture and some of the fun fabrics that Chris used.

Next, this adorable panda quilt that Chris made for her granddaughter.

It’s called Cursive Panda Quilt by Vintagedoor. Chris added flowers, changed a few things on the pandas face…and it turned out so sweet.

I used one of Linda’s Edge rulers to quilt the lines, and then everything else was done freehand.

I used black thread on the back and white on everything else. I also used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Love what simple lines or squares can add to the quilting texture on a quilt. Adding a variety of quilting designs, that harmonize together, creates fun textures and makes different parts of the quilt stand out more.

I love that “hello”! To see some of these designs and others quilted on video, head on over to my YouTube channel and check out those videos.

Last one for today…this sweet quilt was made by Sherry for a dear momma who is dying from cancer, to give to her daughter. Sherry’s sister made some more quilts for this momma’s other children. She wanted to leave her kids with a reminder of how much she loves them. When I have the opportunity to quilt a quilt for someone like this, it makes my job mean sooo much more. It adds a greater purpose to fabrics, threads, batting, and quilting designs.

The pattern is called Merry-Go-Round designed by Regina Girard and is in The Big Book of Strip Quilts by Karen M. Burns.

This quilt is jelly roll friendly…I have a jelly roll that would be perfect for it!!

I love these fun happy fabrics and colors.

With the hexagon fabrics, I decided to use Hexies by Patricia Ritter to quilt it. It’s available at Urban Elementz. I just love this quilting texture!

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting. I hope this little girl feels extra love from her momma each time she is wrapped up in this quilt.

Patricia Ritter and I have a new design called Scottish Plaid - Hexies and it’s available at Urban Elementz. It is not part of the 20% off sale that I’m currently having in my shop.

Another reminder about my Circle2™ machine quilting circle ruler set that is $20 off right now using code 20SPRING20 at checkout. Quilting designs are 20% off using code LEAPYEAR at checkout. Thanks again for supporting my small business. Appreciate you all so much!!

Thanks for being here!! Take care and I hope you each stay healthy.
- Leisha

• Leap Year Sale •

Hello Friends, with spring around the corner I thought it would be fun to have our spring sale early and have it last throughout the month of March.

From now until March 31st at midnight all quilting designs in my shop are 20% off, using code “LEAPYEAR” at checkout. There will be no weekly design sales, during the sale.

I have some exciting news, my patent on my rulers is official!! - Design Patent D875,574 -

To celebrate I’m giving you an additional $20 off a set of my Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers, until March 31st. Use code “20SPRING20” at checkout. For more information on these rulers go here: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set

Have a great weekend!!! -Leisha

Woven • Design of the Week

Hi friends! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. This weeks design is Woven©️! It’s 25% off for the next week, no code necessary.

This is Brittany from Lo & Behold Stitchery. This is her newest pattern Homecoming Quilt…she has so many incredible patterns. Pictures are courtesy of Brittany.

Sarah from My Crowded Nest quilted this for Brittany using Woven. It’s such a fun combination with the quilt pattern.

Here is a couple close ups!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting! - Leisha

The Climb • Design of the Week

Hello!! I hope you’re each having a great week, and yay for the weekend. This weeks design is The Climb©️! It’s such a fun one. It’s 25% off, no code necessary.

Here it is quilted on this super fun flamingo quilt, that my mom made my sister and brother in-law. For more info on this quilt, check out this blog post.

I named it The Climb, because it looks like 3 mountain peeks to me.

I’m excited to see this design on some of your quilts!! Have a great week!! I really need to blog some of quilts that I’ve been quilting. Until then, I hope you enjoy these designs on some beautiful quilts.
• happy quilting! Leisha

Diamond Chain - Design of the Week

This weeks design is Diamond Chain©️, which is available in my shop. No code necessary, price marked.

Runner was made by my client Barbara. Click here for more info on this runner: Barbara’s Runner.

This is a diamond version of my fun Sweet Orange Peel design. I hope you love putting it on quilts, too!

Thanks for using my designs, I appreciate it so much!!

• Leisha

Weekly Design Sale • Fort!

This weeks design is Fort©️. It is 25% off, no code necessary, for the next week!! It’s available in my shop. https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/fort

I’ve seen this design quilted on so many fun different quilts, it’s such a versatile design. It’s best quilted out smaller, like shown below. Recommend size is 4” or smaller. However, if you like designs bigger, go for it!! Excited to see this design on some quilts that maybe you have waiting to be quilted.

Hope each of you have a fantastic weekend!! Happy quilting, Leisha

Weekly Quilting Design is Checkers!!

Each week we are offering one quilting design at 25% off. No code necessary, sale price is marked. This week’s design is Checkers©️, which is only available at www.quiltingit.com/shop until Friday January 24th.

Marion Bott quilted Checkers on Lella Boutiques Butterfly Patch quilt, and she offset every other row. I love how it turned out!!! Picture courtesy of Lella Boutique.

Have you used Checkers? Send me a picture, I’d love to share it.
- thank you, leisha.

Happy New Year!!

I hope your holidays were wonderful!! Mine were pretty great, with lots of family time. I also took some time off of working, which is always great! I’m also including the first two quilts I’ve quilted this year, because I haven’t quite blogged the other quilts yet. The more the merrier, right?!

This fun quilt was made by Mary. She took a leap and used light pink fabric, for the background, and I love it with the navy floral print!!

The quilt pattern is Jane’s Garden by Forget-Me-Not Quilt Design. I searched for it, and couldn’t find it. But I do know it was a class that My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe offered. So if you’re interested in this pattern, check with them. They may know how to locate it.

I used my Diamond Chain©️ to quilt it. It’s available in my shop or at Urban Elementz, in several different digital formats. When I saw the angles and points in the quilt pattern, I knew this design would be a great match for this quilt.

I used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting.

Another quilt from Mary! This is a fun Christmas quilt…quilt patterns like this are perfect to show off the prints in the fabrics.

The quilt is called Snappy by Swirly Girls Designs.

I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting.

I love this fun quilting design by Apricot Moon Designs, called Apricot Moon’s Christmas Tree. It’s available at Urban Elementz. It goes perfectly with these fabrics.

How sweet is this mini pear wall quilt??? Also made by Mary.

Pattern is called Mini Canned Pears by Fig Tree and Co.

I used Dyed Natural and Winline’s 8020 cotten poly blend batting.

For the quilting in the pears themselves, I did a different line design in each one. Some are very similar, but they are still different. I also quilted pebbles and ribbon candy in the sashing or borders. All freemotion quilting. I used my favorite Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple.

Next up, also by Mary…this super fun quilt!!!!

The quilt pattern is by A Scarlet Thread and is called Starry Eyed Sixteen. I couldn’t find it for sell anywhere online when I searched. I used Dyed Natural 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020.

She told me she wanted something to highlight the star block, and orange peel in the square block. So I drew the star block on a piece of graph paper, and gave Mary a couple of different options. She loved one but wanted one part from the other design included. I love how it turned out. Beautifully showcasing the star, yet harmonizing with the orange peel. Plus, it goes so well with the fabrics from Cotton and Steel.

I used 3 of my Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers, to quilt this quilt and Linda’s 8” Edge ruler. I used my 4” Circle2™ ruler to quilt the curves inside the star block. The 6” Circle2™ ruler to quilt the curves in the squared block, and the 13” Circle2™ ruler to quilt the curves in the inner border.

I just love the look of all the curves and lines together!! Often my clients want custom, yet not overly quilted. This quilt is still soft and cuddly, yet has more detail in the quilting.

Here is a look at that inner border curve, using that 13” Circle2™ ruler. These rulers come in a set of 6, and you get 12 different sizes of circles. 2”-13”. They come in clear or green high quality 1/4” acrylic. For more info on them click here: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set

Also, the border has my 1/2” line design. I started do this in borders and as a background filler, when I didn’t quite know what to do. I love it. There is no rhyme or reason to it, random different angles. I do make sure when I quilt a line, that I quilt multiple lines parallel to it. If a single line is quilted to give a set of lines a boundary, it interrupts the woven look of the design. So I suggest quilting multiple lines, before moving onto the next set of lines. Here is a video from awhile back…I need to do a new one. https://youtu.be/m5UXfRD_ujY

Next up, this awesome quilt that Caroline made using old jeans and clothes. I love the mix of blue denim with the variety of clothing squares.

Now…some of my clients know I don’t typically quilt quilts with jeans in them. In the past the mother board on our machine got fried because the needle was struggling to go into different seams on a bulky denim quilt, and yes, I was using a big needle. When the mother board is fried, the machine doesn’t work. So, I’ve steered clear of denim quilts. The reason Caroline’s quilt was okay is because the denim is sharing a seam with the thinner clothing squares. Thick denim seams, especially in the corners, are just too hard for the needle to get through.

I think the squares are cut 6.5” and 2.5”. I used a Dyed Natural A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Caroline wanted a simple line design, so I used Linda’s Edge rulers, to quilt an X in the bigger square and an X in 4 of the smaller squares. Which actually turned out pretty fun, when you look at it all together.

Remember last year…I told you I quilted some fabric for my sister to make stockings??? Which was December 2018. We got around to making them before this last Christmas, so they could hang up in their new home. One for her, her husband, and their pup Milo. He’s seriously my favorite!!

Here he is!! Because, why not pause and share that cute face. He’s a Bichon Frise Toy Poodle, and a ball of energy. When we see him he is so excited he jumps repeatedly until we pick him up. I just love him! Awe, that snowy nose.

For the stockings I quilted the fabric like I would a quilt. The lining was the “quilt backing”, and the top was the white. Fabrics are available at Sisters and Quilters. We bound the inside seams, so the stockings could be reversible, and then the tops, with an additional tab to hang them with.

I used my Starlight©️ design to quilt the fabric. We actually quilted enough fabric for her to make several stockings, for the children they hope to have someday.

Next up, this king size circle quilt made by Terri.

Terri brought a king size Quilters Dream Wool batting, and I used a light grey Omni thread.

She told me to quilt a variety of different designs, so I did…haha!! I ended up being able to quilt 3 rows in one section. With 324 circles, I knew it was going to take me awhile, and yet, I didn’t want to quilt the same thing over and over. So I quilted 27 different designs twice in each section. Once again, some are very similar, yet they are still different.

I also quilted the background with a swirly feather, which was perfect for the fabrics that she used, but also easier and faster for me, as it helped me get from one circle to the next. I got a few ideas from Natalia Bonner, who is doing a daily quilt along for a year. Each day she shares how to quilt a different design in a shape. Go check out her YouTube channel where it’s all happening: https://www.youtube.com/user/NataliaBonner

Here is the first set of 9 circles.

The second set of 9 circles.

The third set of 9 circles. I’ll let the pictures do the talking. Most lines are 1/2” apart. Some like that bottom right pin stripe is 1/4” for the pin stripe and 3/4” for the space in between.

Here are some of my favorites!! That top circle with the arc, I used one of my Circle2™ rulers to quilt it, if I remember right it was the 4” one. I also love the variety of different textures these designs created next to one another, with the swirly feather of course. No quilt pattern for this one. She needle turned the circles, with an extra layer of fabric, and no interfacing which made it so easy for me to quilt. She put 4 circles on one square, and then sewed the squares together.

Next up, this fun quilt made by LeAnn.

The pattern is by Abbey Lane Quilts and is called Words of Wisdom.

She had minky on the backing, so the quilting pops even more.

I used a tan Omni thread, if I remember right…or maybe a cream Perma Core thread. I also used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

We decided on a traditional quilting pattern, which goes so well with the fabrics and quilt pattern. My and Patricia Ritter’s Venice Too design, which is available at Urban Elementz.

Next up, another sweet quilt made by LeAnn.

She used Lella Boutique’s fabrics and her Kith & Kin pattern.

I chose the Mackintosh Rose design by Natalie Gorman, to quilt it. It’s available at Urban Elementz. It couldn’t be more perfect with these fabrics. So so sweet!

I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

This right here is why I LOVE solid minky vs. any textured minky. That texture wouldn’t be as glorious if there was an added texture to the minky fabric. Go solid when you pick a minky, and the quilting will be amazing on the backing, too!

I had the privilege of watching this sweet quilt be made. Each week we sew with a friend or two or three, and Ramona has very diligently been stitching away.

The pattern is by Bareroots and is their Flower Quilt. I wish you could see all the delicate flowers that she hand embroidered.

The pattern has you stitch a layer of batting in wherever you embroider flowers, which made it extra puffy when I quilted it. She used the same 8020 cotton poly blend batting that I used to quilt it, when she did the hand embroidery. I also used Dyed Natural A&E Perma Core thread.

She wanted the quilting simple. I stitched in the ditch around each embroidered part, and then did pebbles in the borders of the blocks. Then I did ribbon candy on the outside border. Just look how sweet those flowers and leaves are. Pictures don’t do this quilt justice.

Next up, the first quilt I quilted this year. Made by Jane with the Zen Chic fabric line Day in Paris and the Summer Moon quilt pattern by Carrie Nelson. Sisters and Quilters has some of these fabrics available in fat quarters.

We talked about having this quilted custom, but I struggled coming up with something to quilt in all those random shaped backgrounds. It’s great to quilt quilts like these with a edge to edge design.

I used Bamboo batting and white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread.

Don’t you just love this quilt?!?!?!!! Amazing!

I chose my Diamond Squared©️ design to quilt it, and it turned out great!! It’s available in my shop or at Urban Elementz.

Such a fun quilt to start quilting for me this year!! That quilty texture has me so happy!

Last up…I just finished quilting this one a couple days ago. So, I thought I’d include it, too. Made by Sherry!

This pattern is by Pen and Paper Patterns, and is called Sewology. It’s such a fun quilt!! I have oodles of pictures to share, so you can see each block. First up the sewing machine, so fun…right?!?!

Sherry wanted it quilted custom, and was so kind to wait until after the holidays. Sometimes it’s hard to fit in a custom quilt right before I take my holiday break, and this is one that I definitely didn’t want to rush through really quick.

These stitches and scissors are fun!

I quilted a variety of different lines, to create textures and to define each notion.

When I was trying to figure out what to quilt in the background this fun overlapping circle design came to mind, inspired by the rotary cutter. Haha!! Reminded me of it. I love how it turned out!

Okay, that ruler takes up quite a bit of the quilt, and is my absolute favorite part. Seriously that texture is one of my favorites. Just those 1/2” lines, like I talked about above on Mary’s quilt border.

Dressing up the buttons with some swirls.

Another look at that ruler. I did a 1/2” grid on the grey bottom.

Some fun detail in the pencil, stitches, and seam ripper.

These spools turned out fun. I used my 3” Circle2 circle ruler to quilt the scallops on the third spool.

I wish you could see this in person. Pictures just don’t capture all the quilty goodness and textures.

Here is a look at my Circle2™ machine quilting ruler sets.

They are available in green (pictured above) or clear (pictured below) high quality 1/4” acrylic.

For more info on these rulers check out this post: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set

Here is the 4”/10”, yes you get two circles per ruler, totaling twelve different circles ranging in size from 2” up to 13”.

I hope you enjoyed all of these amazing quilts!! I’m so very blessed to quilt for the wonderful clients that I have. Have a great week!! -Leisha

ps…watch for another weekly quilting design this Friday! Double Squared©️ is only 25% off until Friday. No code needed.

Weekly Quilting Design Sale

We’ve decided each week to offer one design to you at 25% off. Each Friday I will share here, on my Instagram: @leishakaye, and my Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/QuiltingItLeisha/ the design. There is no code needed, sale price is already marked.

The first design is my Double Squared©️ design. For more info on this design, click here: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/double-squared

The weekly featured design is only on sale at www.quiltingit.com/shop

Thank you!! -Leisha

New Quilting Design + Sale

Hi friends,

I know the holidays are a busy time, but I wanted to send one more quick reminder about the semi-annual 25% off sale at Urban Elementz. It ends Sunday, December 15th. This sale happens only twice a year, so be sure to get some of those fun designs that you may have seen me and other quilters use recently. I got some myself, and already used one on a client quilt. My designs can be found here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Leisha+farnsworth

This fun design is Patricia Ritter and my newest design, Soda Pop©️. I’m excited to use it!! This is taken from my freehand pebbling, that I like to do as background filler. This is also your chance to get this design at 25% off!!

You may have seen this design before, it’s my Diamond Squared©️ design. The one I used as the background quilting on the Doxie Love quilt that I quilted for Laser Cut Quilts for fall Quilt Market. Urban Elementz is offering it on their website in paper and several different digital formats. It’s also 25% off until Sunday. No code necessary.

I’m always so grateful for your support!! I started designing with Patricia at Urban Elementz over 5.5 years ago, and it’s been fun to see what we’ve created together. Your response to our designs is always so kind and wonderful. Thank you for being apart of our design world. Each time you chose to quilt one of our designs, whether on your quilt or a clients quilt, it brings us so much joy. Thank you!! Your support is truly the best!!!!

I hope your weekend is wonderful, and your holiday season is a happy one.

• leisha

PS…I have some fun quilts to share. I just finished my last client quilt yesterday, for the year. I’ve had such a fun quilting year. Thanks, friends!

25% Off Sale @ Urban Elementz!!

Hello Friends,

I hope that your holiday season is going well!! I just wanted to quickly let you know, in case you haven’t heard, that Urban Elementz is having our semi annual 25% off sale. It ends this Sunday December 15th. No code needed.

I have been working with Urban Elementz for 5.5 years, and we have oodles of designs. Flowers, swirls, geometric, leaves, hearts, winter, feathers and so on…. They also offer some of my own designs. Some are paper, or design boards, or tear away, and all are available in several different digital formats. Click here: https://www.urbanelementz.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=0&p=1&q=Leisha+Farnsworth

Pictured are my own designs, that come in paper. Also pictured, Patricia Ritter and my Breeze©️ and Orchard©️ designs. (The two on the left)

Thanks for all your support!! I feel very blessed to have such amazing support. It motivates me to continue to design fun new things. I’m also very grateful for my wonderful clients, who become great friends. I feel so lucky to know such sweet and kind woman. Thanks for another great year!!
• Leisha

Holiday Sales!!

Hi there! I hope that you’ve had a great weekend so far. I just wanted to pop in quick and remind you that we are having our holiday sale on digital quilting designs and my Circle2™ rulers. It goes through Monday December 2nd. Use code “DESIGN25” for 25% off of designs, and “CIRCLE2™” for $15 off a set of machine quilting circle rulers.

Thank you for supporting my small business!!! I’m so grateful!

Have a great weekend,
Leisha.

Holiday Sales!!

Happy holidays!! We hope they are spent with family, food, and fun for each one of you! Thank you for stopping by.

We first want to thank you for buying and using our designs. Your kindness and support mean the world to us, which makes us excited to keep creating.

Starting today we are having a design sale, 25% off any of Molly or my designs. Use code “DESIGN25” at checkout to receive your discount. Have you checkout my shop in awhile? There may be some designs you haven’t seen. As Molly or I use these designs on client quilts, I will post an example picture within the design listing. Sales end Monday December 2nd at midnight, mountain standard time.

Here are some of my favorites!!

Here are a sampling of Molly’s amazing designs!!!

Also, my Circle2™ (circle squared) machine quilting circle ruler set of 6 is on sale…$15 off using code “CIRCLE2™” at checkout. If you’re local and want to pick them up, you can use “PICKUP” and not pay shipping.

My Circle2™ rulers come in high quality 1/4” acrylic, and are made in the USA. They are available in clear and green. If you’re used to using clear rulers, the clear would be great for you. With the green set it’s easier to see the lines on lighter fabrics. I use both.

Here is the biggest and smallest rulers in the set, in clear. The 2”/8” and the 7”/13”. There are 2 size circles per ruler, so you only need six rulers not twelve. The rulers range in size from 2”-13”. I designed them with the 1/4” hopping foot on your machine, in mind. When quilting with a circle ruler, typically the hopping foot adds an extra 1/2” to your quilted circle. Not the case with these rulers. No matter the ruler, you’ll get the correct size. The 2” ruler, will give you a 2” circle, and so on. For more details you can check out this post: Circle2™. To check out videos on my YouTube channel go to QuiltingIt. More videos will be added…I’m working on getting a better camera setup.

To see some of the amazing work from quilters using these rulers, go to the #circle2rulers hashtag on Instagram. I’m so inspired by them, thank you ladies!!!

I’m over here staying busy doing Christmas quilting, which I’m excited to share with you!!

Hope that you each have happy and safe holidays!! Take care, leisha

Fall Client Quilts • 2019

Hi there!! It’s been awhile since I’ve shared client quilts. I hope you enjoy the variety of patterns and different quilting designs. Custom and edge to edge quilting. Enjoy!!

This first pillow is one of mine. I shared a picture of it on my last post about Laser Cut Quilts quilt market release, but I didn’t share all the details…just yet. I got the acorns cut by my friend Molly. I sent her some Flexi Fuse, my favorite interfacing to appliqué with and to machine quilt. It’s definitely the softest most flexible interfacing I’ve used, and machine quilted!!! Thanks, Molly, for cutting those for me. Molly has a great tutorial on her blog, for this Little Acorn pillow. Check it out here: https://mollykohler.com

When I first started making quilts in 2002, we thought our interfacing needed to be the heavy duty kind. Well, as you can imagine, my fingers got tired of hand stitching through all that thickness. I was using my great grandmothers machine at the time, that only has a straight stitch. So I had to do any appliqué by hand. Still to this day, the machine I have, and love, doesn’t have a button hole stitch. (That’s what we call it) So, I haven’t appliquéd much at all for the longest time. I was definitely excited to try Flexi Fuse after quilting for Laser Cut Quilts. It was fun and easy to appliqué, finally!! Now, what should I appliqué next?

I decided to use my On Point©️ digital quilting design, to quilt it. This design is great!! If you offset it at 50%, no lines will stitch over any other lines. I stitched it at a height of 4”, which makes the squares 1/2” big. It’s available in my shop or at Urban Elementz. I used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and a scrap of wool batting for that extra pop.

I found the perfect match to the bottom rust color of acorns, for the backing. It’s from Minick & Simpson for Moda, called Northport Prints. Also, I used a Moda Muslim Mates white on white dash print for the front.

Next up, this gorgeous pillow made by Sherry. It was one of the pillow of the month kits that My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe had a couple months ago. It’s my understanding that you can get all the patterns of their pillows from this past year. One of which…is the gnome pillows I share below. Check with them for more info.

I wanted to keep this classy. The diamond cross hatch is such a fun background texture. I quilted 3/4” vertical lines, and then 3/4” diagonal lines. I used an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. By the way, she has a limited addition Christmas quilt block ornament. I just ordered mine. I also used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and if I remember right, Sherry had a batting scrap…I think it was an 8020.

The top petals are dimensional, and so I left them and the flower center un-quilted, but those appliquéd petals needed a little detail, and I thought this fun swirly feather would be great!! I love how it turned out.

Next up…I told Sherry in August I was already starting to fill up for fall. She told me she wanted to make some Christmas gifts. She’s the sweetest, and her family is soooo lucky!! I actually sewed all the backings together, and was about to quilt 12. I sewed the backs together so it was one lonnnnng backing. This is great for small things, like pillows. I pin the backing on, cut all the batting, and then baste down the first pillow. I quilt, roll, and repeat until complete. Haha!! Really it’s so slick! Saves time, and my back.

This Gnome pillow is one of My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe’s monthly pillow patterns.

I showed this pillow quilting once before, but because it’s such a fun one, I’m sharing with you again. I freehand quilted over lapping circles in the background, lines in the hat and body…using Linda’s Edge rulers, and a fun texture in the Gnome’s beard. In the sashed border, I quilted ribbon candy…diagonal lines…and a twist. I used Dyed Natural 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread (which is a darker cream) and 8020 cotton poly king size batting. I actually got 6 pillows out of one width of the 120” wide batt, so it honestly was much batting. It’s always great to check and see if a king size batt will fit your clients needs better, than the traditional 96” queen batting. I have both on hand, on the roll.

Here are a couple of beard options. Love them both.

Next up, wow, huh!!! This amazing quilt was made by Loranne. The pattern is by Kathy Doughty of Material Obsessions in Sydney, Australia. The pattern is "Fractured" from her book Making Quilts. Such a striking quilt!

I used a gold’ish tan color for the thread from A&E, 30 tex Perma Core. I also used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles. I actually recently joined with a few other quilters and wrote a great post on batting, check it out and get info there for my batting supplier.

She made this quilt for one very lucky niece.

Loranne chose Patricia Ritter and my Kindling©️ quilting design. It’s available at Urban Elementz. This is such a fun quilting texture, which has actually been a very vertical design. I just used it on a Harley Davidson t-shirt quilt.

I love this angle of quilts, the texture shows up so well. I know it’s hard to see sometimes in pictures, especially when the thread blends so well.

Okay, how fun is the fabric and quilting texture on this baby quilt, made by Shelley?!?!?!!!!

I used Malachite by Patricia Ritter and it’s available at Urban Elementz.

I used a white or antique cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline.

These circles are machine appliquéd down, and very nicely show off the fabrics. Okay, that minky backing with the Malachite design, is just glorious!

Barbara made this little table topper for her daughter, such cute patchwork pumpkins. The pattern is Scrappy Pumpkins hanging, by Village Dry Goods in Brigham City Utah.

I used the Wisteria quilting design by Patricia Ritter. I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and an 8020 cotton/poly batt.

Wisteria is available at Urban Elementz. It’s one of my favorite little leaf designs.

Okay, I have to explain…a handful of my clients get together once a week and sew. These next two quilt are looking the exact same, but there are differences, so that why I’m sharing both. Plus, I have another one folded and hanging on my belly bar to quilt this weekend.

This quilt was made by Joleen. I showed her a few quilting options and she decided on a leaf design that I love. First this quilt is called Pumpkins by Cluck Cluck Sew.

The quilting design is called Grapevine by Denise Schillinger Urban Elementz , another favorite leaf design. I typically quilt this horizontally across the quilt, but this one has minky on the backing, and because of the direction minky must be pinned on, this design had to be quilted vertical on the quilt. Vertical by quilting the length of the quilt, not the width like I typically do.

I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I do want to point out that adorable mini diamond background fabric. It has purple, orange, red, yellow and maybe black…or maybe it’s a really dark purple. Anyways…it’s what this group of friends used for the background on all their pumpkin quilts. It’s a Riley Blake fabric by Dani Mogstad in her fabBOOlous line.

This is Maria’s quilt. She didn’t put horizontal sashing strips on hers, which made them closer. She also wanted a different quilting design. One of the reasons I wanted to share both quilts, even thought they are pretty close…it’s nicely to see what different designs look like on the same quilt pattern.

I love this Soho design by Sarah Ann Myers, it’s been a favorite of mine for a long time and it’s available at Urban Elementz . I hope you enjoy seeing the quilting options.

I used the same Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

Okay…so this is the same pattern, made with a Moda Cross Weave fabric for the background. Sandy and her friend Marsha made them together, and because I’ve shared this quilt recently…made by Sherry, I just wanted to show a 3rd option of quilting.

They loved the Sweet Orange Peel©️ design, that I quilted on Sherry’s, and requested it on theirs. This design is such a fun vertical design, that goes so well on such a variety of quilts or runners. It’s only available in my shop.

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly.

Here is another gnome pillow, this one made by Barbara. Quilted the same, but it is more narrow than the last gnome pillows I showed you.

I love how simple quilting can make things pop!! I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and I think Barbara brought a batting scrap, 8020.

This beard is one of my favorites that I’ve quilted, and then I also used Linda from The Quilted Pineapple’s Edge rulers to quilt all the lines.

Next up, Sherry made quite of few of these Ginger’s Kitchen bench pillows for family!! Pattern is by Kimberbell Designs. Kits are available at My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe.

It’s all about texture and repeating it throughout the pillow, when it comes to custom quilting.

I used white 30 Tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020.

Lines, stippling, overlapping circles, swirls, stars, ribbon candy, and petals…

I used Linda’s Edge rulers for all the lines.

I used my 3” Circle2™ ruler to quilt these petals and freehand quilted the twist inside. My Circle2™ rulers come in a set of 6, and have two circles per ruler. They range in size from 2”-13”. For more info, check them out here: https://www.quiltingit.com/blog/2018/10/10/introducing-my-circle2-longarm-circle-ruler-set?rq=Circle2

This pillow pairs nicely with Kimberbell Design’s “We Whisk you a Merry Christmas” quilt.

How lovely is this runner? Made by Kate. She took some parts of the Witches Night Out blocks by Kimberly from Its Sew Emma, and made a runner and some table toppers.

First up, the pumpkins. She used Fig Tree & Co’s “All Hallows Eve” fabric. She also used that line of fabrics and pattern, for the hats pictured below.

I used Pumpkin Fest petite by Patricia E. Ritter and Melonie J. Caldwell and it’s available at Urban Elementz . It’s such a fun design!!

I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and 8020 cotton poly batting for both the pumpkins, and the hats.

These would be such cute pillows, but Kate’s daughters wanted table toppers instead. Which is great, too!

I used Haunted Web by Apricot Moon Designs And it’s available at Urban Elementz . I love right where the webs hit on the hat.

Next up, Laurie and her friend Ineke, made these beautiful runners…from a quilt pattern, just like Kate did.

Quilt pattern is called Goodness Grows by Linzee McCray from Clark Street Quilts. They made a table runner, and turned some of the flowers, so they will alternate. Then they added a cute pieced border.

I used my Sweet Orange Peel©️ quilting design to quilt it. It’s only available in my shop. Which added a little bit of a lattice look to it.

I used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Laurie brought a 8020 batting scrap.

Next, this amazing quilt made by Michonne from @silverlinedstitches • The quilt pattern is by Fat Quarter Shop and is the Designer Mystery block of the month for 2018.

So many fun different blocks!! Michonne used Fig Tree fabrics.

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, if I remember right, if not the Antique Cream color. I also used a 8020 batting.

Michonne loves this Wishbone quilting design by Jess Zeigler from Threaded quilting, and I was so happy I could buy it and use it right away. I need to go get her Eye Appeal design, too! I quilted it at a 4.41 height.

That texture is just fabulous!!

Next up, this sweet quilt was made by Monica from @sewnbylovey • the pattern is by Villa Rosa Designs and is called Brides Dream.

Monica made this for her parents anniversary!!

Monica and her sister loved Patricia Ritter and by Haven©️ design, especially because their parents relationship has been a haven. It’s available Urban Elementz • Such a fun swirly vine!!

I used Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Monica sent a batting. I’m thinking it was an 8020.

I love these pictures where the quilt is folded over itself.

Next up, this one makes me dream of warm summer days and the 4th of July. Made by Chris, pattern by Kimberbell Designs. My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe has some machine embroidery classes on how to make some of Kim’s patterns. They may even have done this in a kit.

I quilted it custom. Diagonal lines, pin stripes, and overlapping circles. Quilting a pillow gives it extra pop, after the pillow form is in.

I used an 8020 cotton poly batting and white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread.

Chris also made this tree skirt. After she saw it quilted, she said she wanted to leave it together and use it as a table runner. Otherwise, she would cut into the center and a line through one of the big on point blocks.

The pattern is by Deonn Stott and is called Star Medallion Tree Skirt.

The quilting on this is all about feathers. I did some freehand feather swirls in the star, using white thread in white and red thread in the red fabrics. 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread, and 8020 cotton poly batting.

I used a couple of my Circle2™ machine quilting circle rulers for the feathered swirl wreaths in the square blocks.

I used the 10” Circle2™ ruler in the bigger squares. I quilt a majority of the circle, using the ruler, then I turned it, lining up the quilting 1/4” from the ruler, and then finish quilting the circle. Then I quilted the feathers and swirls around. I know it may be hard to see, it’s because I used red thread, which was the perfect choice. White thread would have competed with the design on the fabric.

Adding swirls to a feather, adds variety and helps fill along the edges of the square.

I used the 6” Circle2™ ruler for smaller square, doing the same quilting as I mentioned above.

These rulers are so vertical. I use them for all different types of curvy shapes. I started a hashtag on Instagram #circle2rulers • you should go check it out. Some amazing quilting has been done with these rulers, and that’s the best place to check it out.

This next quilt was made using the AccuQuilt. Chris appliquéd the family’s hand prints to give to her grandkids other grandparents, so they would feel loved. That’s how sweet Chris is!!

I love the Bonnie and Camille fabrics she used, so bright and happy!!

Also, such a fun variety of quilt blocks. I think the layout was all Chris’ idea, and the blocks were cut using the AccuQuilt machine.

Chris requested Patricia Ritter and my Be Mine quilting design, which is available at Urban Elementz . It’s a sweet finishing touch to this quilt.

This background fabric has metallic dots on it. I used Antique Cream A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 to quilt it.

Next up, this is an out of print panel from JoAnn’s, that Wendy added borders to.

We decided on Patricia Ritter and my Twirl©️ quilting design. It’s available at Urban Elementz . I think it looks great. A great quilting design can add so much to a simple panel like this one. I used Dyed Natural 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020.

Next up…this fun Hawaiian shirt quilt is called Sunshine, and it’s a free pattern on the Moda Cutting Table website. Made by Kathy.

How fun!! Huh!!!

I used Dyed Natural 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting.

Kathy fused the edges of the collar down, because they are dimensional, which made it easier for me to quilt.

That quilty goodness is such a perfect pairing with this quilt pattern.

We decided on Patricia Ritter and my Cedar©️ quilting design. It’s available at Urban Elementz . When I initially designed this design, I was dreaming and hoping it would end up on a quilt like this. I love the tropical feel of it.

Some close ups for good measure, and because I just love how it turned out.

Next, this lovely quilt made by Barbara. It’s a block of the week that Village Dry Goods did this summer.

The centers of these blocks are so tiny. Barbara did a best job making it.

I used Dyed Natural 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 batting.

So for the quilting we went simple and lovely.

The quilting design is called North Winds by Hermione Agee and it’s available at Urban Elementz. I quilted it out at 5.3 height, which was a perfect size. It’s a swirl with a hook on the end of it.

Quilting close up.

Next, Barbara finished up her yearly table runners by making this cute runner. The quilt is by The Pattern Basket, and is called Hocus Pocus.

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

I used Grapevine from Denise Schillinger. It’s available at Urban Elementz . I quilted it smaller than I usually do, because it’s a runner. This is definitely one of my favorite leaf designs.

Next, we have this fun flag quilt made by Laurie. The pattern is by Maker Valley (who has the funnest quilting t-shirts…they are seriously so comfy) and it’s called Yankee Doddle Dandy - USA flag quilt. While you’re in her shop, look at all the other fun stuff she has.

I used a white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020.

I used Good Vibrations by Patricia Ritter, which is available at Urban Elementz . I set the height or spacing for this design at 3/4” which is perfect, not too close, but the perfect amount of quilting.

This quilt is for a special little one, who should be here any day. I hope her momma loves it. I had leftover half square triangles from a chevron quilt I made years ago, and so I decided to lay them out randomly and sew it together. No pattern needed.

I used white 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread and Winline’s 8020 king size batting, so I could quilt two baby quilts.

I want to point out, in case you haven’t noticed, I use a ton of cream and white thread. Neutral colors just blend so well on such a variety of quilts. I believe the quilting should enhance and compliment the quilt, not be too bold to take away from the quilt itself. Matter of personal preference, I know.

I used Circle Play by Patricia Ritter from Urban Elementz to quilt it. It’s my favorite circle design that I’ve used. Which goes with all of the dots in the fabrics.

Okay, you need an easy yet fun modern baby quilt??? Take a few extra quilt blocks, and sew them into a strip, add fabric to both sides and there you go!!

The blocks in this baby quilt were leftovers from a Pow Wow quilt I made awhile ago. The pattern is by Cluck Cluck Sew.

Lately the hardest part for me in the whole quilt making process has been picking out backing fabric. The right color and print, that matches the whole quilt style. Not easy. You’ll have to scroll down to the last picture of this quilt. It’s a fun geometric aqua fabric from Joel Dewberry’s Birch Farm line.

I was actually going to quilt my Fort©️ design, but decided Squared©️ would be a better fit. They are both available in my shop and over at Urban Elementz .

I get my fabrics from Sisters and Quilters. The blocks are older fabrics from awhile back, but they have an incredible selection.

Close ups on that fun Squared©️ design. If you’re a quilter, you may want to invest in this one. This and my Sweet Orange Peel©️ design are some of my most requested designs from clients. To check them out or see the other quilting designs I offer, go to my shop.

You made it to the last quilt in this post, thanks for bearing with me as I share all the quilts and runners in one post. I’ve been busy quilting. Some quilts I haven’t shared because they are duplicates or similar to ones I’ve already blogged.

Sherry made this super cute quilt!! The pattern is called Winter Pines by Missouri Star.

I love the fun patterns and colors on the trunks!!

I used Winline’s 8020 cotton poly and Antique Cream 30 tex A&E Perma Core thread.

It’s really starting to feel like the holidays are coming with this quilt and hallmark Christmas movies playing. I do actually have a FUN quilty Christmas giveaway soon on my Instagram. Head over there and watch for it in the next couple of days. @leishakaye

I gave Sherry a few different quilting options and she chose Patricia Ritter and my Frost©️ design. I was excited, it’s such a fun one to quilt. It’s available at Urban Elementz .

A close up along the borders.

And, how about that plaid backing. Seriously, soooo cute!

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing some of the fun things I’ve been quilting!! I have more quilts from now until Christmas to quilt, and I’ll share those when I’m finished quilting for the year. Thanks for coming to my little quilty place. I appreciate your support!! Happy holidays to each one of you.

Also…Did you hear that I added a Machine Quilting 101 section to my website. This isn’t something you’ll subscribe to, you’ll just have to head over there and check it out. I will try and share here, when new content is added. In my original post I share the things we’ll cover over there. If there is something you’d like more info on, that isn’t already listed, let me know. On Monday a few longarm quilting friends, (the lovely ladies pictured above), joined me in a discussion all about batting. From our favorite brands, to how much to cut, and even using two batting’s in one quilt. These posts will be for anyone who wants to learn more about quilting…not just longarm quilters. Go check it out!! I know I learned some things, and I’m excited to try some new batting’s.

Hope you’re able to squeeze in some holiday sewing. -leisha