Kathy’s amazing Blooming Star Quilt

Excited to share this stunning quilt that I custom quilted earlier this summer!!

Kathy always does an incredible job, and this Blooming Star quilt is one of the most amazing ones she’s sent me to quilt. The latter is called Blooming Star by Edita Sitar. Here is a link to the pdf pattern, if you love paper patterns she sells them, too. It looks like she may even have some kits available, which may be available for long. https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/online-store/Blooming-Star-PDF-download-p232395443

When I saw that Kathy wanted wool batting on her machine quilting form, I was excited to have the custom quilting pop!! I use Hobbs wool.

Can you believe all that detail???! The inner points of the star that go around the circle are dimensional, and pop up with the combination of wool batting and quilty textures.

I love a neutral thread on quilts like this! Omni from Superior Threads is my favorite thread. It’s thick and quilts out beautifully. I used the cream #3004 Omni thread for this quilt, it blends beautifully. It’s available at Superior Threads, go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream/p/134-02-3004

All the beautiful lines were quilted using an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Her Edge rulers are my favorite straight rulers!! https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/

I wanted to highlight the blocks so I decided to quilt around each block and do a pebble with an occasional swirl in the background. I quilted a swirl with a couple of feathers in each star pieces with 1/2” cross hatched squares on point in the center of the block. For the triangle edge blocks I quilted my freehand Swirly Feather. Both the Swirly Feather and Pebbles are designs I teach in my Quilted It Freemotion video course. Check it out on my website: go to… https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

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Happy quilting!! Leisha

Will’s Baby Quilt

Will made this sweet baby quilt, unfortunately I don’t know the name of the pattern. It can easily be made with half square triangles. These were around 3.5”-4”, if I remember right. If someone knows the pattern, please let me know.

I gave Will a few choices and he chose Sweet Marmalade, which is fun!! It is one of Patricia Ritter and my panto designs, which is available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/sweet-marmalade.html

I used bamboo batting from Winline Textiles and my favorite Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads.

The quilty texture is sooo good!!

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

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting, Leisha

Angie’s Strawberry Social Quilt

I’m so excited to share this absolutely adorable strawberry quilt with you!!!

Angie’s daughter ate lots of strawberries when she was pregnant with her baby girl, so she had to make her this sweet quilt.

The pattern is called Strawberry Social by Margot from The Pattern Basket. Here is a link to her pdf pattern in her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1001011999/strawberry-social-quilt-pattern-pdf

When I first saw the quilt I immediately thought that the Soho panto design by Sarah Ann Myers would be perfect for it!! That swirl that comes to a point is probably one of my favorites. Soho is available at Urban Elementz: https://www.urbanelementz.com/soho.html

I used my favorite natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

I love the red pin dot background fabric and the variety of fabrics she used for the strawberries.

That swirly texture is so good!!

One more 🍓

It’s even more darling with this pinkish red minky on the backing.

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Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting!

Leisha

Midway Wool Quilts

Back in April I quilted these fun mini quilts for Midway Wool. There are fun wool textures on each quilt!!

This first one is called Grace by Jan Speed from A Piece of Work. The delicate stitching and wool textures are so beautiful!! Midway Wool has kits available on their website.

https://midwaywool.com/collections/kits-patterns/products/grace-kit-or-pattern

I used my favorite Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple to quilt the cross hatching on the border. https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/

I quilted pebbles and swirls in the center part, which are some of my favorites to quilt around appliqué or embroidery. If you’re interested in learning how to freemotion quilt, I’d love to help you!! Check out my Quilting It Freemotion Course on my website. https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

I close up on the beautifully delicate flowers. I didn’t quilt the mini black border. I think it’s fine to leave a part unquilted, if there is lots of quilting around it.

I used cream Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

Next up,

Gretta’s Flock by Midway Wool. This would be a fun runner, wall hanging, or pillow. A kit is available on their website at: https://midwaywool.com/collections/kits-patterns/products/grettas-flock

When Anna dropped this off for me to quilt, I asked her about quilting crackle in the background…she said Yes!!! I definitely don’t freehand chicken wire, but I thought it would be great to do something that fits the overall look of the wall hanging without being so predictable and quilting chicken wire. I teach crackle in my Quilting It Freemotion Course, check it out! https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

I quilted a 1/2” diagonal line on the pinstripe, which adds texture and interest. I used Linda’s Edge ruler for the diagonal lines. The Crackle is freehand.

Look at these details!!

I used cream and black Omni thread from Superior Threads and Winline Textiles 8020 for the batting.

Last one…

It’s called Hen Party by Lamb Farm Designs, so fun!!! The kit is available here: https://midwaywool.com/products/hen-party

I think most of this one is wool, including the red sashing. Because of the thickness of the layers I couldn’t quilt the hens. Plus I didn’t want to take away from the beautiful stitches.

I quilted my Grass and Wood Grain freehand designs, which I also teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

I used the Deep Cardinal red and cream Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

I quilted my freehand Swirly Feather in the outer border, which is also a design I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion Course. https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

I did quilt in the ditch on these steps because it was just poking up too much. Nice thing, you can’t even tell. You can see the pop in person though. So good!!

Thanks for stopping by. It’s fun to share these cute quilts with you!!

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Happy quilting!! • Leisha

Stacey’s Nature’s Watercolor mini quilt

This absolutely stunning mini quilt is incredible. Those squares are so small!

The pattern is called Nature’s Watercolor by Kansas Troubles and Stacey uses Fluttering Leaves fabric collection.

I used a scrap piece of 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles and cream Omni thread from Superior Threads.

I decided to quilt little x’s in each square using an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/

I used my 7” Circle2 ruler to quilt the curves in the outside border. My Circle2 rulers are available in a set of 6, and are available in my shop. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/rulers

I quilted freehand swirly feathers in the background and inner border, and then an x and swirl alternating in the mini square border. Are you interested in learning how to quilt freemotion? Check out my Quilting It Freemotion video course, which is available on my website. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

This is such a stunning mini quilt!! Love how it turned out.

All that quilty texture together is beautiful!!

Stacey also sent this adorable Snow Fun panel to be quilted. The panel is by Liza Lewis. Here is a link, once it sells out try googling it to see if more is available. https://fabricshack.com/products/snow-fun-panel-ski-lift-sky

Stacey chose Ginger Snap by Apricot Moon Designs for the quilting, which turned out so fun!! Ginger Snap is available at Urban Elementz https://www.urbanelementz.com/ginger-snap.html

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

How darling is this texture?!?!

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Happy quilting!! Leisha

Stacey’s Kidding Around Goats in Pajamas Quilt

How fun is this quilt?!?!!!! First time I’ve quilted a quilt with goats on it.

Stacey made this adorable Kidding Around Goats in Pajamas quilt, pattern is by Art East Quilting Co. https://quiltinaday.com/products/kidding-around-goats-in-pajamas-quilt-pattern-by-art-east-quilting-co

Stacey chose Soho by Sarah Ann Myers, which such a fun texture on the goats. Soho is one of my favorite pantos, and it can be found at Urban Elementz. https://www.urbanelementz.com/soho.html

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

If you look at the pattern you’ll only see the goat blocks. Stacey added the 36 patch and sashing around all the blocks, which is a fun add to this already fun quilt.

How cute is he?!?!

This is a great quilt to be using up some of your scraps.

If to throw in a favorite sports team for one of the goat’s pajamas.

Thanks for coming by. If you’d like me to quilt something for you, please check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Laurie’s Color in the Lines Quilt

This super sweet baby quilt is for Laurie’s first granddaughter!!! I’ve been friends with Laurie for awhile, and even babysat her kids. It’s exciting she finally has a granddaughter to go with her cute grandsons.

The pattern is called Color in the Lines which is in the book Charming Baby Quilts by Melissa Corry. You can get a copy in her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/780104880/charming-baby-quilts-signed-paperback

The fabrics that Laurie chose have cute little things from France. I’m not sure who it is by.

She looked through my designs and chose Vintage Lace, which was exciting for me because I hadn’t put it on a quilt yet. It was perfect for the fabrics. The texture is so lovely. Vintage Lace is available in my shop, go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/p/vintage-lace

It quilted out so beautifully!!

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

The back has minky on it, so it’s extra cuddly.

This is why I love solid minky!!! The quilting provides unique texture that is so lovely.

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

Happy quilting!!! Leisha

Angie’s Pinwheel Baby Quilt

Love this super sweet baby pinwheel quilt that Angie made for her new granddaughter.

There are so many pinwheel patterns out there, I’ll let you pick one that you can find. One thing that help the pinwheels to stand out is adding the sashing and cornerstone blocks. Which also gives you the freedom to alternate the blocks, like Angie did every other row.

I used natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads, which is my go to thread of choice. I also used Winline Textiles 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

The panto design is Rose Vine by Norma Sharp. It’s a free one that came on my Gammill Statler.

Love this quilty texture!!

Look at the minky backing!! Texture on texture.

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Happy quilting!! Leisha

Denise’s Kracken Quilt

Isn’t this quilt amazing?!?!!!! Denise has made a few other Legit Kit quilts, and this Kracken quilt is one of them.

The kit is available here: https://legitkits.com/products/the-kracken-full-quilt-top-kit

Denise wanted an organic wavy line and I asked if it would be okay to add random circles throughout. When I think of octopuses I think of bubbles. I love how it turned out. I quilted everything freehand. I quilted the wavy lines first and then quilted the circles in here and there between the gaps in the curves.

I used an aqua colored thread from Superior Threads, I can’t remember if it was an Omni thread or a different one. I also used my favorite 8020 cotton poly batting from Winline Textiles.

Look at the incredible details on the face and arms. Amazing!!

Denise’s son wanted this quilt, lucky him!!!

Here is a close up of the wavy organic texture and circles.

I tried to make the quilting as random as possible.

Look at the details on the arms!! I was going to say tentacles but looked up the spelling and google said octopuses have arms with suckers on them, not tentacles. 🐙 Learning new things all the time.

Denise found this fun minky for the backing, which added a fun additional texture.

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

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Heidi’s Special Vintage Quilt

Excited to share this stunning quilt with you!!

Heidi was given some of her grandmother’s hand embroidered dresser scarves and pillowcases, and she decided to make a beautiful quilt with them after seeing a quilt from Elsie Grays in Australia. She ordered precut diamonds in the most gorgeous fabrics from Elsie Grays, which was a fun shipment for her to receive in the US.

Here is a link to the fabric stores instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsiegrays

Then she fussy cut the scarves and pillow cases, and let me tell you…this quilt is such a keepsake. I love the texture and details those stitches add, plus it’s a piece of her grandma.

If I had these precious heirlooms, I would make one too.

Heidi chose Patricia Ritter and my Haven panto design for the quilting. She wanted something loose and swirly. It’s a great choice. Haven is available at Urban Elementz : https://www.urbanelementz.com/haven.html

I used cream Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles which is based out of Utah.

Look at those embroidery details. 💕

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Happy quilting! Leisha

Will’s Prairie Tracks Quilt

How beautiful is this quilt?!?! Will sent me this beautiful quilt to quilt a few months ago.

It’s the Prairie Tracks quilt by Cotton and Joy. The pattern is available here: https://cottonandjoy.com/products/prairie-tracks-quilt-pattern

I love the mini square in the center of the block with the mini strip of fabric. It’s almost as if the sashing and cornerstones that are typically around the blocks are inside this block. It makes the star blocks stand out more.

I used bamboo batting from Winline Textiles…have you tried bamboo on one of your quilts yet? You should! I have 4 oz and 6 oz available. Send me your quilt and we can try it out. I love the 8020 I use, but the bamboo is super soft.

I gave Will a few choices, and he chose Patricia Ritter’s and my Sweet Indigo design. Which happens to be my favorite floral panto design. Sweet Indigo is available at Urban Elementz. https://www.urbanelementz.com/sweet-indigo.html

I used natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads, if you’ve been around here for awhile you know it’s my go to favorite. It blends so well!!

Looks at that quilty texture, so good!!

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Happy Quilting!! Leisha

Carol’s Landscape Collage Quilt

Over my nearly 19 year longarm quilting career, I haven’t quilted many landscape or collage quilts…I can think of maybe one other.

Amazing, huh?!?! Carol took a picture, of a cactus with the mountains in the distance, and decided to do a collage quilt. Wait until you see the picture…it’s incredible she was able to get the cactus to be so similar.

The quilt size is a lot smaller than you’d think, which makes the details even more impressive. Around 20”x30”. She found an ombré background for the sky, which I love!!!

I did simple organic lines in the sky, straight lines in the blue mountains…which are like the Overlapping Lines that I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course, echoed lines in the tan mountains, and my freehand Grass design that I also teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course.

For more info on my course, go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

I’d love to teach you how to get started with freemotion quilting. Let me know if you have any questions.

See that quilty texture, sooo good!

I used a cream Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

Here is Carol’s picture she sent…amazing that she could take a photo/memory and turn it into an amazing quilt!

Thanks for stopping by!!

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Happy Quilting!! Leisha

Heidi’s Chimney Gatherings Quilt

I’m loving the stunning angles of this Chimney Gatherings quilt that Heidi made.

The pattern is free on the Art Gallery website, go to: https://liveartgalleryfabrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Chimney-Gatherings-Quilt-Instructions.pdf

I used Patricia Ritter and my Venice Too panto design to quilt it. Which is a take on my swirly feather that I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course. The panto is available at Urban Elementz, go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/venice-too.html

To check out my Quilting It Freemotion course head to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting and cream Omni thread from Superior Threads.

I love that swirly feathery texture!! So glad Heidi chose this design.

A close up…

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Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful weekend. Happy quilting!! Leisha

Julie’s Castle Quilt

If you’re looking for a darling castle or Beauty and the Beast quilt, check out this quilt that Julie made for her daughter.

The pattern is by Jill Howarth from Riley Blake, and it’s free!!! It’s called The Castle. Go here to get yourself a copy: https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/assets/images/freepatterns/quiltpatterns/BeautyAndTheBeastFreePattern.pdf

It’s using the Beauty and the Beast fabric line, also by Jill from Riley Blake. So darling!!!

Julie chose the Belladonna panto by Hermione Agee, which is available at Urban Elementz. I have the border #1 version, which is what I used on this quilt. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/belladonna-border-1.html

The roses are perfect for this quilt!!

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

Do you have a little princess in your life that would love a quilt like this?

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

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting! Leisha

Louise’s Heartsy Quilt

Excited to share this super darling baby quilt that I quilted for Louise.

The pattern is called Heartsy and is by Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew. The pdf pattern is available here: https://cluckclucksewshop.com/collections/pdf-patterns/products/heartsy-205-pdf-pattern

Louise wanted light custom, especially in the hearts. The backing is minky, so I definitely agree.

I quilted a double echo inside the hearts using an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. In fact, all the lines were done with her Edge rulers. Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/ to get yourself one.

I quilted my freehand Overlapping Circles behind the hearts, which is one of the designs that I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course to learn all about it. If you’re interested in learning to quilt freemotion, join me!!!

A close up on those Overlapping Circles. It’s one of my favorite background fillers.

In the surrounding squares I quilted a simple x in the small squares and a x with petals in the bigger squares. I used my 4” Circle2 machine quilting circle ruler for the petals. My Circle2 rulers can be found in my shop. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles and Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it.

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

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting, Leisha

Cecili’s Baby Quilt

Cecili is going to be a first time grandma and made this darling patchwork quilt, complete with cozy minky on the back.

This is the perfect quilt to make to highlight the fabrics that you love!!

I used my It’s a Wave panto design, which is available in my shop. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/p/its-a-wave

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles and natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads.

Look how sweet those waves are on that cozy minky backing!!!

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Happy quilting!! Leisha

Lisa’s Baby Quilt

I love a simple patchwork quilt that shows off the fabrics, like this fun dinosaur print that Lisa found which goes great in her grandson’s nursey. Lisa always finds fun coordinating fabrics with fun prints and textures. Like the woven fabrics that you’ll see below in the close ups.

My mom and I love to make baby quilts for family when they have their first baby, and we’ve learned that some people prefer a simple patchwork quilt over the ones with blocks or a pattern. I love patchwork quilts!! I made one last year for myself. Never underestimate the simple look of big squares. These squares are around 8”, if I remember right.

Lisa saw one of my newer panto designs and requested that for the quilting. This is Squared Rounded, which is a new take on my Squared panto design. The corners are rounded…which I’ve been wanting to do for awhile. Both designs are available in my shop. I love how it turned out!! Quilting certainly makes a quilt come alive.

Lisa is like me and LOVES the bamboo batting!! My personal favorite. I put the 4 oz. bamboo from Winline Textiles in this quilt, and used Natural White Omni Thread from Superior Threads.

Look at all those lovely textured fabrics…

And off course the quilty texture!!! LOVE!!

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Kathy’s Moda Cake Mix Quilt

Excited to share this beautiful quilt with you that Kathy made!!

The pattern is one of the Moda Cake Mix Recipes, it’s the first block on recipe number 4, by Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co.

Without any sashing its fun to see all the additional designs and shapes from the block being right next to one another.

We used Diagonal Plaid by Patricia Ritter for the panto, which looks great with these blocks and fabrics. Diagonal Plaid is available at Urban Elementz.

I used natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads and 8020 cotton/poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

If you’re interested in having me quilt edge to edge for you, check out my calendar and schedule a day.

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Lisa’s Exploding Hearts Quilt

How darling is Lisa’s quilt?!?!!! What I first saw it I was amazed at the placement of each triangle that literally looked like it was bursting from the heart.

The pattern is called Exploding Hearts by Slice of Pi Quilts. It’s such a fun pattern!!

Lisa was excited about variegated thread, so we went with an Omni-V thread that looks perfect with the fabrics she chose. I also used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

Lisa went to the “Quilting Design Options” section on my website and picked out her design ahead of time. Did you know that I have several designs for you to choose from? Click here to check it out: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-design-options

She chose Patricia Ritter and my Villa in Love design, which is available at Urban Elementz.

Here is a close up on that fun variegated thread.

I love the hearts and loops dancing around the quilt.

Are you interested in having me quilt edge to edge for you? Check out my calendar and schedule a day or two.

Happy quilting!! Leisha

Nancy’s Howdy Christmas Quilt

Nancy made a couple of these fun Howdy Christmas quilts and I quilted them just before Christmas.

The Howdy Christmas fabrics are by Deborah Edwards and Northcott.

I used a light grey Omni thread from Superior Threads. I also used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting.

We decided on Patricia Ritter and my Kindling panto design for the quilting. Which is the perfect texture for these cowboy quilts. Kindling is available at Urban Elementz, go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/kindling.html

Here is a close up on the wood grain texture in the quilting design.

If you have a cowboy or cowgirl in your life, grab this panel while it’s still available. Do a google search for Howdy Christmas panel, and you should see several options. (It’s March 2024 when I searched)

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Happy quilting!! Leisha