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WhatLeslieMakes

@lesliedickinson.bsky.social

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Hello & welcome! I enjoy making things: quilting, 3D printing, and gardening. Our home is filled with items that are lovingly made. I also design quilt patterns and sell them under my brand, WhatLeslieMakes. 💙💙💙

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thank you! Lola is my “comfort manager” and checks every quilt for quality and coziness! 🤣

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Jun 5

Guess it’s a quilting day today! #quiltsky #quiltingcats

image of the most adorable and feisty tortie cat you have ever seen, sitting on a lap quilt at a sewing machine waiting for work to begin.

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 29

Quiltfolk Adventure Workshop: Mysteries of England! Jenni & Kay are headed to the North Country to show us how to create a Sanderson Star pattern (no y-seams!) & to investigate a murder mystery! June 6-7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHZTivIJxF8

Mysteries of England - Quiltfolk

Mysteries of England Connecting the Threads of North Country Quilts Premiering live June 6-7, 2025. SIGN UP NOW Play Trailer Piece the past together with textile historian Debs McGuire! Two-day virtual workshop Premieres live June 6-7, 2025 Lifetime access to all recordings and materials Questions? Head over to our FAQ page Join your adventure hosts, Jenni […]

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 28

#quiltsky

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 28

I stole a few moments in my sewing studio to plan a baby gift. Now I need to steal more time to make it!

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The Best Baby Shower Gift EVER

Newsletter: In The Studio With Leslie

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 26

A favorite binding technique that makes storing and using it so much easier! I do this for every project. #quiltsky

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 15

This is my go-to book for machine binding. The faux-piped binding is my favorite!

https://bookshop.org/p/books/ultimate-binding-and-edge-finishing-guide-for-quilting-and-sewing-more-than-16-different-techniques-from-basic-to-scalloped-scrappy-to-chenille-deonn-/19807794?ean=9781639810468&next=t

Book cover for the ultimate binding and efge finishing guide for quilting and sewing by deonn stott. you can buy it from bookshop.org

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 12

A quote from one of my favorite books for getting inspiration when designing quilt patterns.

The right name for a pattern is what(ever) you call it. - Barbara Brackman, Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 8

Using up fabric scraps with a little improv quilting! Learned this method from the Chris English segment of Quiltfolk's Break The Rules BOM last year. #QuiltfolkBoM #BreaktheRules

Improv quilt piecing with a variety of fabrics. squares and rectangles. bright reds, tans, lavenders, and light earthy greens.

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 5

Let's Organize Fabric Scraps! #quiltsky open.substack.com/pub/lesliedi...

Let's Organize Fabric Scraps!

Newsletter: Make It With Me Edition

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 1

Block is from The Quilting Experience by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · May 1

3am quilting. Learned how to make inset circles. #quiltsky

world map fabric cut in a circle to be sewn into the center of a pieced square quilt block that consists of blue, light blue, black, and white fabric.

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Apr 21

#MQGSewAlong2025

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Apr 21

Modern Quilt Guild members: It's time for the 2025 sew-along.
I'm looking forward to some non-traditional quilting!
www.themodernquiltguild.com/resource/mqg...

MQG Sew Along: I'm In! sticker. Showcasing six non-traditional quilt blocks.

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Mar 18

One project rolls into the next! When I can’t find my sewing machine, only then is it time to tidy up!! 🤣🤣🤣

(ALT for video: "You know that feeling when you finish a quilt & your sewing room is all tidy? Me neither.")

#messysewingstudio #nevertidy #quilting #sewinghumor #quiltinghumor

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Mar 11

One final color palette from Statia: A beautiful sunset! 🌅

#ColorScheme #ColorPalette #SintEustatius #Statia #DutchCaribbean #WhatLeslieMakes

Collage image of three photographs showing a street scene at sunset, a close up of brickwork, and a sunset view across the water with moored boats. Color palette of tangerine ff693a, pale yellow f5b166, blush beige ddae9c, dark gray 463b44.

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Mar 4

What tips do you have for pressing seams when piecing blocks?

#quilting #pressingseams #ironing #tailorsclapper #modernquilting

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Feb 24

My Sewing Word 2025: Curves! I’ve begun my first foray into curved piecing with the Loops & Lines Block from Victoria Findlay Wolfe’s book “The Quilting Experience” & Quiltfolk’s Adventure Workshop: Made in Manhattan. So far, so good!

#quiltfolk #quiltsky #quiltingexperience #whatlesliemakes

Cutting table with the quilting experience book and the start of two loops and lines blocks with a world map fabric background and dark blue fabric curved strips.

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Feb 21

I love the freedom of a scrappy-everything quilt. Load it up and play or just try something new ❤️❤️❤️

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Feb 18

Stop doom scrolling. Take a deep breath. Put down your phone. Take a moment for yourself and go be creative. Clear your mind and come back refreshed. You got this. ❤️

Black text on a white brick background that reads "Stop Scrolling. Start Quilting."

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Feb 17

I just took a moment to send a recording and add to this project. It was cathartic for sure.

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“The Healing Quilts” Call for Audio Participation | Elaine Luther

I'm excited to tell you about my newest artwork. I've been hard at work in the studio sewing up giant quilts, made from bits and pieces of other quilts, that you'll be able to walk into, and be surrou...

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WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Feb 11

More color inspiration from Sint Eustatius! ❤️

#ColorScheme #ColorPalette #SintEustatius #Statia #DutchCaribbean #WhatLeslieMakes

Photo of window with white and teal shutters. House siding is an earthy red. Color palette is teal 91cccb, light gray dde1e8, red 852e31, and black 252a25.

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Feb 7

Happiness is a sleeping cat in the sunshine. #quiltsky #quiltcats

Cat asleep in sunshine streaming from the window in my longarm studio

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Feb 7

Yes! I’m doing some rulerwork this week and the ruler base on my machine is massive. The extra inches aren’t even enough. Thankfully it’s just my own quilt on the frame.

WhatLeslieMakes @lesliedickinson.bsky.social · Feb 4

Have you ever wondered why your longarmer insists that you include so much extra backing and batting??

#longarmquilting #quilts #modernquilting #computerizedquilting #prostitcher #handiquilter

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