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# [Cuddle Up with Giddy Up!](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/2013/08/23/cuddle-up-with-giddy-up)

 Written by [Ellen Mickelson](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/author/ellen-mickelson) | Aug 23, 2013, 5:08:19 PM

Hi, I’m Leisha! I come from a family of quilters. I am a longarm machine quilter and my aunt Kristin is a fabric shop owner. She owns the online shop, Sisters & Quilters, with my mother Sandra. I'm lucky that they are both talented pattern designers and I enjoy working with them. So... you can imagine how thrilled we were when we were asked to collaborate on this “Giddy Up” quilt. And to top things off, we were even more thrilled to have it published in the fall Oct/Nov issue of “Quilt” magazine!

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My aunt designed and pieced the quilt and I did the machine quilting. We used the adorable [My Lil’ Buckaroo](http://www.shannonfabrics.com/new-arrivals-my-lil-buckaroo-c-933_931.html) collection, along with a white solid cotton.

Here is a sneak peek of the machine quilting I did on the quilt.  Yes, this is the back.  (Check out our next post to see a close up of the front!)

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Kristin and Sandra are excited to offer the “Giddy Up” quilt kit in their online store.  To buy the kit, click [here](http://www.sistersandquilters.com/shop/Quilt-Kits/p/Giddy-Up-Quilt-Kit-by-Kristin-Andersen-Featured-in-OctNov-2013-issue-of-Quilt-Magazine-x1881495.htm): For more info, stop by [sistersandquilters.com](http://sistersandquilters.com/) or [sistersandquilters.blogspot.com](http://sistersandquilters.blogspot.com/) and be sure to like them on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sisters-Quilters/133377843386782). They often have great tips and free tutorials available.

If you would like to see more of my machine quilting work, please go to my [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Quilting-It-machine-quilting-by-Leisha-Farnsworth/317343364973730)page. I also just started a quilting blog, [Quliting It](http://quiltingit-leisha.blogspot.com) where I share projects I’m working on, favorite client quilts, tips, tutorials, and more!  If you would like more info or would like me to do some machine quilting for you, please contact me at [quiltingit@gmail.com](mailto:quiltingit@gmail.com).

And, on your next trip to the store be sure to find yourself a copy of “Quilt” magazine’s fall Oct/Nov issue.  It not only has the detailed pattern, but also has great tips on how to piece and use Cuddle fabrics.

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Kristin and I will be doing another post soon about how we made the quilt and quilted it. So, sign up [here](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/subscribe)  to follow Shannon’s blog by email, so you won’t miss our next post! Be sure to check back soon!

Thank you!  
 Leisha

PPS   Should we have a contest or a giveaway in the next post? Use the hash tag #Giddyup and comment below. And, please share this on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

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