"[2] A historic marker notes her achievements in Shepherdsville, Kentucky where Lesch lived and had her studio.
[3] Lesch's quilt, Bathshebas Bedspread, was included in the Objects: USA exhibit in 1969, which was organized by S.C. Johnson and Son.
Her style frequently used found objects, quilting of personal garments, and embroidery in her works.
"[8] Although her contemporary, Marilyn Pappas, used a similar technique,[9] Lesch's portraits are unique in that they touch on the themes of her life lived in Kentucky, including farming, social manners, and folk art.
She was named a Master Craftsman by the World Craft Council in 1974 and a Fellow of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen in 1986.