Monday 28 May 2018

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #64


Here is this weeks new Free Motion Quilting design for you to name.

Oh my gosh... am I allowed to have another favorite?

Comment below, on Facebook and/or Instagram to suggest a name or vote for your favourite from those suggested.

This design will be named by popular vote on Sunday, June 3 at 6:00PM (Pacific).

What oh what do you think this beautiful design should be named?

And the winner is .....

"Driving Miss Daisy"

This fantastic name was suggested by Vicky Butt of Thunder Bay Ontario.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #63


This new Free Motion Quilting design would be wonderful on a landscape quilt or as a background filler for large ferns.
Another stunning use would be to stitch it as a large, all over design on a batik quilt. 

This design was named by popular vote on Sunday, May 27 at 6:00PM (Pacific).

And this designs name is.....
"Golden Vines".
Thank you to Leslie Graham of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting the winning name. 


Monday 14 May 2018

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #62


There were just so many fabulous "flower" names last week that I thought it would be fun to give you another flowery design. 

This whimsical design is a little bit country and a little bit modern.

Suggest a name or vote for your favourite here, on Facebook and/or Instagram.

This new free motion quilting design will be named by popular vote on Sunday, May 20 at 6:PM (Pacific)

What oh what do you think this designs new name should be ?

How exciting... this design has a new name!
And the winner is, "Oopsie Daisy".
Thank you to Janet Taylor of  Cobourg, Ontario.



Saturday 12 May 2018

QUILTsocial Blog Post - Tear away stabilizer, batting and binding to finish Welcome Spring banner


 Yesterday we had a wonderful time using decorative stitches to add depth and dimension to our machine applique. 
Now it’s time to complete our quilted Welcome Spring banner.
Join me on QUILTsocial.com to complete this fun, free project!

QUILTsocial Blog Post - Decorative stitches add detail and dimension to machine applique!


 Yesterday our banner found its voice as we added a sentiment using computer fonts or stencils and fusible web applique. 
Today we add detail and dimension by stitching the applique pieces with rayon thread and decorative machine applique stitches. 
Read the whole post at QUILTsocial.com

Wednesday 9 May 2018

QUILTsocial Blog Post - Enlarge, print, cut, fuse: successfully appliqueing letters to a quilt


In yesterday’s post, we explored how to prepare fusible web applique for stitching for maximum success.  
Today we use the same technique with computer fonts or crafting stencils to add a sentiment to our quilted banner. 
Full instructions can be found at QUILTsocial.com

Tuesday 8 May 2018

QUILTsocial Blog Post Fusible Applique - Preparation for Success


Yesterday I listed all the supplies we’ll need to create a quilted spring banner.  
Are you all set for this great project?
 Today, we will prepare the applique pieces and apply them to the background fabric.     
Go to QUILTsocial.com to get started! 

QUILTsocial Blog Post - Easy Steps to Making a Quilted Spring Banner



Last month in my post Adding dimension to applique pieces using fabric markers, we learned how to accent a floral applique with color. 
During this week’s QUILTsocial posts, I’ll show you how to use fusible web applique to create a fun quilted spring banner. This is a great project.
Check it out st QUILTsocial.com

Monday 7 May 2018

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #61


This new Free Motion Quilting for you to name reminds me of the flowers that bloom in my Mums garden every spring.

Comment below, on Facebook and/or Instagram to suggest a name or vote for your favorite suggestion.
This design will be named by popular vote  on Sunday May 13 at 6:00 PM (Pacific)

Congratulations to Steph from Hobbs Batting for her wonderful winning name of "Bloom Where You're Planted".