A Needle Pulling Thread - Issue 70

My Eternal Love Anniversary Quilt is a gem-inspired design that honours 20 years of A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine with meaning and elegance. 

It was included in ANPTmag Issue 70

Eternal Love

Symbolizing growth, harmony, and lasting commitment, the quilt features emerald tones and platinum accents across three striking blocks assembled into a 48½” x 48½” layout. 

Versatile for use as a lap quilt, table topper, or wall quilt, it includes step-by-step piecing instructions and is suitable for all skill levels. 

The pattern also features my original “Happy Asterverstarry” free-motion quilting motif instructions, inspired by the traditional 20th anniversary flower, making this a meaningful and creative celebration.

You can purchase the individual pattern here:

A Needle Pulling Thread / Eternal Love: A Gem Inspired Quilt for All Occasions

I would love to see pictures of your quilts made from this pattern!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #450

New Free Motion Quilting Design #450, "Autumn Wishes"

Woo-hoo! 

It’s time to celebrate with my 450th new, free motion quilting design!

Perfect for any Autumn quilt, this design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker, at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

This design is now called “Autumn Wishes”.

Thank you and congratulations to Kathy Coupe Walker.
Kathy is from Port McNeill, Vancouver Island, BC.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #449

New Free Motion Quilting Design #449, "Sheriff's Star Blast"

More fun with in-and-out designs, where a curved connecting line travels directly through the main design element.

This new, free motion quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook, Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

This design is now called “Sheriff’s Star Blast”.

Thank you and congratulations to Peggy Corder of Beaumont Texas, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

Have Fun stitching this design!

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting #448

New Free Motion Quilting Design #448, "Sparklers"

I’m still experimenting with what I like to call in-and-out designs, where a curved connecting line travels directly through the main design elements.

This new, Free Motion Quilting design is stitched this way.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

When a design is suggested by multiple people, I go with the earliest time stamp when selecting the winner, while all other suggestions count as votes.

This design is now called “Sparklers”.

Thank you and congratulations to Amy Lund Allen of La Grande, Oregon, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

My heartfelt gratitude to all who are playing along!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #447

New Free Motion Quilting Design #447, "Seastars on a String"

All continuous line quilting designs need to have a way to connect the individual design elements.

This connection also helps the design travel across the quilt.

I’ve been experimenting with what I like to call in and out designs, where a curved connecting line travels directly through the main design elements.

This week’s new Free Motion Quilting design is stitched this way.
Named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram)at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, October 5, 2025 this design is now called “Seastars on a String”.

Thank you and congratulations to Pam Bretz Sommers of Forest, Indiana, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.
WOW, you did it again Pam!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #446

New Free Motion Quilting Design #446, "Periwinkle Vine"

This new, free motion quilting design, inspired by the wonders of Autumn (yes, I'm still doing catch-up), has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

This design is now called "Periwinkle Vine".

Thank you and congratulations to Pam Bretz Sommers of Forest, Indiana, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

Julies Quilt Class - New Free Motion Quilting Design #445

New Free Motion Quilting Design #445, "Fairy Wings"

This new free motion quilting design, once again, continues the transformation of my previous design.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram), with a little help from a random name picker, at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

This design is now called "Fairy Wings".

Thank you and congratulations to Leslie McVicar of Ladysmith BC for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #444

New Free Motion Quilting Design #444, "Julie's Garden"

This new free motion quilting design continues the transformation of my designs from the last couple of weeks.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram)at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

This design is now called “Julie’s Garden”.

Thank you and congratulations to Glynda Pruetz Croix for suggesting this wonderful and very special, winning name!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #443

New Free Motion Quilting Design #443, "Dahlia Delights"

This new, free motion quilting design continues to build on designs 441 and 442.

I eliminated some of the detail in the centre of the flowers and added more to the outside.

The addition of playful leaves helps the design travel.

This design was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

It is now called "Dahlia Delights".

Thank you and congratulations to Kathy Schroter of Nanaimo BC for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #442

New Free Motion Quilting Design #442, "Pansies."

I promised that last free motion quilting design would morph into something even more amazing!

I’m using FabuLux, trilobal polyester thread for this sample so I’m stitching the design fairly large and I think that it may be a new favourite!

Named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, August 31, 2025, this design is now called “Pansies”.

Thank you and congratulations to Carol Matthews-Kostamo for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Carol is from Campbell River, BC.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting design #441

New Free Motion Quilting Design #441, "Crackle"

I had a wildly busy week, teaching at the Free Motion Quilting Summit 2025, and loved every minute of it!

This new free motion quilting design was inspired by technology and nature.
Quite the combination, I know!

If you think it’s gorgeous now, wait until you see what it will morph into next week!

This design was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

It's now called “Crackle”.

Thank you and congratulations to Pam Bretz Sommers for suggesting this wonderful, winning name. 

Pam is from Forest, Indiana, USA and she’s been on quite a winning roll!

She says that this design reminds her of those fireworks that spin out gold, crackly things. 

Thanks for sharing Pam.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #440

New Free Motion Quilting Design #440, "The Golden Snitch"

This new free motion quilting design is admittedly a bit of a wild child, but it's super fun to stitch!

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

This design is now called “The Golden Snitch”.

Thank you and congratulations to Pam Bretz Sommers for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Pam is from Forest, Indiana, USA.

Have Fun stitching this new design.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #439

New Free Motion Quilting Design #439 "Coffee Beans"

This new, free motion quilting design, inspired by a news article about the rising cost of this global favourite morning ritual, has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Yep, I'm doing a major catch up :)

There were many brilliant name suggestions and lively voting on both the original post and several shares.

The winning name was however, your clear favourite.

This design is now called “Coffee Beans”.

Thank you and congratulations to Pam Bretz Sommers who had the earliest time stamp for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

Pam is from Forest, Indiana, USA.