Virtual - Halloween Quilt Along 2024

It’s that most wonderful time of the year!

Whether you call it Halloween, All-Hallows Eve, or Samhain, this Fall festival is just around the corner.

It’s time to sign up for my third, annual, Virtual - Halloween Quilt Along!

This is without a doubt one of my most popular virtual workshops each year.

Attendees will learn how to make a variety of projects and work on the ones of their choice with expert instruction throughout the day.

Lots of tricks and treats are guaranteed. Full after-class support is included.

All who register will receive a detailed supply list and PDF of the presentation including all patterns and instructions so even if you can’t attend you can still get in on all the fun!

Registration is now open.

October 31, 2024

From the comfort of your own sewing room.

10:00 to 2:00 (PDT)

$35.

Register by PayPal or eTransfer to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

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Welcome Fall

Sunny days, crisp clear nights, a bountiful harvest, a cozy fire, the sound and smell of rain, pumpkin spice everything, pumpkin quilts, Halloween, fresh corn on the cob, learning something new, fall leaves, brilliant colors, hockey season, the sound of geese migrating, sunflowers blooming, time spent with family, teaching new classes…Happy Fall!

We've been blessed with a huge harvest of squash and pumpkins this Fall, with the garden producing everything from blue and orange Cinderella pumpkins to Golden Hubbard Squash, one of my favorites, and even the tiniest, ornamental mini pumpkins.

Believe it or not, we didn't even plant any squash this year. They all just grew naturally as a result of mulching the seed scrapings from pumpkins and squash we've purchased over the last two or three years. The harvest was super fun because we didn't know what types of squash we were growing until they actually matured.

The pumpkin/squash patch was huge and healthy. 

It even went as far as to grow up into the neighbor's tree!

Fall flowers are equally gorgeous. 

There's color inspiration for my next quilt everywhere I look!

Juies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #393

Sometimes you need a design that creates beautiful texture but that just flows with an easy rhythm 🎶

This new, free motion quilting design was inspired by listening to samba music.

There were many, many wonderful name suggestions and very lively voting on what to name this new design.
In the end, it came down to a tie.

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, September 22, 2024.

This design is now called “Let’s Dance”.

Thank you and congratulations to Cathy Parnell Vance for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Cathy is from Wesley Chapel, Florida, USA.

Virtual and in-person workshops now registering for guilds, groups and individuals. Click on the Tabs at the top of this page for further information.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #392

Drawing is an important first step to creating or learning the repeat and rhythm of any quilting design.

Once you are comfortable stitching a variety of design elements it is fun to explore different ways to combine and connect them.

This week’s new, free motion quilting design, inspired by modern brocade fabric, 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, September 15, 2024.

This design is now called “Jacobean”.

Thank you and congratulations to Janet Smith of Los Altos, California, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Join in on all the fun! 

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #391

Drawing is the first step to creating or learning the repeat and rhythm of any quilting design.

Photo editing is another valuable tool that can be used to test how the design would look on different fabric styles. 

This new, free motion quilting design, inspired by a modern fairytale and a close encounter with a butterfly, 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, September 8, 2024.

This design is now called “Pixieland”.

Thank you and congratulations to Sheila Kalina of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this wonderful, winning name! 

Virtual and in-person workshops now registering.
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Virtual Workshops Now Registering ..... Learn How to Free Motion Quilt

Fall is such an exciting time of year. 

I love the changing weather with sunny days and crisp, cool nights.

It's also the perfect time of year to learn something new.

After all, we should have the fun of going back to school too!

Here are two of my Virtual Workshops that are currently registering.

Both are for those wanting to learn how to Free Motion Quilt or improve their existing skills.

The first Workshop is an intensive one-day course while the second option allows the student to learn slowly over several weeks. 

Starting soon. Register Now!

Virtual

Introduction To Free Motion Quilting

Beginners Class, Domestic or Mid-Arm machine.

Live, Hands-on Via Zoom

New Date, Saturday, September 21, 2024

8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (PDT)

$75.

In this Workshop you will learn how to set up your machine for successful Free Motion Quilting, the importance of the correct needle/thread/design combination, correct body and hand positioning, when and how to adjust your sewing machine tension, how to correct common issues such as skipped stitches, eyelashing and shredding or breaking thread.

Students will stitch a series of beautiful Free Motion Quilting designs selected to encourage the development of smooth hand movement and fingertip control.

This Workshop includes individual help with machine setup prior to class and unlimited email follow up.

Register by eTransfer or PayPal at juliesquiltclass@telus.net

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Free Motion Quilting the Basics and Beyond

Hands-on - Virtual Workshop Series

Live Session

Tuesday, September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

11:00 to 1:00 (PDT)

$98.

Beginners Class, Domestic or Mid-Arm machine.

New for Fall, Free Motion Quilting

The Basics and Beyond is a six-week, Virtual Workshop series designed especially for those who would like to learn to free motion quilt or improve their existing skills.

Free Motion Quilting - The Basics and Beyond will allow the new quilter to work from the comfort of home to learn at their own speed with full (lifetime) support.

Students will receive PDF notes from each week's presentation in addition to extensive notes on this blog and full email support so there is no need to worry if you miss any or all of the live sessions.

Topics Include

* What exactly is Free Motion Quilting and what can we do with it?

* How to choose the correct needle and thread combinations for successful Free Motion Quilting.

* Preparing your sewing machine with personalized instructions for your specific machine.

* Fearless tension adjustment.

* Correct body and hand positioning for smooth movement, accuracy, and muscle relaxation.

* How to develop fingertip control for smooth, even stitching.

* A progression of Free Motion Quilting designs that can be used as background fill or all-over quilting.

Register by eTransfer or PayPal to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

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An Interesting But Not So Subtle Message

Recently, while out running errands with my husband I was hit (hard) in the face by a butterfly, a Western Tiger Swallowtail to be precise.

Who knew that a cute little creature like this could pack such a punch!

These particular butterflies symbolize renewal, enlightenment, and a change for the better.

Being hit in the face by a butterfly, (apparently, it’s a thing), is said to mean that you’re about to experience a positive life change.
It is also considered a message from a spirit guide or loved one who has passed on to let you know they are watching over you.

Well, they certainly got my attention! 

Here’s to change and life’s little mysteries
🦋🦋🦋

Are you ready for a change?

Fall is the perfect time to learn a new quilting technique.

Click on the links at the top of the page to see all my virtual workshops that are now registering.