Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #492

New Free Motion Quilting Design #492, "Lacy Daisy"

This new free motion quilting design, inspired by warm Summer nights when the air is fragrant with herbs and flowers, has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

This design is now called “Lacy Daisy”.

Thank you and congratulations to Kim McGrew. for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Kim is from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #491

New Free Motion Quilting Design #491, "Wish Upon A Star"

Some nights the stars seem to shine just a little bit brighter.

This new, free motion quilting design, inspired by just such a night, 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, August 9, 2026.

This design is now called “Wish Upon A Star”.

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

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #490

New Free Motion Quilting Design #490, "Paper Stars"

Design #490 is another example of complex shapes made easy by free motion quilting the internal lines first, then stitching around them.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) with a little help from a random name picker on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

This design is now called “Paper Stars”.

Thank you and congratulations to Vicki Watkins of Cincinnati, Ohio for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #489

New Free Motion Quilting Design #489, "Garry Oaks"

Natural-looking, complex-shaped leaves can be difficult to achieve when free motion quilting.

To solve this issue, I stitch the veins first to create the leaf's structure.
Then it’s a simple matter of stitching around the veins.

This new free motion quilting 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, July 26, 2026.

This design is now called “Garry Oaks”.

Thank you and congratulations to Val Ansell of Nanaimo BC for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

Would you like to learn how to Free Motion Quilt or improve your existing skills?
Join my, Free motion Quilting - Design of the Month Club.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #488

New Free Motion Quilting Design #488, "Rondelle"

I had more fun with circles while creating this new free-motion quilting design.

As always, all of your name suggestions were both fun and imaginative.

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, July 19, 2026.

This design is now called “Rondelle”.

Thank you and congratulations to Pam Bretz Sommers from Forest, Indiana, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.
Pam says the design reminds her of stained glass rondelles.

I think you're right Pam!

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Walking Foot Workout - Virtual Workshop

 

New Virtual Workshop, Now Registering.

Walking Foot Workout

Live Via Zoom, All skill levels. All machines.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

10:00 to 2:00 (PT)

$45.

Pattern for an easy lap quilt, full after-class support, and PDF notes included.

The Walking Foot is such a versatile tool!

It’s used to feed the top, batting, and backing of a quilt evenly through your sewing machine while providing beautiful, quality stitching and even tension.

In this workshop you’ll learn how to use the Walking Foot for traditional ditch quilting and grid quilting, then explore how to think outside the box to create amazing graphic designs for blocks and borders.

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Discover Free Motion Quiltiing - What it is and What You Can Create

Recorded Workshop.

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$29. (CDN)

Discover what Free Motion Quilting is all about with this fun and informative video workshop.

Background Fill Designs, Thread Painting, Ruler Quilting, Stencil Quilting, Feather Quilting, and more! Discover what each of these terms means and explore how the many forms of free-motion quilting can look completely different while being built on the same fundamental techniques.

Watch and learn in comfort from your very own sewing space, living room, or even while relaxing outdoors!

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