Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #470

New Free Motion Quilting design #470, "Cosmic Cosmos"

 I love how subtle changes create an entirely new design.

This new, free motion quilting design is the result of these small changes to design #469.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

This design is now called “Cosmic Cosmos”.

Thank you and congratulations to Mary M Fleck Robinson for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!
Mary is from Okotoks, Alberta.

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A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine Issue 71 - Inspired to Reimagine

I'm happy to say that my work has been included in  

A Needle Pulling Thread - Issue 71

Click on the link above to purchase a copy of this wonderful magazine.

Dream a Little Dream of Me

 My Quilt, "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is a reimagining of my Dream pillow from 

A Needle Pulling Thread, Issue 57, Inspired by Words

This quilt is a "Dream" to make and/or gift and features raw-edge appliqué, wholecloth quilting, and free motion quilting artistry.

The pattern can also be purchased separately by clicking on the link below, and includes both step-by-step instructions and a free motion quilting tutorial with diagrams for how to stitch my free motion quilting design, Julie's Garden.

Pattern, Dream a Little Dream of Me

"Dream" Pillow from Issue 57

I hope you enjoy making these projects and would love to see photos of your work!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #469

New Free Motion Quilting Design #469, "Flower Power"

This whimsical, new, free motion quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

This design is now called “Flower Power”.

Thank you and congratulations to Carolyn Mullins Stewart of Jackson, Tennessee for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Machine Quilting With Multiple Threads

The stitching appears as soft orange on the blue fabrics.

During my last post, I asked if you noticed anything different about this thread and promised to tell you what it is.

The answer?

It’s two threads run through the needle at the same time!

The same thread combination appears to be soft blue on the orange fabrics.

For this particular quilt, I wanted a 40-weight trilobal polyester for the quilting but…I couldn’t find the perfect colour.

I settled on the two best options, but when test stitching, I found that the orange was too subtle and the blue was too strong.

My solution, run them both together.

My machine is threaded with two spools of thread.

 

Both threads go through the eye of a Topstitch 90/14 Needle

This fun technique allows the threads to twist together as you stitch, creating a totally different effect.

In this case, the two colours complement each other for a soft and subtle appearance that seems to change between orange and blue depending on the fabric being stitched.

I’m really happy with the results!

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #468

New Free Motion Quilting Design #468, "Flower Affair"

This new, free motion quilting design is so much fun to stitch.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker, at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

This design is now called “Flower Affair”.

Thank you and congratulations to Cathy Hodge Crawford of Cobble Hill, BC for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Did you notice something different about the thread?
I’ll reveal the answer in my next post.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #467

New Free Motion Quilting Design #467, "Be My Valentine"

Heart-based designs are always so much fun to stitch, and this one is no exception.

This new, free motion quilting design was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker, at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

This design is now called “Be My Valentine”.

Thank you and congratulations to Karen Jackson for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!
Karen is from Oakdale, Louisiana.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #466

New Free Motion Quilting Design #466, "Filigree Hearts"

This sweet and simple, Valentine-inspired, free motion quilting design has been named.

I absolutely loved all of your creative name suggestions!

With all of your votes, 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, February 15, 2026.

This design is now called “Filigree Hearts”.

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