Julies Quilt Class

Sunday, 3 May 2026

Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month

Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month

Now available yearly or quarterly.
Register here for April/May/June

An exciting new way to learn how to free motion quilt or to improve your existing skills.

All skill levels, all machines welcome.

The program will focus on improving skills such as fingertip control and fluidity of motion with a relaxed and inclusive approach to learning.

Each month, you will receive an email with instructions on how to stitch one of my exclusive, free motion quilting designs. Included in the program will be bonus seasonal designs, information about machine setup, tips and tricks, bonus videos, frequent Zoom meetings, access to an exclusive Messenger group, full support by Messenger and email, discounts on other helpful Zoom workshops, exercises on working with different threads, and more.

Instructions for assembling your practice “blocks” with a quilt-as-you-go technique will be included with this program.

Quarterly Registration 
$25. (CD) 

Register with PayPal or e-transfer to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

Use the link below to pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express 

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OR

Yearly
$89. (CD)
Register with PayPal or e-transfer to juliesquiltclass@telus.net
Use the link below to register with Visa, MasterCard or American Express 
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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design # 474

New Free Motion Quilting Design #474, "Quidditch"

This new, free motion quilting is a variation of design 472.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

This design is now called “Quidditch”.

Thank you and congratulations to Martha Brooks Stroud of Troy, Missouri, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

I'm currently booking virtual and in person workshops for guilds, groups and conferences for 2026/2027/2028

Contact me at juliesquiltclass@gmail.com to reserve your dates!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #473

Burgandy machine stitching on rust coloured fabric

New Free Motion Quilting Design #473, "Wings of Fire"

This new, free motion quilting was inspired by the wings on a cartoon of a flying dinosaur.

There was an abundance of fabulous name suggestions and a four-way 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, April 4, 2026.

This design is now called “Wings of Fire”.

Thank you and congratulations to Karen Jackson of Oakdale, Louisiana, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design # 472

A line drawing of leaves and flowers on an orange background

New Free Motion Quilting Design #472, "Flower Dance"

When playing with design, small changes can have a big impact.

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, March 29, 2026.

This design is now called "Flower Dance".

Thank you and congratulations to Irene Harvalias of New Westminster, BC, for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

Would you like to learn how to Free Motion Quilt or improve your existing skills?

New Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month, registering now.
For further information click on the Registering Now -Virtual Classes tab at the top of this page.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #471

New Free Motion Quilting Design, "Peacock Feathers"

Designed while listening to folk music, this new free motion quilting design has been named.

There were so many marvellous and imaginative name suggestions, and the voting was fierce.
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, March 22, 2026.

This design is now called “Peacock Feathers”.

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

Friday, 1 May 2026

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #470

Neon blue flowers drawn on a black background

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.

Would you like to learn how to Free Motion Quilt or improve your existing skills?
New Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month, registering now.
For further information click on the Registering Now -Virtual Classes tab at the top of this page.

A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine Issue 71 - Inspired to Reimagine

The cover of A Needle Pulling Thread magazine issue 71

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

A light turquoise quilted pillow with a turquoise ruffle

"Dream" Pillow from Issue 57

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

UPCOMING CLASSES.

Quilt Canada 2025 Toronto, Ontario, Canada ............................................................. Thursday, June 19, 8:30 to 4:00 Workshop............ Free Form Botanical Quilting with Appliqué.... Only 5 spots available. ............................................................. Thursday, June 19, 7:30 PM............ Group Lecture.......... Quilty Sew and Tell ............................................................. Friday, June 20, 8:30 to 4:00 Workshop..... Inspired Free Motion Quilting Only 5 spots available. ............................................................ Saturday, June 21, 8:30 to 11:30 AM Workshop............. The Magic of Thread Painting Sold Out .............................................................. Saturday, June 21, 1:00 to 4:00 PM Free Motion Quilting with Stencils............... Sold Out ******************************************* Fun With Free Motion Quilting Virtual Workshop Open Registration New Date Sunday, September 7, 2025 10:00 to 4:00 (PDT) Improve your Free Motion Quilting skills as you learn a selection of my most popular FMQ designs. $75. All skill levels welcome. Click on the Now Registering- Virtual Classes tab for more information and to register. ******************************************** Sizzling Summer Quilt Along Open Registration - Everyone Welcome Hands-On Virtual Workshop VIA Zoom Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 to 4:00 (PST) Lots of Fun and Free Patterns! Click on the Now Registering- Virtual Classes tab for more information and to register. ******************************************* Virtual Workshop Introduction to Free Motion Quilting Sunday July 13' 2025 10:00 to 4:00 (PDT) Learn to Free Motion Quilt from the comfort of your own home with a full day of live instruction plus personal attention to aid you with machine set up and stitching homework. Click on the Registering Now-Virtual Workshops tab for registration links and more information. ****************************************** Free Lecture "What is Free Motion Quilting And What Can You Do With It" Sunday, July 6' 2025 4:00 to 5:00 PM (PDT) This is an exciting introduction to the many different types of free motion quilting. Registration open to all. Click on the Now Registering- Virtual Classes tab for more information and to register. ******************************************* If you are lucky enough to be in the Nanaimo area I have a variety of in person classes available at Snip & Stitch Sewing Centre. Click on the direct link to see what's available. I hope you'll join me!