Julies Quilt Class

Thursday, 19 March 2026

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

Machine stitching of small leaf clusters with orange thread on green fabric

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.

Registering Now

In-person and Virtual workshops and presentations for Guilds/Groups and Conferences 2026/2027/2028

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #449

Red machine stitching on turquoise coloured fabric

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!

Now booking, workshops for guilds, groups and conferences for 2026/2027/2028.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting #448

Orange machine stitching of a free motion quilting design on purple fabric

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

Gold coloured machine stitching on blue fabric

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

Orange/red machine stitching on grey fabric

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

Light yellow machine stitching on soft teal blue fabric

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!

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!