Monday 30 April 2018

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #60


Here is our 60th new Free Motion Quilting design.

This one is a little bit Modern and a little bit Rock and Roll.

Suggest a name for this design by leaving a comment below or on Facebook and/or Instagram.

The winner (selected by popular vote) will be announced on Sunday May 6 at 6:00 PM (Pacific).

Want to stitch this and other "Julies Name Game" free motion quilting designs?
Classes available, online tutorials coming soon.

Join the fun... what do YOU think this new designs name should be?

Thank you and congratulations to Wanda Sotkowy of Victoria B.C.

Wanda suggested this designs winning name of Drifting Doves.


Tuesday 24 April 2018

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #59


This weeks design for your naming (and stitching) pleasure would look amazing on a Modern quilt!

Comment below or on this designs post on Facebook and/or Instagram to suggest a name or vote for your favorite from those suggested.

This design will be named by popular vote on Sunday April 29 at 6:00 PM (Pacific)

What do you think this designs name should be?

We have a winner!

This free motion quilting designs new name is "Lightning Strikes"!

Thank you and congratulations to Sue Jubb of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting the winning name.

Saturday 21 April 2018

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #58


Here is this weeks new Free Motion Quilting design for you to name.
I hope you'll have some fun with this one!
Comment below, or on the post for this design on Facebook and/or Instagram to suggest a name or vote for your favourite from those already suggested.
This design will be named by popular vote on Sunday April 22 at 6:00 PM (Pacific)

What do you think this designs new name should be?

Wow... you are all so creative!
This designs new name is "Drifting Feathers".
Thank you and congratulations to Karen Killins-Robinson of Duncan B.C.

Wednesday 18 April 2018

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #57


As you may have guessed I am on the mend from my nasty injury and able to be back at my machine and stitching again... YAY!

This new free motion quilting was posted on Facebook and Instagram on April 8 and named by popular vote on Sunday April 15 at 6 PM (Pacific)

And the winning name is..."Back in Bloom".
How perfect!
Thank you to this weeks winner Cindy Scraba of Qualicum Beach B.C.



QUILTsocial.com Blog Post - How to use FABRIC FUN Fabric Markers in your next quilting project!

I am thrilled to be a contributing blogger for Quiltsocial.com
My article on using FABRIC FUN Fabric Markers on cotton fabric runs from April 15 to 19.

Part one, "How to use FABRIC FUN Fabric Markers in your next quilting project!"includes basic information on the use of these versatile fabric markers as well as how to stabilize your fabric for successful coloring.

Fabric taped to foam board for easier coloring

Part two "How coloring your fabric meets up with a fabulous quilting experience" is all about using a printed fabric to help learn and develop your coloring skills.

Working with a  printed fabric is a great way to develop your coloring skills

Part three, "5 ways to create your very own fabric designs using fabric markers" showcases a variety of techniques that you can use to turn plain fabric into your very own custom print.


There are many ways to color plain fabric to create your own custom print 

Part four, "Color your free motion quilting for the look of instant applique" takes the fun to another dimension as we quilt a design then put our coloring skills to work.

Free motion quilt then color for the look of instant applique

The fifth and final post in this series "Adding dimension to applique pieces using fabric markers" explores several ways to take your hand or machine applique from OK to awesome by coloring to add details or create a three dimensional appearance.

Use fabric markers to add fine details

Color your applique pieces for a three dimensional appearance 
Check out the full posts by clicking on my link (top left of this page) or by going to QUILTsocial.com
Have Fun!

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #56


This sweet and simple little Free Motion Quilting design was created for you with the Easter Bunny in mind.
This design was named by popular vote on Facebook and Instagram on Sunday April 8 at 6:00 PM  (Pacific)
And the winner is .... "14 Carrot Gold"
This name was suggested by Irene Harvalias of New Westminster B.C.
Thank you for the great name Irene!