My new Free Motion Quilting design #102 created plenty of interest.

Inspired by a Celtic lettering symbol that is associated with the meanings of strength and family this design was named by popular vote 

(Facebook and Instagram) on Sunday Feb 24 at 6:00 PM (Pacific).

The winning name is "Cursive Writing".

Thank you and congratulations to Irene Harvalias of New Westminster B.C.

Learn how to tap into your creative side.

 Free Motion Inspiration

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It's time for a new set of Blog posts on QUILTsocial.

Running from Feb 11 to 15 this series focuses on how to choose the correct sewing machine needle for beautiful stitching when using a variety of threads and quilting techniques.

Step 1 - needles and threads for a thread painting tutorial
Step 2 - framing up a quilt panel using a patchwork border
Step 3 - how to machine trapunto for added dimension
Step 4 - thread painting for incredible lifelike detail
Step 5 - quilting how and how much, add the finishing touch

I hope you have as much fun with this project as I did creating it for you!

FREE PATTERN

Panel from the Artisan Spirit Water Garden collection by Northcott
Fabrics by Northcott
SCHMETZ needles
Sulky and Gütermann threads

Fairfield batting 

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #101

Here we go with my new Free Motion Quilting design #101 and the fun is just getting started!

This design was inspired by the foot prints left by birds walking around in our recent snowfall.

Named by popular vote on Facebook and Instagram at 6:00PM (Pacific) Sunday Feb. 17 ' 2019. 

This designs new name is "Crows Feet".

Thank you and congratulations to Brenda Zaharichuk Grayston of 

Nanoose Bay B.C. for suggesting this winning name. 

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #100

What an amazing journey it has been!

In early 2017 I began developing a new Free Motion Quilting class, "Inspiration To A Stitch".

In this class my students are taught how to work with photos, objects and even word association to create their very own new Free Motion Quilting designs.

Of course this meant that in creating my class sample I had a series of new designs that needed names.

On March 7, 2017 I posted a design on Facebook with the question, 

"who wants to play a game with me"?

I asked if you would help me name my new Free Motion Quilting design.

The response was overwhelming then as it is now.  

I am humbled and grateful that you choose to join me on my continuing journey.

Stay tuned, wonderful things are in the works.

For now... here is our new Free Motion Quilting design #100. 

(Inspired by a word.)

Won't you help me name this design?

To suggest a name or vote for your favorite comment here, on Facebook and/or Instagram.

The winning name will be chosen by popular vote on Sunday, Feb 10 2019 at 6:00PM (Pacific)

Please E mail me for inquiries about this and other classes.

Design 100, (inspired by the word celebrate) has been named "Encore".

Thank you and congratulations to Christine Hustins of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this very winning name.

Watch for exciting developments as we are on to the next 100 designs !