Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #185

New Free Motion Quilting Design #185 "Wings of Glory"

 Inspired by Design 184... those curly circles are just so much fun to stitch.

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday September 27, 2020.

This design is now called “Wings of Glory”!

Thank you and congratulations to Roy Plotniko (my talented husband) of Parksville B.C. for suggesting this winning name!

He doesn't sew (yet) but he is good at naming.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #184

New Free Motion Quilting Design #184 "Minions"

Design inspiration is all around us!

Nature, a song, a picture in a magazine are all great sources.

This quirky modern design was inspired by word association starting with TV shows of the 1950’s and 60’s.

From there my thoughts went to the TV test pattern and antenna (shaped like a V) that we twisted and turned to get the picture to come in.

I hope you like the result.

After a very close race this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner, chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday September 20, 2020 is “Minions”!

Thank you and congratulations to Tracy Thompson of New Westminster B.C. for suggesting this very appropriate winning name ! 

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #183

 These little creatures come in an endless variety and they just never fail to make me smile.

A design that would be equally at home on a baby quilt or to accent the negative space on a Modern Quilt this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

There were so many wonderful suggestions and the voting was lively!

In the end there was a tie.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday September 13, 2020.

This design is now called “Fireflies”!

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

Comment below with where you would stitch this design.

Classes available in design principal and technique.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #182

Stitched with two threads through the needle to give it a little extra zest this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner, chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday September 6, 2020 is “Starfruit”.

Thank you and congratulations to Carol Thornton of Parksville B.C. for suggesting this winning name!

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #181

 I already have a project in mind for this one.               It’s just so much fun to stitch!

As you can see free motion quilting with variegated thread can give stunning results.

A solid colour to tone in with the background fabric would give a more subtle effect.

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday Aug 30, 2020.

This design is now called “Wonderfall”!

Thank you and congratulations to Karen Killins-Robinson of Duncan B.C. for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

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Free Instructions - Make a Free Motion Quilted Fabric Postcard

 

"Believe" Fabric Postcard 

This fabric postcard was originally created for the 2020 Canadian Quilters Association Quilted Postcard Challenge and auctioned on Facebook to raise funds for the Glenrose Pediatric Brain Injury Unit in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. 

To date approximately $16,000.00 has been raised through the online sales of the donated postcard.

It was also featured in an article on fabric postcards in  Make Modern Magazine #37 

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This fabulous digital Modern Quilt Magazine is published in Australia and distributed to over 70 countries. 

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Fabric postcards are wonderful miniature           

 "works of art"!

They are fun to give, fun to receive, a great way to use up your scraps.

 Though I usually like to put mine in envelopes they can also be sent directly through the mail if hand stamped at the post office . 

Free Instructions

 Go to the Free Pattern tab at the top of this page for step by step instructions on how to make your very own "Believe" fabric postcard.

My Beautiful Backyard Retreat

 2020 was a year of changes and challenges for us all!

All of my out of town teaching engagements were cancelled yet family who needed me kept my days full.

With all of the uncertainty my sweet husband decided to build me something extra special.

We had discussed a cold frame or possibly an enclosed garden and this beauty is what he came up with instead. 

I think it belongs on the cover of a magazine!      

Wood for construction was locally milled and delivered.                                                                         All other items needed were purchased by curbside pickup or mail order when not available locally.

Just a little taste of Summer to thank you for your patience while I catch this blog up to date.  

Finally ...just in case you were thinking that this has nothing to do with quilting, my new greenhouse is the most relaxing place ever to sit and hand stitch!       (Tutorials coming soon.)

What do you think I should plant this year?

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #180

 

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday August 23, 2020.

This design is now called “Sputnik”. 

Such a fun name for a fun design!

Thank you and congratulations to Lily Kent from Erskine, Western Australia for suggesting this very winning name.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #179

Inspired by a warm and beautiful sunny Summer day this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner, chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday August 16, 2020 is “Feelin’ Groovy”!

Thank you and congratulations to Jaynie Himsl of Regina Saskatchewan for suggesting this winning name.

Am I the only one who is singing this in my head now?

Classes available in stitch technique and design.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #178

A playful design that could easily be either a subtle background fill or the star of the show.

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named!

The winner, chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday Aug 9, 2020 is ... “Fantasy Forest”.

Thank you and congratulations to my very own Sweetheart, Roy Plotniko for suggesting this winning name.

Honestly... he comes up with these all on his own!
I really must try and get him on a sewing machine.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #177

Inspired by one of my previous designs and the sound of the wind this is sure to become a favourite. 

This new Free Motion Quilting design was named by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday Aug 2, 2020.

It is now called “Daylily”.

Thank you and congratulations to Chrisanne Kotzian of Parksville BC for suggesting this lovely winning name.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #176

This design has been on my mind for a while and it is so much fun to stitch.

I think it would be fabulous on a Modern Quilt!

After a careful tabulation of all votes this new free motion design has been named !

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday          July 26, 2020.

This design is now called “Tinker Toys”!

Thank you and congratulations to Jaynie Himsl of Regina Saskatchewan for suggesting this winning name!

Classes available in both stitching and design.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #175

So often one design will inspire another and this design came to me while stitching design #174.

This new Free Motion Quilting design has its name.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday July 19, 2020.

And the winner is ......“With Open Hearts”!

Thank you as congratulations to Sherri Mullin Dawes of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

Sample stitched with Madeira Poly Neon colour 1907.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #174

 I really enjoy creating new Free Motion Quilting designs that will be used in my classes and of course on my quilts.

These designs all need names and I entrust this to you, the voting public.

This design was inspired by the number 3.

The winning name was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday July 12, 2020.

This new Free Motion Quilting design is now called “Bottoms Up”!

Thank you and congratulations to Philippa Zapf of Nanaimo BC for suggesting this weeks winning name.

I’m so glad that I can provide a little bit of levity in these very different times.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #173

This is such a simple and playful design

I think it would be beautiful stitched on a child's quilt or on a lovely fresh quilt in the colors of a Spring garden. 

The winning name for this new free motion quilting design was chosen by popular vote,

(Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday July 5, 2020.                                                       (I'm still playing catch up due to family obligations.)

This new Free Motion Quilting design is now called “Daisy Chain”.

Thank you and congratulations to Cathy Martino of Nanoose B.C. for suggesting this winning name !

I need your help to name my weekly new free motion quilting designs.

 

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #172

 As is often the case this new free motion quilting design was inspired by both my previous design and all of your fabulous name suggestions.

This free motion quilting design has its name.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday June 28, 2020.

This new Free Motion Quilting design is now called “Nebula”.

Thank you and congratulations to Roy Plotniko 

(yes... that’s my sweet Husband), from Parksville B.C.

He`s never sewn a stitch (yet) but is pretty good at naming designs.

Sample stitched with Superior King Tut colour 946 Rubiyah.

(Thanks to Cindy`s Threadworks for this beautiful thread.)

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Julies Name Gage - New Free Motion Quilting Design #171

 This free motion quilting design was inspired by my Design #170 and all of your fabulous name suggestions.

It's funny how sometimes when you are stitching one design, another new free motion quilting design is clamoring to be seen. 

I also love watching the name suggestions come in and am constantly amazed by the connections we make!

This weeks winning name was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday June 21, 2020.
And the winner is ...
“Star Fleet”.

Thank you and congratulations to Peggi Warner-Lalonde for suggesting this wonderful winning name.
I believe that Peggi is from somewhere in Ontario. (Toronto?)

Perhaps Peggi will comment below and let me know.

This sample was stitched with Signature 40 weight cotton colour 11.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #170

 This new free motion quilting design is a little bit modern and super fun to stitch!

The voting was fierce and all the name suggestions were wonderful !

I promise to keep stitching lots and lots of new designs for you to name.

This winning name was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) on Sunday June 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM (Pacific). 

This Free Motion Quilting design is now called “Zap!”

Thank you and congratulations to Philippa Zapf of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

Sample stitched with WonderFil FabuLux FB27.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #169

 Sometimes the simplest designs can be the most effective.

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named by popular vote on Sunday June 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM (Pacific). 

And the winner is ...
“Jumping Jacks”!

Thank you and congratulations to Kathy Schroter, owner/operator of Snip & Stitch Sewing Centre, Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

Stitch this design small for a lovely, textural background fill.

Stitch it with heavier thread in a medium to large size to add lots of interest to negative space on a modern quilt.

Use it to add texture to a wide variety of applique` shapes such as the center of a flower or a snowman's hat. 

Comment below with how you will use this design.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #168

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote with a little help from a random name picker on Sunday May 31, 2020 at 6:00 PM (Pacific).

This design is now called “Shasta Shake Up”.

Thank you and congratulations to Eleni Harvalias of Parksville B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

This sample was stitched big and bold with Superior King Tut 982.

It could be stitched with a fine thread for a very dainty appearance.

Classes in Free Motion Quilting and Design Principles available.