Virtual - Quilt for Christmas Quilt Along

 

Please, join me for my Virtual, “Quilt For Christmas Quilt Along”.

Reserve your spot and sign up today!

The event will take place on Sunday December 4 via Zoom.

10:00 to 4:00 (PST)

This is a Hands On workshop from the comfort of your own home.

Just $25. for a fun filled day of sewing.

Pattern handout and after class email support included.

Projects will include a Christmas Stocking (or three), a stunning table runner, fabric gift bags, a Christmas inspired Free Motion Quilting design, a very sweet Seasonal quilt, yummy recipes and much, much more.

Detailed instructions will be given for all projects during class.

Participants will then work on their favourite or favourites with lots of help and encouragement from both myself and the rest of the attendees.

You won’t believe how much sewing you'll get done while you learn new tips, tricks and techniques, meet new friends and visit with those you already know.

Registration is open to all.

Payment by eTransfer or PayPal to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

Click on the link below to pay with Visa or MasterCard

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Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom and click on Place Your Order.

You will receive a confirmation email that you have paid for the event.

Here is a just a tiny sneek peek at what you will learn.

Learn to  stitch Free Motion Quilting Design #94 "Floral Splendour"

One of the Christmas Stockings you will learn how to make

Why not get a group of friends together and make it a sewing date?

I look forward to seeing you all on December 4!

Virtual, Halloween Quilt Along 2022 was so much fun! - Save the Date for 2023

My Virtual Halloween Quilt Along Was So Much Fun!

My Virtual Halloween Quilt Along was so much fun!

Look at just some of the wonderful work that the attendees finished at class.

Here is what Vicky from Thunder Bay Ontario decided to work on.

Wow! Great job Vicky!

Pumpkin Pincushion 

The Big Pumpkin

Vicky's Pumpkin Thread Sketch

Vicky's Thread Sketch Pumpkin painted with Lumiere Paints

Going a Little Batty Block

Grace of Parksville B.C. did some absolutly beautiful work!

Grace's Pumpkin and Bat Wall Quilt

A Spiderweb Table Topper and Going a Little Batty Block

Grace's piecing is so precise and so much fun!

I will share more picturea as they come in.

There are at least a couple of table runners that I cant wait to show you.

Maybe even a quilt or two!

We all had such a good time that we have decided to do this again.

Save the date!

October 31, 2023 from 10:00 to 4:00

My Second Annual, "Virtual Halloween Quilt Along".

But wait ... we couldn't wait that long!

Registering Now

My Virtual, "Quilt For Christmas" Quilt Along!

Particulars in the following post.

See you there:)

Julie

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #294

New Free Motion Quilting Design #294 "Party in the Pumpkin Patch"

This weeks new Free Motion Quilting design is inspired by and created for my Halloween Quilt Along.
 

Named by popular vote, with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (PDT) on October 30, 2022, this design is now called                                     “Party in the Pumpkin Patch”!

Thank you and congratulations to                              Tracy Vermilyea Thompson of New Westminster B.C. for suggesting this wonderful winning name.
There were so many fabulous suggestions I’m so glad I didn’t have to choose 🧡

This design was stitched on a standard bed machine with Splendor 40 weight Rayon R1138 “Orange Peel” from WonderFil Specialty Threads and a 75/11 Quilters Needle.

Those who attended my Halloween Quilt Along loved learning how to stitch this design.

I love it too so I think I'll make an Autumn table runner just so that I can stitch this in the center.

Virtual and In Person classes are available for Guilds, Groups and individuals.

Virtual, Quilt for Christmas Quilt Along coming Dec. 4

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #293

New Free Motion Quilting Design #293 "Pineapple Princess"

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

Though I intended to stitch it bigger (honestly) I just had too much fun stitching it tiny!

The winning name was chosen by popular vote, (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

This design is now called “Pineapple Princess”.

Thank you and congratulations to Grace Lawrence of Parksville B.C. for suggesting this wonderful winning name!

Stitched on a standard bed machine, hand guided, no stitch regulation, with Polyfast PF 6482 “California Lime” and a 75/11 Quilters Needle.

This and other beautiful threads can be purchased from WonderFil Specialty Threads

Have fun stitching this design and remember ...            I love photos!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Guilting Design #292

New Free Motion Quilting Design #292 "A Little Bit Country and a Little Bit Rock and Roll"

Designed to be a little bit sweet and dainty and a little bit country 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 (PST) on Sunday, October 16 2022.

This design is now called

“A Little Bit Country, and A Little Bit Rock and Roll”.

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

Stitched on a standard bed machine with FabuLux 40 weight trilobal polyester FB35 “Midas Touch”.

Have fun stitching this design and remember,

I love photos!!!

Join Me For A Halloween Quilt Along

Let's get together on Halloween for lots ot treats, no tricks!

October 31, 10:00 to 4:00 (PDT)

This is a Hands On Virtual Workshop (via Zoom) from the comfort of your own home.

Participants will recieve a Pattern Handout and full after email class support.

We will piece some pumpkins, (who doesn't love pumpkins), some candy corn and even a bat or two with instructions for quilts, tablerunners, placemats, mug rugs and more.

You'll learn a spooky new Free Motion Quilting design as well as how to Thread Sketch with and without Free Motion Raw Edge Applique`.

Of course you can pick and choose the projects you want to do!

The Treat, receive written instructions for all the above projects “witch” will SCREAM Halloween if seasonal fabrics are used.

The Trick, you will learn lots of new techniques, enjoy a fabbooless day of sewing and all projects will magically change from Halloween to any other Season (perhaps Christmas) with just a change of fabric.

I'll even share some yummy recipies with you while we  enjoy a Spooktacular day of sewing.

Cost is only $25.00 for the full day of fun.

Register Today 👻

Special pricing available for Guilds and large groups.  Seating is limited so contact me ASAP to make arrangements.

Payment by e-Transfer or PayPal to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

Please include (or email me with) your full name and email address so I can send you your Classs Link and instructions.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #291

New Free Motion Quilting Design #291 "Julie's Mindless Meander"

Just sitting at the machine and letting the designs flow is good for the mind and oh so good for the soul.

This weeks new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

This design is now called “Julie’s Mindless Meander”.

Thank you and congratulations to Cindy Scraba of Delisle Saskatchewan for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

I am so happy that I can provide you with some levity and fun!

Virtual and in person classes available.

Canadian Quilters Association Webinar - Perfect Balanced Tension

What every quilter wants

Join me for a knowledge packed Webinar with the Canadian Quilters Association as I present                Perfect Balanced Tension.

Though not difficult, even the most talented quilters can occasionally struggle with the when, why and how of adjusting their machines tension to achieve the desired results.

Let’s eliminate the stress of poor tension so we can just have fun!

This presentation will explore:

• What to look for in balanced tension.
• Preparing for success, setting up your machine.
• Choosing your thread (construction).
• Choosing your thread (quilting).
• The importance of choosing the correct needle.
• How and when to adjust the top tension when piecing, quilting with the walking foot or free motion quilting. (Yes, you can touch that dial.)
• How and when to adjust the bobbin tension.
• Common issues when free motion quilting and how to correct them.

Registration is open to all. Get your tickets here.

Canadian Quilters, Perfect Balanced Tension with Julie Plotniko

A variety of Free Motion Quilting Designs with perfect Balanced Tension

Update

Thank you to all who attended this Webinar.

Your class notes are now posted. 

They are located under the Class Notes Tab at the top of this page.

I have included some links to additional sites that you might find interesting and informative.

Enjoy!

Julie 

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #290

New Free Motion Quilting Design #290 "Hellebore Hop"

Created while I was teaching a beginners FMQ class how to stitch loops with a simple five petal flower this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner, chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, October 2 2022 is “Hellebore Hop”.

Thank you and congratulations to Val Ansell of Nanaimo B.C. For suggesting this wonderful winning name.
Val really knows her flowers as you can see from the second photo.

A Hellebore Flower

Stitched on a standard bed machine with FabuLux 40 weight trilobal polyester “Fruit Salad”.

You can purchase this and other beautiful threads and supplies from WonderFil Specialty Threads. 

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #289

This new Free Motion Quilting design could be stitched with a thread to blend with the fabric for a more subtle effect but it really does love to be the star of the show.

The sample was stitched with 50 weight cotton for even more depth and dimension.

Named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, September 25 2022, this design is now called “Luminescence”.

Thank you and congratulations to Brenda Zaharichuk Grayston of Nanoose Bay BC for suggesting this wonderful winning name!

Would you like to learn how to stitch this design?

Virtual and In Person classes available.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #288

New Free Motion Quilting Design #288 "A Multitude of Sins"

This new Free Motion Quilting design was inspired by all the Royal ceremonies on TV and a ruler work design that I was working on.

Named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, September 18, 2022, this design is now called “A Multitude of Sins”.

Thank you and congratulations to Chrisanne Kotzian of Parksville B.C. for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

I have to say that your names just keep getting better and better!

This sample was stitched on a standard bed machine with FabuLux, 40 weight trilobal Polyester FB10 “Aquarium”.

Purchase this and other beautiful threads and supplies by clicking on  the WonderFil Affiliate link.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #287

New Free Motion Quilting Design #287 "Dosey Dough"

Inspired by design 286 and listening to 1940’s Swing music, this weeks 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 (Pacific) on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

This design is now called “Dosey Dough”.

Thank you and congratulations to Val Ansell of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #286

New Free Motion Quilting Design #286 "Dance With Me"

Inspiration is all around us.

A sketchbook and pen are all you need to let your creativity flow.

You can also use a simple photo edit program as part of your design process to preview thread and fabric color choices. 

I was listening to and influenced by 1940’s Swing music when I created this new free motion quilting design.

Named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker, at 6:00 PM PDT on Sunday, September 4, 2022 this design is now called “Dance with Me”

Thank you and congratulations to Val Ansell of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

In person and virtual classes available in both stitching and design. Contact me for further information.

"Dance With Me" 

Have fun stitching this design.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #285

Playing off design 284 and some 80’s Rock music, here for you is a playful new Free Motion Quilting design.

Named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM PDT on Sunday, Aug 28 2022.
This design is now called “Violet Vibrations”.

Thank you and congratulations to Cindy Scraba,

(cindysthreadworks) on Instagram for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

Cindy is from Delisle Saskatchewan.

Stitched on a standard bed machine with FabuLux “Wisteria” 40 weight trilobal polyester from             WonderFil Specialty Threads

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #284

New Free Motion Quilting Design #284 "Dancing Flowers"

Inspired by Design 282 and drawn while listening to 80’s rock music this weeks 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, Aug 21, 2022.

This design is now called “Dancing Flowers”.

Thank you and congratulations to Mercedes Rose,

somethingfromnothing_nl on Instagram for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

Mercedes is from Marystown Newfoundland.

Stitched on a standard bed machine with WonderFil FabuLux FB18 “Proclamation”.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #283

New Free Motion Quilting Design #283 "Platypus Plants"

Inspired by the plant life of a wild marshland, this weeks 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, Aug 14, 2022.

This design is now called “Platypus Plants”.

Thank you and congratulations to Chrisanne Kotzian    of Parksville B.C. for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

Stitched on a standard bed machine with WonderFil FabuLux FB13 “Hint of Lime”.

Virtual and In Person workshops available in both stitching and design.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #282

New Free Motion Quilting Design #282 "Blooming Bonnets"

This weeks new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote on Facebook & Instagram at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, Aug 7 2022.

This design is now called “Blooming Bonnets”.

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

Stitched with FabuLux FB 09 “Paradise” available here from WonderFil Specialty Threads

Have fun stitching this design and remember to send me photos.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #281

New Free Motion Quilting Design #281 "Eloquent Surf"

Inspired by a brilliant hot Summer day and designed using a simple photo edit program, this weeks new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote on      (Facebook & Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, July 31, 2022. 

This design is now called “Eloquent Surf”.

Thank you and congratulations to Roy Plotniko      (yep, my wonderful husband) of Parksville B.C.

Classes (Virtual and In Person) available in both stitching and design techniques.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #280

New Free Motion Quilting Design #280 "Dragonfire"

Inspired by design 277 and the breath of a mythical beast, this weeks new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner, chosen by popular vote, 

(Facebook / Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, July 24, 2022 is “Dragonfire”!

Thank you and congratulations to Cathy Martino, cathymsews on Instagram of Nanoose B.C for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

Stitched on a standard bed machine with WonderFil FabuLux FB29 “Giddy” in both needle and bobbin.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #279

New Free Motion Quilting Design #279 "Ferndale"

This new Free Motion Quilting design inspired by a walk in the quiet woods 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 (Pacific) on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

This design is now called “Ferndale”.

Thank you and congratulations to Brenda Zaharichuk Grayston of Nanoose Bay B.C. for suggesting this wonderful winning name!

This sample was stitched with Fabulux trilobal polyester thread FB31 “Olive Trees” from                    WonderFil Specialty Threads 

Hand guided on a standard bed machine.

In Person and Virtual classes available in both stitching and design. Contact me for further information.

 

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #278

New Free Motion Quilting Design #278 "Romantic Viburnum"

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been sketched and run through a simple photo edit program.

This is a fun way for you to play with thread and fabric color choices as well as get comfortable with the flow of the design before you even take a stitch!

Romantic Viburnum Photo Edit 1

Named by popular vote (Facebook / Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, July 10 2022, this design is now called “Romantic Viburnum”

Thank you and congratulations to Olga Gill, (rubyredrosebud on Instagram) of Victoria B.C.           for suggesting this winning name!

Have fun stitching this design and remember to send me pictures.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #277

New Free Motion Quilting Design #277 "Serene Seagrass"

Inspired by Design 276, this weeks new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook / Instagram) at 6:00 PM, PDT on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

This design is now called “Serene Seagrass”.

Thank you and congratulations to Jackie Roy of Winnipeg Manitoba for suggesting this wonderful winning name!

This sample was stitched with Mirage 30 weight Rayon “Sea Foam Greens”  from            

WonderFil Specialty Threads 

Have fun stitching this new design and remember share lots of photos!

New virtual classes coming soon.                              Comment below if you would like early notification.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #276

New Free Motion Quilting Design #276 "Golden Broom"

Inspired by a larger project that I am working on 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 (Pacific) on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

This design is now called “Golden Broom”.

Thank you and congratulations to Val Ansell of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

Stitched with Polyfast, 40 weight Trilobal Polyester PF3275 "Gold" in both needle and bobbin.

Buy this and other beautiful threads and supplies here from WonderFil Specialty Threads

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New Online classes coming soon!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #275

New Free Motion Quilting Design #275 "Duck Dance"

I had just driven through Stanley Park in Vancouver B.C. when I created this new Free Motion Quilting design and was thinking about all of our family visits to the Duck Pond when I was child.

Named by popular vote, (Facebook / Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, June 19, 2022 this design is now called “Duck Dance”.

It’s amazing to me how you always seem to know what I’m thinking of!

Thank you and congratulations to Val Ansell of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

Classes available in both stitching and design.