New Virtual class - Introduction to Free Motion Quilting

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Virtual Class - Introduction to Free Motion Quilting

Live via Zoom

All registrants welcome, no previous experience required.

Saturday May 7, 11, 21 and 28.

10:00 to 11:00 (PDT) each day.

New Dates Coming Soon

Cost $60. CDN for all four sessions.

Each session includes a half hour meet and greet (show and share) and question period (up to one hour as needed) after class.

Have you always wanted to learn to Free Motion Quilt?

Have you tried but struggled with your machine tension, skipped stitches or broken threads?

Join me for a four part virtual series and learn from the comfort of your own home.

The course will cover machine setup for FMQ, the importance of the correct needle, thread and design combination, body and hand positioning for successful stitching, how to adjust your machines tension, how to correct common issues such as skipped stitches and breaking threads as well as a variety of easy Free Motion Quilting designs.

As machine setup can vary greatly each student will receive personalized help via email.

Registration limited.

Sign up by e-transfer or PayPal to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

Please include your full name, email address and code ITMMQ-Ma

Missed this session?

New dates coming soon!

Teaching at Quilt Canada 2022

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I am excited to be teaching three workshops this June at Quilt Canada 2022.

The Canadian Quilters Association / Courtepoints Canadiennes is our Canadian National Guild.

Quilt Canada is the CQA National Conference and Juried Quilt Show.

This event takes place each year and alternates locations between the East and West.

Our previous two conferences have been held virtually due to Covid19 restrictions so we are very excited to get "Reconnected" with this In Person event at the Vancouver Convention Centre East in beautiful Vancouver British Columbia!

My classes are all designed to help you learn and improve at Free Motion Quilting on a domestic sewing machine.

“The Magic of Thread Painting”

"The Magic of Thread Painting"

Thursday June 16' 2022, 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Students will learn, the use of fusible web appliqué as a base for thread painting, thread painting without appliqué, correct layering and stabilization, what sewing machine needles and feet to use, how your thread choices effect visual texture plus several free motion thread painting techniques including straight stitch brush strokes, side motion zig zag, slanted zig zag, free motion satin stitch and how to create a blended color palette with multiple threads.

Sewing machines provided.
Kit purchased at start of class includes all supplies so all you need to do is relax and have fun!

“Free Motion Quilting with Stencils”

"Free Motion Quilting with Stencils"

Friday June 17' 2022 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Quilting stencils for free motion quilting are available in a wealth of shapes and styles from traditional to modern, complex feather designs, playful children’s designs, blocks, borders corners and more.

Come and learn how to work with stencils to add fabulous detailed free motion quilting to all of your projects.

Students will learn how to mark their pabric using a variety of marking tools, how to follow a drawn line with smooth, even stitching when Free Motion Quilting and how to create a variety of designs from each stencil.

Sewing machines provided.
Kit purchased at start of class includes all supplies needed for a relaxed learning experience.

I will have a selection of additional stencils available for purchase at the end of class.

“Inspired Free Motion Quilting”

"Inspired Free Motion Quilting"

Saturday June 18, 8:30 to 4:00

Students will learn a variety of techniques including how to divide negative space for striking detail, walking foot quilting, how to combine the use of stencils with other forms of machine quilting and how to use a variety of free motion fill designs to create a beautiful designer table runner.

For added fun I have chosen four of my most popular (as voted on social media) free motion quilting designs for you to stitch.

Brocade, A Spring Fling, Fireflies and Fantasy Forest each highlight a different way to connect design elements with emphasis on fluid hand movements and how to achieve balanced machine tension.

A close up of "Fantasy Forest", "Fireflies" and "A Spring Fling"

Sewing machines provided.
All skill levels welcome.

Yes you can !

For further information and to register click on the link below. 

Quilt Canada 2022 

I look forward to seeing you there.

Quilt Canada 2022

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #263

New Free Motion Quilting Design #263 "Fleur de Lis"

Inspired by doodling some feathers and leaves, this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook / Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

This design is now called “Fleur de Lis”.

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

The thread used for this sample is WonderFil FabuLux FB 40 “Be Cool” in both the needle and bobbin.

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

Just click on the links at the top of the page to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Feedspot. 

Happy stitching!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #262

New Free Motion Quilting Design #262 "Ponderosa Pine"

Inspired by some stitching play and the color green this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook / Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

This design is now called “Ponderosa Pine”

Thank you and congratulations to Catherine Henderson of Kelowna B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

The thread used for this sample is 40 weight rayon in both the needle and bobbin.

Classes available in stitching and design.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #261

New Free Motion Quilting Design #260 "Spring Happiness"

Inspired by a cool sunny day and a gentle breeze, this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook / Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, March 13th 2022.

This design is now called “Spring Happiness”.

Thank you and congratulations to 

Janice Smith, #spiritinstitches on Instagram for suggesting this wonderful winning name!

Janice is from Camlachie Ontario.

The thread used for this sample is WonderFil FabuLux FB24 “Springtime”.

Have fun stitching this design and remember, 

I love to see pictures!

Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Feedspot to join in on all the fun! 

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #260

New Free Motion Quilting Design #260 "Hope For Peace"

This Free Motion Quilting design simply celebrates the spirit of the Ukrainian people.

The winning name was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

This design is now called “Hope For Peace”.

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

To stitch this design, start with a simple circle.

Start with a simple circle

Next fill your circle with pebbles. 

These are stitched by going one and a half times around a small circle.

Don't worry about making them too even.

Stitch small circles or "pebbles" inside the larger circle

You could stitch your design with all one color thread but I thought it would look more like real Sunflowers if the centers were darker.

I stitched all of my centers with WonderFil FabuLux FB35 "Midas Touch".

Be sure to leave enough room so that you will be able to fit the petals around them.

Once all of the centers were stitched I re-threaded my machine with FabuLux FB12 "Yellow Yellow" and stitched nice elongated petals all around each center.

Both threads are variegated so they add lots of detail to the design.

Add elongated petals around the center

You're not done yet.

Before you cut your thread go around the center circle one more time and add some long and short lines inside the petals.

This helps to add dimension to the flowers.

Stitch inside the petals for added dimension

                                       

Now move over to the next center circle and add the petals to it.

It's OK if they touch or even smoosh into one another a bit as this makes the flowers look like they are overlapping.

Flowers appear to overlap when they touch

Using two colors of thread does take a little more effort but I think the results are well worth it.

You don't have to switch back and forth, just stitch all the centers first then add all the flowers and it really goes quite fast.

Please feel free to stitch this design on your charity quilts to add extra meaning.

Remember to tag me and send pictures so I can share.

Purchase the threads used for this design by clicking on the WonderFil Affiliate badge on this page.

I will donate all Affiliate payments received as a result of this post to, 

The Canadian Red Cross 

Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #259

New Free Motion Quilting Design #259 "Nasturtiums"

Though I think it would be just as beautiful stitched very small I'm loving the bold and vibrant look of this weeks new Free Motion Quilting design.

This design has been named.

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, February 27, 2022.

This design is now called “Nasturtiums”.

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

The thread used for this sample is WonderFil FabuLux FB06 “Fruit Salad”.

You may purchas this and other quilting supplies by clicking on the WonderFil Affiliate badge at the side of this page.

Classes available, in person and virtual.