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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