Tuesday 31 January 2023

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #305

Machine stitching of curved green ferns on white fabric
New Free Motion Quilting Design #305 "As The Fern Turns"

Inspired by blowing ferns in the Winter garden, this new, Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PST) on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

This design is now called “As the Fern Turns”.

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

Stitched on a standard bed machine with FabuLux 40 weight Rayon, FB31 “Olive Trees” from WonderFil Specialty Threads

This design is included in my (Virtual or In-Person) Workshop "Ferns and Favourites".
Details under the Guild Workshops Tab.

Wednesday 11 January 2023

Virtual - Fun With Free Motion Quilting


Join me and learn to add the WOW factor to your quilting.

Register now for my Virtual Workshop, “Fun with Free Motion Quilting”!

Hands On -Via Zoom
From the comfort of your own home.

Saturday, January 28, 2023
10:00 to 4:00 (PST)
$75.

Enjoy expert instruction to help improve your Free Motion Quilting skills as you learn a variety of my most popular exclusive designs.
Special attention will be paid towards confidence in setting your machines tension, the use of a variety of threads, how to choose the correct needle (why it is important), and how to put what you have learned to practical use. 

All skill levels welcome.

Register with payment by eTransfer or PayPal to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

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Take a look at my Student Gallery!

Tuesday 10 January 2023

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #304

A stitched design of brown and orange thread
New Free Motion Quilting Design #304

 Winter is upon us and a cold wind blows!

This new Free Motion Quilting design, inspired by a Winter garden has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PST) on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

The voting was lively and all the suggestions were fabulous though in the end there was a clear winner.

This design is now called “Twiggy”.

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

As always, a huge shout out to all who play along.

Stitched on a standard bed machine with WonderFil, Mirage 30 weight Rayon, MR11 “Multi Harvest”.

Have fun and remember to Like, Comment and Share so your friends can play too!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #303

Machine stitched circles and snowflakes in green and blue
New Free Motion Quilting Design #303 "Snow Drops"

Inspired by the crystalline formation of snowflakes this new Free Motion Quilting design was the last to be created in 2022 and the first of 2023 to be named.

The winner, chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PST) on Sunday, January 1, 2023 is “Snow Drops”.

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

Stitched on a standard bed machine with FabuLux FB40 “Be Cool” from WonderFil Specialty Threads

Join the fun!

Virtual and In-Person classes available for guilds, groups and individuals.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #302

A free motion quilted design of snowflakes and loops
New Free Motion Quilting Design #302

Through the wonder of nature each snowflake may look alike though no two are ever the same.

This final new Free Motion Quilting design of 2022 has been name.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PST) on Sunday,              December 25, 2022.

This design is now called “Feeling Flakey”.

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

Stitched on a standard bed machine with WonderFil FabuLux FB30 “Lullaby”.


Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #301

An all over pattern of blue six pointed stars
New Free Motion Quilting design #301 "Wish I May, Wish I Might"

Inspired by a chilly Winter evening, this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner, chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PST) on Sunday, December 18, 2022 is “Wish I May, Wish I Might”.

Thank you and congratulations to Valerie Scott of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this wonderful winning name!
I love it when family play along:)

Stitched on a standard bed machine with WonderFil, DecoBob 80 weight Polyester DB319 “Sky Blue”.

Have fun stitching this new design.


Monday 9 January 2023

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #300

A variety of machine stitched flowers cover a white fabric
New Free Motion Quilting Design #300 "Bountiful Bouquet"

This beautiful bouquet was created for you in celebration of my 300th, new Free Motion Quilting design.

I began this journey in early 2017 while working on a new sample for my workshop "Inspiration To Design".

With the thought that it would be fun to have those on Social Media compete to name the new designs, I posted the first one on March 7, 2017.

It has been an amazing journey so far with participants from all across Canada, the US and worldwide.          Even from as far away as Australia!

I am honoured and delighted that we are still going strong with Design 300!

This new, Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PST) on Sunday,                  December 11, 2022.

Congratulations to Grace Lawrence of Parksville B.C. for suggesting the winning name of,                        “Bountiful Bouquet”!

Stitched on a standard bed machine with FabuLux 40 weight triplobal polyester FB27 “Rocking Horse” from WonderFil Specialty Threads

Have fun stitching this design and remember to Like, Comment and Share so your friends can play too!

Virtual and In-Person classes available.

Shall we try for 400?

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #299

Curving multicolour machine stitching on a white background
New Free Motion Quilting Design #299 "Snowshoein"

I was playing with the influences of Art Deco and Ruler Work when I created this new, Free Motion Quilting design.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PST) on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

This design is now called “Snowshoein”.

Thank you and congratulations to Mercedes Rose, somethingfromnothing_nl on Instagram for suggesting this wonderful and imaginative winning name.

Mercedes is from Marystown Newfoundland.

Stitched on a standard bed machine with Mirage 30 weight Rayon FB14 SD24 “Primary Colors” from WonderFil Specialty Threads.

Virtual and In-Person classes available in both stitching and design.
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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #298

Blue machine stitching on a cream background
New Free Motion Quilting Design #298 "Frondly Yours"

This easy and breezy new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

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

This design is now called “Frondly Yours”.

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

Stitched on a standard bed machine with FabuLux FB14 “Blue Heaven” in the needle and Polyfast PF9782 “Cameo Blue” in the bobbin, both from WonderFil Specialty Threads
Click on the link to purchase these and other beautiful threads and quilting supplies. 

Have fun stitching this design and remember to Like, Comment and Share so your friends can play too!

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #297

A free motion quilting design of green thread
New Free Motion Quilting Design #297 "Peas in a Pod"

Inspired by a simple doodle, this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

There were lots of great suggestions and the voting was fierce but in the end one name came out on top.

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

This design is now called “Peas in a Pod”.

Thank you and congratulations to Chris Rolls of Lake Cowichan B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

Stitched on a standard bed machine with Tutti TU30 “Green” 50 weight cotton from 


Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #296

A feathery design stitched with orange thread on white fabric
New Free Motion Quilting Design #296 "Feathery Fireworks"

Designs from nature have long inspired quilters. 

Feathers continue to be one of the most fascinating as they contain such diverse possibilities. 

This new feather inspired, Free Motion Quilting design, has been named.

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

This design is now called “Feathery Fireworks”.

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

Stitched on a standard bed machine with Konfetti KT402 “Drab Orange”, 50 weight cotton from WonderFil Specialty Threads.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #295

Wiggly lines form a free motion quilting design
New Free Motion Quilting Design #295 "Squirm"

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

It fills an area fast and creates a lovely texture.

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

This design is now called “Squirm”!

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

Stitched on a standard bed machine with Tutti TU05 “Pansy”, 50 weight cotton from WonderFil Specialty Threads and a 75/11 Quilters Needle.

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