Monday, 31 July 2023

Now Registering Virtual Workshop - Introduction to Thread Painting

A poster advertising a Virtual quilting workshop with Julie Plotniko

New Virtual Workshop now registering.


Introduction to Thread Painting

Live, via Zoom.

Thread painting is a Free Motion Quilting technique’ that uses layers of thread to create the appearance of brush strokes, shadows depth and texture.

In this beginners workshop students will learn how to turn a photograph into a line drawing, how to use a line drawing to create a fusible appliqué as a base for thread painting, how to use their machines straight and zig zag stitches to produce a variety of thread painting effects and much, much more.

This is the perfect workshop to have fun experimenting with lots of different threads!

During the class, students will work on a small rendition of a rose and will receive the supply list and files for the line drawing as well as the individual pieces reversed for fusible applique` at the time of registration.

All skill levels welcome.

Register with payment by e-transfer or PayPal to
juliesquilt class@telus.net
Register by Visa or MasterCard by clicking on the link below.

https://square.link/u/AGgG9cDg

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

A fabric applique` of an orange rose on dark green
Introduction to Thread Painting


Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #326


A machine stitched design of pink thread on white fabric
New Free Motion Quilting Design #326 "Fiddlehead Fronds"
This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

There were many, many fabulous suggestions!

The winner was chosen by popular vote              (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on    Sunday June 11, 2023.

This design is now called “Fiddlehead Fronds”.

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

Hand guided on a Standard Bed machine with FabuLux 40 weight trilobal polyester FB06 “Fruit Salad” from WonderFil.

Now Registering - New Virtual and In Person Workshops.