Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #487

New free Motion Quilting Design #487, "Crocheted Roses"

Though this new free motion quilting design is quite dense, it’s super fun to stitch!

Variegated thread is fun to use, but it would be equally gorgeous with a solid colour thread.

I loved all of your imaginative name suggestions and watching all the votes come in.

In the end, there was a four-way tie

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, July 12, 2026.

This design is now called "Crocheted Roses".

Thank you and congratulations to Becky Suter-Fen for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

 

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #486

New Free Motion Quilting Design #486, "Sunny Blooms"

This new, free motion quilting design is stitched with partial, overlapping, and full flowers for lots of visual depth.

There were so many imaginative name suggestions and plenty of votes.

In the end, it came down to a tie.

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, July 5, 2026.

This design is now called “Sunny Blooms”.

Thank you and congratulations to Lydia St. Onge-Baker for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

Would you like to learn how to Free Motion Quilt or improve your existing skills?

Click on the Register Now - Virtual Classes Tab at the top of this page and join my, Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month. 

Painting with Thread, Virtual Workshop

 

Painting With Thread

New Virtual Workshop, Registering Now

Live VIA Zoom 

Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:00 to 2:00 (PT)

$45.

This creative and artistic form of Free Motion Quilting can be used to add texture, depth, and detail to art quilts, portrait quilts, landscape quilts, mixed media, garments, panel quilts, and more.

Learn the basics of Thread Painting in this fun and inspiring workshop.

Work at your own speed while you quilt a panel or printed fabric of your choice.

All skill levels - all machines.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #485

New Free Motion Quilting Design, "Floating Kelp"

This new, free motion quilting design, inspired by ocean plant life and creatures, has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

This design is now called “Floating Kelp”.

Thank you and congratulations to Kathy Coupe Walker for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!
Kathy is from Port McNeill, British Columbia.

Would you like to learn how to Free Motion Quilt or improve your existing skills?

Join my, Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month club.
Now registering for July/August/September

For further information and to join in on all the fun, click on the Registering Now -Virtual Classes tab at the top of this page.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #484

New Free Motion Quilting Design, "Everything Coming Up Roses"

This new free motion quilting design continues to be inspired by an old-fashioned rose.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

This design is now called “Everything Coming Up Roses”.

Thank you and congratulations to Karen Jackson from Oakdale, Louisiana, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

What Fun!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #483

New Free Motion Quilting Design #483, "Rambling Rose"

This new, free motion quilting design, inspired by my beautiful old-fashioned rose, has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

This design is now called “Rambling Rose”.

Thank you and congratulations to Susan Shaw of Aurora, Ontario for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

When a name is suggested in multiple places I go by the time stamp to determine the winner.
Susan’s suggestion was made with the earliest time stamp of 3:27 PM on Saturday the 13th.
All subsequent suggestions counted as votes.

Thank you everyone for all of your lovely, imaginative suggestions!

Would you like to learn how to Free Motion Quilt or improve your existing skills?
Join my, Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month club.
For further information click on the Registering Now -Virtual Classes tab at the top of this page.

Julies Name Game - Free Motion Quilting Design #482

New free Motion Quilting Design #482, "Scrolled Leaf Pattern"

I’m still playing with the combination of leaves, feathers, and ferns for a workshop I’ll be teaching this Summer.

This new, free motion quilting design was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

It is now called “Scrolled Leaf Pattern”.

Thank you and congratulations to Susan Shaw for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!
Susan is from Aurora, Ontario.

Now Registering, in-person and virtual workshops for guilds, groups and conferences.

Contact me at juliesquiltclass@gmail.com for further information.

 

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #481

New Free Motion Quilting Design #481, "Autumn Falling"

This new free motion quilting design was created while playing with the combination of leaves and feathers for a workshop I’ll be teaching this Summer.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

This design is now called “Autumn Falling”.

Thank you and congratulations to Colleen Golden for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.
Colleen is from Livermore, California.

For those of you who asked, this sample was stitched with FabuLux, 40-weight, trilobal polyester, FB38 “Giddy” from WonderFil.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #480

New Free Motion Quilting Design, "Thyme to Quilt"

Created for a workshop I’ll be teaching at a Virtual Quilting Summit to take place this Summer, this new, free motion quilting design has been named.

There were so many, imaginative name suggestions! 

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

This design is now called “Thyme to Quilt”.

Thank you and congratulations to Val Ansell of Nanaimo, BC for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Would you like to learn how to Free Motion Quilt or improve your existing skills?
Join my, Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month club.
For further information click on the Registering Now -Virtual Classes tab at the top of this page.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #479

New Free Motion Quilting Design #479, "Folderol"

This new, free-motion quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
This design is now called “Folderol”.

So I looked it up, and the dictionary says, from the 1800’s, pronounced fahl-duh-rah.
Meaning, nonsense, excessive fuss, showy ornaments, trinket, or bauble.
What a perfect name!

Thank you and congratulations to Pam Bretz Sommers of Forest, Indiana, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

Would you like to learn how to Free Motion Quilt or improve your existing skills?
Join my, Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month club.
For further information click on the Registering Now -Virtual Classes tab at the top of this page.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #478

New Free Motion Quilting Design #478, "Banana Leaves"

Inspired by a feather floating in the wind, this new free motion quilting design has been named.

All of your name suggestions were so fun and imaginative!

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

This design is now called “Banana Leaves”.

Thank you and congratulations to Leslie McVicar from Ladysmith B.C. for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Free Motion Quilting - Design of the Month

Register now for July/August/September

An exciting new way to learn how to free-motion quilt or to improve your existing skills.

All skill levels, all machines welcome.

The program will focus on improving skills such as fingertip control and fluidity of motion with a relaxed and inclusive approach to learning.

The supply list and information regarding our next live Zoom meeting will be sent to you upon registration.

Each month, you will receive an email with instructions on how to stitch one of my exclusive, free-motion quilting designs along with a variety of exciting educational materials.

Included in the program will be bonus seasonal designs, information about machine setup, tips and tricks, bonus videos, frequent Zoom meetings, access to an exclusive Messenger group, full support by Messenger and email, discounts on other helpful Zoom workshops, exercises on working with different threads, and more.

Instructions for assembling your practice “blocks” with a quilt-as-you-go technique will be included with this program.

Quarterly Registration

$25. (CD)

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Virtual Workshop - Thread Play

Now Registering

“Thread Play”

New virtual workshop, Live, via Zoom!

Sunday June 28

10:00 to 3:00 (PT)

$45. (CD)

In this interactive virtual workshop, we’ll explore the creative and practical benefits of working with a variety of thread types, weights, fibres, and finishes to enhance your machine quilting.

Through demonstrations, samples, and guided discussion, you’ll learn how different threads affect the look, texture, and performance of your quilting.

We’ll compare fine, medium, and heavyweight threads, explore cotton, polyester, rayon, metallic, and specialty threads, and discuss when and why to choose one over the other.

You’ll gain confidence in selecting threads that complement your fabric, highlight quilting designs add dimension, or create dramatic visual effects.

Space is limited so register early to avoid disappointment!

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A Recap of Move the Needle - Machine Quilting Summit 2026

It was my pleasure to offer my workshop on how to stitch "Free Form Fantasy Ferns" at the 

Move the Needle - Machine Quilting Summit

Here's what some of the students are saying:

Brenda S. said, "Such an organized workshop that allowed the less experienced quilter to easily follow. I can't wait to get to my machine."

Susan M. said, "The class was very encouraging."

Kathleen D. said, "I liked actually watching you stitch out the design. I have trouble with where to go next, so it's good to watch the repetition. Thank you."

Kathleen W. said, "Great idea. Love that it can be so Freeform & look intentional."

Karen J. said, "Thank you Julie for the presentation of Free Form Fantasy Ferns!!! I am horrible at doing feathers. I've tried REPEATEDLY and just can't get them right. I did your ferns and I LOVE them! I even ordered some polyester thread to try! I'm coming out of my comfort zone and feel pretty confident! Thank you!"

With 22 fabulous instructors, the free live event was a huge success.

The best news?

You still have an opportunity to access all of the recorded and video content and learn from the comfort of home!

Purchase an All Access Pass  here for unlimited access and to learn at your own speed.

Learn at your own speed from 22 Instructors

For those who are excited to learn even more, I'm offering one of my most popular, Virtual Workshops!

Register now with a special discount, just for you!!!

“Fun with Free Motion Quilting”

Live, Hands-On, Via Zoom

From the comfort of your own home.

Standard Bed (Domestic), Mid-Arm machines.

Longarm Quilters welcome.

Sunday, May 31' 2026

10:00 to 4:00 (PT)

$75.

Use the coupon code FWFMQSAVE$25! for a special $25. discount.

Enjoy expert instruction to help improve your Free Motion Quilting skills as you learn how to stitch nine of my exclusive designs.

This workshop will focus on gently improving your FMQ skills as we work through a progression of designs to help you achieve smooth hand movement, confidence in adjusting your machine's tension, and choose the correct needle/thread/design combination.

All skill levels welcome.

Lifetime support included.

Yes, you can!

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

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Don’t forget to enter your Discount Code at checkout!

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Move the Needle - Machine Quilting Summit 2026

I’m excited to announce that I’m one of the instructors at this year’s Move The Needle - Machine Quilting Summit

May 13-15, 2026

You have the opportunity to learn from 22 fabulous instructors, online for free!!!!!

There are different instructors each day, and you'll have 24 hours to access those lessons!!

I’ll be teaching you how to free motion quilt two styles of “Free Form Fantasy Ferns”!

With so many ways to quilt a quilt…Walking foot, Ruler work, Free-motion, you’ll get to see how different quilters approach their quilting… and start figuring out what works for you.

Get your free ticket here:

http://www.momandmequiltingco.com/a/2148268379/DBCDVCfr

PS

Would you like plenty of time to watch the videos and even more free stuff?

Follow the prompts in the link above to purchase an

All Acess Pass!

A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine - Issue 72 The Wonder of Storybook Stitches

A Needle Pulling Thread-Issue 72 invites readers into a world of Storybook Stitches, where quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, and handwork are inspired by storytelling, imagination, and literary charm. 

Click on the link above or purchase your copy at select newsstands and specialty shops near you!

My "Gothic Raven" quilt, included in this issue, was inspired by the writing of Edgar Allan Poe, and blends gothic colour symbolism with traditional piecing. 

The quilt body is constructed using half-square triangle units and pinwheel blocks arranged to create optical movement, inspired by the atmosphere of classic Gothic literature. 

The Raven Quilting 

The finished size measures 48½” x 54½” [123 x 138cm]. 

Suitable for all skill levels, the project includes my opening article, ‘If Authors Made Quilts’, detailed construction instructions for the Gothic Raven Quilt, and step-by-step guidance for stitching an enlarged raven and my free motion quilting design,  Meet Me in Faerie. 

Purchase the pattern for my Gothic Raven Quilt here.

I would love to see pictures of your version of this quilt!