Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #324

New Free Motion Quilting Design #324 "Dipsy Doodle Daisies"

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 28, 2023.

This design is now called “Dipsy-doodle Daisies”.

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

Stitched with FabuLux 40 weight polyester FB24 “Springtime” on a standard bed machine.

Special Announcement!

Have you been wondering who the top 

Julies Name Game winners are? 

I have just announced the ten namers with the most wins from the first 300 designs on Facebook and Instagram.

To celebrate I will be having a special Virtual Workshop from 10:00 to 4:00 (PDT) on Sunday, June 25, highlighting one design named by each of the top ten winning namers.

This hands on workshop is a wonderful way to expand your Free Motion Quilting Skills, meet quilters from across the globe and talk to some of the talented quilters who have helped me name my designs!

The cost for a full day of quilting fun and inspiration is just $75.

Register with eTransfer or PayPal to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

Click on the link below to register with Visa or Mastercard.

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

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Registration for this Workshop is open to all skill levels and as a special thank you the top 10 winners will be invited to attend for free!

PS 

Irene Harvalias, who named todays design also has the most names in the first 300 including my very first design.

Congratulations Irene!

Introduction To Free Motion Quilting - Virtual Workshop

Now registering!

Introduction To Free Motion Quilting - Virtual Workshop

Beginners Class

Domestic or Mid-Arm machine.

Live, Hands-on Via Zoom

Saturday, February 18, 2023

10:00 to 4:00 (PST)

$75. (CAD)

In this Workshop you will learn how to set up your machine for successful Free Motion Quilting, the importance of the correct needle/thread/design combination, correct body and hand positioning, when and how to adjust your sewing machine tension, how to correct common issues such as skipped stitches, shredded or breaking thread and eyelashing.

Students will stitch a series of beautiful Free Motion Quilting designs selected to encourage the development of smooth hand movement and fingertip control.

This Workshop includes individual help with machine setup prior to class and unlimited email follow up.

Register by eTransfer or PayPal at juliesquiltclass@telus.net

Click on the link below to pay with Visa or MasterCard.

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

Check out my Student Gallery and Testimonials to see what previous students are saying.

YES, YOU CAN!

Virtual "Valentine Quilt Along" - Register Now

Register now for my Virtual, "Valentine Quilt Along"!

A wonderful gift for yourself or a friend.

February 11

10:00 to 4:00 (PST).

Attendees will have a variety of projects to choose from during this fun day of hands-on sewing and inspiration.

Just $25. for the day.

Includes pattern handout and technique` instructions.

Register by eTransfer or PayPal to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

or click on the link to pay by Visa or MasterCard.

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Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom and click on place order.

Projects will include a "Sweet Heart" lap or baby quilt, a "Heart of My Hearts" pillow, how to create exquisite, three dimensional, hand ruched flowers, how to stitch "Whispering Moments" one of my exclusive Free Motion Quilting designs and a Thread Sketched Valentine Postcard.

"Heart of My Hearts" Pillow

Hand Ruched Flowers

"Twinkling Hearts Quilt"

"Sweet Heart Lap Quilt"

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.

Introduction to Free Motion Quilting - New Virtual Class Dates

Introduction To FMQ - Registering Now

 Live in person via Zoom

All skill levels welcome, no previous experience required.

Saturday July 9, 16, 23 and 30.

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

Class code FMQB622S

OR

Thursday July 7 and 11.

1:00 to 3:00 (PDT) each day.

Class Code FMQB622T

Cost $60. CDN ($50. USD)

Each session includes a half hour meet and greet with show and share and a 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?

Are you comfortable with Free Motion Quilting but would like to learn more?

This is the class for you!

Join me for four hours of live virtual instruction and learn from the comfort of your own home.

This 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.

The time between classes will allow you to put what you've learned each session into practice in a fun, relaxed manner.

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

Registration limited, sign up today.

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

Please include your full name, email address and class code in the comments with your payment.

Quilt Canada 2022 - The Magic of Thread Painting

Class Sample "The Magic of Thread Painting"

“The Magic of Thread Painting”

There is only one spot left in my Thread Painting workshop at Quilt Canada 2022 in Vancouver B.C.

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

Thread Painting can be used to make one of a kind art quilts, add detail to both hand and machine appliqué or even to embellish printed panels to make them truly outstanding.

In this class students will create a lovely thread painted rose as they learn how to use 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.

Detail showing a variety of thread painting stitch techniques

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

Online registration closes June 11 at noon PT. 

Click on the link below to register.

Canadian Quilters Association - Quilt Canada 2022

"Harmony The Hedgehog"

Thread painted Dragonfly with Angelina and Mylar wings

Join me in making Quilt Canada 2022 a huge success!

Quilt Canada 2022 - Free Motion Quilting With Stencils

Learn to free motion quilt with stencils at Quilt Canada 2022

There are a only a few spots left in my workshop 

“Free Motion Quilting with Stencils” 

at Quilt Canada 2022 in Vancouver B.C.

Friday June 17, 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Quilting stencils are available in literally hundreds of different sizes, themes and styles making them the easiest and least expensive way to add detailed, custom, free motion quilting to all of your quilted items.

You can achieve the look of hand quilting, ruler quilting or quilting with a pantograph with nothing more than a standard Darning Foot, stencil and something to mark your fabric.

In this class you will learn a variety of marking techniques for working with stencils, correct hand and body positioning for free motion quilting and how to smoothly guide your fabric as you quilt a small sample that may be used after class to create a lovely pillow or bag.

Working with stencils is one of the best ways to quickly improve your free motion quilting skills.

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

Click on the link below to register.

Canadian Quilters Association Quilt Canada 2022

The stencil that you will receive as part of your kit

Marking a quilt with a continuous border stencil

I look forward to meeting you at Quilt Canada 2022!

Wholecloth Walking Foot Quilt - Virtual Workshop with the Saskatoon Quilters' Guild

 

Wholecloth Walking Foot Quilt

Your Walking Foot can be used to create fabulous designs to beautifully quilt blocks, borders and negative space.

Quilting a wholecloth quilt is a great way to explore some of the possibilities of this wonderful tool.

I had the recent pleasure of teaching a full day, hands on, virtual workshop on Walking Foot Quilting for the Saskatoon Quilters' Guild.

The participants received some of their instructions ahead of time so that we were ready to go at class time.

We had a wonderful day of relaxed learning while everyone chatted and explored all the fabulous things we can do with just their Walking Foot and a standard bed machine.

Here are a few of the resulting quilts.

Quilt by Cathy Drew

I love that Cathy used a light color on the front with a deep rich color on the back and tied them both together with the playful polka dot binding!

Cathy says that though she has been taking classes for 12 to 13 years that this is the first time she has completed a class project.

Well done Cathy!

Quilt by Cheryl Bock

The cheerful watermelon color that Cheryl used is stunning and the rainbow binding makes it so much fun.

She even has an animal print on the back!

Cheryl says:

"The concept of measuring a section of the quilt, adding registration marks and then using them to create a design was new to me and will hopefully lead to more intricate and interesting designs on future quilts."

I'm sure that I can look forward to seeing even more exciting quilts from Cheryl very soon! 

A lovely Christmas quilt by Ruth Anne Appl 

The back of Ruth Anne's Walking Foot Quilt

Ruth Anne Appl decided to make a Christmas gift with her wholecloth walking foot quilt.

How smart is that!

The snowman print is adorable but Ruth Anne said it was difficult to see her stitching on it so she quilted it from the back.

Not only was this a great solution but just look at how beautifully she has lined up all those tiny Christmas trees with her stitching lines.

Great job Ruth Anne!

Thank you all for sharing your wonderful quilts with us.

For information on this and other in person and virtual classes please contact me at juliesquiltclass@gmail.com

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #231

New Free Motion Quilting Design #231 "Wheel of Life"

 This fun and funky new Free Motion Quilting design Inspired by the Celtic symbol for happy 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 (Pacific) on Sunday Aug. 15, 2021.

This design is now called “Wheel of Life”.

Thank you and congratulations to Val Ansell of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

The thread used for this sample is WonderFil Tutti TU23 Sea Blue in both the needle and bobbin.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #229

New Free Motion Quilting Design #229

This new Free Motion Quilting Design was inspired by a doodle in one of my older journals.

What do you think it’s name should be?

Comment below (or on Facebook and/or Instagram) to suggest a name or vote for your favorite.

The winner will be chosen by popular vote at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday Aug. 2021.

The thread used for this sample is WonderFil FabuLux 40 weight Trilobal polyester FB10 “Aquarium” in both the needle and bobbin.
Click on the WonderFil link at the top of this page to purchase.

I will be teaching a virtual class on Free motion Quilting this Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 PDT

Cost $20.

Payment to juliesquiltclass@telus.net by e-transfer or PayPal to register.

Please include your name and Email in the comments so that I can send you the class link.

Hope to see you online :)

***Update***

Thank you all those who attended my virtual class.

It was lovely to meet you all! 

AND

This new free motion quilting design has been named.

It is now called “Baby’s Bonnets”.

Thank you and congratulations to Grace Lawrence of Parksville B.C. for suggesting this winning name!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #228

 

New Free Motion Quilting Design #228

Here for you is my new Free Motion Quilting design number 228.

What do you think it’s name should be?

Comment below to suggest a name or vote for your favorite.

The winner will be chosen by popular vote (Facebook / Instagram and juliesquiltclass.blogspot.com) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday July 25, 2021.

The thread used for this sample is WonderFil FabuLux 40 weight Trilobal polyester FB11 "In The Pinks" in both the needle and bobbin.

Click on the WonderFil link to purchase.

Would you like to learn more about Free Motion Quilting?

New Virtual class registering now!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #227

New Free Motion Quilting Design #227 "Swaying Seaweed"

After a lively round of voting this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner, chosen by popular vote (Facebook / Instagram) at 6:00 PM Pacific on Sunday July 18, 2021 is “Swaying Ferns”.

Thank you and congratulations to Diane Hadford from Port Alberni B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

The thread used for this sample is WonderFil Polyfast PF1033 (Medium Orange) 40 weight polyester in both the needle and bobbin.

Do you want to learn more about the different types of Free Motion Quilting and how they are used?

My virtual class "What is Free Motion Quilting and What Can You Do with It" is registering now!

For more information and to register please see the previous post or the Virtual Classes Tab at the top of this page.

Hope to see you in person online!

Virtual Session - What Is Free Motion Quilting And What Can You Do With It

 If you are intrigued by Free Motion Quilting but not sure how it’s done or if it is something you want to take time to learn then this is the class for you.

You will learn about the differences between Thread Painting, Thread Sketching, Background Quilting, Doodle Quilting, Feather Quilting, Ruler Quilting and more.

During this one hour  introductory session we will explore the exciting world of Free Motion Quilting and what you can do with it.

This is the perfect session to help new quilters decide which Hands On classes they are interested on signing up for (more coming soon).

Cost $20. CAD  ($18. US)  

Now registering (new date)                                    Saturday December 11’ 2021                              10:00 AM to 11:00AM (PST)

Participants will be able to log on (Zoom platform) 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to check their connections and to introduce themselves.

Session will be followed by a short question and answer period.

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

For e-transfer please put What is FMQ, your name and e mail in the message box so that I can send you the class link and information.

If paying with PayPal please e-mail me your information.

This presentation is open to guilds, groups and individuals.

Registration is limited so please sign up in advance to avoid disappointment.

What Is Free Motion Quilting and What Can You Do With It - Exciting New Virtual Session

 

What is Free Motion Quilting and What Can You Do With It

Are you intrigued by Free Motion Quilting but not sure how it’s done or if it is something you want to take more time to explore?

Do you have questions about the tools required?

Are you curious about the differences between Thread Painting, Thread Sketching, Background Quilting, Doodle Quilting, Feather Quilting, Ruler Quilting and more?

In this one hour  introductory session we’ll explore the exciting world of Free Motion Quilting and what you can do with it.

This is the perfect session to help new quilters decide which Hands On classes they are interested on signing up for (more coming soon).

Cost $20. CAD  ($18. US)  

Now registering for Saturday June 25’ 2022                  10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PST)

Participants will be able to log on (Zoom platform) 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to check their connections and to introduce themselves.

Session will be followed by a short question and answer period.

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

For e-transfer please put What is FMQ, your name and e mail in the message box so that I can send you the class link and information.

If paying with PayPal please e-mail me your information.

This presentation is open to guilds, groups and individuals.

Registration is limited so please sign up in advance to avoid disappointment.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #224

New Free Motion Quilting Design #224 "Fan Tango"

Just a playful design that would be equally at home as a background design or used for all over texture.

What do you think this new Free Motion Quilting design should be named ?

Comment below or on  Facebook and/or Instagram (links at top of page) to suggest a name or vote for your favorite.

The winner will be chosen by popular vote at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday June 27, 2021.

*Edit

This design has been named and the winner is 

“Fan Tango”.

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

The thread used for this sample is one of my favorites, WonderFil FabuLux trilobal polyester FB 27 “Rocking Horse” in both the needle and bobbin.

Hand guided free motion quilting on a standard bed machine.

Virtual classes available for guilds, groups and individuals.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #221

New Free Motion Quilting Design #221

 You had so much fun with last week’s buggy design that I thought we should do another!

What do you think this new Free Motion Quilting design should be named ?
Comment below (or on Facebook and/or Instagram) to suggest a name or vote for your favorite.

The winner will be chosen by popular vote at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday June 6, 2021.

Thread used in this sample is WonderFil FabuLux 40 weight trilobal polyester FB16 "Majestic Sunrise".

News Flash!

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.
The winner, chosen by popular vote is “Busy Bees”.

Thank you and congratulations to Chris Rolls for suggesting this winning name.

Chris is from beautiful Lake Cowichan B.C.

Virtual classes available.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #220

New Free Motion Quilting Design #220 - "The Bees Knees"

 Last weeks design was the inspiration for this super fun and playful pattern.

With help from you this weeks new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (here and on Facebook and Instagram )at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday May 30, 2021.

Please allow me to introduce “The Bees Knees”! 

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

The thread used for this stitch sample is WonderFil FabuLux FB 35  “Midas Touch”, 40 weight Trilobal Polyester.

Classes available in both stitching and design.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #219

New Free Motion Quilting Design #219

 Another distinctly playful one from my sketchbook, what do you think this weeks new Free Motion Quilting design should be named ?

Comment below (or on Facebook / Instagram) to suggest a name or vote for your favorite.

The winner will be chosen by popular vote at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday May 23, 2021.

Update !

The name for this design was chosen by popular vote with a little help from a random name picker.

This new free motion quilting design is now called “African Daisies Pre-dawn “.

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

The thread used for this sample is WonderFil, Fabulux FB29 Giggle.

Click on the WonderFil link to purchase.

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New virtual classes registering now.

Hope to see you there!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #218

New Free Motion Quilting Design #218 "Mystic Bouquet"

Inspired by an idea from one of my sketchbooks, please help me name this weeks whimsical new Free Motion Quilting design!

Comment below to suggest a name or vote for your favorite.

The winner will be chosen by popular vote (here, on Facebook and Instagram ) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday May 16, 2021.

Update!!!

This design has been named.

As always, your suggestions were wonderful.

The winner was chosen by popular vote with a little help from a random name picker.

This design is now called “Mystic Bouquet”.

Thank you and congratulations to Roy Plotniko of Parksville B.C. (my very own Sweetheart) on your last minute win.

The thread used to stitch this design is WonderFil FabuLux FB28 Cuddle.

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New virtual classes registering now.

Hope to see you there!