Showing posts with label Virtual Quilt Class. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Virtual Quilt Class. Show all posts

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Welcome Fall

A variety of pumpkin and squash on and around a blue wooden chair



Sunny days, crisp clear nights, a bountiful harvest, a cozy fire, the sound and smell of rain, pumpkin spice everything, pumpkin quilts, Halloween, fresh corn on the cob, learning something new, fall leaves, brilliant colors, hockey season, the sound of geese migrating, sunflowers blooming, time spent with family, teaching new classes…Happy Fall!


Two orange and one white pumpkin with a sunflower

We've been blessed with a huge harvest of squash and pumpkins this Fall, with the garden producing everything from blue and orange Cinderella pumpkins to Golden Hubbard Squash, one of my favorites, and even the tiniest, ornamental mini pumpkins.


White and orange mini pumpkins, candles and an ornamental bird

Believe it or not, we didn't even plant any squash this year. They all just grew naturally as a result of mulching the seed scrapings from pumpkins and squash we've purchased over the last two or three years. The harvest was super fun because we didn't know what types of squash we were growing until they actually matured.


A squash garden with a cedar fence

The pumpkin/squash patch was huge and healthy. 
It even went as far as to grow up into the neighbor's tree!


A blue ceramic pot of gold chrysanthemum


Fall flowers are equally gorgeous. 
There's color inspiration for my next quilt everywhere I look!


Sunday, 18 February 2024

Leap Into Spring - Virtual Quilt Along

An advertizing poster for a leap Into Spring - Quilt Along

 Oh boy, 2024 is a leap year so you know what that means?

Why an extra day of quilting of course!

Join in on all the fun from the comfort of home.

Leap Into Spring - Virtual Quilt Along                      

Live, Hands-On, Via Zoom

Thursday, February 29

8:00 to 2:00 (PST)

$35. per attendee

Attendees will learn how to make a variety of easy, Spring inspired projects while they work on the ones that they like best.

Projects will include a quilt, a table topper, a sweet pincushion in a flowerpot or vintage planter, a table runner, an exclusive Free Motion Quilting design and a few surprises.


Registration by eTransfer or PayPal to juliesquiltclass@telus.net

Register with Visa or Mastercard at
https://square.link/u/ekKLPO2S

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

Sunday, 19 November 2023

Virtual - Christmas Quilt Along 2023


Poster for a Virtual Christmas Quilt Along

Registration is now open.


Virtual - Christmas Quilt Along 2023

Sunday December 3
8:00 to 2:00 (PST)

$35.


Attendees will learn how to make a variety of quick and easy projects that are perfect for gift giving or updating your homes Christmas decor.
Registration includes full support along with a PDF of the entire presentation.

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

Pay with Visa or MasterCard by clicking on the link below

https://square.link/u/1IPuagco

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

Hope to see you there!

Saturday, 28 October 2023

Virtual - Halloween Quilt Along 2023

Poaster for a Virtual Halloween Quilt Along

                                                      

Virtual - Halloween Quilt Along, 2023

The air is crisp, the leaves are changing colour and the pumpkins are in the field.
It’s time to register for my second annual, Virtual - Halloween Quilt Along.
Live, Hands-On
From the comfort of your own sewing room.

Tuesday, October 31

8:00 to 2:00 (PDT)
You’ll be done before the ghosts and goblins come to the door.

$35.

There will be lots of Treats, plenty of Tricks and even a recipe or two.
Participants will receive instructions for a variety of projects and work on their favourites with live support during the course of the day.
A PDF of the presentation and continuing support to finish your projects are provided by email after the live session has ended.
Some projects will have a spooky theme while others will be more of a Fall or even Winter theme depending on your fabric choices.
Don’t miss the fun, register today.
Register by eTransfer or PayPal to juliesquiltclass@telus.net
Register by Visa or MasterCard by clicking on the link below.
Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom and click on place Order to complete the transaction.

Friday, 20 October 2023

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #336

Green stitching of little leaves on a white background
New Free Motion Quilting Design #336 "Looping Leaves"

This new Free Motion Quilting design would be the perfect background design for the thread painted rose that students make in my Introduction to Thread Painting workshop.

Now registering as a virtual session this exciting workshop is also available as In-Person for guilds and groups.


The name for this design was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday August 20, 2023.

This design is now called “Looping Leaves”.

Thank you and congratulations to Anne Kaine Laidman of Hamilton Ontario for suggesting this wonderful winning name!

Hand guided on a Standard Bed machine with 40 weight polyester thread PolyFast PF6482 “California Lime” from WonderFil.

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


Thursday, 15 June 2023

Virtual Workshop ... Julies Name Game - Stitch Ten (Top Namer) Designs

A poster for a virtual quilting workshop with Julie Plotniko


Special Announcement!

Have you been wondering who the top Julies Name Game winners are?  

I finally counted to see who has the most naming wins from my first 300 designs.
The results might just surprise you!
You will find them listed on Facebook, Instagram and at the end of this post.

To celebrate I will be having a special Virtual Workshop!

Julies Name Game - Stitch Ten Free Motion Quilting Designs

Live, Hands-on, Via Zoom

Sunday, July 15 2023
10:00 to 4:00 (PDT)

Just $75. for a full day of hands on learning.

You will learn how to stitch ten exclusive Free Motion Quilting designs, each named and chosen by the top ten winning namers.

This workshop is a wonderful way to expand your Free Motion Quilting skills.

Registration is open all machines.
Confident beginner and up.

Surprise!!!
There was a three way tie for the final top namer so you will learn a bonus 11th design.


Register with eTransfer or PayPal at juliesquiltclass@telus.net

Register with Visa or MasterCard by clicking on the link below.
Please scroll all the way to the bottom and click on Place Order in order to complete the transaction.

https://square.link/u/KlPdVZoT

And the top namers are;

Irene Harvalias from New Westminster BC with 26 names.
Philippa Zapf of Nanaimo BC is a close second with 25 names.
Roy Plotniko, my very sweet husband from Parksville BC is in third place with 18.
Val Ansell of Nanaimo BC and
Brenda Zaharichuk Grayston of Nanoose Bay BC each have 14.
Nancy Carscadden Philips of Nanaimo BC has 10.
Janet Taylor of Cobourg Ontario and Chrisanne Kotzian of Parksville BC have 9 each.
Leslie Graham of Nanaimo BC, Jackie Roy of Winnipeg Manitoba and Tracy Vermilyea Thompson of New Westminster BC each have 7.

Congratulations
to you all!

Monday, 1 May 2023

Virtual FMQ Workshop, Now Registering Fun With Free Motion Quilting

 

Poster for Virtual Workshop Fun With Free Motion Quilting
Fun With Free Motion Quilting March 7' 2023

New Date - Now Registering

A wonderful Mothers Day gift for yourself or a friend!

Virtual Workshop, “Fun with Free Motion Quilting”

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

Standard Bed (Domestic) and Mid-Arm machines

Sunday May 7, 2023
10:00 to 4:00 (PST)

$75.

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 machines tension and how to choose the correct needle/thread/design combination.

All skill levels welcome.

Yes you can!

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

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

https://square.link/u/N52lbspD

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

A nine block sampler of FMQ designs by Julie Plotniko block sampler of FMQ designs by Julie Plotniko
Fun With Free Motion Quilting

Monday, 6 February 2023

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.

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!

Sunday, 5 February 2023

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.

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.

A pillow made from a red heart quilt block
"Heart of My Hearts" Pillow

Brightly coloured hand ruched flowers
Hand Ruched Flowers

A quilt of red hearts on a cream background
"Twinkling Hearts Quilt"


A large white heart surrounded by pink triangles
"Sweet Heart Lap Quilt"

Friday, 11 November 2022

Virtual, Halloween Quilt Along 2022 was so much fun! - Save the Date for 2023



My Virtual Halloween Quilt Along Was So Much Fun!

My Virtual Halloween Quilt Along was so much fun!

Look at just some of the wonderful work that the attendees finished at class.

Here is what Vicky from Thunder Bay Ontario decided to work on.

Wow! Great job Vicky!

A pumpkin pincushion made from a modern print fabric
Pumpkin Pincushion 


A pumpkin quilt block
The Big Pumpkin

A thread sketch of two pumpkins on grey fabric
Vicky's Pumpkin Thread Sketch

A pair of stitched and painted pumpkins on fabric
Vicky's Thread Sketch Pumpkin painted with Lumiere Paints


A quilt block of a black bat on grey background
Going a Little Batty Block

Grace of Parksville B.C. did some absolutly beautiful work!

A wall quilt of pumpkins and Bats
Grace's Pumpkin and Bat Wall Quilt

A yellow, orange and white spiderweb and little bat quilt blocks
A Spiderweb Table Topper and Going a Little Batty Block

Grace's piecing is so precise and so much fun!

I will share more picturea as they come in.
There are at least a couple of table runners that I cant wait to show you.
Maybe even a quilt or two!

We all had such a good time that we have decided to do this again.
Save the date!
October 31, 2023 from 10:00 to 4:00
My Second Annual, "Virtual Halloween Quilt Along".

But wait ... we couldn't wait that long!

Registering Now
My Virtual, "Quilt For Christmas" Quilt Along!

Particulars in the following post.
See you there:)
Julie





Sunday, 26 June 2022

Introduction to Free Motion Quilting - New Virtual Class Dates

Registering Now Introduction to Free Motion Quilting
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.