Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #217

 

New Free Motion Quilting Design #217

Did you think I forgot you?

Oh no, not me, this is a special anniversary you see!

In 2017 I began creating a series of new free motion quilting designs for a new class I would be teaching entitled “Inspiration To Design”.

I was stumped on what to name the first design so on May 7, 2017,
I posed the question on Facebook and Instagram ....
What do you think this new Free Motion Quilting design should be named ?

There was an overwhelming response, the names were fabulous and everyone had such fun that I’ve been posting a new design each week ever since.

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I use these designs to teach many classes such as Free Motion Quilting For Beginners, Botanical Quilting, Make Mine Modern and more.

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Now please won’t you help me name design number 217?

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

The winner will be chosen by popular vote (here and on Facebook and/or Instagram ) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday May 9, 2021.

This design has been named!

This Free Motion Quilting design is now called “Fantango”.

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

It continues to amaze me how often you see what I'm thinking of!

My inspiration for this design was a piece of ballroom dance music played on a harp. 

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #216

New Free Motion Quilting Design #216 "Court Jester"

 Inspiration comes in many forms and from many places.

Though this design was inspired by the wide variety of interesting sea stars I saw while recently watching a documentary about ocean life I absolutely love how you often see something totally different.

I see it now too!

This 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 2, 2021.

This design is now called  “Court Jester”!

Thank you and congratulations to Jackie Roy of Winnipeg Manitoba for suggesting this weeks winning name!

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #215

New Free Motion Quilting Design #215

 Inspiration comes in many forms and from many places.

As often happens, this design was inspired by one of my previous Free Motion Quilting designs, number 178. (I’ll let you look up it’s wonderful name).

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

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

The winner will be chosen by popular vote (here, on Facebook and/or Instagram )at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday April 25, 2021.

Sample stitched on Sue Spargo Merino Wool.
Thread is WonderFil FabuLux Trilobal Polyester colour FB13

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Update!!!

This weeks new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.
The winner was chosen by popular vote (here, Facebook and Instagram ) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday April 25, 2021.

This design is now called “Mighty Oak”.

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

Free Motion Quilting on Wool - A New Class Sample

 Quilting Unusual Fabric (wool) and Building Fancy Feathers

 

This recent finish was created as a dual sample for my classes Quilting Unusual Fabrics and Building Fancy Feathers.

It is free motion quilted on Marino Wool.

Threads are both from WonderFil Specialty Threads, Accent for the feather and FabuLux for the background quilting.

Batting is two layers of Hobbs Tuscany Wool on top of one layer of bonded cotton.

Quilting Unusual Fabrics

Did you know that you can use more than cotton for quilting?

Wool, Linen, Knits, Denim, Satin and Vinyl are just a few of the specialty fabrics I love to quilt.

Each of these fabrics behaves quite differently.

Some can be used to make make beautiful quilts while others can be used for items such as handbags, clothing and home décor.

This series of virtual sessions will address fabric stabilization, needle, thread and batting choices for successfully quilting these unusual fabrics.

Next session starts June 5, 2021

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Building Fancy Feathers

Feather Quilting has a timeless beauty that perfectly suits both the most Classic or Modern quilt and everything in between.

In this virtual class we will go beyond the basic feather as students learn how to design and stitch fancy building feathers that will add the wow factor to any quilt. 

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #214

New Free Motion Quilting Design #214

 Inspiration comes in many forms and from many places.

I love to teach Free Motion Quilting and all it’s nuances.

It is my belief that it's not enough to teach a series of designs without giving my students the tools that they need to use what they’ve learned.

This design was inspired by my desire to include examples of some small, easy to finish free motion quilting projects in my classes on both technique and design.

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

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

The winner will be chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram and this Blog)at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday April 18, 2021.

I will reveal the finished project soon!

The thread used in this sample is WonderFil Polyfast 6543.

Update!

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.
The winner, chosen by popular vote at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday April 18, 2021 is “Flowing Fronds”.

Thank you and congratulations to Wanda Sotkowy of Victoria BC for suggesting this weeks winning name!

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #213

New Free Motion Quilting Design #213

The days are getting longer and it’s time to plant the garden.

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

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

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The winner will be chosen by popular vote at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday April 11, 2021.

Post Update!

This new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram and my blog) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday April 11, 2021.

This design is now called “Butterfly Garden”.

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

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #212

New Free Motion Quilting Design #212 "Spring Leaves"

 Inspired by Design number 211 and also wanting to be the star of the show this new Free Motion Quilting design has been named!

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday April 4, 2021.

This design is now called “Spring Leaves”.

Thank you and congratulations to Jackie Roy of Winnipeg Manitoba for suggesting this wonderful name.

Sample stitched on wool with WonderFil FabuLux thread.

Classes available in both technique and design (virtual for 2021).

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