Saturday, 28 October 2023

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #339

A stitched design in red to grey variegated thread
New Free Motion Quilting Design "Aztec Wind Dancers"

This weeks new Free Motion Quilting design has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook &!Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday,  September 10, 2023.

This design is now called “Aztec Wind Dancers”.

Thank you and congratulations to Tracy Vermilyea Thompson of New Westminster B.C. for suggesting this wonderful winning name!

Stitched with FabuLux 40 weight polyester FB39 “Newsprint”, hand guided on a standard bed machine.

Have fun and remember to Like, Comment and Share so your friends can play along too!

Exciting In Person and Virtual Workshops available for guilds, groups and conferences booking now.

Contact me to reserve your dates for the remainder of 2023 and the 2024/2025 season.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #338

New Free Motion Quilting design #338 "Static"

Inspired by a glass sculpture, 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 September 3, 2023.

This design is now called “Static”.

Thank you and congratulations to Tina Marie Johnson of Upland, California for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

Stitched with FabuLux 40 weight polyester FB17 “Royal Robes”,
hand guided on a standard bed machine.

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Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #337

A white design on a blue background
New Free Motion Quilting Design #337 "Crescent and Waves"

This new Free Motion Quilting design 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 (PDT) on Sunday August 27, 2023.

As usual, all of the suggestions were fabulous!

This design is now called “Crescent and Waves”.

Thank you and congratulations to Michelle Hartrick for suggesting this wonderful winning name.

I believe that Michelle is from somewhere in Ontario.

Have fun and remember to Like, Comment and Share so your friends can play along too!

Exciting Virtual and in person Workshops available for guilds, groups and individuals.
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Friday, 20 October 2023

Virtual Workshops - Learn How To Thread Paint With Free Motion Quilting




The Poaster for a virtual Thread Painting workshop

Don't miss this popular Virtual Workshop

Introduction to Thread Painting


Live, Hands - On, via Zoom

Saturday October 21, 2023

8:00 to 2:00 (PDT)

$75.

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
juliesquiltclass@telus.net

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A fabric applique of an orange rose on a green background
Introduction To Thread Painting

 

Poster for Thread Painting Techniques virtual wolkshop

Thread Painting Techniques

Creating Depth and Dimension

Now Registering 
A stand alone workshop that is an excellent companion to Introduction To Thread Painting

Live, Hands - On, via Zoom.

Sunday October 22, 2023

8:00 to 2:00 (PDT)

$75.

In this hands-on workshop students will learn how to add depth and dimension to their thread painting with free standing design elements, couching, fabric manipulation and the use of specialty products such as Mylar and Angelina Fibres.
All machines, all skill levels welcome.
Register with payment by e-transfer or PayPal to
juliesquiltclass@telus.net

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These workshops may be taken separately or why not treat yourself to a two day Thread Painting retreat from the comfort of your own home.

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.

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #335

A stitched design of green thread on white fabric
New Free Motion Quilting Design #335 "Mother of Thousands"

This new Free Motion Quilting design, inspired by the beautiful scrollwork found on ancient ornamental armour, has been named.

Though easy to stitch it does require good fingertip control.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday August 13, 2023.

This design is now called “Mother of Thousands”.
I love that plant!

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

Hand guided on a Standard Bed machine with 40 weight Rayon thread.

Exciting New Virtual Workshops registering now.

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Friday, 13 October 2023

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #334

Machine stitched ruffled flowers and leaves in pink on white
New Free Motion Quilting Design #334 "Swirling Flowers"

This new Free Motion Quilting design has a nice flow and creates a lovely texture.

It was named by popular vote on Facebook & Instagram with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday August 6, 2023.

This design is now called “Swirling Flowers “.

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 Master Quilter 40 weight polyester thread “Pink” from WonderFil.

Have fun and remember to Like, Comment and Share so your friends can play along too!

New Virtual and In-Person workshops now registering for Guilds, Groups and Individuals.

Click on the Tabs at the top of this page for more information and to register.