Julie's Quilt Class

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #421

New Free Motion Quilting Design #421 "Fancy Dancy Feathers"

This new, free motion quilting design has been named.

It’s super fast to quilt and adds beautiful texture.

The winning name was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

This design is now called “Fancy Dancy Feathers”.

Thank you and congratulations to Jo L. Stauffer of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.

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Sunday, 3 August 2025

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #420

A white line design of loops and flowers

New Free Motion Quilting Design#420, "Cotton Boll"

This new, free motion quilting design is simple enough for new quilters to stitch with confidence and will add lovely texture to any quilt.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

This design is now called “Cotton Boll”.

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

Pam is from Forest, Indiana, USA.

Would you like to learn new free motion quilting skills?

I have both in-person and virtual workshops available for guilds, groups, conferences, and individuals.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #419

New Free Motion Quilting Design #419, "Beginner's Luck"

This new, free motion quilting design was created to teach beginner FMQ students how to change directions, stitch straight lines, and continuous curves.

It was named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram), with a little help from a random name picker, at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

This design is now called “Beginner’s Luck”.

Thank you and congratulations to Irene Harvalias of New Westminster, BC for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!

Sunday, 6 July 2025

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #418

New Free Motion Quilting Design #418, "YouCanDoThe" Loop

This new, free motion quilting design, inspired by a wonderful group of beginner FMQ students, has been named.

There were an amazing number of wonderfully imaginative name suggestions!

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) with help from a random name picker, at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

This design is now called “YouCanDoThe” Loop.

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

Friday, 6 June 2025

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #417

A flowing line design on a purple background

New Free Motion Quilting Design #417, "Wandering Thistle"

This new free motion quilting design, inspired by a story about a magical kingdom, has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

This design is now called “Wandering Thistle”.

Thank you and congratulations to Kristen Smith Dvm for suggesting this wonderful, winning name.
Kristen is from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, USA.

Have fun stitching this design.

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Julies Name Game - New free Motion Quilting Design #416

Yellow machine stitching of leaves on burgandy fabric

New Free Motion quilting Design #416, "Windy Leaves"

This new free motion quilting design, inspired by a windy, almost Spring day, has been named.

The winner was chosen by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

This design is now called “Windy Leaves”.

Thank you and congratulations to Susanne Knox for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!
Susanne is from San Tan Valley, Arizona, USA.

Hands-on and virtual workshops for guilds and groups booking now for 2025, 2026.

Friday, 11 April 2025

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #415

A bright green drawing of a free motion quilting design

New Free Motion Quilting Design #415

This new, free motion quilting design would love to be stitched big and bold to fill large negative space or add punch to a plain border.

Named by popular vote (Facebook & Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, February 23, 2025, this design is now called “Oysters and Kelp”.

Thank you and congratulations to Paulette Brunette Beliveau for suggesting this wonderful, winning name!
Paulette is from Sutherlin, Oregon, USA.

Hands-on and virtual workshops for guilds and groups now booking for 2025, 2026 and 2027

UPCOMING CLASSES.

Quilt Canada More Information Coming Soon ............................................................. Sunday, September 6, 10:00 to 2:00 (PT) Virtual Workshop............ Introduction to Thread Painting Thread painting is a versatile free-motion quilting technique that can be used to create one-of-a-kind art quilts, add realistic detail to both hand and machine appliqué, and transform printed panels into truly eye-catching works of art. In this class, students will create a beautiful rose art quilt while learning the foundations of successful thread painting. .....All skill levels welcome. Click on the Now Registering- Virtual Classes tab for more information and to register......................................................... ............................................................. Free Motion Quilting with Stencils............... Sold Out New Date Coming Soon ******************************************* Fun With Free Motion Quilting Virtual Workshop Open Registration New Date Coming Soon 10:00 to 4:00 (PDT) Improve your Free Motion Quilting skills as you learn a selection of my most popular FMQ designs. $75. All skill levels welcome. Click on the Now Registering- Virtual Classes tab for more information and to register. ******************************************** Falling for Quilting - Virtual Autumn Quilt Along Open Registration - Everyone Welcome Hands-On Virtual Workshop VIA Zoom..... Sunday, October 11, 2026 10:00 to 2:00 (PT) Lots of Fun and Free Patterns! ******************************************* Virtual Workshop Introduction to Free Motion Quilting New Dates Coming Soon 10:00 to 2:00 (PDT) Learn to Free Motion Quilt from the comfort of your own home with a full day of live instruction plus personal attention to aid you with machine set up and stitching homework. Click on the Registering Now-Virtual Workshops tab for registration links and more information. ****************************************** Lecture "What is Free Motion Quilting And What Can You Do With It" This is an exciting introduction to the many different types of free motion quilting. Registration open to all. ******************************************* If you are lucky enough to be in the Nanaimo area I have a variety of in person classes available at Snip & Stitch Sewing Centre. Click on the direct link to see what's available. I hope you'll join me!