Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #73

I absolutely love all of your imaginative names!

It is like watching a story unfold each week as the wonderful name suggestions come in.

Please play along with us.

This weeks new Free Motion Quilting design needs a name.

To suggest a name comment here, on Facebook and/or Instagram.

Comment or Like to vote for your favourite.

The winning name for this design will be announced on Sunday August 5 at 6:00PM (Pacific).

Let the game begin.

...

And this design has been named!

Thank you and congratulations to Christine Kotzian of Parksville B.C.

for suggesting the winning name of "Rooster Writing"  

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #72

This new Free Motion Quilting Design goes back to the Botanical side.

It will be named by popular vote here, on Facebook and/or Instagram on July 29 at 6:00 PM (Pacific).

I'll post a picture of my inspiration for this design when the winner is announced.

I bet you'll come up with something amazing!

Well now... You never cease to amaze me!

This weeks design has its new name.

The winner is "Legally Green"

Thank you and congratulations to Anita Yarrow of Crofton, B.C. 

for suggesting this winning name.

My inspiration for creating this design.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #71

This weeks new Free Motion Quilting design is a little bit silly and a little bit modern.

The inspiration for this one was a fun photo and news article that is currently trending on Facebook.

Join the fun and help me name this design.

To "play" along simply suggest a name or vote for your favorite in the comments below or on Facebook and/or Instagram

The winning name will be chosen by popular vote on Sunday July 22 at 6:00 PM (Pacific)

I will reveal my inspiration then as well.

Let the game begin!

Oh my goodness... this design inspired so many fun names!

Birds, Burrs, Eyelashes, Hedgehogs and Unicorns were all in the mix.

And the winning name by popular vote is....

"Seahorse"

Thank you and congratulations to Bonnie Rankin of Stittsville Ontario for this marvelous name!

This photo taken by Ernst Weiss and published in The Abbotsford News was my inspiration for this design.

I absolutely love how everyone sees something different in my designs!

And of course... then I see them differently too!

Would you like to learn how to work through the design process?

From Inspiration to a Stitch

Classes available!

Julies Name Game -New Free Motion Quilting Design #70

This weeks new Free Motion Quilting design was inspired by some of the name suggestions from last week as well as a song that was popular during Expo 67.

Please help me name this design.

Comment below, on Facebook and/or Instagram to suggest a a name or vote for your favorite.
The winning name will be chosen by popular vote on Sunday, July 15 at 6:00 PM (Pacific)

What oh what do you think the name should be?

This weeks winning name is "Up, Up and Away"
Thank you and congratulations to Stephanie Buckingham of Nanoose Bay B.C.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #69

Happy Canada Day!

Here we go with our new Free Motion Quilting Design #69.

Its a beautiful sunny day here in British Columbia with a lovely ocean breeze to inspire this weeks new design.

Suggest a name, or vote for your favourite from those suggested here, on Facebook and/or Instagram.

The winning name will be chosen by popular vote on Sunday, July 8 at 6:00PM (Pacific)

Vote now, Vote often... and don't forget to share.

This design has it's new name after some very lively voting.

And the winner is...
"Let's Go Fly a Kite"
This wonderful name was suggested by Nannet Girard of Nanaimo B.C.

Thanks to everyone who suggested a name and/or voted.
You are what makes this game so much fun!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #68

Please help me name this new Free Motion Quilting design.

Playful and sweet this design is a great one for beginning quilters to help perfect their smooth curves and reversals of direction.

Comment below or on Facebook and/or Instagram to suggest a name or vote for your favorite.
Posted on June 24, the winning name will be chosen by popular vote on Sunday July 1 at 6:00 PM (Pacific).

Thank you and congratulations to Cathy Jessica Latoski of Parksville, B.C.
Cathy (Jessica) suggested this weeks winning name of  "Loopy Loops".

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Recent Teaching Trip to Thunder Bay

Last month I had the privilege to teach several classes for the Thunder Bay Quilters Guild.
This dynamic quilt guild is full of talented members.
I had a wonderful time, made many new friends and as always enjoyed being back in Ontario.

Prince Arthur's Landing Lake Superior

I was treated to a walk around Prince Arthur's Landing.

This is a wonderful waterfront park by Lake Superior that hosts both summer and winter festivals.

It is a hub for artists with many wonderful sculptures and art installations.

There were few boats as the ice had just left the lake though I am sure that the marina is now in full swing. 

My tour of the area was completed with a lovely meal at Bight overlooking the water.

(Everyone took really good care of me! Thanks All!)

Day One - Color Blend Quilt class sample

Day One; Our class was Color Blend Quilt

The class learned how to blend and combine fabrics in an unexpected way to accent or hide the piecing of the design.

They all worked with my pattern of "The Fanny Bay Star Medallion Quilt".

This quilt way named after beautiful Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island in B.C.

Lots of fun was had by all. Great job ladies!

Peggy even arrived at her next class with her top finished! WOW!

Day Two -  Botanical Free Motion Quilting

Day Two: Our class was Botanical Free Motion Quilting

Leaves, vines ferns and more .... the class drew then stitched and even took time to play with a variety of threads.

What a wonderful job everyone!

I even got to go for a backyard BBQ. 

Great food, friendship and quilts (coconuts and paintings) to see.

Thanks Laura for taking me home to meet your family.

I loved every minute.

Day Three - Thread Painting

Day Three: Our class was Thread Painting - Harmony the Hedgehog

These lovely ladies are game for anything! 

For thread painting the group learned how to create a simple fusible applique then apply both straight line and zig zag free motion quilting to give the appearance of fur, quills (spines) and skin.

Several had to scoot away early so I'll show more if they send me pictures:)

Look at this... Vicky is almost done !

Lecture - Quilts from Popcorn Cans

The last order of business for me (besides another great dinner with the girls) was a lecture / demo on Quilts From Popcorn Cans at the monthly guild meeting.

The name of the demo refers to my habit of storing fabric scraps in the cans that pre-made popcorn come in. 

These cans make nice decorator accents... especially as no one realizes that there is fabric in them.

We had a great time exploring a variety of quilts that can be made to use up all that scrap fabric.

The meeting included a great show and tell. 

Peggy even showed her quilt top from the Blended Quilt Class, 

way to go Peggy!

In addition to all the individual quilts there was a showing of this years

 SNIP, RIP, DROP and PASS Christmas Cheer Teddy Bear Quilts.

These are just a few of the wonderful SNIP, RIP, DROP and PASS teddy bear quilts.

Every year the Thunder Bay Quilters Guild contributes to the local Christmas Cheer fund by making quilts, pillowcases or sleeping bags for teddy bears or other stuffed animals.

More SNIP, RIP, DROP and PASS teddy bear quilts.

What a lovely thank you card and gift.

I was given a lovely thank you card, guild pin and tote bag as a parting gift.

The only part I don't like about teaching is having to say goodbye to all of my wonderful new friends.

Hope to see you all soon!