My Workshops at Quilt Canada 2022 - Vancouver B.C.

Canada Place - Home of Quilt Canada 2022

 It was absolutely wonderful to get back to meeting "in person" at  Quilt Canada 2022 !

The event took place at Canada Place located on the harbor front in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.

Welcome to Quilt Canada 2022

I was honored to be asked to display a quilt in the Teachers Invitational Show and chose my version of the Dream Big panel from Hoffman Fabrics entitled "Dreamland".

The Teachers Invitational 

  

"Dreamland"

There really is nothing like a classroom full of enthusiastic students.                                                      All of the attendees were amazing! So willing to try new things, take a risk and rise to any challenge.

I am beyond proud of them all!

In The Magic of Thread Painting students were introduced to photo editing, fusible applique, the when and why of stabilization and a variety of thread painting stitch techniques all in just three hours.

I think they all did a fabulous job!

The Magic of Thread Painting

Class machines kindly provided by Husqvarna Canada.

The Magic of Thread Painting

My next workshop was Free Motion Quilting With Stencils.

Students learned how to use a quilting stencil to mark their fabric, the importance of filling in the bridges until you are accustomed to working with a new stencil, how directionality affects the ease of stitching and how to achieve smooth hand movement for beautiful stitching.

Of course, all of this takes practice and once again everyone did great!

Free Motion Quilting With Stencils

Thank you to Janome Canada for the wonderful classroom machines!

Free Motion Quilting With Stencils

On Saturday I had the pleasure of teaching a full day workshop of Inspired Free Motion Quilting and I must say that all the attendees were absolute rock stars!

Students learned how to mark a whole cloth table runner to create defined areas for quilting, how to use Walking Foot or Free Motion Ruler Quilting to secure the quilt sandwich and add areas of visual relief, how to mark and Free Motion quilt a Stencil design and a variety of my Free Motion fill designs.

Preparing the design areas for quilting

Walking Foot Quilting

How to use a stencil for Free Motion Quilting

Quilting the Center

Quilting with gold thread on burgundy for a stunning effect

It was a busy day and I can't wait to see some of the finished pieces!

Inspired Free Motion Quilting

Machines for this class were kindly provided by Husqvarna Canada.

Inspired Free Motion Quilting

All of the quilts on display were gorgeous!

You can see the amazing award winning quilts here at Canadian Quilters, Courtepointes Canadiennes          NJS Award Winners.

As always, it was wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones.

Finally, my sincere thanks to all of the volunteers who made Quilt Canada 2022 such a success.

Events like this are only able to happen with your drive and dedication!

Julies name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #274

New Free Motion Quilting Design #274 "Funtastic Feathers"

This simple feather based, free motion quilting design has been named.
Stitched large or small, with variegated or solid thread it is sure to become a favorite for you and me!

The winning name was chosen by popular vote (Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

This design is now called “Funtastic Feathers”.

Thank you and congratulations to Val Ansell of Nanaimo B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

The thread used in this sample is FabuLux trilobal polyester FB 27 “Rocking Horse”.

Purchase this and other quilting supplies from WonderFil Specialty Threads.

Would you like to learn how to Free Motion Quilt and stitch some of my wonderful designs?

Sign up for my Virtual Workshop "Introduction to Free Motion Quilting".

Details below or under the Virtual Classes Tab at the top of this page.

Introduction to Free Motion Quilting - New Virtual Class Dates

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.

Quilt Canada 2022 - The Magic of Thread Painting

Class Sample "The Magic of Thread Painting"

“The Magic of Thread Painting”

There is only one spot left in my Thread Painting workshop at Quilt Canada 2022 in Vancouver B.C.

Thursday June 16, 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Thread Painting can be used to make one of a kind art quilts, add detail to both hand and machine appliqué or even to embellish printed panels to make them truly outstanding.

In this class students will create a lovely thread painted rose as they learn how to use fusible web appliqué as a base for thread painting, thread painting without appliqué, correct layering and stabilization, what sewing machine needles and feet to use, how your thread choices effect visual texture plus several free motion thread painting techniques including straight stitch brush strokes, side motion zig zag, slanted zig zag, free motion satin stitch and how to create a blended color palette with multiple threads.

Detail showing a variety of thread painting stitch techniques

Sewing machines provided.
Kit purchased at start of class includes all supplies so all you need to do is relax and have fun!

Online registration closes June 11 at noon PT. 

Click on the link below to register.

Canadian Quilters Association - Quilt Canada 2022

"Harmony The Hedgehog"

Thread painted Dragonfly with Angelina and Mylar wings

Join me in making Quilt Canada 2022 a huge success!

Quilt Canada 2022 - Free Motion Quilting With Stencils

Learn to free motion quilt with stencils at Quilt Canada 2022

There are a only a few spots left in my workshop 

“Free Motion Quilting with Stencils” 

at Quilt Canada 2022 in Vancouver B.C.

Friday June 17, 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Quilting stencils are available in literally hundreds of different sizes, themes and styles making them the easiest and least expensive way to add detailed, custom, free motion quilting to all of your quilted items.

You can achieve the look of hand quilting, ruler quilting or quilting with a pantograph with nothing more than a standard Darning Foot, stencil and something to mark your fabric.

In this class you will learn a variety of marking techniques for working with stencils, correct hand and body positioning for free motion quilting and how to smoothly guide your fabric as you quilt a small sample that may be used after class to create a lovely pillow or bag.

Working with stencils is one of the best ways to quickly improve your free motion quilting skills.

Sewing machines provided.
Kit purchased at start of class includes all supplies needed for a relaxed learning experience.

Click on the link below to register.

Canadian Quilters Association Quilt Canada 2022

The stencil that you will receive as part of your kit

Marking a quilt with a continuous border stencil

I look forward to meeting you at Quilt Canada 2022!

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #273

New Free Motion Quilting Design #273

Here for you is this weeks new free motion quilting design.

Though beautiful in variegated thread it would also be lovely in a tone just a shade different than your background fabric or even stitched as a two color design.

What do you think it’s name should be?

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

The winner will be chosen by popular vote (here, Facebook and Instagram) at 6:00 PM (Pacific) on Sunday, June 5 2022.

This design was stitched with WonderFil Mirage, 30 weight Rayon SD24 "Primary Colors" in both the needle and bobbin and a 75/11 Quilting Needle.

Update!

This new free motion quilting design has been named.

This design is now called “Frolicking Flox”.

Thank you and congratulations to 

Catherine Henderson of Kelowna B.C. 

for suggesting this winning name!

Classes (virtual and in person) available in both stitching and design.

Julies Name Game - New Free Motion Quilting Design #272

New Free Motion Quilting Design #272 "Passion Flower"

Can you tell that I was thinking of my Mom and listening to opera when I created this new free motion quilting design?

Named by popular vote (Facebook / Instagram) with a little help from a random name picker at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, May 29, 2022, this design is now called “Passion Flower”.

Thank you and congratulations to Judy Payne of Parksville B.C. for suggesting this winning name.

Stitched with FabuLux FB06 “Fruit Salad” trilobal polyester in both needle and bobbin.

Purchase this and other beautiful threads and quilting supplies from WonderFil Specialty Threads

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