Author Archives: Anne Stitcher

About Anne Stitcher

I am the newest Educator with Janome. While I have been sewing for over 40 years, I'm finding there is always something new to learn in the sewing world. New techniques, new tools and new fabric.

Show and Tell inspires us to try similar techniques or project ideas

Posted on May 15, 2019

I was attending an event at Langley Vacuum and Sewing and we were having a show and tell session. There are so many talented people out there. A lot of people doing projects for gifts and charity work. I love … Continue reading →

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JANOME ACUSKETCH APP

Posted on May 13, 2019

The Janome AcuSketch app is the perfect tool to draw and embroider a fish…….or anything else you fancy.  Fish drawn on the AcuSketch screen.  Adding details to the fish. The triple straight stitch was selected for the stitch type – … Continue reading →

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Janome’s HD 9 Professional sewing machine – heavy duty sewing

Posted on May 3, 2019

Sewing long, straight seams can be monotonous, but with the Janome HD-9 Professional, its straight-stitch plate and narrow foot, it is anything but monotonous. Sewing the seam is completely quickly with a maximum speed of 1600 stitches per minute – … Continue reading →

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HD9 ACCESSORY KITS ……. available in Canada

Posted on May 1, 2019

Start sewing immediately with practical accessory kits that include everything you need to do all your projects.  These feet work with the foot and needle plate specially designed for the HD-9 :  they will achieve professional results, no matter what … Continue reading →

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Project of the Month: Baby blanket

Posted on April 29, 2019

I like to think of myself as thrifty, so when I had scraps left over from cutting kits for projects, I didn’t want to throw them away.   I use scraps for all sorts of projects. This time I decided … Continue reading →

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NEW! HD-9 Roller Foot is our April Foot of the Month

Posted on April 3, 2019

This NEW HD ROLLER FOOT is essential for work with thick materials such as leather, upholstery fabric, vinyl, plastic and for sewing home decorating projects with techniques like extra large piping and similar.  This foot is fabulous for sewing rounded … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Janome Dealer – Sawyers Sewing Centre, Victoria BC

Posted on April 1, 2019

Visiting Victoria is like coming home for me. I was born in Victoria, so it always has a special place in my heart. When I first walked into Sawyers Sewing Centre, I was a little overwhelmed, this store is huge! … Continue reading →

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MACHINE MODEL OF THE MONTH: JANOME HD9 PROFESSIONAL

Posted on March 20, 2019

Janome has added a new sewing machine, the HD-9 to its professional series of machine models/  From a professional elegance to its exceptional robust quality, the HD-9 sews all kinds of fabrics, thin or thick. The HD-9  sews straight stitches … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Janome Dealer – Island Sewing, Campbell River, BC

Posted on March 1, 2019

Island Sewing Centre is a family run business, Christa, Danielle and Peter have loads of expertise to share in the heart of Campbell River, BC. A diverse group of knowledge makes Island Sewing a success. The store has been open … Continue reading →

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February at Janome

Posted on February 4, 2019

February is the month of Love and Friendship! This is the shortest month of the year, so we have a few less days this month to create projects. Here is a quick, fun block to make. Scanned Motif with Digitizer … Continue reading →

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