Author Archives: Anne Stitcher

About Anne Stitcher

I have been an Educator with Janome for several years now. Crafting is my passion. I love to sew, quilt, crochet, knit, cross-stitch, scrapbook, paper tole and cook. I have so many hobbies. I am always doing something. I love to use my skills to help people in need and to pass on my knowledge to others. Happy Sewing!

Binding Options

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Anne Stitcher

We all have our favourite way to bind a quilt, placemat, table runner, or whatever the project, but did you know that Janome has several options available to assist you? Here are 4 different ways that I bind things. 1.) … Continue reading →

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Say Goodbye to Dim Eyes with the Janome Optic Magnifiers!

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Anne Stitcher

“My eyes are dim. I can not see. I have not brought my specks with me.” This song rings true for a lot of us these days. I don’t know about you, but I’m finding that threading a needle is … Continue reading →

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Decorate with Bobbins

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Anne Stitcher

I would love to create a Christmas Tree and decorate with only Sewing Accessories. I think that would be lovely, but I don’t think my husband would be overly thrilled. One of the things I would hang would be bobbins. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sewing – Pacifier Clips

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Anne Stitcher

I have been busy sewing in anticipation of my grand-daughter’s and great-grand daughter’s arrival. I’m putting so many hours on my machine, I will need to get it serviced soon! I usually service once a year as I am usually … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sewing – Giving Thanks

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Anne Stitcher

A friend of mine’s Uncle had some tragic things happen in his life. He lost his wife to cancer and three weeks later his apartment building burned down and he lost every memory he had in his suite. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Tips For Sending Your Quilt Top To The Longarm Quilter

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Anne Stitcher

Quilting on a longarm quilting machine, like the Janome Quilt Maker Pro 18, is a great, rewarding and fun part of the quilting process. If you own one of these machines, as I do, sometimes people will ask you to … Continue reading →

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Janome Gift Giving Ideas

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Anne Stitcher

Time seems to move faster and faster these days, especially as we head toward the Holidays. When looking for last-minute gift or Holiday decorating ideas, turn to your stash, or “Fabric Library” as I call it, our Janome Canada Dealers, … Continue reading →

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A Little Ray of Sunshine

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Anne Stitcher

I live in Chilliwack, BC and while my family is safe and dry, a lot of people very close to me are losing their homes or are stranded in between mudslides. I thought a ray of sunshine would be appropriate … Continue reading →

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Janome M*A*S*H up!

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Anne Stitcher

When I was young, I grew up watching M*A*S*H, which is a show I still love to this day. For those who may not have watched, or are too young to remember, M*A*S*H was a very popular series based on … Continue reading →

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Fabric Books

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Anne Stitcher

Lately, I have been making fabric books for the all the baby’s in my life. In a previous post here on Janome Life, I shared that our family will soon be welcoming 4 new babies. Yes, four! Fortunately, these fabric … Continue reading →

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