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Author Archives: Kim Jamieson-Hirst
Updating the Janome Continental M7 to Version 2.00
Are you up to date? What I really mean to ask is if your Janome Continental M7 is up to date. Janome released a new software update (Version 2.00) in May 2022 to fix a few, very minor points in … Continue reading
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Tagged Chatterbox Quilts, How to update the Janome M7, Janome Canada, JANOME CANADA ARTISAN, Janome Continental M7, Janome Continental M7P, Janome M7, JANOME MACHINE UPDATES, Janome sewing, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome sewing machines, Kim Jamieson-Hirst Janome Canada artisan
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Finishing Appliqué Edges on the Janome Continental M7
There are hundreds of decorative stitches on the Janome Continental M7 but I wanted to focus on the humble zigzag stitch in this blogpost. The zigzag stitch is my favourite stitch to use when finishing the edges of raw edge … Continue reading
Posted in Applique, Janome Continental M7
Tagged Appliqué with Janome, Chatterbox Quilts, Janome Canada, JANOME CANADA ARTISAN, Janome Continental M7, Janome Continental M7P, Janome F foot, Janome F2 foot with open toe, Janome M7, Janome sewing, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome sewing machines, Kim Jamieson-Hirst Janome Canada artisan, Zigzag stitch
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Get started with your new Janome sewing machine
It’s finally Spring, a time for new beginnings! This made me think about how exciting it can be to get a new Janome sewing machine and start your journey with it, but…it also made me think about sewists and quilters … Continue reading
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Tagged Chatterbox Quilts, JANOME ACUFEED FLEX FEET, JANOME ACUFEED FLEX FOOT, Janome Canada, JANOME CANADA ARTISAN, Janome Continental M7, Janome Continental M7P, Janome HP needle plate and foot set, Janome HP2 foot, Janome M7, Janome needle threader, Janome sewing, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome sewing machines, Kim Jamieson-Hirst Janome Canada artisan, quilting project
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It’s the Heart-iest Time of the Year❤️
It’s almost here! The heart-iest day of the year: Valentine’s Day! Of course this calls for a heart-y project and that’s what I want to share with you in this blogpost. I decided to make a heartfelt wall hanging/table topper … Continue reading
Posted in Janome Artisan project tutorial, Janome Continental M7, Janome Project tutorial
Tagged Chatterbox Quilts, Janome Canada, JANOME CANADA ARTISAN, Janome Continental M7, Janome Continental M7P, JANOME FREE MOTION COUCHING FOOT SET, Janome HP2 foot, Janome M7, Janome sewing, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome sewing machines, Kim Jamieson-Hirst Janome Canada artisan, quilting project
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Let’s Colour and Quilt!
I want to share a fun project that you’ll be able to make quickly and it’s perfect to do with your children or grandchildren. It involves a bit of stitching, a bit of colouring, and some free motion or ruler … Continue reading
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Tagged Chatterbox Quilts, Janome Canada, JANOME CANADA ARTISAN, Janome Continental M7, Janome Continental M7P, Janome HP2 foot, Janome M7, Janome SD foot, Janome sewing, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome sewing machines, Kim Jamieson-Hirst Janome Canada artisan, quilting project
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Super Size “Quilt As You Go” Log Cabin Block!
I’ve always wanted to make a log cabin quilt but large quilts aren’t really my thing. I prefer wall hangings, so I decided to make a super size log cabin block using the quilt as you go (QAYG) method. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Chatterbox Quilts, fabric bookmark from scraps, Janome Canada, Janome Canada Artisan, Janome Continental M7, Janome Continental M7P, Janome HP foot, Janome M7, Janome sewing, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome sewing machines, Kim Jamieson-Hirst Janome Canada artisan, Make a fabric bookmark
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Fabric Bookmark from Scraps!
I’m an avid reader and I usually have at least 3 books on the go at one time – yes, I get bored easily! Due to my reading habits, I’m always looking for bookmarks and I’ve found a quick and … Continue reading
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Tagged Chatterbox Quilts, fabric bookmark from scraps, Janome Continental M7, Janome Continental M7P, Janome HP foot, Janome M7, Janome sewing, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome sewing machines, Kim Jamieson-Hirst Janome Canada artisan, Make a fabric bookmark
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Sewing Buttons can be Fun with the Janome M7!
I’m a quilter and I don’t do clothing repairs, but…I don’t mind sewing buttons on garments or other items because it’s so fun to do with the Janome M7. I’ve got to admit that I find it fascinating and almost … Continue reading
Posted in Janome Continental M7
Tagged Chatterbox Quilts, Janome button sewing foot T, Janome Continental M7, Janome M7, Kim Jamieson-Hirst Janome Canada artisan, Sewing a button onto a project by machine, Sewing a button with the Janome M7
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Displaying Your Photos on the Janome M7
Did you know that you can upload your own photos to display on your Janome Continental M7? Yes, you can and I want to walk you through this process so you can personalize your own Janome Continental M7. When you … Continue reading
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Tagged Chatterbox Quilts, How to Upload Photos to the Janome M7, Janome Continental M7, Janome M7, Janome Screen Saver Tool, Kim Jamieson-Hirst Janome Canada artisan, Screen Saver Tool
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In The Hoop with the Janome 500E
The best part of being a Janome artisan is that I get to play with different machines. While I’m primarily a quilter, I do have a Janome 500E but I haven’t really used it very much. I know that if … Continue reading
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