Author Archives: Kim Jamieson-Hirst

About Kim Jamieson-Hirst

Quilter, Host at Chatterbox Quilts and The Quilter's Way, inspiring and encouraging quilters through education.

New Tapering Feature on the Janome MC9450

Posted on March 15, 2019

Last month I gave you an overview of the Janome MC9450 and promised that I would be introducing you to one of its exciting features, the tapering function. I always try to keep my promises, so this month I’m going … Continue reading →

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Janome Horizon MC9450 Overview

Posted on February 15, 2019

I have exciting news – I have a new Janome sewing machine. The Janome MC9450 arrived last month and I love it! I must admit that I hated to switch from the Janome MC9400 which I’ve been stitching on for … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Heart Ornament

Posted on January 11, 2019

It’s not even February yet, but I was in the mood to create a Valentine’s Day decoration using the Janome MC9400. Usually, I’m working on this type of project the day before the holiday, but (for a change) I actually … Continue reading →

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Best Tips for Adding Monograms to a Project

Posted on December 14, 2018

In a previous post, I explained how I used the decorative stitches on the Janome MC9400, to create my own personalized fabric. Now I want to explain how you can do the same thing with the monogram feature on the Janome … Continue reading →

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Use Decorative Stitches to Make Your Own Fabric

Posted on November 16, 2018

If you’re looking for ideas to use the decorative stitches on your Janome sewing machine, why not use them to create new fabric? Let me show you how. As a quilter, I don’t often get to take advantage of the … Continue reading →

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Automatic Presser Foot Lifter on the Janome MC9400

Posted on October 12, 2018

One of the very helpful features on the Janome MC9400 is the automatic presser foot lift function. While you might be used to raising and lowering your presser foot manually, the Janome MC9400 has an automatic presser foot lifter that … Continue reading →

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Using the Cloth Guide on the Janome MC9400

Posted on September 14, 2018

Whether you are a quilter or a garment sewist you need to sew an accurate seam width. There are various methods that stitchers use to stitch exactly a certain distance from the needle: masking tape on the bed of their … Continue reading →

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Setting up the AcuFeed Flex System and Walking Feet

Posted on August 10, 2018

When I first got the Janome MC9400, I was really pleased that it came with a walking foot. It’s sometimes called an even feed foot and it is a foot that can be used with the AcuFeed Flex System on … Continue reading →

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Quilt-as-you-go Table Runner Made Easy with the Janome AcuFeed Flex System

Posted on July 13, 2018

I recently had to whip up a quick project to celebrate a special friend’s 60th birthday and decided to make her a QAYG table runner using the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9400 QCP. If you don’t know what “QAYG” stands … Continue reading →

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The HP Foot and Needle Plate for the Janome MC9400; MC15000 AND MC6700P

Posted on June 15, 2018

One of my favourite combinations on the Janome MC9400 is the HP foot and needle plate. As a quilter, I value the ability of a sewing machine to make a good straight stitch and a perfect 1/4″ seam. I get … Continue reading →

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