Author Archives: LindaP

About LindaP

Educational Consultant for Janome Canada Ltd.

Best Kept Secret on Your Sewing Machine (and Serger)!

Posted on September 4, 2015 by LindaP

Psst! Pass it On! Have you ever had silk charmeuse and chiffon slither away from you, oblivious of the feed dog traction, or struggled to sew a bulky denim or wool seam or quilt? There is a little known option … Continue reading →

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How do you Quilt?

Posted on August 28, 2015 by LindaP

  When I attend quilt shows, I love to look at how the quilts have been quilted as well as the fabrics! Many are done on long arm machines with intricate patterns, others are simply done, in the ditch, with … Continue reading →

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Candlewick by machine?

Posted on August 14, 2015 by LindaP

Candlewicking Or Candlewick, is a form of white work embroidery that traditionally uses an unbleached cotton thread on a piece of unbleached muslin. It gets its name from the nature of the soft spun cotton thread, which was braided, then … Continue reading →

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CreativFestival Fall 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by LindaP

The Creative Sewing and Needlework Festival is Coming!!!!!  The festival is coming!!!!!!!!!3 days of unbeatable shopping and 5 days of unparalleled classes! Janome is the exclusive sponsor of the sewing machine classrooms. Whether you sew, scrapbook, knit, bead, quilt, crochet, … Continue reading →

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Grand National Quilt Show

Posted on July 31, 2015 by LindaP

  The 2015 Grand National Quilt Show is at the  Joseph Schneider Haus  on now till Sept. 27. The new exhibit, at this national historic site, features a stunning, collection of quilts created by Canadian quilt and fibre artists from coast to coast. … Continue reading →

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Quilt Auctions & Appraisals

Posted on June 15, 2015 by LindaP

Have you ever been to a quilt auction?  I can honestly say, I’ve hadn’t heard of them!  I thought everyone kept all the quilts they made or gave them all away as gifts. The New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Auction was … Continue reading →

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Quilts Kingston 2015

Posted on June 3, 2015 by LindaP

Are you looking for a destination for a weekend drive? Why not visit one of the many quilt shows displaying all across Canada.  What a great way to see some amazing talent, be inspired and visit a city or town that perhaps you’ve … Continue reading →

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Hemming How to on CoverPro

Posted on May 21, 2015 by LindaP

Some tips for hemming RTW (or your own creations!) Almost everyone has to hem something they’ve purchased. Whether is too long and has to be shortened or its too short and a piece has to be added. Making your garment the right … Continue reading →

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Highlights of the Windsor Quilt Show 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by LindaP

It was so nice to meet everyone and see all the beautiful quilts at the quilt show! So many talented people! And I have to be careful not to say ladies! As many men are taking up the craft. Here is Vic’s, … Continue reading →

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National Quilt Day in Sarnia, Ontario

Posted on May 14, 2015 by LindaP

The first National Quilting Day was observed in 1992 and has grown into a global celebration for all quiltmakers and quilt lovers. Helen Storbeck, one of the founders of National Quilting Day, wrote in The Quilting Quarterly, “Groups of quilters … Continue reading →

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