Author Archives: lizafrica

About lizafrica

I am the National Education Manager for Janome & Elna Canada (including Artistic Creative products) and I LOVE to sew! I have been employed full time in the sewing and quilting industry for almost 30 years so I bring a wealth of sewing knowledge & expertise to this blog. I enjoy all forms of sewing from quilting to sewing garments to machine embroidery and software. Pretty much everything in my life is seen through the eyes of a passionate sewer! I am constantly on the look out for fun, innovative and inspiring ideas to share with you all on this blog. I also love to read, knit , travel and spend time with my family and friends.

ARTISTIC DIGITIZER PART 5: CHANGE VIEWS

Posted on August 17, 2018

  It is very useful to see all the little details on the work space when digitizing.  Artistic Digitizer helps me to change my point of view so I can see clearly.  Using the icons at the top of the … Continue reading →

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More travels with Janomegirl

Posted on August 15, 2018

At the beginning of June, I made my first solo trip into the BC Okanagan, where I visited Anderson Sewing Center in Kamloops. After a brief torrential downpour, and some technical difficulties with my computer, we had a blast learning … Continue reading →

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GLAD YOU ASKED THAT: What is the difference between the various Janome needle plates?

Posted on August 14, 2018

  I get quite a few queries about needle plates. Questions like: what is the difference between this one and that one? And our newer HP needle plate has some people confused. I am also asked what all the markings … Continue reading →

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INTRODUCING OUR NEW JANOME EDUCATOR IN BC, CANADA

Posted on August 13, 2018

I’m thrilled to introduce you to our new Janome & Elna Educator in BC, Canada: Anne-Margaret Vose of Chilliwack, BC. I met Anne-Margaret some time back where she is a customer at one of our local Janome stores.  Her show … Continue reading →

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Have you sewed with cork fabric yet?

Posted on August 8, 2018

If not, why not? It is so easy – Just treat it like slightly stiffer fabric….. Our Janome machines cope with cork like a hot knife through butter! Let me share some info about cork + hints & tips + … Continue reading →

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Educator Pick of the month: Janome Circular Attachment

Posted on July 31, 2018

Let’s revisit the wonders of the Janome Circular attachment. Do you think people might think you have been drinking if you try to sew in a perfect circle? Worry no more….we have just the tool for you! Are you intimidated … Continue reading →

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Janome Foot of the month: Blind Hem foot G

Posted on July 23, 2018

This month we are not “tempting” you to buy an optional accessory foot. No….. we are reminding you what your G foot is to be used for: the BLIND HEM foot comes included with nearly all of our Janome machines.  … Continue reading →

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Here is a cute project idea using AcuSketch App and the Janome MC15000 Quilt Maker

Posted on July 18, 2018

The AcuSketch app is a fast favourite of mine…..Just love being able to doodle on my iPad and then instantaneously send it to my Janome Mc15000 or Janome Skyline S9 to stitch out whatever I doodled. SEW much fun. I … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Janomelife giveaway winners + janomelife viewers share their best tips for working with thread

Posted on July 13, 2018

We offered a summer giveaway of thread this month to 3 lucky people………sample packs of Wonderfil thread and we asked that each entrant share her best  Hint or Tip about thread. THANK YOU!! There were some real gems. I decided I … Continue reading →

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Glad you asked that: Will the Janome “ruler” foot work on my machine?

Posted on July 10, 2018

For a long time we have been asked this: “Will that ruler foot work on my machine?” And this is even more so lately as Michael, Erin, Yvonne and I have been traveling around Canada doing Rule your Quilt and … Continue reading →

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