Author Archives: trinagallop

Embroidered Organizer Bags

Posted on July 30, 2021 by trinagallop

Mask mandates are different all across the country, but I am just prepping for my first road trip in 18 months and wanted something that would organize my clean and used cloth masks since I live in a province where … Continue reading →

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Making dolls and doll clothing on the Janome Skyline S9

Posted on June 28, 2021 by trinagallop

One of my daughter’s best friends is moving away soon. My daughter is only three and a half and this is her first best friend. And quite honestly she is handling it way better than her Dad and I are … Continue reading →

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In the hoop zipper bags

Posted on May 28, 2021 by trinagallop

I have been making “traditional” zipper bags on my Janome Skyline S9 for many years now (you can view some of my older projects here and here). Zipper bags are a fun project to use up scraps and are useful … Continue reading →

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Dog (or Cat) Embroidery ID Collars

Posted on April 30, 2021 by trinagallop

I’ve had this little project in my head for a while now. There are many good reasons to ensure that your dog (or cat) has some form of ID on their collars. Tags are a traditional method. But there are … Continue reading →

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Who let the dogs out?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by trinagallop

Last month I shared a post on machine embroidery for stuffed animals featuring cats. I love almost all animals (sorry spiders and snakes) but those who know me well were wondering how I could feature a post on cats when … Continue reading →

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Machine Embroidery for Stuffies

Posted on February 26, 2021 by trinagallop

I’ve used my Janome Skyline S9 for a lot of different things – embroidery, quilting, apparel sewing, decor sewing, hemming, free motion quilting, you name it. I had no idea I could use it to make little stuffed animals using … Continue reading →

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Working with knit fabrics

Posted on January 29, 2021 by trinagallop

In my last post on the Janome Life Blog of 2020, I said that one of the things I really wanted to spend more sewing time on this year was apparel sewing. Well, I’m making good on that goal and … Continue reading →

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Sewing Year in Review

Posted on December 26, 2020 by trinagallop

At the end of every year, I like to take a look back and reflect on all my sewing projects and consider my plans for the new year. I’ve been in the habit of doing this for some time now, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Embellishments

Posted on November 27, 2020 by trinagallop

Have you started decorating for the holidays yet? I’ve noticed a lot of neighbours have their lights up with more and more lawn ornaments appearing daily. Apparently we are all decorating early as a way of finding some joy in … Continue reading →

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So versatile – The Janome Skyline S9

Posted on October 30, 2020 by trinagallop

I have been using the Janome Skyline S9 for almost two years now and it really has become my go-to sewing machine. I just love how versatile it is! One minute I am sewing a quilt, the next doing some … Continue reading →

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