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Unboxing the Janome Air-Thread 2000D Professional

This little beauty showed up on my doorstep recently. You can imagine how excited I was! The Janome AirThread 2000D is a serger, but not just any serger. It’s an award winning serger! The Janome AT2000D the recipient of the 2019 iF … Continue reading

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Mindful Mending

If you know me, you know this scarf below. It’s a staple in my wardrobe. I wear it as an accessory, I wear it to keep my neck warm in the winter; it’s an extra blanket for my daughter when … Continue reading

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Personalized Easter Treat Bags

Hard to believe but Easter is almost here! The only thing I like more than sewing bags, is personalizing bags for special occasions. I’ve made Halloween bags, Valentine’s Day bags, and now Easter bags! These little bunny ear bags are … Continue reading

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Zippy zippers

We are heading out on our first family trip in three years and of course, I had to do a few sewing projects prior to leaving. Fanny packs are all the rage right now – except you don’t wear them … Continue reading

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Final Sewing Project for 2022

As we come to the last few days of the year, I was able sneak in one final sewing project. Of course, just days before Christmas I got the idea to make matching slippers for my daughter and two nieces. … Continue reading

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Ruffled gift bags

We are coming up on several major holidays in December, including Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, and more. These ruffled gift bags are a great way to not only do some scrap busting but also add a personal touch to gift giving. … Continue reading

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In the hoop quilting with the Janome Skyline S9

I love quilting. Whether it’s piecing, appliqué or using up scraps to put together a quilt top, it’s probably quilting at the top of my list of my favourite sewing activities. But, when it comes to finishing my quilt tops, … Continue reading

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Denim shirt make-over

Shackets (a shirt which can also be worn as a jacket) and overshirts are coming back this fall; another 90s trend that we are apparently circling back to – as I date myself! lol! I found the perfect way to … Continue reading

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Machine Embroidered Luggage Tags

I’m taking my first trip on a plane in two and a half years at the end of this month! I’m both excited and a bit nervous. Something that is helping me get over the latter is prepping my travel … Continue reading

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Summer Sewing

When I’m not sewing for my dogs or my daughter, I do get in the occasional sewing project for myself. I’ve long been searching for the perfect dress pattern for my capsule wardrobe and I’m excited to share that this … Continue reading

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