Category Archives: Creativity

Part 1 Sewing with Panels

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

If inspiration has been eluding you lately, consider using one of the widely available, often inexpensive printed panels to get those creative juices flowing. Printed panels are a terrific jumping off point for creativity. They are your not so blank, … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from the janomelife team

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

Can you believe that another year has whizzed by? Christmas is upon us so we wanted to take this opportunity of wishing all our many and loyal janomelife viewers a very Merry Christmas with lots and lots of time to … Continue reading →

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CUTE DOUBLE ZIPPER BOX BAG

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

I discovered this pattern at a Sewing show about 8 months ago (Yes, I know……I’m guilty of taking a long time to get to actually sewing some projects!). This pattern has been sitting on my desk making ugly faces at me … Continue reading →

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MORE FREE CANADA 150 DOWNLOADS!!

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

The Canada 150 paper pieced pillow designed for Janome by Tamara Kate of Montreal is available for download on our website: http://www.janome.ca.    There are TWO parts to this download: the Project Instructions (in English or French) and the Piecing Pattern. … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!!!!

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

I am sure that many of us are very proud Canadians and would love to be in Ottawa this weekend to take part in the fabulous Canada 150 Sesquicentennial celebrations.  However, for many of us, this is not going to … Continue reading →

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THE FREE MAPLE LEAF DESIGNS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD.

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

YES, these 3 lovely maple leaf designs are now available for download from our http://www.janome.ca website. Our Janome dealers across Canada have had these designs for a while in order to make samples and to make plans for their customers … Continue reading →

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EYE CANDY FROM TALENTED JANOME PEOPLE at SNIP and STITCH SEWING CENTRE

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

I wanted to share these great show & tell projects from Janome customers at SNIP AND STITCH SEWING CENTRE in Nanaimo, BC.  I know how talented so many of our  Janome customers are…….you have shown me over & over the wonderful … Continue reading →

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CREATING ORDER OUT OF CHAOS?

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

Well, it sure is that time of the year where we take stock of our lives, what we do, and what we’d like to do moving forward. There is often the making of all sorts of New Year’s resolutions. Have … Continue reading →

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QUILT FUSION

Posted on January 20, 2017 by

Have you heard about QUILT FUSION? This free quilt software was used to design the One World quilt and can be used to create your own fusible applique patterns.   Please check out their website.  If you need a little help … Continue reading →

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…………….AND GREEN IT IS!

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

I happen to love most shades of green so I’m pleased about this. But the question is……what to create using this colour? I gathered together just a few things as a start. I like to do this as I find … Continue reading →

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