Category Archives: Janome Artisan

One Block Wonder – The Finale!

Posted on November 24, 2017 by trinagallop

If you’ve been following along with my last Friday of the month posts, you’ll know that I’ve been working away on a fun new project. These past few weeks, I’ve been putting the finishing touches on it. This is the … Continue reading →

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Janome Canada Artisan: Andrea Ford shares a novel project with us: sew a Reading Tent!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Liz Thompson

Andrea Ford, founder of RE:Style Studio offers janomelife viewers another unusual project to make. I think it is brilliant! Ever tried to read iBooks out in the sun? And avoid sunburn? And also be the ideal kiddie hang-out……Andrea has the … Continue reading →

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Dreadful Beginnings? The Joy of Costume Making

Posted on October 1, 2017 by janomecanada

Many first-time sewing stories begin with “My {son, daughter, niece, grandson, etc…} wanted to be their very favourite {super hero, super villain, princess, lion, toy train or pizza slice…} for Halloween. How could I say no? So, I learned to … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada! Maple leaf Quilt Pattern and Aurifil Canada 150 Thread box giveaway

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Liz Thompson

The Oh Canada! Maple Leaf Quilt Pattern is Finally Available + a limited time offer of another pattern  (fabric buckets) from Tamara Kate (see below) . Tamara Kate of Kayajoydesigns.com is one of our Janome Canada artisans who has been featured … Continue reading →

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Guest blog post from Janome Canada Artisan Jeannie Jenkins.

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Liz Thompson

Jeannie Jenkins is one of our Janome Canada Artisans, sews on the Janome 1600P  and she has a neat project to share today: This is Canada’s 150th birthday and I wanted to create a quilt of the Canadian flag out … Continue reading →

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Guest blog post from Janome Artisan: Tania Denyer

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Liz Thompson

Tania Denyer has shared some artistic, quilting ideas in a previous post   as well as offering us 2 great projects in the 2017 Cross Canada Look book. See http://www.janomemaker.com. Tania sews on our Janome Skyline s7 and has another artistic quilting … Continue reading →

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Netted Wash Bag

Posted on August 25, 2017 by trinagallop

Who loves doing laundry? (WOW – I can’t believe how many people just raised their hand! Haha!) I have to admit, it’s not my most favourite thing in the world. I’d definitely rather be sewing or knitting than sorting my … Continue reading →

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We shine the spotlight on Janome Canada Artisan: Jeannie Jenkins

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Liz Thompson

INTRODUCING JANOME ARTISAN, Jeannie Jenkins who lives in Ontario, Canada and sews on our Janome 1600P . Jeannie learned to sew when she was 7 years old and began making her own clothes at age 10. Sewing has always been part of her … Continue reading →

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We shine the spotlight on Janome Canada Artisan: Ron Collins

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Liz Thompson

Ron Collins is a sewing star in Canada and beyond. He is a Saskatchewan guy who is known across Canada for his casual yet expert tuition offered in workshops to people wanting to learn more about pattern fitting and garment … Continue reading →

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Andrea Ford of Re:Style Studio Toronto: PIPING PART 1

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Liz Thompson

PIPING IN UPHOLSTERY  Andrea Ford, founder of RE:Style Studio RESTYLESTUDIOTORONTO.COM                Piping is one of the key sewing skills used in upholstery, and knowing how to make piping properly – and how to use … Continue reading →

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