Category Archives: Janome Embroidery

Understanding Embroidery Stabilizers

When I started embroidery I hated it. I hated it to the point that any time I had to do it I would end up in tears from frustration. I had set myself up for failure. I bought a machine; … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Yes, can you believe it? The middle of February already?! Don’t worry if you don’t have all your Valentine’s Day projects and gifts completed. There’s still time! Head on over to Janome.CA for some fabulous fun and FREE embroidery designs … Continue reading

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Embroidery Catch-Up!

It’s always fun to start off a new year with an exciting new project, so I usually spend the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve getting caught up on some of my UFOs so I can start the new … Continue reading

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Couching with your Embroidery Machine?

Traditionally, couching; stitching yarn or a thin decorative trim at regular intervals to fabric, is done with a zig-zag stitch using the regular sewing machine. But, did you know you can also add this fun, decorative, dimensional texture to your … Continue reading

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It’s all about the BASTE!

There’s many steps to take with embroidery to ensure quality results. A new needle, the right stabilizer, and stitching a test-sample first is always a good idea to help determine if you’ll be happy with the finished product. One extra … Continue reading

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SATURDAY SEWING: IN-THE-HOOP MACHINE EMBROIDERY FUN

I had heard about an embroidery design company called Kreative Kiwi many years ago but had never actually purchased any of their designs. Recently a friend re-introduced me to these designs (thanks, Kay!) and I may or may not have … Continue reading

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NEW embroidery designs from Sew4Home

YES!!! The next set of embroidery designs from the partnership between Sew4Home and Janome Canada is now available: The Queen Bee Embroidery Designs.  For more information  click here.  Bees are a fantastic motif element. The design is split into individual components … Continue reading

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Saturday Sewing: Use Janome AcuSketch App to make some hand warmers

Do you recognize this logo? Are you using this Janome app? Did you forget? … To refresh your memory, refer to the article published by Liz Thompson on September 14th, 2017 by clicking on this direct link: INTRODUCING OUR NEW … Continue reading

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What can you do with an Embroidery Machine? Plus info about our virtual embroidery class coming up soon.

The Janome 550e Embroidery machine is a wonderful machine. Great for embroidering all your favourite designs, making embroidery designs, in- the- hoop projects, quilt labels, adding embroidered monograms, and personalizing a wide array of gifts.  I have 4 beautiful little … Continue reading

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All You Need is Sleep: In-the-Hoop Sleep Mask

In-the-hoop embroidery projects amaze me! I remember the first time I heard about them and I was sure it was a lie! How can you make a whole project on an embroidery machine? I’ve since then found out that they … Continue reading

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