Category Archives: Janome Fun

SOMETHING FOR JANOME HORIZON MC12000 OWNERS

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Liz Thompson

You might remember we featured the Janome Mc12000 WORKBOOK a while back?  We have a small amount of this great workbook binder in stock but once they are gone….they really will be gone! We will not be getting anymore.  So about now is … Continue reading →

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KNIT FABRICS: OPTIONS for BINDING NECK & ARMHOLE & HEM EDGES PART 1

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Liz Thompson

You might remember I mentioned in August 2014 (Sewing for the Summer Part 4)  that I would list some options for finishing the neck and armhole edges when sewing knit garments. My apologies that it has been so long in the … Continue reading →

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WE SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON BETTY CHALKER AGAIN: SHE SHARES HER UPSIDE DOWN QUILTING PROJECT WITH US

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Liz Thompson

Betty Chalker has shared some neat ideas with us before…..the latest one was the lovely Christmas table topper where she used the Janome Circular attachment to make a double scallop edging. We posted this in December 2014. Remember this? Well … Continue reading →

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APRIL CALENDAR PAGE: ANOTHER PROJECT IDEA FROM JANOME

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Liz Thompson

On the West Coast of Canada, daffodils are almost past cheering us with their happy colour; cherry blossom is almost done, magnolias are creating pink & white carpets under their branches and tulips are just beginning to open in gardens………….so what … Continue reading →

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MARCH 2015 “MEND IT BETTER” BOOK WINNER AND APRIL 2015 GIVE-AWAY ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Liz Thompson

We are happy to announce the computer generated/randomly selected winner of the March Book: “Mend it Better” by Kristin M. Roach – published and donated by Storey Publishing.   And the winner is  Joyce G, customer at Lethbridge Sewing Center, Lethbridge, … Continue reading →

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SEWING SHOW IN ABBOTSFORD, BC……we share highlights of the fun we just had last weekend

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Liz Thompson

We are quite encouraged by our 2 BC Sewing shows. At both Victoria & Abbotsford, the number of people coming to the show, class attendance and sales at vendor’s booths was up on previous years. We are pleased about this … Continue reading →

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GOING….GOING……ALMOST GONE: LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE DRAW FOR THE MEND IT BETTER BOOK

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Liz Thompson

THE GIVE-AWAY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2015 IS ALMOST DONE…..ENTRY DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT TOMORROW 31ST MARCH. WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL AND THE GIVE-AWAY FOR APRIL WILL BE INTRODUCED……Just wait for April’s prize: you will love … Continue reading →

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JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THIS: DOODLING WITH DECORATIVE STITCHES

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Liz Thompson

I recently bumped into my friend & fellow Janome Educator, Nancy Fiedler, at a show, where she gave an enthusiastic lecture on what she has been doing with Janome decorative stitches and embroidery designs. Like what you see with pen … Continue reading →

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VICTORIA SHOW HIGHLIGHTS……we share the fun we had in BC’s capital city last weekend

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Liz Thompson

The Victoria Show had a small hiatus so we were thrilled to be back in Victoria after a 2 year gap.  Good to be able to “catch up” with Vancouver Island customers, chat to sewing friends, offer sewing advice, see exciting new … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR SEWING WORLD THIS SPRING?? WHAT’S HOT? WHAT’S TRENDING?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Liz Thompson

                    I recently attended the largest sewing show in North America and am about to work at the 2 BC sewing shows this month as well as the Creativ Festival in Toronto … Continue reading →

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