Category Archives: Janome Fun

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

                    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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MARCH CALENDAR PAGE IDEA: SPRING IS COMING??

Now we are not going to be cruel and tell you all manner of spring stuff that is currently here on the West Coast with us as we do know many of you are still in a deep freeze! However, … Continue reading

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MORE GREAT PROJECTS FROM CUSTOMERS AT SNIP AND STITCH, NANAIMO, BC

As promised…..here are some lovely Show & Tell projects from customers at Snip & Stitch Sewing Center, Nanaimo. It is so wonderful to see all the creativity and beautiful projects that people all over Canada make. What have you made recently?

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