Category Archives: JANOME PROJECT IDEA

Have you sewed with cork fabric yet?

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Liz Thompson

If not, why not? It is so easy – Just treat it like slightly stiffer fabric….. Our Janome machines cope with cork like a hot knife through butter! Let me share some info about cork + hints & tips + … Continue reading →

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Tamara Kate fabric >>>>look what I made with some of it!

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Liz Thompson

Michael, aka janomeman, did a great post on 18th June about Tamara who is our spokesperson for Janome Canada and one of our Artisans. Check it out if you missed this post.  I smiled when I read Michael’s post as … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Boronia Bowler bag with Sherri

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Liz Thompson

I met with Sherri (one of our Janome Canada Artisans) from Thread Ridinghood while I was in Toronto for the Spring Creativ Festival. Thanks, Sherri, for braving that nasty ice storm to keep our meeting date!  Sherri had THE most delightful … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy and Inexpensive NO Sew Project

Posted on January 26, 2018 by janomeman

Since the national launch of the fabulous Janome Quilt Maker Pro 18 long-arm quilting machine http://janome.com/en/products/machines/quilt-maker-pro/ last June, I try to spend some time playing around with it at every show where I work. It’s the best way to learn, just … Continue reading →

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Tania cooks up another Christmas treat!

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Liz Thompson

Hop on over to Tania’s website again this week as she has “cooked up” another Christmas treat for you, Gingerbread  last week. Plum pud this week. YUMMY ……full project instructions/tutorial are included on this link to her website. Thanks, Tania! Powered … Continue reading →

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JUST LOOK WHAT TAMARA KATE JUST POSTED………!

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Liz Thompson

Tamara Kate, one of our Janome Canada artisans, published a great post today on her radiant Maple leaf quilt. Hop on over to see what she has to say.  You may have seen this wall hanging at Quilt Canada 2017 … Continue reading →

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MORE CHARM SQUARE MAGIC – practical and pretty totes for the Fall in blue charm squares

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Liz Thompson

        We featured a project with Janome show & tell techniques + Janome feet and accessories earlier this month on 30th October  – our Colour of the year green charm square tote & matching zipper baggie.  Find … Continue reading →

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CHARM SQUARE CHARM: COLOUR OF THE YEAR TOTE BAG

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Liz Thompson

I know I am guilty as charged when I can sometimes be heard saying ” Not sure what I was thinking when I bought this?” In all fairness, I think I’m like a lot of us who find it hard … Continue reading →

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WONDERFUL PROJECT TUTORIAL FROM JANOME CANADA ARTISAN: CYNTHIA FRENETTE

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Liz Thompson

Cynthia shared this project with me recently and one quick look at it and I knew you would love it! What a magic way to use up scraps of fabric and end up with a one-of-a-kind fabric/rope bowl. Cynthia sews … Continue reading →

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JANOME 500E PROJECT IDEA: AMETHYST ADVENTURES……AND A CONFESSION FROM A SEWAHOLIC!

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Liz Thompson

This was a fun little table topper or mini wall hanging to make. I named it “Amethyst Adventures” for obvious reasons.  I wanted to use designs on the Janome MC500E to showcase just a couple of the great embroidery options … Continue reading →

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