Category Archives: Janome Sewing Machine

A Colourful Celebration!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

Today we welcome the newest members of the Janome Canada line of sewing machines: the Colourful Series: Arctic Crystal, Pink Sorbet and Blue Couture. Come along for the ride as Janome Artisan team members try out this cutie, and read further … Continue reading →

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The power of determination……..and following our passion.

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

Are you passionate about sewing? Will you go out of your way to visit a sewing store or buy fabric from somewhere you were told was a great place to shop? I sure know how I would answer these questions! … Continue reading →

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It’s time for the Creativ Festival in Mississauga, Ontario

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

YES…….it has rolled around again: one of the largest sewing and craft shows in Canada is happening this week at International Centre, Hall 5, Airport Road, Mississauga. Check out this link for more info. As usual, Janome and Elna will … Continue reading →

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Janome at African Fashion Week Toronto

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

If you regularly follow Janome Life, and we certainly hope that you do, as promised I’m back to report on the fabulous time I had as a judge for the Student Design Competition of African Fashion Week Toronto 2018, which … Continue reading →

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Sew a Rug on the Janome HD 3000BE!

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

Perhaps you’ve seen the adorable Jelly Roll rugs popping up on social media and at your local quilt shops. The pattern is by Roma Lambson for RJ Designs and pays homage to those oval braided rugs our grandmothers made. This … Continue reading →

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More travels with Janomegirl

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

At the beginning of June, I made my first solo trip into the BC Okanagan, where I visited Anderson Sewing Center in Kamloops. After a brief torrential downpour, and some technical difficulties with my computer, we had a blast learning … Continue reading →

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GLAD YOU ASKED THAT: What is the difference between the various Janome needle plates?

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

  I get quite a few queries about needle plates. Questions like: what is the difference between this one and that one? And our newer HP needle plate has some people confused. I am also asked what all the markings … Continue reading →

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The Janome girls hit the road this Spring!

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

So did you get a chance to pop in to your local dealer for the Janome events this Spring? Liz and I made a whirlwind tour throughout Alberta to share some super awesome updates and techniques. And it definitely was … Continue reading →

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Heavy Duty Sewing? Janome HD 3000BE !

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Right off the top I’ll say I LOVE this machine! While, yes, it’s true, I love all Janome machines, I particularly fell in love with the Janome HD 3000BE while putting it through it’s paces at a quilting retreat. I … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Janome Love

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

As part of my job as Educator with Janome, I love that I travel far and wide to share the Janome love. It’s so fun, rewarding and inspiring to me to meet fellow Janome fans and users. After-all, YOU are … Continue reading →

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