Category Archives: MC8900

Candlewick by machine?

Posted on August 14, 2015 by

Candlewicking Or Candlewick, is a form of white work embroidery that traditionally uses an unbleached cotton thread on a piece of unbleached muslin. It gets its name from the nature of the soft spun cotton thread, which was braided, then … Continue reading →

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SPOTLIGHT ON JANOME DEALER: ANDERSONS SEWING CENTER, KAMLOOPS, BC

Posted on May 11, 2015 by

I recently paid a visit to Anderson’s Sewing Center in Kamloops, BC. The ladies made little mug rugs using several of our Janome & Elna sewing, quilting and embroidery machines. The purpose of the event was for interested customers to try … Continue reading →

Posted in ACUFIL QUILTING SYSTEM, Applique, Creativity, Janome Canada Sponsored, JANOME CONSUMER PROJECTS, Janome Embroidery, Janome Fun, JANOME HORIZON MC15000, JANOME MC 8200, JANOME MC 9900, JANOME PROJECT IDEA, Janome Quilt, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome Sponsored event, MC8900, Memory Craft 15000 | Tagged , | 2 Comments

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

Posted on February 27, 2015 by

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?

Posted in Applique, Creativity, Decorative stitches, Digitizing, JANOME CONSUMER PROJECTS, Janome Embroidery, JANOME EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE, Janome Fun, JANOME HORIZON MC15000, JANOME PROJECT IDEA, Janome Quilt, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome Sewing Machines, MC8900 | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

YOU STOLE MY HEART…..QUILTING OPTIONS FOR THE VALENTINE’S BANNER

Posted on February 11, 2015 by

I used the JANOME CONVERTIBLE FREE MOTION FOOT  to do free motion stippling on some of the blocks. It could have been any free motion design….interlocking hearts might have been fun but I resorted to my tried & tested flop-proof … Continue reading →

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WINTER SEWING…..WITH FLEECE PART 2

Posted on January 30, 2015 by

Our thanks to Celine for this post (see Vie Janome) and for translation software which made my task possible …..only 1 year of High School French way back when I was 13 years old does not enable me to translate … Continue reading →

Posted in 1200D Serger, Creativity, Decorative stitches, Fashion, GARMENT SEWING WITH JANOME, Janome 1100D, JANOME FOOT SERIES, Janome Fun, JANOME PROJECT IDEA, JANOME SERGERS, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome Sewing Machine Feature, Janome Sewing Machines, MC8900, Memory Craft 15000, Serger, Sewing, Sewing Project | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

WINTER SEWING ……WITH FLEECE PART 1

Posted on January 28, 2015 by

Fleece is a wonderful thing……just perfect for our winters……and our book give-away this month (entries MUST be in by Sat 31st to be eligible for the draw next week) is bang on topic. Thought I would share our French Educator, … Continue reading →

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PUTTING OUR BEST FOOT FORWARD: JANOME FEET & ACCESSORIES: THE BUTTONHOLE STABILIZER PLATE

Posted on January 26, 2015 by

  Yes, we have featured this accessory before. ( actually twice) …..way back when it was brand new, but I do believe it is time for a review and reminder. This accessory is available as an optional accessory but it does come … Continue reading →

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APPLES & QUILTS PART 2

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

Here we go again with another Apple Quilt project idea. You will recognize more of that fruit fabric I went crazy buying up a few years back   (yes, what was I thinking as there are only so many kitchen table … Continue reading →

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APPLES AND QUILTS PART 1

Posted on September 4, 2014 by

Today we feature Part 1  of our APPLES & QUILTS ON THURSDAYS. Well, we kind of already showed you an apple quilt on Monday when we kicked off with  our APPLE-A-DAY-WITH-JANOME …… call that a bonus opening special! Did you … Continue reading →

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SUMMER SEWING PART 4: COOL SUMMER DRESSES

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

Wendy & Brenda at HAUS OF STITCHES in Humboldt, SK highly recommended this pattern so I bought it last year during the SK Stitches Conference. Brenda had made View B in a thickish black knit fabric like a Ponte and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1200D Serger, Creativity, Fashion, GARMENT SEWING WITH JANOME, Janome Fun, JANOME PROJECT IDEA, JANOME SERGERS, Janome Sewing Machine, Janome Sewing Machine Feature, MC8900 | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments