Tag Archives: beginner sewing

Introducing Janome Jump Start!

In our ongoing efforts to help you get the most from your Janome machines and accessories; to share more of the Janome love, we’re thrilled to announce a brand new series here on Janome Life called Janome Jump Start! Starting … Continue reading

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Rainbow Patchwork Half Apron Pattern from Sew4Home!!

We are so excited to share with you a whole new Canada Exclusive Project from Sew4Home. A Rainbow Patchwork Half Apron!! This project is perfect for a beginner sewist or someone who wants to explore the world of patchwork! A … Continue reading

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Saturday Sewing – Fabric Trash Bag

This fabric trash bag is perfect to hang by your sewing machine to collect all those threads and bits, or even hang in your car for handy access. It’s a perfect beginner project, and eco-friendly, too! Materials Needed: 2 x … Continue reading

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A Colourful Celebration!

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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A New Look at Sergers – Part 1

For my next series of posts I’m going to focus on a fabulous machine which I feel anyone who sews should have in their studio – The Serger aka Overlock machine. I love working the Janome booth at shows because … Continue reading

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Apple of My Eye

A Touch of Kawaii Hello again, and welcome to our {belated} next installment of Apple a Day from Janome. Today’s edition is in the form of a quick and easy baby burp cloth, Kawaii style. Kawaii is a word of Japanese … Continue reading

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Easy Apple Applique Napkins

Betcha Can’t Stop at Just One! Today’s cross-border post comes to us from our friends at Janome America. Follow the links below to the printable apple pattern Fast & Fun: A Great Beginner Project What better way to follow up … Continue reading

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Making the Grade: Scrap Apples

Welcome to a relaxing weekend post in our Apple a Day from Janome series. Today we are fortunate to be able to share some of the great work from Canadian designer, blogger and all-around creative talent, Nicole Nowosad. Amongst her … Continue reading

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