Tag Archives: Charity sewing

A Little Zippy Will Do

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Anne Stitcher

Our local hospital has a gift shop which is run strictly by volunteers. They have snacks and little homemade things for people to purchase to make the patient’s stay a little more pleasant or put a smile on someone’s face. … Continue reading →

Fundraiser Quilt for Our 4-Legged Furry Friends

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Anne Stitcher

If you’ve been a regular reader of Janome Life the past few years, I think you’ve all figured out by now that I am an animal lover. I have many fur babies at home and, when I heard that a … Continue reading →

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We Needed Something To Do

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Anne Stitcher

With the COVID pandemic, and various restrictions still looming, my quilting friends and members of our local guild haven’t been able to get together to sew as often as we would like. We still wanted to do something productive to … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sewing: Another charity sewing project? Recycle your fabric trimmings?

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Anne Stitcher

We shared with you recently about the little in-the-hoop baggies what we made and delivered to various charities just before Christmas. Here is another recycling idea from Anne Stitcher that yields very useful pillows for people in need and also … Continue reading →

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Do you sew for charity?

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Janome Canada

Maybe you make quilts for sick people? – like comfort quilts for cancer patients? Or maybe you sew clothing (like “pillowcase” dresses) for little girls in need? Or maybe you knit scarves and hats for the homeless? Well done and … Continue reading →

Posted in Janome Sewing Machine | Tagged Charity sewing, CHARITY SEWING PROJECT, In-the-hoop zipper baggies, JANOME EMBROIDERY MACHINES, Janome in-the-hoop embroidery projects | 19 Comments

BACK TO SEWING Part 2

Posted on September 7, 2018 by janomecanada

Did you see our Janomelife post on Wednesday this week – 5th September? If not check it out. Here is the photo tutorial of how to make this baggie: Cut your baggie fabric and batting to your desired size. I … Continue reading →

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SEWING FOR A WORTHY CAUSE

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Janome Canada

On a recent visit to Sawyers Sewing in Victoria, I handed over a giant bag of toiletries collected on my travels this year. I have been doing this for a number of years. The cause is a worthy one: Sandy … Continue reading →

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SPREADING CHRISTMAS JOY

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Janome Canada

We see & hear of all sorts of charitable organizations and projects that do their part to spread a little Christmas joy to those who might be less fortunate than others: from serving Christmas meals to street people or the … Continue reading →

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SEWING ZIPPER BAGGIES FOR SANDY MERRIMAN HOUSE, VICTORIA, BC

Posted on December 24, 2014 by janomecanada

Just got an email from Judy in Victoria. She has sent a bunch of pics and an update on the annual sewing of zippered baggies that are filled with toiletries & cosmetics for women at Sandy Merriman House, Victoria. Regular … Continue reading →

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PART 2: HOW TO SEW A HUMBUG BAG

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Janome Canada

OK, here is Part 2 (part 1 was published on 26th Dec 2013). The humbug bag really is not a whole lot different to making a “regular” zipper bag. You are going to start with pretty much the same as … Continue reading →