Tag Archives: Chatterbox Quilts

Finishing Appliqué Edges on the Janome Continental M7

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Kim Jamieson-Hirst

There are hundreds of decorative stitches on the Janome Continental M7 but I wanted to focus on the humble zigzag stitch in this blogpost. The zigzag stitch is my favourite stitch to use when finishing the edges of raw edge … Continue reading →

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Get started with your new Janome sewing machine

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Kim Jamieson-Hirst

It’s finally Spring, a time for new beginnings! This made me think about how exciting it can be to get a new Janome sewing machine and start your journey with it, but…it also made me think about sewists and quilters … Continue reading →

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It’s the Heart-iest Time of the Year❤️

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Kim Jamieson-Hirst

It’s almost here! The heart-iest day of the year: Valentine’s Day! Of course this calls for a heart-y project and that’s what I want to share with you in this blogpost. I decided to make a heartfelt wall hanging/table topper … Continue reading →

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Let’s Colour and Quilt!

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Kim Jamieson-Hirst

I want to share a fun project that you’ll be able to make quickly and it’s perfect to do with your children or grandchildren. It involves a bit of stitching, a bit of colouring, and some free motion or ruler … Continue reading →

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Special 3rd Anniversary Bash of The Quilter’s Way!

Posted on October 18, 2021 by janomeman

If you’d love to learn tips and tricks to improve your free-motion quilting; learn about all things quilting or perhaps learn more about the Janome Continental M7, you’ll definitely want to attend the special online 3rd anniversary celebrations of our … Continue reading →

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Super Size “Quilt As You Go” Log Cabin Block!

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Kim Jamieson-Hirst

I’ve always wanted to make a log cabin quilt but large quilts aren’t really my thing. I prefer wall hangings, so I decided to make a super size log cabin block using the quilt as you go (QAYG) method. I … Continue reading →

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Fabric Bookmark from Scraps!

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Kim Jamieson-Hirst

I’m an avid reader and I usually have at least 3 books on the go at one time – yes, I get bored easily! Due to my reading habits, I’m always looking for bookmarks and I’ve found a quick and … Continue reading →

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Sewing Buttons can be Fun with the Janome M7!

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Kim Jamieson-Hirst

I’m a quilter and I don’t do clothing repairs, but…I don’t mind sewing buttons on garments or other items because it’s so fun to do with the Janome M7. I’ve got to admit that I find it fascinating and almost … Continue reading →

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Displaying Your Photos on the Janome M7

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Kim Jamieson-Hirst

Did you know that you can upload your own photos to display on your Janome Continental M7? Yes, you can and I want to walk you through this process so you can personalize your own Janome Continental M7. When you … Continue reading →

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In The Hoop with the Janome 500E

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Kim Jamieson-Hirst

The best part of being a Janome artisan is that I get to play with different machines. While I’m primarily a quilter, I do have a Janome 500E but I haven’t really used it very much. I know that if … Continue reading →