Tag Archives: Janome 500E

In The Hoop with the Janome 500E

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

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What can you do with an Embroidery Machine? Plus info about our virtual embroidery class coming up soon.

The Janome 550e Embroidery machine is a wonderful machine. Great for embroidering all your favourite designs, making embroidery designs, in- the- hoop projects, quilt labels, adding embroidered monograms, and personalizing a wide array of gifts.  I have 4 beautiful little … Continue reading

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Changing Embroidery Designs with Artistic Digitizer Software

I had a lot of fun with my Janome 500E and Artistic Digitizer last month making Christmas ornaments for gifts. If you haven’t heard about Janome’s Artistic Digitizer software, you can learn more about it by contacting your local Janome … Continue reading

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Saturday Sewing Holiday projects #2: Gift Card Pouch

I never know what to give people for gifts unless they tell me specifically. But there is no fun in that. I like a little surprise. I don’t like giving cash, so I give gift cards to stores I know … Continue reading

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Saturday Sewing: Let’s Make Lemonade Mug Rug

When I think of a Mug Rug I get visions of a warm fire, a good book, a cup of hot chocolates (with marshmallows of course) and a couple of Mum’s homemade chocolate chip cookies. But Mug Rugs are not … Continue reading

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Can I use the Janome AcuEdit App if I don’t own a WIFI embroidery model?

Keep reading to the bottom of this post for a very useful video addressing the title of today’s post. But first – about yesterday’s post:  Oh wow! Lots of you have sent comments in since yesterday when we asked what … Continue reading

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Tips for Bag Making/ Heavy Duty Sewing

Last year, I was sew excited to be asked to teach classes on sewing an easy, beginner’s tote bag at one of the quilt shops in my area. It’s always fun to meet new people with the same interests, and … Continue reading

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Fall Creativ Festival shows in Western Canada

During the month of September, I had the privilege of attending the Alberta Creativ Festival in Edmonton and Calgary. I had no idea that so much work was involved in setting up the Janome booth! In Edmonton, we worked with Johnson’s … Continue reading

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More FUN and Creativity with the QMP 18

When you have the right tools for the job, it seems there’s never a limit to the amount of fun and creative expression you can have. With Janome, it can be done very quickly and easily, too. Such is the … Continue reading

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LONGEVITY OF JANOME MACHINES

I love going to retreats.  When I am at home, I am busy writing blogs/lessons and creating digitized machine embroidery designs and patterns for quilt layouts/blocks.  I get my actual sewing accomplished at weekend retreats where I can have every … Continue reading

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