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Zippy zippers

We are heading out on our first family trip in three years and of course, I had to do a few sewing projects prior to leaving. Fanny packs are all the rage right now – except you don’t wear them … Continue reading

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Final Sewing Project for 2022

As we come to the last few days of the year, I was able sneak in one final sewing project. Of course, just days before Christmas I got the idea to make matching slippers for my daughter and two nieces. … Continue reading

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Learning to Quilt; Youth Edition – Part 2

After a longer break than we should have taken, Alice and I have jumped back into making her first Quilt! You can read more about the project we’re working on HERE. We had her fabric all ready to go, the … Continue reading

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In the hoop quilting with the Janome Skyline S9

I love quilting. Whether it’s piecing, appliqué or using up scraps to put together a quilt top, it’s probably quilting at the top of my list of my favourite sewing activities. But, when it comes to finishing my quilt tops, … Continue reading

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Denim shirt make-over

Shackets (a shirt which can also be worn as a jacket) and overshirts are coming back this fall; another 90s trend that we are apparently circling back to – as I date myself! lol! I found the perfect way to … Continue reading

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Cone of shame alternative

My oldest basset had major surgery recently. I’ll spare you all the details but it was pretty traumatic for both him and I. Thankfully he is home now so we can focus on healing. Part of the surgery required some … Continue reading

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Dresses for all occasions

I’ve been on a bit of a dress making roll lately. Dresses for every occasion! I’ve been using this pattern for dresses for a long time. I started by making this dress for my nieces when they were babies (they … Continue reading

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Quick mini-tote project

There’s something about the New Year that makes me want to organize. I’ve been going through my sewing room and identifying fabric that I need to use up. I’ve also been making quick tote bags to use as project organizers. … Continue reading

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Janome Skyline S9 Knee Lifter

If you have one of the many Janome sewing machines listed here, your machine has a knee lifter! Whether it came with your machine or you were able to purchase one as an accessory, do you take advantage of your … Continue reading

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These are a few of my favourite things….on the Janome Skyline S9

I feel so lucky to have been using the Janome Skyline S9 for several years now. I’ve kinda “grown up” in the Janome Skyline family here on the Janome Life blog. I started with the Janome Skyline S5, moved on … Continue reading

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