Tag Archives: Janome decorative stitches

Use Decorative Stitches to Make Your Own Fabric

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

If you’re looking for ideas to use the decorative stitches on your Janome sewing machine, why not use them to create new fabric? Let me show you how. As a quilter, I don’t often get to take advantage of the … Continue reading →

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BACK TO SEWING Part 1 …….project idea to kick start your Fall sewing.

Posted on September 5, 2018 by

  Not sure about you, but I have long been a fan of making little baggies. (and some bigger baggies too as you will have seen in a recent post). I find they really don’t take up a lot of … Continue reading →

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MEMORY CRAFT 6700 PROFESSIONAL – Part One

Posted on February 2, 2018 by

The Memory Craft 6700P electronic sewing machine has a sturdy aluminum frame which makes it strong and stable for intensive use. Janome’s engineers took inspiration from industrial sewing machines to incorporate into its design. I love this machine: there are … Continue reading →

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MORE CHARM SQUARE MAGIC – practical and pretty totes for the Fall in blue charm squares

Posted on November 27, 2017 by

        We featured a project with Janome show & tell techniques + Janome feet and accessories earlier this month on 30th October  – our Colour of the year green charm square tote & matching zipper baggie.  Find … Continue reading →

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Why do you sew?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

I know I’ve explored this topic before but it’s a question I find I ask a lot, both myself and of others. Why do you sew? What motivates you to create out of fabric and thread? Are you practical and sew … Continue reading →

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PROJECT IDEAS TO INSPIRE…….COURTESY OF JANOME EDUCATORS

Posted on October 2, 2015 by

I was so tired of struggling with 50lb suitcases on & off airport busses & at airports that I made a deliberate decision to travel extra light on my recent trip to Japan. It was a first for me as … Continue reading →

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Janome Skyline Jumper Dress

Posted on May 19, 2015 by

We are pleased to offer a guest post today. Please welcome… Janome Life Guest Blogger: Trina  I’m so excited to be here on the Janome blog today! My name is Trina Gallop Blank. I love to sew, quilt, knit and cook, … Continue reading →

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2012 IN REVIEW ….. HOW DID WE DO WITH THE janomelife BLOG??

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

It is always good to review where we have come from, where we are now & where we plan to go in the future. I am particularly excited about the huge progress that we have made with the janomelife blog since … Continue reading →

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FRIENDSHIP STAR FOR MALAYSIA QUILT BLOCK EXCHANGE

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

“HAND IN HAND PIECING TOGETHER” We were approached via the Janome Distributor in Malaysia and Janome in Japan to possibly participate in a Quilt Block Exchange programme. The objective is to promote the advantages & importance of creative sewing skills to women … Continue reading →

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LILAC LINES ………FUN “ICE-CREAM” SUMMER COLOUR PROJECT IDEAS

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

I used the fabric that I embellished with decorative stitching on the JANOME HORIZON 7700 to make a zippered purse, a key fob and an eyeglass case. I still have half of this decorated fabric left! ………….Yes, more fun things I … Continue reading →

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