Tag Archives: Janome MC550E

Hot August days…….and a summer thread and design CD giveaway from Janome Life!!

Don’t you just love an ice cream on a hot day?   We sure do! And the next best thing – and  completely calorie free –  is Madeira thread in lovely summery, “ice cream” colours! To encourage you to keep your … Continue reading

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Saturday Sewing: Janome Beading foot is not just for beads!

Here is good information from Janome Canada Educator, Amanda, about using the Janome Beading foot and machine embroidery on a linen tea towel. I think it is a good Saturday Sewing project idea. Ed  A beading foot is amazing for … Continue reading

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Saturday Sewing: Working with Metallic threads

We recently had an Instagram Live with Celine about Metallic threads. There was a request during the Live to offer you the information in a written format. Here it is. Thank you, Celine. Collection of 8 Madeira Metallic thread in … Continue reading

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Saturday Sewing: A Truck Load of FUN with a FREE Janome Embroidery design!

Ok, hands up everyone! How many of you have jeans in your house which look like this? Maybe not you, but what about your husband/ partner/ kids? Don’t worry, I won’t ask how long you’ve been intending to fix them. … Continue reading

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Unboxing a Memory Craft 550E

Hi! I’m Amanda, a new Janome Canada Educator. As a part of my Educator role I have to learn about and try out a bunch of different machines! It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it! Janome sent … Continue reading

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Are you keeping calm and sewing on?????

Sunday sewing Janomelife Ed: Just checking in today –  Sunday –  not sure where you are and what # day of staying  at home you are at? I’m deliberately not counting days……. It is day to day here so I’m just … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Janome’s Horizon Link Suite software Part 4: AcuFil Tool

Today we’ll delve into my favourite section of Horizon Link Suite, AcuFil Tool, which turns your ordinary embroidery machine into an extra-ordinary quilting machine! Please be sure to review my previous posts on HLS by clicking the link HERE. You … Continue reading

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Embroidery for Weddings or Valentines? Plus tips on gathering a double ruffle for a pillow.

Our Janome 550E has some lovely new designs especially for the RE36b hoop – Janome’s biggest hoop! There a number of wedding inspired designs. Think bridal shower decorations…..wedding gifts……..Valentine’s day! So without further ado, I offer up a cute little … Continue reading

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336 days until Christmas?!?

Only 11 months from today? Did that get your attention? If so, perhaps it was with a sigh or with some annoyance?  Why am I reminding you about Christmas 2020 when we are only just done with Christmas 2019? Remember the … Continue reading

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Janome MC550E monsters……and a variation on the design!

Have you seen our Janome monster stuffies? Janomeman made these (above) using one of the new built-in designs on our Janome MC550E. Many of us have been having fun making even more of them such as this livid lime green/yellow … Continue reading

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