Tag Archives: Janome projects

A Little Skew Will Do

I have been trying to get UFO’s (Unfinished Objects) accomplished. I’m terrible for starting something new then going “squirrel” and starting something else. My goal is to get these things done BEFORE I start a new project. It is great … Continue reading

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Saturday Sewing – Finding Inspiration!

Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve been posting “Saturday Sewing” blogs; little projects which are quick and easy to do, with materials you likely already have at home. They have proved very popular, so, even with COVID restrictions loosening; … Continue reading

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Letters from the Long Arm: Batting 101

Did you know there is wrong side of batting?  Batting is just as important in the quilting process as the fabric you choose for your quilt.  My favourite batting is wool.  I will often double layer the batting with a … Continue reading

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Project of the Month: Baby blanket

I like to think of myself as thrifty, so when I had scraps left over from cutting kits for projects, I didn’t want to throw them away.   I use scraps for all sorts of projects. This time I decided … Continue reading

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Got time to sew before Christmas?

Ok, so my answer to that will be a very hesitant “Yes, a little bit”….but you may find yourself with more time on your hands? Or maybe you want to get a jump start on Christmas 2019?  If so, DID … Continue reading

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HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT SEW4HOME/JANOME MAKER’S CLUB??

You might be aware of this great learning opportunity? Is your local Janome North America dealer participating in the SEW4HOME MAKER’S CLUB during  2018? If not, you may wish to ask them about it at your local Janome store. We … Continue reading

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JANOME ARTISAN : RON COLLINS

Ron was teaching with me at the Saskatchewan Stitches Conference in Muenster, Saskatchewan recently. Perhaps you might be unaware of the fact that Ron has been a Janome artisan for some years? This means that Ron uses our Janome sewing … Continue reading

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JANOME DAYS AT SNIP AND STITCH, NANAIMO, BC

I took lots of photo’s  on my recent visit to this store so that I could share the sewing & quilting eye-candy with you……..just in case you can’t get to SNIP AND STITCH SEWING CENTER in Nanaimo, BC in person. But … Continue reading

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PROJECT IDEAS TO INSPIRE…….COURTESY OF JANOME EDUCATORS

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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MORE SEWING SAMPLES TO INSPIRE

As promised, here are more pics of the simple wonderful sewing and embroidery samples I saw displayed in classrooms at our recent JANOME & ELNA Dealer Convention. Well…Im heading for my sewing room….my fingers are itching to sew up some … Continue reading

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