Tag Archives: Madeira thread

Saturday Sewing: Let’s Make Lemonade Mug Rug

Posted on August 8, 2020 by

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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Madeira Threads at Janome Canada

Posted on August 6, 2020 by

Janome Canada is a distributor of Madeira thread.   In this blog, we tested the polyneon, the  metallic and the multi-colour threads. We used the same design (free design  called Funky shoes  from KreativKiwi)  and stitched the design in three different … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 2, 2020 by

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: making pattern weights using the Janome HP Foot and Plate

Posted on July 18, 2020 by

We all keep small scraps of fabrics, wrapping, ribbons………. but what to do with them???  Here’s a handy short project to use them  >>> make some Weights to hold your patterns when you are cutting out garments. It is possible … Continue reading →

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What is the Elongation function?

Posted on July 7, 2020 by

  Yes indeed…….WHAT IS ELONGATION FUNCTION? Sounds fancy and it is. Many of our Janome models have this function but you may be unaware of the creative fun sitting right there in front of you…….so here’s a heads up for … Continue reading →

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Janome Today on the Shopping channel

Posted on April 25, 2020 by

Just an FYI if you were planning to shop in your pJ’s today on TSC: things are selling out pretty quickly so you’d best put your skates on & get over there to http://www.tsc.ca 

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Janome on The Shopping Channel ShowStopper………TODAY!

Posted on April 25, 2020 by

Jen Tryon @tryonhandmade has a bunch of wonderful Janome and Partner product sewing “goodies” for you today during the TSC Showstopper. Tune in as usual although Jen will be talking to you from her home studio.  Here is a taste … Continue reading →

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Janome on The Shopping Channel ShowStopper………TONIGHT AND TOMORROW!

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

Jen Tryon @tryonhandmade has a bunch of wonderful Janome and Partner product sewing “goodies” for you today and tomorrow during the TSC Showstopper. Tune in as usual although Jen will be talking to you from her home studio.  Here is … Continue reading →

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Part 2 of Quick and Easy T-Shirt Tote Bag

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

Today I’ll be finishing the cute T-Shirt tote bag I wrote about in an earlier post this week. here on Janome Life. If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to click on the “Follow” button to the right of your … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy T-Shirt Tote Bag On the Fabulous NEW Janome Continental M7P

Posted on January 8, 2020 by

Looking for a fun, quick and easy project which won’t break the bank? How about turning a T-Shirt – old or new – into a handy, environmentally-friendly tote? Creative inspiration struck as I skimmed through the racks of one of … Continue reading →

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