Tag Archives: Saturday sewing with Janome

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

Posted on August 1, 2020 by

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: Quick and easy “bite-sized” project: quilted mug rug

Posted on July 11, 2020 by

Call them mug rugs…..or coasters ……or even mini placemats? Whatever you call them, they remain quick and easy to make so the results are achievable even if you think you don’t have a lot of sewing or quilting skills. The … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY SEWING: A Pretty Machine Cover

Posted on June 20, 2020 by

A few weeks ago I wrote about using the Sew Comfortable Triangle templates in a machine cover project. (Click here to find it.) It’s finally completed! I’m so pleased with how it turned out. I did some ruler work on … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY SEWING: Making a Pillow Case with the Janome Sewist 721

Posted on June 6, 2020 by

One of the first projects I ever made with my sewing machine was a pillow case for my daughter. I like to make seasonal projects, so I’m starting now so that I’m not rushed in December. Please scroll to the … Continue reading →

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Sewing a test garment (and the ongoing search for the perfect tunic dress)

Posted on May 30, 2020 by

Here’s a great Saturday sewing project idea from Janome Canada artisan, Trina: There are several different ways to approach apparel sewing but what it really comes down to is whether you want to test out a pattern and sizing, or … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sewing : Embellishing with the Janome Border Guide foot

Posted on May 16, 2020 by

You may have wondered what this foot is used for? It does look rather different to other Janome feet.  This  is  the  Janome Border Guide foot.  This foot is available for Janome 7mm and 9mm models. What are those red … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 9, 2020 by

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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Saturday Sewing…….What’s under your needle today?

Posted on May 2, 2020 by

Under my needle today: some fun stuff….scrapbusting/stashbusting is the name of the game in my house as I have to free up storage space and remove all the UFO’s which are weighing me down! I made this quilt above a … Continue reading →

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