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Valentine’s Day Pillow

Hola! It’s Fran from Cotton and Joy back with the third pattern of the holiday pillows series! If you missed the first two, you can find them here and here. .      Quick projects like pillow covers are so fun and quick to make, and one of my favorite ways to infuse some holiday […]

Fall Leaf Pillow Tutorial

Add some seasonal charm to your season by adding some lovely pillows to your home decor with a fantastic pattern by Janome Maker Fran Gulick from Cotton+Joy!  Today’s project is the first of 4 lovely patterns she has designed just for you!    Hola! I am Fran Gulick, a Chilean quilter living in Spokane, WA, […]

How to Create Framed Embroidery Art

Trying new things on your Janome machine is a great way to feed your creative spirit! Whether it is a new technique, tool, or even if it is just going outside of what you usually do, it can be exhilarating! Janome Maker Meredith from Olivia Jane Handcrafted is trying out the embroidery feature on her Janome […]

How to Make a Patchwork Dress

    Janome Maker Carolyn Norman from Diary of a Sewing Fanatic is taking inspiration from the runways and The Met Gala and created a wonderful tutorial for you to make your own look to walk the runway or where ever you want to feel stylish!  I sew on a Janome 9450QCP which is a […]

How To Make a Log Cabin Pillow

The Log Cabin block is timeless and classic! While there are hundreds of variations of the Log Cabin pattern, the simplicity of the basic Log Cabin has always been a favorite for its ease of learning for beginners!  Janome Maker Annabel Wrigley takes you through the steps of making a Log Cabin Pillow on her Janome […]

Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of The Month Block 8

    Welcome Back to the Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month designed by Janome Maker Carolina Oneto! This month we will make our eighth block. The Ohio Star quilt block was popular in the 1930s Depression-era and post-Depression quilts. It was a popular design among Scottish and Irish immigrants in the Midwest, and […]

Whole Cloth Quilted Pillow Cover Tutorial (with 6 sizes included)

A Tutorial: How to Make a Whole Cloth Quilted Pillow Cover with Envelope Style Back in Sizes 12″ square to 24″ Square Whole-cloth quilted pillows made using your Janome sewing machine is a wonderful and easy way to bring heirloom-quality style into your home, freshen up your decor, and enjoy favorite fabrics year-round, using just […]

DIY Quilt As You Go Coasters

For learning how to sew or for a quick sew, coasters are a wonderful choice! They are not a massive commitment of time or materials and will give you practice and a finished project quicker!  Janome Maker Natalie Barnes from Beyond the Reef Patterns created a great video to show you how easy it is […]

Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month Block Seven

Welcome back to the Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month designed by Janome Maker Carolina Oneto! You are over halfway done with your beautiful quit! Give yourself a pat on the back and get ready to start your next block!   This month you will learn how to make block seven, the Rolling Stone quilt […]

Add a Zippered Pocket to Anything

Ah, the dreaded zipper! One of the most essential parts of creating bags, garments, cosplay, and home decor is also one of the most frightening for many sewing enthusiasts. We are here to say fear no more! Janome Maker Meredith Daniel from Olivia Jane Handcrafted is going to show you not only how easy it is […]

Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month Block Six

Welcome back to the Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month designed by Janome Maker Carolina Oneto!This month you will make Block Six. The Diamond Block, is a block that is perfect for practicing your half square triangle skills!  Get ready to have fun!        Remember that all the blocks will have a finished […]

Good Tidings Quilt Along Patchwork Squares

It is a new week and time for the next installment of the Good Tidings Quilt Along designed by Janome Maker Melanie Call from A Bit of Scrap Stuff!  This week Melanie stitched up  Good Tidings Quilt Along – Patchwork Squares on her Janome Continental M7!  Hi Quilty Friends! I hope you had fun making all the […]

How To Make Cosplay Chainmail

We are very fortunate to have so many talented Cosplayers in the Janome Maker Program. It is inspiring to learn how they create spectacular costumes by thinking outside of the box, using items that are not typically thought of as sewing fabrics, and somehow making it all come together seamlessly!    Janome Maker Nipah Dubs […]

How To Sew Panties

With an upsurge in garment sewing, there has also been an increased interest in sewing undergarments.  If you have ever been curious about starting your own under wardrobe, you will be joyous to learn how easy it is to make your own panties with Janome Maker Raven Maureen. Not only is Raven a Janome Maker, […]

Good Tidings Quilt Along Week Three

    Hi Janome Friends!  It is time to start piecing the Good Tidings Block with Janome Maker Melanie Call from A Bit of Scrap Stuff! Join Melanie for her favorite part of making a quilt! She loves watching the cut pieces of fabric become a quilt…just like a fabric puzzle. Plus her Janome M7 sews so […]

How to Make Removable Magnetic 16th Century Embroidery Frills

  Do you have an interest in historical costuming? With more events opening up it is time to get stitching up costumes, cosplay, or garments!  Janome Maker Adrienne Chiu from Wax Sealed Costumes utilized the embroidery feature on her Skyline S9 to create these lovely magnetic removable 16th-century blackwork embroidery frills.      Planning ahead for […]

Good Tidings Quilt Along

Christmas in July is a time-honored tradition that started July 25, 1933, at a camp in Brevard, NC.  You can read more about its origin on the Southern Living website  HERE. Janome Maker Melanie Call from A Bit of Scrap Stuff has started the Good Tiding Quilt Along to get your Christmas in July celebration and […]

DIY Mushroom Skirt

It is officially mushroom season! Can you think of a better way to celebrate than to make a darling mushroom skirt? Janome Maker Vivien from Fresh Frippery is well known for her amazing historical costumes but is sharing a whimsical DIY Mushroom Skirt tutorial for you to make for any age or size!    I […]

How to Machine Bind a Quilt

Save time and have more quilts finished by machine binding your quilt! Janome Maker Melanie Call from Machine Binding Tutorial with Janome M7!      Hello Janome Friends! I’m Melanie from A Bit of Scrap Stuff (Blog or Instagram) and today I’m sharing my favorite technique for machine binding!    I absolutely love machine binding my quilts, pillows, […]

Men’s Linen Shorts

Linen is a gorgeous fabric for the summer months! It can be used for anything from garments to home decor.  Janome Maker Carol Ware decided to choose a fantastic fuchsia linen when making high-end shorts for her nephew!       My husband and his nephew (Allen) have a special relationship. I heard about it […]

DIY Crossbody Bag

Making your own handbags is a great way to be able to customize your look no matter what the season or occasion!  Janome Maker Trish from Trish Stitched designed a new pattern just for you to start your bag-making journey! This DIY crossbody bag is perfect for those gorgeous large-scale fabrics but can also just […]

How to Create Improv Paper Pieced Borders

Add interest to your quilts with improv paper pieced borders! These fun borders are a wonderful way to learn paper piecing! They can also be made more colorful by dipping into your scraps bin for a scrappy look! Learn how to make Improv Paper Pieced Borders with Janome Maker Annabel Wrigley!       I […]

Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month 2021 Block Four

Welcome Back to the Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month designed by Janome Maker Carolina Oneto! This month we will make our fourth block. The Dutchman’s Puzzle is a classic design that first appeared in the late 1800s. Return of the Swallows or Dutchman’s Wheel are two names for this block. About 1895, the […]

Make an Awkward Hug Monster

We can always depend on our Janome Makers to come up with fantastic projects to make for ourselves and for others! Jessee created the most adorable little monster! You can make one or an entire rainbow of cuddly friends to brighten your day! You will learn how to sew with minky, how to create their […]

How to Make Embroidered Personalized Gift Ribbon

Celebrate Mom by designing and embroidering customized ribbons with your Janome embroidery machine, to compliment your gift wrapping. Let her know just how much she means to you by including a special message of your choice.    Janome Artisan Maday from Sustainable Textile Design has the perfect solution to add that special touch to all […]

Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month 2021 Block Two

Welcome back to the Janome Rainbow Quilt Block of the Month designed by Janome Maker Carolina Oneta! We hope you had fun making Block One in this delightful Block of the Month!      This month we will make our second block, the Economy Block. The Economy Block is also known as a Square in […]