A Tailored Bed Skirt Tutorial

 

 

Adding a simple bed skirt to a bed can really help finish off any bedroom. I love making my own bed skirts for our bedrooms so I can make sure it fits perfectly for the bed I am making it for. I also love being able to pick out my own fabrics to give the room a custom look.

Click here to get my free tutorial to make your own custom bed skirt featured on Janome's website.

Too Tight Onsie >> Just Right Tshirt

Do you have a onsie that is getting a bit too tight for your little one? Don't get rid of it... simply turn it into a Tshirt!

Follow my quick and easy tutorial featured on Janome's website to turn your babies favorite onsies into a Tshirt they can still wear for a few more months.

http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/ProjectCenter/Project_Detail/Too_tight_Onesie_Made_Just_Right_T-shirt

Janome MC8900 QCP

I love it when the UPS man comes to visit my door and brings me packages that look like this...

 Isn't she so pretty! I can't wait to try her out and see how she purrs. {squeel!}

I love Janome machines! My first machine was a Janome Jem and I still have her. She is great for beginners, so she is hanging around for the kids to learn on her. Then I upgraded to an MC6500 which she was my go to machine for almost 9 years. She is still running strong and will still come out to play with MC8900 QCP when she is needed. But for now she is going to give her gears a little rest. She just tends to have a little trouble with clothing since she doesn't have a very small arm to get around at the base. Now, the MC8900, she will be able to do it all! 

Now for a name?? I have never named my sewing machine before... but this one needs a name. Any suggestions? Ah... while were at it, why not name all three machines... Gotta be fair, right?

A Ruffled Knit Shirt Tutorial

 

Go check out my latest tutorial posted on the Janome website!  Featuring Moda knit fabrics by Oliver + S and a fun and quick way to use your Janome Serger and CoverPro machines. Add the ruffles and tie to a long sleeved shirt or turtleneck for the upcoming winter months!

Baby Blanket and Scratch Mitt Tutorial

Check out my latest tutorial published over at Janome's website.  Make this super cute and soft knit baby blanket and scratch mitts set for a Mommy to be that is handmade by you!  Super quick and easy tutorial using your favorite Janome serger machines.

Check your local quilt shop for the super soft knit fabrics by Moda Fabrics.  LOVE these knits designed by Oliver + s for Moda.

So, go now... Knit Baby Blanket and Scratch Mitts Tutorial

A Sewing Project...

It has been so crazy the last few weeks... I have not had much time to do much sewing... just work and kids.


I am so excited to be playing with this little toy today...

It is a Janome 1100D Professional Serger.  Love it!  Automatic Tension... Smooth cutting and stitching... no more sewing straight stitches and then go back and zig zag!  A breeze.  The threading took me a little bit to figure out  and learn, but once I learned it, it was fairly easy.

What do you think I am working on?  {Hint... it is something for the Moda Bake Shop booth at Quilt Festival next week.}