How fun is creating and sewing the illusive morel mushroom? I created the pattern for the morel and imported it into Cricut Design space. I crossed my fingers as I selected genuine leather and pressed “cut”. It cut 90% of the pattern and a pair of snips finished it out. Three layers; bottom, middle and…

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Totes are the perfect bag for every day function and ease. Through all the things you need for the day into it and go about your business. This particular tote is sewn on the Janome Hd9 using the Leather Kit accessories; Size 18 needle using a #69 bonded nylon thread. The machine did not struggle…

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A family member comes to me and asks if I would like to make a Messenger bag for a fundraiser. Where do I start? I can sew anything from cotton, canvas, wool, or leather. What would you like, I ask? Leather! He quickly exclaims! I scoured my current selection of purchased patterns then expeditiously move…

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Sewing Leather With The Janome HD9 Project of the day It’s raining outside, but for 8 hours it’s just me and my sewing machine. I’ve been spending so much time in my sewing room that I have neglected to take my favorite fall pillows off the couch. Not only do I love fall but I…

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img 5980 1024x825 - Don’t let a sewing machine be the reason you hate to sew!

If you are new to sewing, you have probably felt yourself overwhelmed by all the sewing machines available. Maybe you’ve looked through many pages online and thought, why would anybody spend that much money on a sewing machine? If you have already purchased a low end, light weight, cheaper machine you may also think, why…

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Taking pieces and parts and mixing new with old this block came together nicely! Using the Janome AirThread 2000D professional to sew a perfect quarter inch seam with no fraying.

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