Telecast Thursday - First Look at the Janome 500E

Happy Thanksgiving to my American readers and viewers! I hope you're enjoying a yummy turkey dinner with family and friends. 

This week on Telecast Thursday, I'm taking a look at the Janome Memory Craft 500E embroidery machine. 

I've never had, nor even looked at, an embroidery machine before, preferring the look of hand embroidery, but I must say that I am seeing lots of possibilities with this machine! Did you know that besides doing amazing machine embroidery, the Janome 500E can finish the edges of your appliqué pieces? Now that's something that caught my eye!

For my initial impressions of this machine, watch the video below or on my YouTube channel.

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Do you have an embroidery machine? Let me know the types of projects that you create on your machine in the comments below.

Creatively,

Craftsy Black Friday and Cyber Monday Specials

It's finally here: the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale at Craftsy!

There are savings all weekend long on Craftsy! Enjoy up to 70% off Quilting and Sewing kits and supplies. Plus enroll in any class for $17.99 USD or less. It's a great chance to pick up some early Christmas treats for yourself :)

The sale starts today and runs until 11:59 MST on Monday, November 28, 2016. For best selection shop soon! Have fun shopping and make sure you leave a few deals for me :)

Creatively,

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Telecast Thursday - Rotary Cutters in the Chatterbox Quilts Studio

This Telecast Thursday I'm addressing a cutting edge subject: rotary cutters!

Okay, enough levity. Rotary cutters are a serious business and each quilter has their own preferred size and brand. 

Watch the video below or on my YouTube channel to see what we use in the Chatterbox Quilts' studio. 

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Leave me a comment below to let me know your favourite size and brand of rotary cutter.

Creatively,

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Telecast Thursday - First Look at the Janome Artistic Edge cutter

Welcome to another Telecast Thursday! This week I'm sharing my first impressions of my latest tool: the Janome Artistic Edge digital cutter.

Thanks to Janome Canada, I have a new toy, er tool, in my quilt studio and am enjoying learning and playing with the Janome Artistic Edge. I love the large 15" x 15" mat that came with it and the fact that this particular model is wireless. It's very quiet and fast when it cuts. 

I'm using the Artistic Edge to cut the appliqué shapes in some of the blocks in the One World Quilt Along (if you haven't joined us in this online quilt along, I hope you will). I love how easily and accurately it cuts these intricate shapes.

Watch the video below or on my YouTube channel to see some of the features of this amazing digital cutter. 

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Like to own your own Janome Artistic Edge digital cutter? You could win one if you join us as a Quilter in the One World Quilt Along. If you're impatient and want to get one right now, you can purchase one here.

Have you tried the Janome Artistic Edge yet? I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions on it. Just leave a comment below.

Creatively,

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Telecast Thursday - Real Quilting: Reflection

This week's Telecast Thursday is all about reflection.

I'm always looking ahead to my next project, my upcoming deadline or things I want to accomplish in the house - and that's a good thing, but sometimes it's good to look back. Reflecting on what you've previously accomplished in your life or in your quilting shows you how far you've come and can inspire you to accomplish more in the future.

Watch the video below or on my YouTube channel to learn more about why reflecting on your quilting journey to date is a good thing.

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Creatively,