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BARN ART WORKSHOP

  Everyone had a great time at the Barn Art Workshop this past Saturday.  The next class is July 20. Working on designs.                             Some of the finished art.

AcuSetter App

Janome has produced a video with instructions for using the AcuSetter App.  The project for the video is the His and Her towels.      

New AcuStitch for Windows Software

Janome has released a new PC software for embroidery machines.The software is an enhanced AcuStitch (contained in HorizonLink Suite under EmbLink Tool) and a copy of Stitch Composer.  These programs stand alone and are not part of HorizonLink. Take a look at this short video I did to show you just a small part of what this software can do.  I pulled in an embroidery and then used a decorative stitch for the stem and flower pot.  The same stitch used…Read More

USING THE NOTES APP TO ORGANIZE YOUR SEWING PROJECTS

Online Sewing has provided a video showing how to use the Notes App for organizing your sewing projects.  The best thing is that this App is free with your iPad and iPhone. [youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/E3qbqd_inXs”]      

Mid Valley Quilt Guild Bolt to Bed

Bolt to Bed Quilting Workday at Whitlocks Bolt to Bed is a Mid Valley Quilt Guild workday where members work all day and evening making quilts and the Community Service Committee gives these quilts to various services such as Family Building Blocks, CASA, the Salem Police Department and Women’s Assistance Groups throughout Salem.  Bed to Bolt gives 300 to 400 quilts per year.

Mid-Valley Quilt Show

We will be at the Mid-Valley Quilt Show April 18-20, 2019.  Stop by and see us. For more information:  http://www.midvalleyquiltguild.com/quilt-show.htm

BOBBIN HOLDER (CASE) Low Tension for Bobbin Work

Questions often come up regarding the bobbin holders (case) on Janome sewing machines.  If you plan to do bobbin work, purchasing an extra bobbin holder with low-tension may work for you.  The blue dot bobbin holder works well.  It is already set for lower tension.  This bobbin holder is used for free motion quilting.  Make sure you mark this bobbin holder clearly so you do not use it by mistake for your free motion quilting.  By having the extra bobbin…Read More

ACUSKETCH V2.2

There is a new version of AcuSketch. You can check to see if you are on the most current version.  Go to “Settings”  This is on the right side of the screen at the bottom of the tool bar.  Tap the gear icon and this will show you the current version. CLICK BELOW FOR A COPY OF THE BULLETIN  AcuSketch_V2.2 Information