Helpful Tips

Learn how to mix colors and prints. Sew4Home in a Janome Life Post advised “Mastering the proper mixology of color and motif is something designers spend years perfecting. But there are basics everyone can use to create a fabulous look.” Sew4Home shares their Top 10 Secrets! Click here for the PDF: Mix and Match Colors and Prints PDF Click here for direct link to Janome Life Post: Blending Colors and Prints

Sewing Over Thick Fabric

The question of sewing over thick fabric comes up often. Sew4Home recently posted how to sew over thick fabric. While the instructions use Janome sewing machines, the information may be helpful for other machines. Their examples are for sewing garments but could relate to other sewing projects. The PDF includes information on hemming jeans. Click Here for a PDF copy. Sewing Thick Layers-Sew4Home Click here for a link to the article. Link to Sew4Home Sewing Over Thick Fabric Instructions

A Walk in the Woods Block of the Month

We would like everyone to receive a FREE copy of the Whitlock’s Block of the Month, A Walk in the Woods. This Block of the Month is designed by Yvonne Katsinis. We hope you enjoy this pattern. Click on the link below for instructions in PDF format. If you have any questions, please contact Yvonne at the store. yvonne@whitlocks.com. A Walk in the Woods Block of the Month

Adobe Color Wheel

In July 2018 we introduced you in a Facebook post to the Adobe Color Wheel. Since that post, Adobe added new features. Click here for link to the Adobe Color Wheel Try the Extract Theme. You can upload an image. Use the Extract Theme function. You will be able to see all the colors in the image broken down into the image’s colors. Extract Gradient function creates a gradual blend between multiple colors.

JANOME INSTRUCTIONAL LINKS

There are numerous ways to receive instruction for Janome products. Check out the links listed below. You can also find information by clicking on Whitlock’s Blog. Our website contains links to Whitlock’s Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest where you will find instructions, tips and videos. Link to Whitlock’s Website. Some of the links below contain daily lessons. Social Media Links Janome Sewing Machines Official Facebook Page Janome America Janome Artistic Digitizer Artistic Digitzer Janome Facebook Group Janome Sewing Classes Sewing Classes Janome…Read More

Janome AcuSketch App

This app is free from the Apple App Store for iPad. This App is not available on iPhone at this time. It is not restricted to Janome WIFI embroidery machine models. You can email what you create out of the AcuSketch App to your computer, save on a USB stick and open at the embroidery machine. This image shows an example of what you can do with AcuStitch. A picture was used and outlined in AcuSketch and then embroidered on…Read More

HAND LOOK STITCHES USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

While there are a number of ways to sew a hand look stitch on your sewing machine, the instructions from JanomeLife may be of help to you. Your sewing machine may need a slightly different adjustment as described in the JanomeLife article. The hand look stitch technique is not just for quilts. Try the technique on towels or garments and use as a decorative stitch. In this image 100 wt. thread to match the fabric was used in the needle….Read More

SPRING COLOR IDEAS

It’s Spring and time to think about Spring Colors for your projects. Design Seeds has posted a selection of Spring Colors. This might help you jump start a new project. Take a second look at your fabric stash. You just might find Spring Colors. Click Here for a Link to Design Seeds Pastel Color Page

MINI MATS PROJECT

Now is a good time to use scraps of fabric and make something you can use this Spring and Summer. You might want to make these festive Mini Mats. The project is from Sew4Home. We have a number of Boards on Pinterest you might what to check out including the Scrap Buster Project Board. Click Here for Link to Whitlock’s Pinterest Boards Link to Whitlock’s Pinterest Scrap Buster Board and Mini Mats Project from Sew4Home Picture Sew4Home