Sewing for Pleasure - part 1

It is always lovely to walk around exhibitions and see what people are creating and making on Janome machines.... and at Sewing for Pleasure last weekend there was lots to see.....and so much to tell you.... I will split it up into separate posts! Alison Smith from School of Sewing and Fabulous Fabrics was using the Janome MC11000 to make a gorgeous bra and knicker set.... and just look at the matching corset! Throughout the show, Alison was running dressmakers workshops, giving you the chance to learn how to put in a concealed zip and fabulous fabric roses and much more... check out the list HERE.

Alison's fabric shop, Fabulous Fabrics in Ashby de la Zouch, is a heaven for dressmakers... well worth a visit next time you are in the area!

Alison made Janome a wonderful quilted corset, using the MC11000 Acufil Quilting Designs, which was on display on our Janome stand.... what a great unusual way of using quilting stitches!

For more information on the Janome MC11000 and it's Acufeed Quilting features click HERE.

Follow the link for more information on Fabulous Fabrics and School of Sewing, and you can find them on Facebook.

and if you would like to visit Sewing for Pleasure next year, have a look at ICHF website.

We are set up and ready..... Sewing for Pleasure opens tomorrow morning!

Have you got your ticket??

Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery runs from 24th - 27th March at the NEC. Two halls full of crafting goodies... and of course all our Janome machine, accessories and lots of samples to inspire you to keep sewing!

For more information, check out http://www.ichf.co.uk/sewingforpleasure/ and what the little video clip (and see if you can spot me )!!

Festival of Quilts 2010.... best in show....

This fantastic piece won The Miniature Quilt Competition and Best in Show, and to really appreciate the work involved, it has to be seen close up.....

Apparently, it took three months to make working on it everyday!

It's hard to believe, all that detail and it's only about 8" across!

The judges statement was

"Stunning. Precision personified. Wonderful Detail."