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Quilting Essentials with Michael Smith
Finish Your Quilts with Confidence!
We are thrilled to welcome Michael Smith, Janome Canada’s National Education Manager and Brand Ambassador, for a fun and informative Quilting Essentials seminar! Thanks to our partnership with Janome Canada, we are able to offer this national educator seminar as a gift to our sewing community.
Whether you are a beginner, an experienced quilter, or simply have a stack of unfinished projects waiting for their turn, Michael will show you how to make the quilting process easier, more approachable and a whole lot more fun.
Piecing the quilt top is often the easy part. It’s attaching those layers together that can feel a little intimidating. Michael will take you through several quilting techniques and share practical tips and tricks to help you finish your projects with confidence.
Topics
Straight-line quilting using an Even Feed Foot (Walking Foot)
Ruler quilting
Free-motion quilting
A.S.R. Stitch Regulator
Machine setup and presser-foot tips
Piecing tips and tricks
Helpful tools and accessories that can make quilting easier
Techniques to help you save time and money by finishing your own quilts
And, of course, Michael will be bringing plenty of quilting inspiration and projects to share!
Embroidery 101 with Michael Smith
Expand Your Creative Horizons with Machine Embroidery!
We are thrilled to welcome Michael Smith, Janome Canada’s National Education Manager and Brand Ambassador, for an inspiring and informative Embroidery 101 seminar! Thanks to our partnership with Janome Canada, we are able to offer this national educator seminar as a gift to our sewing community.
Expand your creative possibilities by adding custom embroidery to your next project—whether it’s a garment, tote bag, home decor piece, or quilt! Janome embroidery machines are sew versatile, and Michael will show you just how easy and fun machine embroidery can be.
Join Michael for this 3-hour lecture-demo seminar where he’ll share an exciting trunk show of unique projects and demonstrate how quick and simple it is to create and customize quilt labels or embroidery designs right on the screen using the extensive built-in editing capabilities found on Janome embroidery machines.
What You’ll Learn
Trunk Show Inspiration: See a variety of creative embroidery projects in person.
On-Screen Customization: How to customize and edit built-in embroidery designs and create quilt labels.
Stabilizer Selection: Which stabilizer to use for different fabrics and projects.
Essentials & Accessories: Expert tips on threads, needles, hoops, and machine setup.
Tips & Tricks: Techniques to ensure beautiful, professional-looking results every time.
And, of course, Michael will be bringing plenty of finished samples and creative ideas to get you excited for your next project!
Everyone Is Welcome!
You do NOT need to own a Janome machine to attend. This class is open to everyone, regardless of the brand of sewing machine you own, or even if you are just thinking about getting started.
Michael is known for his fun, lively and approachable teaching style, and you’re guaranteed to leave with new ideas, useful information and a smile!
🎉 More Than Just a Class!
While you're here, enjoy a special event featuring:
Door prizes
Great sales and special offers
Demonstrations
Lots of inspiration
A fun day with Michael Smith!
Come learn, laugh and get inspired as Michael shares his passion for sewing and quilting!
This FREE class has limited seating, so registration is required.
Chilliwack: Friday, October 23
Surrey: Saturday, October 24
Fee: N/C
Meet Michael Smith
As National Education Manager and Janome Canada’s Brand Ambassador, Michael travels across the country to share the "Janome love" and help sewists get the most out of their machines.
From an early age, Michael expressed his creativity, imagination, and flair for design—starting when he created new fashions and hairstyles for his sister’s Barbie dolls! Following two diplomas in Fashion Design, his career path took a creative turn when he discovered a passion for quilting. For many years, he has maintained a successful home-studio long-arm quilting business, The Sewcial Quilter.
Often described as a true "social butterfly," Michael is always excited to meet new friends, teach sewing and quilting, and share his enthusiasm for all things Janome! You may also recognize Michael from his fun and informative Facebook and Instagram LIVEs (available on the Janome Canada YouTube channel) or his articles on the Janome Life blog.
