FootBook App

I have a confession to make - when iPhones first came out and there were those "there's an app for that" commercials all over the place, I would usually throw my hands up and tell everyone around me that "app" had to be one of the most annoying words I'd heard in a long time. I couldn't stand the commercials and I knew I wanted nothing to do with "apps."

I have done a total 180 on this whole "app" thing. As many of you know, I recently got an iPad, and I can't get enough of all the apps out there! I was very excited to learn there are many apps out there that are quilting related. There really is an app for that!

One of my favorites is The FootBook app. This is a wonderful tool for anyone with a Janome sewing machine. The app has all the different feet and attachments available for the Janome machines. There is a description of each product as well as a descriptive video you can watch. It also allows you to mark which feet and attachments you have as well as add the ones you want to a "wish list."

This app is available from the app store through iTunes. It costs $6.99 and is well worth the investment. Learn how to use all those feet that came with your machine!

Professional Tote!

I'm so excited - I just finished the professional tote! This is a great tote that is well organized and has plenty of room for all your stuff and gadgets. My favorite feature is the center zipped compartment that keeps my iPad protected from scratches and readily accessible when it's my move on Words with Friends or when I want to play with my Block Tool app. There are also lots of other pockets and zippered compartments to keep my phone, keys, pens, etc. organized and easy to find.

From start to finish, this bag takes about 10 hours to make. This isn't an easy tote to make, however the instructions provided with the pattern are excellent. I would rate this as a 9 on a 1-10 scale in terms of difficulty. However, the Final product is well worth the effort.

We offer a class on this awesome bag. It costs $75 plus the $10 pattern and supplies. It takes three sessions, and we have a super teacher. Sign up for the class, or stop by and pick up the pattern and take a stab at it yourself!! As always, we invite you to share photos of your finished product on our Facebook page.

Happy tote making!!

The stats:
Category: Totes and Purses
Time: 10 hrs
Difficulty: 9
Class offered: Yes