In our "Scads of Skirts" section you can learn how to make three different skirts from a single pattern, using regular sewing, decorative stitching, and professional-style embroidery.

Jackie Smerek she loves to teach others how to get the most out of their Janome sewing machines, so we asked her to create an entirely new book for a young person's living room, using the DC3018 computerized décor machine. The result is the "Hip Living Room."

Linda McGehee has complete instructions for making "Perfect Petals" Janome jewelry.

Ryoko Sakuyama shows you how to use scraps and buttons to sew the "Flower Power" seen on the cover of the Digest.

Make the most out of your giga hoop!

The "Floral Tile Quilt" project shows you how to use these big designs to create a stunning 35 1/2" x 46 1/2" quilt in just six blocks. The "Floral Table Setting" project shows you how to use the Giga Hoop to make a complete table setting with large scale floral designs.

The Giga Hoop is perfect for doing large scale embroidery on pillow cases. You get complete instructions for making a classic, off-white "Tone On Tone Pillowcase" and a stunning "White Lily Pillowcase."

Enjoy evening bags from Western Australia, an amazing vest from Tasmania, and an embellished scarf from Japan.