I'm juggling a lot of WiPs lately, but my priority right now is a project I'm putting together for Quilting for Calgary.
Most of the pink fabrics in this quilt were generously donated for the cause and I had a great time turning them into something modern. I am typically not a huge bubblegum girl so this has been an amazing way to break out of my safe zone. Together with a few red-pink fabrics from my stash and a whole lot of gray prints, this quilt has really developed into something fun.
The donated fabrics were cut into 3.5" WOF strips, so I knew right away I wanted to come up with a pattern that would maximize their size. While debating my options, an amazing large scale plus quilt by Leanne (from She Can Quilt) hit my bloglovin' feed and I knew it was a perfect pattern choice.
Here's a quick peak at my two Janomes side by side (4100 and 8200 models respectively). I apologize for the poor lighting in the evening shot but I swear this photo serves a purpose. Since I do the majority of my sewing in the evenings, I am especially excited about all of the LED lights that this new machine has. Between that and the 11" throat space I am absolutely smitten. Everything beyond that is absolute icing on the cake and I am so beyond thrilled.
Now I hope that you can excuse me while I skip my way back to my sewing room.
Linking up to WiP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced.
OMG my jaw dropped looking at the size of the new machine in comparison. Good pic. You go girl! Quilting is going to be amazing on that daddy machine. I really do like your pinks with grey plusses. I Especially love the little runaway in the top left hanging by himself - so cute. Would love to hear how it goes with the new machine.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic Kelsey. I love the varied background fabrics too. What quilting did you decide on?
ReplyDeleteI really really love this quilt! Surprising given that I am not a huge pink fan either. Wow, your new machine is enormous! It looks amazing to quilt on - can't wait to see how this one turns out.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt. The way you placed the colours really makes them pop. Great job!
ReplyDeletePositively perfect! And holy wow, nice new machine! Can't wait to see how you quilt this one up!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely quilt, the grey stops it being a sickly pink, just looks nice and modern. And Oh, gorgeous new machine. Let us know how the quilting goes. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! And congrats on the new machine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! (I don't really like pink, but it does look good!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sewing machine too!
Love this quilt! And the way you arranged the fabrics is just perfect. Can't wait to see what you do on that machine. Love all that room!
ReplyDeleteI just treated myself to this machine too - mainly for the 11 inches! Have you tried the dual feed foot yet? Amazing.
ReplyDeleteLove that quilt! I like plus quilts to begin with, but your layout and colors (pinks, reds, greys) is really striking! I have a janome 6500, and wish it had better lighting, so I am getting a LED lighting strip to put under the throat.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt turned out so wonderfully, I love it!
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