Wednesday, February 27, 2013

New Janome

I am so excited.  I got a new Janome 3160.  I got it before Quiltcon but just had a chance to play with it today.  I used it to sew up a Madrona Road drawstring bag.  I had done some improv curves and used that piece on the front.  We are having our Madrona Road Challenge contest at tomorrow's Austin Modern Quilt Guild meeting.


Quiltcon was amazing.  I was a volunteer and spent many an hour there.  I was lucky enough to be a workshop assistant for both Susan Cleveland and Bill Kerr.  I had the opportunity to go to a meet and greet with the Modern Quilt Guild board of directors and other guild leaders.  Everyone was so nice and even if my allergies were challenging my ability to talk I had a good time.  I was so proud of all the volunteers from our guild and everywhere else in the country.  We did contribute to the success of the event.  Next Quiltcon is 2015.  Yeah.

4 comments:

  1. Oh...I have been dwelling on a 'need' for a new Janome. I really don't need one and I love my 6500 but keep looking :) Is the 3160 lightweight?

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    1. yep! I just got one at QuiltCon. 12 lbs. I bought it specifically for it's weight, and the stitches that it has available. I was lugging my Janome MC 6600 (which I totally love) to my classes, one of which is a machine applique class. This machine has the buttonhole/blanket stitch, where many machines this size do not. You will love this one. Worth every penny.

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  2. I was so diappointed that I had to miss Quiltcon even though we only live 40 miles away. You'll enjoy you new Janome.

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  3. I can't wait for QuiltCon 2015 either...where ever it may be. (Please let it be Austin again!!!)

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