Friday, January 18, 2013

A little bit of fabric-related indecision...

I think it's official - I am in love with this Juki machine! I feel slightly unfaithful to my Husqvarna Viking Sapphire, but I think I have enough room in my heart (and sewing room) for both of the machines. They both have their strengths, so I have a feeling I'll be using both pretty often.

My Juki, however, is in need of a cover, both to make it pretty and to keep it relatively dust-free. I've sketched out a couple of ideas, and now I'm working on picking out some fabrics, but I'm having a really tough time deciding. Maybe you could help a girl out. Tell me which one of these fabric stacks below is your favorite. I'm all ears (or eyes, as the case may be!)!

Stack #1:
Collections from top to bottom: Luxe in Bloom, Luxe in Bloom, Salt Water, Constellations, Salt Water, Architextures



Stack #2:
Collections from top to bottom: Architextures, Simpatico, Simpatico, Simpatico



Stack #3:
Collections from top to bottom: Madrona Road, Type, Mama Said Sew, Type



Find these collections in stock at:
Architextures - Intrepid ThreadPink Castle Fabrics, and Stash Modern Fabrics
Constellations - I Don't Do Dishes, Intrepid Thread, Pink Castle Fabrics, and Stash Modern Fabrics
Luxe in Bloom - Intrepid Thread and Stash Modern Fabrics
Madrona Road - Intrepid ThreadI Don't Do DishesPink Castle Fabrics, and Stash Modern Fabrics
Mama Said Sew - Intrepid ThreadPink Castle Fabrics and Stash Modern Fabrics
Salt Water - I Don't Do DishesPink Castle Fabrics, and Stash Modern Fabrics
Simpatico - Stash Modern Fabrics
Type - I Don't Do Dishes, Intrepid Thread, and Pink Castle Fabrics

And I'm planning to pair whatever I pick with some super gorgeous yarn-dyed Essex linen in either black or flax. You can find yarn-dyed Essex linen at Intrepid Thread, Pink Castle Fabrics, and Stash Modern Fabrics. So, what do you think? Which combination is your favorite??? I just can't decide!!!

72 comments:

Carol Stearns said...

I like the typewriter fabric. Its kind of related to a sewing machine don't you think? Of course they are all pretty!

Sarah Bailey said...

Stack #3 FTW!

~Diana said...

I say close your eyes and pick a stach...you cant go wrong with any of them :)

Sharon said...

I'm drawn to #1 for no apparent reason. They all are lovely.

Hannah said...

Number 1 for me!

lindaroo said...

I like #1. The rich colors, movement in the prints, and complementary contrast would inspire me to take the cover off the machine and try something new!

susie said...

I like no.1...maybe it's the corally colors that I love...

SpartanBabe said...

Stack 1 for sure. The other two are nice, but just don't make a statement like #1.

Melissa said...

#1 for sure!!

Marla said...

#1 all the way

Carmen said...

I'm torn between 1 and 3... I love them both!

LynCC said...

I like #3 right now :)

MB in MI said...

Likin' number 3...simple, great contrast :-)

Jessica Kelly said...

Looks like I'm in the majority, love #1!

Debbie said...

for this project, I like #2 with the flax linen....guess I'm in the minority! Any will be fantastic and inviting!

Jennie said...

Love #2 - am I the only one?

Celtic Thistle said...

Stack 3 but Stack 1 is a close second!

Becky said...

Love #1 !! But they are all beautiful - you have a real flair for putting fabrics together.

Pam Pollock said...

What colour is your sewing room? I like #1.

Becky said...

Love the top one!! Congrats on the new machine!!

Becky N said...

Hard choice!! I love stacks 2 and 3.

Tiffany said...

I like stack #1 the best. Stack #2 is great too. :)

Angela Bullard said...

I love #3! I may have to get my hands on some of those fabrics and make my own cover!

Joannag said...

Tough decision!
All of the stacks are great, but I'd go with Stack#2 because it is so bright. Nice energy for your new machine!
Joanna

Swedish Scrapper said...

I like number one-- I think it'll stay fresh all year long. I have a Husky Sapphire too......but your Juki sounds nice!

Heather said...

I love the top one. So rich and vibrant.

Rebecca said...

I LOVE #2! I think I'm in the minority, but I think it's gorgeous!

Verena said...

I would chose #1, but they are all lovely, so you can't do anything wrong :)

NW Patchwork said...

I like #1.

Shauna said...

They are all nice, but I love #1 best. It just pops!!!

Megan said...

The first one - love it to bits!

Lucy @ Charm About You said...

ok really they are all gorgeous!! I'm currently liking number 2.
When I made mine I used different fabrics on each side and also a lining so essentially it is reversible and I can change it depending on my mood, which I love and stops me getting bored of it!
You can see it here: http://www.charmaboutyou.com/2012/01/welcome-judy.html

Kristan said...

stack 2 stack 2 stack 2!!

Mary W Quilts said...

Ooh. This is hard, but I love stack #3!!!!! Mary

Toni said...

I'm currently having a love affair with navy, so I choose #1! Can't wait to see what you do!

Aoife said...

Stack #1 for sure! I just bought fabric yesterday in the same hues of peachy-coral and deep blues - love :)

Maria said...

I love stack #1 - digging those navys and corals!

Katie said...

big fan of all of them but I like #2 best, followed closely by #3.

JuliePickles said...

#1, need my machine dimensions? :P

Leila said...

I am loving #3 hands down! Beautiful!

laurelar said...

#1 for sure!

Christina said...

#3!!

Katie B. said...

I have to go with #1...I've had Constellations on the brain!

Katy Cameron said...

I love all the fabrics, but combination #1 for me :o)

Ann said...

Definitely stack 2!

pamela said...

Either one or three . They are both pretty for different reasons.

Tanya said...

I can see why you are having trouble deciding, I love them all...but I think#2 is my favourite. Good luck deciding!

Jill said...

stack number one has my heart. er, vote.

Linda H. said...

The first group of course! It's Florida! Oranges, water. You can't choose anything but...

tawny_tawny said...

Love love love stack #1. It's got such a unique combo of fabrics that look great together.

jeanne e. said...

i really do like them all...but if i were picking for myself, i would pick #1. i can't wait to see what you make! :)

Anne said...

Definitely #1! I'm not biased at all in that I'm using many of the same fabrics on a quilt myself... :)

Marg said...

Oh gosh, just close your eyes twirl around and pick one, they are all beautiful.

Holli said...

#1 (but all are pretty!)

april said...

Stack #1! They are all lovely though. I like the rich colors of the first best:)

Ronnie said...

I'm drawn to the peacefulness of stack #2. Sure wish all this fabric was in my stash.

Elisabeth said...

I like them all too but if I had to pick a favourite I would go for number three.

My Life In Quilts said...

I may be too late but my choice is number three! It has just the right amount of whimsy and function for a sewing room.

Jill said...

LOVE #2.....In fact, I am heading to PinkCastle to get some!!!

CrazyCatLady said...

Stack #2

Tammy said...

I'm torn between fabric stacks #1 & #3....But I think I would prefer #1.... conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

Eileen DiPietro said...

I'm totally a fan of words on fabric, so my vote will go to stack #2, but they are all beautiful!

Margaret said...

I like all of them but for me it is number one. I really like the bright and dark contrast.

Kathy said...

I like stack #2 for your sewing machine, and then I think you should make one from stack #3 for MY sewing machine....I'm a work-at-home typist/editor/proofreader extraodinaire! Plus, my sewing room is pink!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Go with stack number two - it will hide lint and threads much better than dark colors.

Pat Converse said...

I vote for #3.

Franziska said...

cannot decide between stack 1 and 2.

Unknown said...

I like stack #1. I don't know the color of your sewing room, but I would go with the one that looks best in your room. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

ultraorganized said...

Stack No.1 is very nice -- dark blue and melons - my favorite !}

Tamie said...

I'd go for number 3 but they are all lovely.

jeifner said...

I thought I'd decided on number one with those gorgeous colors but then you threw in Essex in black which would be pretty stunning with that Type fabric in #3. I think it's the contrast in values which seem so great in those two bundles. But really all of that fabric is so beautiful.

KatieQ said...

I like stack #2. I really like my Viking Sapphire 870Q. I know the strengths and weaknesses of that machine. What is it that has you in love with the Juki?

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