Welcome to my stop on the first-ever Aurifil Blog Hop. Thanks so much Pat for inviting me to share my love of Aurifil threads.
I hope you’ve been having fun on this blog hop, collecting the Spring blocks that have been created and leaving comments for your chance to win some Irresistible Aurifil Threads.
Nine bloggers, nine blocks and 10 chances to win. Here are the other participants:
- Monday, Feb. 21st – Pat Sloan
- Tuesday, Feb. 22nd – Pink Chalk Studio and Lizzie B Girls
- Wednesday, Feb. 23rd – Erin Russek (Video Tutorial) and Thimbleanna
- Thursday, Feb. 24th – Stitchen heaven and ME! – Quilting Gallery
- Friday Feb. 25th – Sew Cal Gal and I Have A Notion
Be sure to leave a comment on each blog before Saturday for your chance to win the grand prize:
Share your finished blocks in the Flickr group.
Aurifil Threads are Irresistible.
Aurifil makes 4 weights of its 100% cotton Mako threads: 12wt, 28wt, 40wt and 50wt. The larger the number, the smaller the thread. I use the 50wt thread for all of my piecing. I love how thin it is and that it doesn’t add any bulk to my seams when pressed.
Pat’s done a great video on the different thread weights and how to recognize the spool colours:
I love how Aurifil threads have a tiny bit of shine to them and shimmer ever-so-slightly when the light hits them. Hopefully you can see the shimmering effect in this photo:
I love the subtle gradients in many of their threads. I have two nieces and these purple and pink gradient threads get used often.
I love that when I use the 50wt thread for hand appliqué, the stitches vanish right into the fabric.
I love that I can get gorgeous machine blanket stitch, accurate stitch-in-the-ditch and beautiful dense quilting with Aurifil threads. I’ve been using Aurifil threads for two years and not once has my thread broken.
For me, Aurifil threads are irresistible. They make my quilting life more enjoyable and beautiful.
Here’s my block: Hidden Star. Made up of simple half-square triangles and four patches. Don’t let the on-point layout scare you, it’s super easy to put together.
Download the block instructions here: Hidden-Star-Quilting-Gallery
Leave a comment below telling me what’s your favourite season and why? For me, it’s Spring, when the birds return and the flowers and trees awaken from their cold Winter’s nap.
Two winners will be selected to win a thread sampler pack containing one spool of each of the different weights of Irresistible Aurifil Threads. Winners will be selected on Saturday.
Today (Thursday) is the last day to enter your quilt in this week’s contest Colourful Modern Quilts. Check back on Friday for your chance to vote for your favourite.
Love Spring and Aurifil Threads….so true about the pressed seam having no extra bulk.
We posted at the same time!!!
I’m so glad that you used the Friendship star in this bock…one of my all-time favorites.
Spring is becoming my favorite season; once upon a time it was Autumn, and before that summer. Winter never made the grade for me. I like your block, and your instructions are very good. Thanks for participation in the Aurifil Hop!
Interesting block – I see lots of possibilities. Thank! Also for introducng me to Aurifil – Best by far!!
I Love the fall of the year, when the trees start changing colors, the afternoon walks in the cool air.
Oh, I forgot to mention why Spring is my favorite season. It’s the freshness and new growth, so full of promise. And even more, the days are getting longer! Love those long spring-summer days…
I love Spring! I’m always eager to see the first yellow crocuses bloom and then I know that winter finally is on its way out.
Love the block! and I love spring!… its a new begining!
Spring is my favorite season. I look forward to planting flowers in my yard, and I love to see the trees and plants starting to burst with color. Everything is new again.
I love fall for the cooler temperatures and changing colors.
I love summer, I love the heat of the sun and everything is in full bloom.. Thanks for participating in the Aurifil Blog Hop!
Oh wow…that pink and purple thread is very pretty. I didn’t know that Aurifil made that many different weights of threads. I’m going now to watch the video you posted. Thank you for the lovely block. I sure hope to be able to try out some of this thread.
I love the in-between seasons. You know, when it’s changing from one season to another. When Summer is changing to Fall, Fall into Winter, Winter into Spring and Spring into Summer. I love the anticipation of what is to come. I think this is why I love color, all kinds of color. I never stick with just one favorite.
Fall has always been my favourite season. Still to this day I love to kick the fallen leaves, is that ok at my age? Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite season is Fall. I just love the colors….However, right now, I sure am wishing for Spring. Thanks for the cute block.
I would love to try these. I am pretty new so don’t have a lot of supplies. The thread looks gorgeous though and the colors so vibrant!
Spring! It is raining here today and the air smells so fresh and clean : ) I need to try this thread, especially the 50ct!
I love Fall! The crisp air, football, my birthday, both my kids’ birthdays, the colors!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Spring has always been my favorite season. Winter’s dirty snow is a distant memory and everything is in bloom again. I love using AuriFil thread – it’s the best! Thanks so much for your cute block pattern and for the chance to win your giveaway!!!
Sweet block – it looks like it would be fun to make in multiples and see what happens next. I need more aurifil thread to make it happen!
Thanks for your block, it looks great, I love the hidden star pattern. This is a great bloghop-event, every block en blog is a treat! Lots of love from Holland – Europe.
I do want to try this thread, but can’t find a local seller. Want to handle it before purchasing. So hopefully if I win I can.
I love Fall – finally a break from mosquitos and humidity! Now that we have A/C, Spring is a close second – no more Dread Of Summer!!! :) Me and the heat – we are not buddies.
I love this block and the colors are awesome.
Linda
I think your block is so sweet. I can’t wait to try it.
I would love to win the threads. Thanks much.
My favorite season is fall. I love the colors, the look of the sunlight at that time of year and the smell and feel of the crisp air. I use that as an inspiration for a lot of the quilts I make. Thanks for being part of the Aurifil Blog Hop.
Thank you for the pattern. My favorite season is the Fall. The colors and smells are terrific. Apple cider, leaves to jump in and holidays to prepare for.
My favorite season is Summer. I love the ocean especially on a hot day. I wasn’t able to download the patten. I received an error message that the file was damaged. is anyone having the same problem?
Beth
My favorite season is Fall. I love the colors of autumn and enjoy living in an area where they are at their loveliest in my favorite month of October. However………Spring is looking very inviting this year as I am tired of all that white snow. I am ready for some color! Would love to win some Aurifil thread. Used it for the first time a few weeks ago and I loved it. I’m actually headed out this morning to buy more!
Very cute block! Would love to try that thread. Summer!
I love that Aurifil threads are Irresistible! Just like Spring! I like Fall, but it leads into the long cold Winter, so Spring is my new favorite season. It inspires me with beautiful colors, fresh green growth, moderating temperatures, light breezes, and new animal babies. Spring is so very Irresistible!
Living in New England, I have to say, Spring is my favorite season, it means new, clean, fresh, colorful! I plan to use fresh spring-like fabrics for the blog hop blocks and can’t wait for the chance to win wonderful threads by Auriful! Never thought to do do handwork with it, use it for piecing all the time. my eyes are open.
I love the Spring Awakening, but Autumn is my favorite season. The colors are my favorites!
My favorite is Spring too. The kids can play outside and we can do family bike rides; but we still have the routine of school, housework, and study groups going on.
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I love the block, and thank you! I can’t wait to see this whole thing put together! Great hop!
I love Auriful thead. I usually buy one or two spools each time I go quilt shopping to build up my stash.
Love the block. thanks
Fall is my favorite time! All the leaves falling and the different shades of colors, the crisp air!
Love your block!!!
My favorite season is WINTER!!! Yes, I am one of the crazy ones. I just love the crisp freshness of new snow, and yes even at my age of 50+, I still make Snow Angels.
I’m a summer person. Heat doesn’t seem to bother me, and I can go barefoot without people looking at me funny (like in other seasons!).
Your opinions and review of the Aurifil have been the most compelling so far… yes, yes, I’ll get some as soon as I have the opportunity!! ;-)
Actually, I like spring and fall. If I have to pick one, it’s fall because I know winter is coming instead of summer and I like winter much better than the hot, hot, hot heat of Oklahoma summers. I like the pastels associated with spring and summer much better than the autumn colors though. I like the brisk air that can be associated with each spring and fall. It makes me want to wake up and be creative. BTW – I love your Chubby Chicks quilt – I have two to make – one is started – I have two grandsons and I thought they would be perfect gifts for two five year olds. I hope I get them done while they are still five – lol Thanks for the beautiful pattern.
I love all of the seasons and each for their own unique reasons. I especially love summer because I live in the desert and it isn’t as crowded in the summer. Fall colors are my favorite colors, though. I find Aurifil thread and the many colors of it irresistible. I’ve started a collection. Thanks for all the additional information on them.
Fall and Spring – can’t narrow it down any more than that. I just love the cool weather either after the heat of summer or as we warm up from winter. Your block is so beautiful.
I love fall. It’s a wonderful season, with a lot of awesome stuff – the first time you can breathe after a hot season, the leaves turning colors, the first frost, the perfect weather for campfires, s’mores (hey, I can dream, right?), pumpkins, hot apple cider, apple picking, apple butter (I love apples!), my birthday…yep, I love fall!
I love autumn very much. Just all these warm colours, not that hot anymore, it is just a special atmosphere! Thanks for the lovely block and the fun!
I love spring, summer, and fall in the Pacific Northwest! Winter (rainy season)–not so much, but it is a great time to be indoors quilting, with a soup on the stove.
I also love Aurifil threads. Use them in piecing, hand applique, machine quilting. Hope to try the thicker soon for hand quilting.
Thanks for the great blog hop!
Joanna
I love autumn very much. Just all these warm colours, not that hot anymore, it is just a special atmosphere! Thanks for the lovely block and the fun!
PS: didn’t see the comment popping up so I try again…
I like Spring, but my favorite season is Summer! It’s a time for gardens, family vacations and best of all Family Reunions. Really, I love the warmth of summer. Thanks for the block and giveaway. Can’t wait to check out this thread.
Love Aurifil and your blog!
Summer is my favorite … nice and sunny, and I get to celebrate my birthday LOL!