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 your block, thanks so much for sharing, and for the great thread give away!
I love spring, like colors of flowers and leave of tree.
I like spring because the blossoming colors make everything look happy.
I love Spring! It just seems to be a time of renewal, and of productivity!
My favorite season? Has to be fall. Here in the desert southwest we don’t see much change of seasons, but fall means cooler temperatures are coming, and after months of 100*+ days cool is good. Winter is mild, so that is also to be looked forward to.
Pati, in Phx
My favorite season is Autumn especially for quilting, with all the rich colors of rust,tans,browns,reds and blues in fabric and aurifil threads they make me happy.
Summer……..I LOVE the heat. Warm nights, a relaxing day at the beach, time spent walking along the shoreline…….oh my but look at the calendar…..maybe I’ll go quilt some sun rays!
Fall is my favorite season…it just gives me a zest for life! I love the brisk air, the intoxicating riotous colors, the scent of wood smoke on the air….just love it.
I’m glad to read about these threads and find out how I should be using the different weights…I never used heavier thread for my quilting…just always used the piecing thread…so maybe my quilts will improve with a nicer look to the stitches?
Great Block just in time for Spring. Can’t wait to try Aurifil Treads. Thanks
I bought some sample packs in Houston last fall and love them…the sample card is awesome too! Lisa in Texas
My favorite season is summer. I love the brightness of it. I love how things are green and the flowers are in bloom. Oh and the heat…I love the warmth on my skin and the sun on my face. I hate the cold and love the heat!! It lifts my spirits and makes me feel good.
I am already looking forward to Fall and we haven’t even finished with winter. The block is a cute one. Sure would love to try some Aurifil thread on it.
I like Spring, everything is fresh and new. Thanks for the block and the giveaway. I really want to try Aurifil thread.
Spring – There is always hope in the fresh new growth in the spring.
I found the “hidden Star” ;-) And look at all those colors on that color chart!! WOW!! Total candy for a quilter!
I love summer the best — why? Because I work for a school and my days are shorter! I love your block.
My favorite season is also spring. One of the best things is seeing our front yard crabapple tree in bloom. When it “pops” in May, the white blooms look just like popcorn… so we call it the popcorn tree. It’s a show-stopper. Hey, thanks for this lovely giveaway. I already know about the wonderful features of 50-weight Aurifil. I use it for everything quilt-y.
My favorite season is summer- when everything feels immortal! There’s always that moment when it feels like summer will never end, likeI could stay in that moment forever.
Spring or fall…it’s a toss up for my favorite season because neither is too hot or cold.
Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful thread!
We live on a lake so my favorite season is summer. I love to swim in the lake and summer would be the only season that is possible. I can’t wait for summer!
Spring … full of promise and new beginnings … one of my favorite seasons … but then all the seasons have something wonderful about them … so hard to choose! Thanks for the chance to win some incredible thread!
I love spring as everything once again starts to bloom! Love your block! Thanks for the giveaway.
I love winter. I can put soup on in the crockpot, curl up in front of the fireplace with cocoa beside me, and applique to my heart’s content. Even better if it is snowing outside!
Great block that you gave us! Thanks!
Summer is my favorite because I can relax from teaching middle school and recharge my batteries.
I love summer because the days are long & that gives me lots of time to work outside in the gardens, then I can sew all night long, and poof! It’s time to go outside again. Winter nights just make me want to snuggle up to my puppy under a nice warm blanket and EAT.
Winter is my favorite. Love to snuggle in and quilt or read a book.
Spring is my favorite season. It’s like starting a new quilt. I can’t wait to cut into the fabric or see the first blossom.
Definately Spring! I love spring, its sunny but crisp in the air, the cherry blossoms are out, the colours are happy :)
defn defn Spring :)
love aurifil btw ;) will soo be trying your block, looks fantastic :)
I usually prefer the fall season but with this winter hanging on for what seems like forever I am longing for spring and the warm temps that are going to bring out my flowers.
I love spring when things start to grow again and I can get out in my garden.
I love late spring. When gardens are growing, the hint of summer to come and the solstice. I love the summer solstice.
your information is wonderful, love the duck quilt.Deborah
Spring is my favorite season. Winter is my least favorite season. I am so eager to see the Spring flowers, the beautiful birds, the flowering trees, the green grass, and my beloved herb garden!
I have two favorite seasons; Spring & Fall. Why? Because it’s not too hot and it’s not too cold. It’s perfect.
I love Spring – new plants, warmer weather – everything seems bright and optimistic.
Fall is my favorite…I especially love the oranges, yellows greens of leaves against a clear blue sky…awesome! Thank yoe for your block and the chance to win the Aurifil thread! Blessings
spring! after a long alaskan winter …. new color, all green! fresh, little sprouts, hidden, then, a whole new world. like that suggestion in your hidden star block
Spring is such a rebirth of nature that has been asleep for many months. Gardening is so peaceful and I get ideas for quilt colors from nature.
Autumn. When I was growing up in Southern California, autumn was a non-season. Moving to Oregon as an adult, I was astonished by the outlandish beauty of the season. Maybe that’s why it is my favorite season–how many incredibly beautiful things does one discover for the first time as a 40 year old? Yay Autumn!
Summer is my favorite season because of the long sunny days. I work until at least 7 pm. and enjoy not having to drive home in the dark and feel like I still have some day left.
My favorite season is spring. The rain covered grass, the awakening flowers, the birds dancing around as the select their mates, the warm sun and cool, crisp air. I love to be outside and yet I have an energy to work on things in my craft room. Thank you for this opportunity to win one of the beautiful prizes.
Wanda
http://wandas-quilts-crafts.blogspot.com/
My favourite season is summer as long as it is not too hot. I can’t function then. Thanks for the chance to win.
:)Carol
I’m going to tell you my not favorite season: winter, brrr…
Love the newness of spring, the warmth of summer and the cool crips days of fall. And love all the colors each season brings, just like I love all the colors available in Aurifil threads. Also love your block!!!
Thanks for the giveaway.
I love your block. Pinwheels are faborites of mine. Thanks for such a great blog hop
Have always loved fall with the great colors but this year I am loving spring and the chance to divest myself of “stull” that no longer serves me. I am intriqued by how great everyone says aurifil thread is and am looking forward to experiencing for myself. thanks
I love summer! Lazy, hot, on vacation summer!
My favorite season is the Christmas season. I love the lights, the music, and the spirit of the season.
Oh, wait you meant like the four seasons of the year. In that case I have to pick Summer. I love the warmth, the flowers, the fact that there is no snow on the ground and we can ride out tandem bike. Living in Alaska, winter seems to last forever. Summer also means that I am off work, but since I am retiring at the end of this school year I will be off forever, unless I find a new career when I grow up. :)
I love Aurifil thread, it makes sewing so much cleaner as it is does not leave lint behind like all the other threads I have tried.
FALL! Temperature falling; leaves falling love it!
Definitely going to try Aurifil thread.
Summer, because I like the sun and good weather.
greetings from the Netherlands
Fall is my favorite time of year, when it begins to cool down here in southern Arizona (LATE fall, that is!) I love the warm, autumn colors. Thank you for the fun pinwheel block and for being part of this blog hop. Am definitely going to have to try the Aurifil thread to see what the buzz is all about!