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.
I can’t remember if I left a comment yesterday. I remember I read this post yesterday but my mind was moving ahead to the fact I was headed to Firefly Quilt Shop to drop off a retreat project and buy fabric and to buy Aurifil thread. LOL! I used Aurifil for the first time on my husband’s NASCAR placemat and then on my mug rugs for your swap. I love how it sews!! I’ll be buying more! Thanks for sharing and I had to look twice and then I saw the “hidden star” in your block!!
hands down, it’s winter. i love the smell of snow. i love the cold on my nose. i love the quiet and the beauty when everything is snow covered. i love catching snowflakes on my tongue. i love playing in the snow, making snowforts and snow angels, ice skating, sledding, skiing. and, really, how can you beat, cuddled up in you new favorite quilt, just finishing the binding with your new aurifil thread, looking out at the sparkley snow diamonds.
I love the fall! The weather, the holidays, the excitement in the air, the decorations, everything about the fall!
Actually I have two favourite seasons. The first is spring and the second is fall. Both are great walking weather seasons and I love walking. Winter – too cold and sometimes the summer is way too hot and humid. Thanks for the block and the chance to win the wonderful thread.
Love the block. Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks Michelle for alerting me to this great hop. I use Aurifil thread alot and would love to win.
Pretty cool adventure, blog hopping the day away and getting inspired in the process!
Thanks, Arras
I absolutely love Aurifil threads and fall. Love, love the colors of the changing leaves.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I love spring , it is so refreshing after a cold winter , I love to see all the trees and grass turning green and the flowers blooming with brigh colors ,longer days to spend outside with a breeze .
I love Aurifil thread, just wish I could get a LQS to carry it. My favorite season is…..well all of them, I guess. I look forward to what each season brings. Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful thread!
I have heard great things about this thread. Would love to be the winner! My favorite season is spring. It just puts joy in my day when it is spring.
Fall!!!! I love fall in Wisconsin with the cool nights sitting beside a campfire under my pergola in the back yard. I also love how beautiful God has made the trees.
I love spring…everything is brand new in the garden with wonderful possibilities.
Spring is my favorite season – it feels great to get outdoors with a light jacket, slip on shoes and into the warm, fresh air… especially after a looooong winter! Thanks for this great review!
This is fun bouncing around to the different blogs. Thanks.
Thanks for offering such a nice block and for the thread giveaway.
I absolutely love spring and the vibrant and juicy colours of the leaves! The greens are just yummy!
I actually enjoy each season – even winter (I love how snow makes the outdoors clean and bright during the coldest season).
Thanks for the chance to win and for the helpful review.
Favorite season is spring…love new mulch!
I love Autumn. After a long hot summer the cooler weather and changing colors are so welcome. Thank you for participating in this blog hop and thanks for the chance to win.
i actually love ALL of the seasons … the cleanliness of the wintery snows, the fresh smell of a spring rain, the cooling shade of a summer sun, and the crispness of the fall air!
I’m a lizard and love the summer. Any day I can wear shorts is a good day!
My fave season is Winter. I love the quiet and the chance to rejuvenate and get ready for Spring.
Winter has always been my favorite season because it’s the only season where I get some peace and quiet in my neighborhood. However, after shoveling for 1 hour and 45 minutes this morning…..I may have to choose Spring!
My fav season is WINTER, being an Alberta Girl, it means -40 weather, snow piles bigger than me and fun fun fun, outdoors and inside. I never feel a pang of guilt quilting in my Alberta winters! thanks for being such a great hostess!
Spring is my favorite season. It is so neat to watch all the green emerging from the trees and ground. And after a long snowy winter it is nice not to have to bundle up in layers. Cute quilt block – thanks for a chance to win!
it’s the end of February – all I can think about is SPRING!!!!
Spring! I love gardening and finally getting out of the house and into the fresh air!
Spring !! Wen do you come. I love the Aurifil blog-hop.
I love Fall – the trees in colour and getting ready for the holidays.
This block hop has been fun. Can’t wait to put the quilt together. Thanks for the chance to win some thread. Hugs
My favorite season is fall. I love the rich warm colors and I don’t feel guilty about not working in the yard so I have more time to sew and quilt I would dearly love to win some great Aurifil thread.
I love Aurifil threads – they don’t break like other threads and work great making lace. Have a great day.
i started using aurifil a few years ago on my quilting projects and what a difference it made in the quality of the quilt LOVE IT so many shades to match to your projedts
I love your block and would love to try Aurifil thread.
I love spring the best. I’m out gardening sun up to sun down – then I quilt!
Definitely autumn – crisp mornings, awesome sunsets and kicking through piles of leaves!
Love the block!
I love summer, even when it’s a short 3 1/2 months like last year! Even though I’m a prairie girl, I love the water, so during the summer I can swim, sail, hike, and golf. Love that! I also love photography, so it’s a perfect time to take the camera out on walks and enjoy the vibrant colours!
I just started piecing with Aurifil threads in the past few months, and have become a huge fan for all the reasons stated by others. I’ll be using up the Gutermann and Mettler and switching permanently to Aurifil!
My favorite season is winter. Yes, winter. I have always enjoyed the beauty of a white blanket over everything. I also have a team of sled dogs & winter is our short window of time where we can be out together, enjoying the trails & beauty of a silent forest.
I love things about all four seasons and right now I’m loving that spring is just around the corner. Great block too.
my favorite season is spring when everything starts to grow again.
Count me in your give away, I would love to try out these threads.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
I love all the seasons when the sun is shining and all the people are in an good humor.
Your block looks great in the spring colors.
I love the awakening of my country world in springtime! The birds return, all things greening out and the new blooms of promise!
Very pretty block Michele!
Love you block. I also really enjoy winter, although this winter I am beginning to rethink that love since I am in Wisconsin and we just got another 10-15 inches earlier this week. Ick I am ready for spring now, but i do love the pure white snow, especially right after a snow fall. I get really excited! :)
My favorite season is Spring. After the cold bleak winter days, it’s always a treat to see green popping up on the yard, trees and bushes again. I love the spring rains, even the thunderstorms.
Autumn is definately my favorite season.
My favorite season is autumn. I love the colors and kicking through a pile of leaves. When the wind catches them in a little spin, they dance so merrily down to the ground.
My favorite season is a toss up between spring and summer. Love the flowers blooming and the baby birds of spring, but love the warmth of summer. I hate to be cold!
I 50 wt aurifil thread for all my quilting. Love it.