Westminster Fabrics recently announced these fabulous new thread sets. There are 4 different collections. Each set contains 9 spools of 100% cotton Egyptian thread in colors handpicked by Amy Butler and Kaffe Fassett. The set comes in the cute box.
The picture above shows Soul Blossoms by Amy Butler. The colors coordinate with her upcoming collection due in August. The set includes Bluestone, Bright Pear, Carmine, Cinnamon, Cerise Pink, Honeydew, Fern, Grass, and Sea Glass. Truly exquisite and unique hues.
Amy’s second set of colors is called Love. Again, a perfect match to the beautiful and rich colors in her Love fabric collection. This set contains: Cool Water, Tea Leaf, Spearmint, Fresh Lime, Periwinkle, Midnight, Wine, Rosebud, and Melon.
Each spool of thread contains 200 yards of 50 weight Mercerized Giza Cotton. It also states ‘Extra Long Fiber’ on the label.
The above photo is the Stones collection by Kaffe Fasset. The colors include Blue Ridge, Heather, Light Pink, Olivenite, Green Linen, Cream, Forest Green, Aqua and Dark Silver. I’m mentioning these names because they really describe the EXACT color of the thread. They’re also just inspiring to read!
Circus is the other collection by Kaffe. It includes: Deep Violet, Amber, Cinnamon, Lavender Blue, Spark Gold, Brick Rust, Charteuse, Tangerine and Red Rose.
The thread is being released in sets. My understanding is that individual spools will also be available for order in the near future. I’m carrying the 9-spool sets in the shop. I’m still thinking about whether or not to stock the individual spools. I personally buy my thread at my local fabric shop because I like to match directly with the fabric I’m using, like pull the thread out of the spool and lay it across the cloth in natural light kind of matching. I’ve never purchased thread online. I do think it will be very fun to have these sets on hand for small quilting projects and accessory topstitching where just the right color will really make the fabrics pop.
Westminster generously provided two sets for giveaway, Pink Chalk Fabrics is offering the other two. That makes 4 sets up for grabs, one of each collection! edited to add: all of these lovely photos were provided by the manufacturer.
To enter the drawing: leave a comment telling me the best fiction book you’ve read this year. I’m getting ready for a little getaway and I need a good read to take along! I’ll leave the comments open until next Thursday, July 22nd. Good luck. Winners Announced here.
My favorite book is Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri, I loved everything about these short stories. Lahiri’s ability to create such a crystal clear image of place and character made me feel as though I was sitting in a chair in the corner of the room watching the story unfold. And compelling stories they are. Rich with emotion, personal growth, and family relationships. Some joyful, some sad. All very moving.
The memory Keepers Daughter was great. Another great, great read was the Life of Pi (it’s been out for a few years, but a must). Happy reading and thanks for the great giveaway.
My summer reading is a bit on the light side: Mary Kay Andrews (Savannah Breeze, et al)the new Strphanie Plun from Janet Evanovich, and a Rita Mae Brown.
You can’t go wrong with Kathy Reichs of Bones fame.
Stephen King’s The Stand is a classic.
Shadows of the Wind – fabulous and lush.
The Red Tent – Anita Diamante – magnificent.
I read the Second short life of Bree Tanner by Stephanie Meyer. It was a short, easy read!
I love these sets…can’t decide which one I love more!
The Likeness by Tana French.
Very good.
So many good ones- if you need two, read The Glass Castle, then Half-Broke Horses. I can give you more if you need them.
I am just halfway through Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Quick read and very humorous. highly recommended, and there is a prequel out too i do believe.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I recently enjoyed Third Degree by Greg Iles.
Beautiful thread, beautiful possibilities.
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
My favorite fiction this year.
The Keep by Jennifer Egan.
The one I am reading right now is “Courting Trouble” by Gist. I like her books.
My favourite book is the Kite Runner. i know its a few years old now, but it was very moving.
The Help! It is one of my very favorite books ever.
My favourite book this year has been “High Wages” by Dorothy Whipple. I highly recommend it for any fabric/fashion lover!
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Such beautiful threads from my favorite designers! I would love to win any of the thread packs!
I am a few pages away form finishing ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ by Khaled Hosseini – a powerful glimpse into an incredibly harsh world – a thoroughly absorbing and emotional read.
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My favorite book is As a Man Thinketh by James Allen.
I have done a lot of reading this summer. A few of my favorites would be, “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett; “Dog Gone It” by Spencer Quinn; “Roses Are Red”, “Violets Are Blue”, “Run For Your Life” by James Patterson. Actually I have read a LOT of James Patterson this summer. My husband bought my a Nook for Mother’s Day and I have collected 45 books so far . . . Since having this eReader, I have read SO much more than before. It’s amazing . . .
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
Love your blog. I have had little time to read this summer but I did read one book, “All I Need Is You”, by Johanna Lindsey. It’s a western historical romance.
I just finished The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Steig Larsson and loved it! It’s best to read the first two in the series before this one – but they’re great too!
“The Help” by Kathryn Stockett is really good.
I’ve read and re-read the Twilight series. It’s easy to get submerged in the “romance”. I’ve really been into memoirs this year and less fiction, so I don’t have any other quick read light hearted type suggestions.
The best fiction book I have read so far this year was An American Wife. I couldn’t put it down.
I loved Olive Kittredge.
I have just read Anne of Green Gables. I had never read it before and I really enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed reading Les Miserables lately. It is such a great book. Thanks for a great giveaway.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire are both terrific. A little intense but fascinating. I enjoyed The Help and also Water for Elephants.
These threads are amazing! I would probably just keep them in the pretty box! I just finished the Tourist, which is a great spy thriller.
Loving the Thread! Thank U for the opportunity to own it. I am currently reading the 7th Harry Potter book, love the entire series. However, next on my list and based on the comments is “The Help” and “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, can’t wait!
“Big words for little people”…I tend to only read books to the kiddos these days!
I recently listened to the audio-book version of The Help by Kathryn Stockett and really really enjoyed it. I listen in the gym and found myself extending my workouts just to get more listening time!!
Beautiful thread
Sarah
The Help and Hunger Games. Both very good.
Your photos are gorgeous. Even though I’m all thumbs when it comes to sewing, I covet these so I can simply decorate with them! So charming.
Fiction: Tales of Protection, a story that deal with coincidences, bees, Florentine dukes, ghosts, Norwegian lighthouses, and gazillionaires.
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My favourite book this year so far is a book called ‘The Book of Negros’ by Canadian author Lawrence Hill. Its a very well written piece of historical fiction. It has a good pace and story line and is informative and thought provoking. I believe that is the US the book goes by the title ‘Someone Knows my Name’.
“Katherine” by Anya Seton. Such an amazing book!
I wish I had more time to read! I have started to read the same young adult book 3 times so far this year, never to get past the second chapter each time (it seems really good!). Home remodeling and baby quilts seem to be eating all of my free time this year!
i love these threads! love them. I just finished the book ‘water for elephants’ i literally couldn’t put it down and loved the easy read! have a fun vacation!
Time Travelers Wife. so beautiful and interesting.
The Education of Little Tree is my fave.
Eat, Pray, Love – in the middle of it and can’t put it down.
Well, you can’t go past the old favourites. I read the series long ago, but I have recently picked them up again to go through – the ‘Crossstitch’ series by Diana Gabaldon. Historial Romance. Luvverly
My favorite book this summer was The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Being born in the 1970′s and a transplant to the south 10 years ago, I found this book really interesting.
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my favourite author is Nicholas Sparks. I just loveeee all his books. So romantic.
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Persuasion by Jane Austen
Old, I know, but it was new for me and I adored.
Love those threads. My favourite fiction read this year would have to be a re-read of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” – I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve gone back to this one.
Sue Grafton’s Alphabet Series murder mysteris – about Kinsey Millhone- love em
If you are looking for a book that matches the recent heat waves, then you might be interested in Pat Conroy’s South of Broad. His descriptions of summers in Charleston, South Carolina are right on! Mix some southern charm, Pat’s humor, and a cup and a half of drama, and it’s good summer reading
Thank you for hosting this giveaway!I love that you asked this question, as it gives us a chance to see what everyone is reading too
Can’t go wrong with a classic: “The Great Gatsby” is one of my most favorite books ever. That along with “Their Eyes Were Watching God”. Both fabulous must read classics.
I just finished “A love devine” by Alexandra Ripley. She is the lady that wrote the sequel to gone with the wind. Amazing book!!!
Tracy
I set a goal for myself this summer to read Jane Austen’s six novels. First was Pride and Prejudice – such well crafted writing! I’d highly recommend it, even if you’ve already read it. A few of us even started our own Jane Austen book club. Sharing the story makes it that much more fun! Whatever you read, enjoy!