Updated on 8/9/11: Download all nine blocks from the hop on the Aurifil website.
Admission: I never really cared what type of thread I used. OK, stop cringing. I’m a color gal and I just never gave it much thought.
Ah Ha!: That would be the moment I wound my bobbin with 50 wt Aurifil cotton thread and began piecing my Blossom Block (one of 9 blocks you’ll be able to download for free on this hop!) The light footprint of my stitches resulted in the most Accurate 1/4″ seam I’ve ever sewn and there was no thread bulk. You know I love pressing the heck out of my blocks and no bulk meant my block was flat as a pancake.
Adore, Amazing, Absolute Best: A few of the descriptions from quilters I asked about Aurifil thread. Yes, I am definitely the last person to attend this party but I’m so glad I finally Arrived.
I received a sample pack of Aurifil thread in different weights. I used the 50 wt cotton to piece my block and LOVED it. Smooth, lean, strong, and colorful. Not a bit of thread fuzz to be found anywhere around my bobbin case or presser foot.
I was so completely Awestruck (yeah, a little over the top with the A‘s but that’s my letter!) with the 50 wt thread for piecing that I wanted to try the 28 wt to quilt something. I pieced my block into a Gather Up Pillow top, a great size to quickly test drive the thread. The results were spectacularly Awesome! Smooth stitches, excellent tension, and a natural sheen that makes the pillow top glow. A note on my project: I used Brand X for the Pink stitching lines and Aurifil for the Green. A very noticeable difference!
I can say with true sincerity this thread has knocked my socks off. I’m a total convert.
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Pat Sloan is organizing the Aurifil Blog Hop so of course it’s loaded with all kinds of fun prizes and goodies. If you’ve used Aurifil Thread leave a comment sharing what you love about it. If you’re a thread newbie like me share why you’d like to experiment with Aurifil thread.
Everyone is a Winner: Each stop on the blog tour features a 9″ quilt block pattern you can download. Pat designed the first block. She’ll be posting the final setting instructions (blocks are set on point) along with the winners of the drawings on her blog this Saturday (February 26) updated to: Monday, February 28. Good luck!
I’ve designed the Blossom Block which can be downloaded here.
Sample Packs of 5 Aurifil Threads. Two winners will be selected from those leaving comments on this post.
Grand Prize: A Pat Sloan Kit Art 50wt Aurifil Thread Set. Each stop on the blog hop will select one name to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing.
Visit the other blogs on the tour to download a quilt block and get more chances to win:
Monday Feb 21st
* Pat Sloan Starter Block
Tuesday Feb 22
* Pink Chalk Studio (Letter A) Kathy Mack – You’re Here !
* Lizzie B Girls (Letter U) Beth Hawkins and Liz Hawkins
Wednesday Feb 23
* Erin Russek (Letter R)
* Thimbleanna (Letter I) Anna
Thursday Feb 24
* Stitchin’ Heaven (Letter F) Niki
* Quilting Gallery (Letter I) Michele Foster
Friday Feb 25
* Sew Cal Gal – (Letter L) Darlene
* I Have a Notion (Letter T for Thread!) Kelly Jackson
* Pat Sloan Final Quilt Layout with Setting Instructions
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Even more links!
Aurifil Thread Kits available at Pink Chalk Fabrics
I recently discovered that i love aurifil thread! i would love to win a sampler pack!
just love the fabric on your block,
looking for 40wt thread from Aurifil for the LA
I am considering myself a newbie. I purchased some brown Aurifil thread when I purchased a kit from Nancy Rink Designs. I haven’t started the kit yet but look forward to it. Aurifil comes so highly recommended. I hope I win the prize to add to my colors.
I have to admit, I have never been a thread person either. I guess I need to try something different and see. Thanks for the chance
Hi–just found out about this contest, and, since I like my threads AND quilting, thought I’d try entering it. I too am not real picky about which thread I use–its all about the COLOUR. If the colour is right, it doesn’t matter if its Auri, Gutermann, Sulky or Maidera.
Love this blog hop…. Thanks for sharing your blog.
Love to win the threads thanks
Nice quilt block
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
don’t know if the first one posted or not.
Thanks for the chance to win the threads.
Love the quilt block pattern
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
I love using Auriful threads, I was introduced to them when I took a class with with Kathy Sandback a number of years ago. I can always use new colors:)
Thanks for the block pattern.
Cute block, I need to find the right fabric. Looks very Spring like to me.
Aurifil is a great thread to use.
Amazingly Awesome. You have given me an Idea for some little squares that were left from 2 projects ago!! Love it! Thank you! I would love to try it of course with the Aurifil but like you am not Aware! lol. Thanks!
Would love to win the aurifil threads. Like the fact that there is no bulk in the seams.
Hi, I am really liking the colors of the blocks. This will be a really pretty quilt when finished.
Love your block! This is fun–would love to win the Aurifil thread! I have been away from blogging and quilts for a while–glad I came back now!
Thanks so much!
Great block! Would love to win the thread. Been wanting to try this brand.
Shirley
What a fun block! I’m a huge fan of aurifil thread but can’t find it locally so winning a pack would be awesome!
I’m intrigued by the small footprint of the 50 wt thread. I know I’m going to have to try it. Thanks so much for the info and the cute pattern.
Beautiful block – can’t wait to get started (and win that thread!! lol)
Fantastic blog-hop!
Aurifil is my favorite thread.
Thanks!!?
I haven’t been to your blog in a while…glad I stopped in today. Had planned to work along with you on some of the One Yard Wonders projects, but life got in the way. Now I think I need new thread….loved the review.
I have used the 50 wt aurifil too and liked it for the same reasons you gave. Who would think that a thread size could make such a difference?
love this thread – the lqs that used to sell it to me went outta business, so now i have to order it on-line … after running out once, i started ordering it in bulk – don’t EVER want THAT to happen again!
I’m going to have to try this Aurifil thread after your great review.
Thank you for the opportunity to win the thread kit and for posting the directions to make your colorful block.
Thanks…I love the fact that you showed us the quilting with this thread and for giving us a chance to win some of it. I’ve never used it.
I just tried Aurifil thread last weekend, and love it!! Please count me in on the drawing!
There’s thread…and then there’s Aurifil! I’m so glad it comes on those big spools, as it’s my favorite thread for piecing and quilting!
I’ve never tried Aurifil, but I’m so intrigued by the wonders you’ve described for the 50 wt. that I want to, no make that need to go and get a spool and try it out for piecing. Tomorrow I’m off to the LQS before my friend’s daughter comes over for a quilting lesson.
Beautiful stitching on your blocks – I love Aurifil also for making lace.
Thank you for the Blossom Block and also letting us know about the 28 wt thread for quilting. I love Aurifil thread.
would love to win any of the thread…I love this thread.
Hi! Your block is very nice and thank you for the opportunity to win the thread kit! Hug!
What a great cheery block. Would love a chance to win so that I can finally try this wonderful thread I’ve been hearing about.
I love the thicker look of the quilting and I can’t wait to try the thread. I also really like your block and the colors you chose!
OK, I have to try this thread. I have never used it and I am reading so much great stuff about it that I am totally curious. I have used both domestic and European threads in my sewing, but this Aurifil sounds like a miracle thread. Anything to make the job more beautiful and less of a hassle . . . Please pick me!!!! Thanks! PS LOVE your block, amazing!
Love those Aurifil threads – -thanks for the lovely block, too!
I have used Aurifil for the first time just recently. What lovely colors and what a quality thread. No fuzzies!
Beautiful block. Thanks for sharing.
Linda
I’ve never used Aurifil, but the more I read, the more I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for the great block!
Need more quilting thread!
Your quilting is awesome….so glad you got awestruck by the thread that I found and have been loving for the past 3 years! Cheers and thanks for hosting!
Awesome, amazing, auxilirating, aurifil. Your block is simple, yet breathtaking.
Denise Fischer Tucson, Arizona
Winning is such a lovely thing to happen due to someones lovely generosity.
Thank you for the block pattern. It is so bright and cheerful after a long and drab winter! Also thank you for the chance to win aurifil thread. This is something I need to try! I’ve enjoyed this hop.
I am an Aurifil lover…especially the 50 wt…it’s just the best! I would think I had died and gone to heaven if I won a whole case of thread!
Love that block! Thanks so much for participating in the Aurifil Blog Hop . . . I love Aurifil thread and use it for piecing and quilting. It is just great!
Thank you for the beautiful block! I can’t wait to try it!
Great block! I’ve decided to use only Aurifil in my Bernina since I just got it cleaned. It was really dirty, and I know that it’ll stay cleaner if I use Aurifil.
Thanks for the block pattern. I would love to give the Aurifil thread a try. I hope I can win this because I need to find a good thread.
I’m a newbie and will get some ‘A’ thread at the Bloomington, IN, quilt show–end of week. Love your block. Will download when I get home.
Thanks