In addition to the wide spectrum of wonderful colors to choose from and in different weights, the quality is second to none.
I have been using Aurifil thread exclusively for the last six months for all my machine sewing. Thread breaks are virtually non-existant and what has completely blown me away is the reduction of the lint build up under the stitch plate.
Allow me to digress before I get to the nitty gritty of this post.
Just recently I found out that my friend Lucie's son and his wife were expecting a baby. I thought I had three weeks to make a quilt for the new born but Clara decided to enter the world two weeks early. I dropped what I was doing and spent an afternoon and the next morning making this quilt for Clara.
I used 1930's reproduction fabrics from my stash and it was pieced using Aurifil Mako 50 wt #2021.
My friend Lisa quilted it on her new mid-arm using Aurifil Mako 50 wt # 2115.
Didn't she do an awesome job?
Clara says she loves it too!
If you've never had the good fortune to try Aurifil thread, here's your opportunity.
Aurifil has graciously donated this 10 color collection of 100% cotton 50 wt spools of thread from the Floral Gatherings collection for my giveaway to which I've added a charm pack from Floral Gatherings by Primitive Gatherings for Moda that coordinates with the thread.
Beautiful, huh?
To be entered in the giveaway, just leave a comment at the end of this post. I will ship internationally. Please ensure that you can be contacted by email. I'll announce the winner on Friday, April 11th.
As always, thanks for stopping by.
Happy stitching!
468 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 468 of 468Love your baby quilt, I have been sewing baby quilts for Project Linus. Always enjoy reading your blog Kaaren, you are a very talented lady. Thank you the generous give away.
Love your baby quilt, I have been sewing baby quilts for Project Linus. Always enjoy reading your blog Kaaren, you are a very talented lady. Thank you the generous give away.
I LOVE Aurifil and it's the only thread I've used for the past 3 yrs. or so!! AWESOME! Thanks for the great giveaway. Such a pretty quilt for such a sweet baby!
Aurifil thread I buy when I find it and it is the best thread.
Thanks for a chance to win.
Karin på Ösäter
The quilt is almost as beautiful as Clara. Your friends and Clara are blessed to have you in their lives.
Wow! When you put your mind to something, you do a fabulous job. The quilt is really cheery! The baby is an angel! Thanks for thread giveaway!
I agree on the love for Aurifil, I love it too! Those colours are awesome! Beautiful little quilt for a beautiful little girl...
Oh my goodness! When I looked to post a comment, it said there were 407 before me...but, I can hope can't I to be the winner. I am just beginning to quilt and have never used that thread. It would be wonderful to start my new craft with a win!
i too love aurifil thread, have tried several brands but i keep coming back to aurifil....lovely giveaway!
Love these colors. Am moving to a new house and I have chosen this color palate. Wonderful give away. Beautiful quilt for Clara.
I love Aurifil thread also. Would love to win this giveway. thanks. the quilt is so pretty and so is the baby!
Hi Kaaren, Love your quilt, you are some fast at putting that together! The baby is so content looking too. I never had the chance to try Aurifil but would love to. Your friend did an awesome job quilting it as well. What kind of MID ARM quilting machine does she have? I am sort of checking them out for myself to see what quilters prefer? Thanks.
Would love to try the threads. Thanks for a chance to win and sharing your talent with us.
Little Clara is so cute and I'm sure does love her quilt from you. Love the collection of Aurifil. The quilt and quilting are absolutely beautiful. Would love to win the thread and charm pack. Thanks for the chance.
katztoo at exede dot net
Little Clara is so cute and I'm sure does love her quilt from you. Love the collection of Aurifil. The quilt and quilting are absolutely beautiful. Would love to win the thread and charm pack. Thanks for the chance.
katztoo at exede dot net
Beautiful baby! The thread is gorgeous too! Love those colors! Thanks for a great giveaway.
A beautiful quilt and a beautiful baby Clara! Thank you for the great give away!
Cute baby, cute quilt. Our neighbour called their new baby Clara also.
j'adore le quilt et le bébé !!!!!
patchamicalement
I love Aurifil threads! It's the only kind of thread I use now. I would love to win the beautiful set of colors. Adorable baby quilt and baby :)
Voilà une petite Clara joliment couverte pour son entrée dans le monde, il faut croire qu'elle était impatiente de découvrir ton quilt,
longue et belle vie à la jolie poupée ;)
What an adorable baby. I am sure she will love her new quilt. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway. Aurifil is the best!
What a beautiful quilt for a beautiful baby, I am loving the layout and fabrics, too! I have never used Aurifil thread but would love to win this great giveaway so I could try before I buy! Thanks for the chance.
Thank you for a chance, Kaaren. Beautiful baby quilt that will be much loved.
Cute little one, and beautiful quilt!
And great giveaway!
I would love to try these new threads. Hope I am the lucky one.
I would love to try these new threads. hope I am lucky.
Such a pretty quilt!
I've not tried Aurifil thread, but would like to test it.
I've never tried that thread, but obviously it's time that I do because everyone really likes it. Thanks for the opportunity!
Sweet Clara snuggled under this quilt and yes, Lisa did a fabulous job!
What a beautiful quilt for a darling little girl!
Love the baby quilt......and wow for being a little early she looks huge.....great giveaway....thanks.....I love aurfil thread.....I've been using it for at least 4 years......
Wow! I love Aurifil and would love to win! Pick me! Please!
What an adorable baby quilt and baby! I've been wanting to try the Aurifil wool thread - do you work with it?
Great quilt for Clara. I too love the Aurifil thread but have a hard time getting it here in Northern Alberta. Hope I win. Beth
Beautiful quilt and lovely quilting and a great giveaway!
Great quilt for Clara. I too love the Aurifil thread but have a hard time getting it here in Northern Alberta. Hope I win. Beth
Love Aurifil thread - that is what a Featherweight dealer told me to use on my Featherweight!
What a great giveaway!! Thanks so much for the chance to win and love those quilts !!
myself1977(at)gmail(dot)com
I've always wanted to try Aurifil. Love the pic. Thank you for the giveaway!
Aurafil is the best! Can' wait to see the Primitive Gatherings' new line. Your quilt turned out so cute (as is baby Clara). Thanks for your blog, and the opportunity to win!
What I like is seeing Clara under your pretty quilt!
Susannah
The quilt is really nice and Clara is absolutely beautiful. Babies always come on their own time table
Wow, lovely quilt and you are quick!!!
Clara and quilt are both beautiful! Would love a chance to try the Aurifil thread!
What a gorgeous quilt for Clara, the Quilting is perfect
What a precious little girl sleeping so piecefully under her quilt. Wow the quilting is stellar.
I have NOT yet tried Aurifil. Thanks so much for the chance!
Your work is so inspiring, I love follow you and would like to try this thread, thanks for the give away
I would love to get the chance to try this thread. Thanks for the chance to win
Really really love the soft yellows and red-oranges! I'm just trying Aurifil for the first time and I would love more colors!
Baby is darling! My own is now 11wks old and I still haven't finished his quilt yet. The yellow would come in handy for it because it's a star sampler.
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Love, love Aurifil!
I've never had the opportunity to sew with Aurifil. This set of thread is my favorite color combo! Thanks, Aurifil and Kaaren.
Congrats on your cutie. I love Primitve Gatherings too.
Cheryl in Tampa
Congrats on your cutie. I love Primitve Gatherings too.
Cheryl in Tampa
Beautiful baby quilt & precious baby. Kaaren I love aurifil thread. Hardly ever use anything else anymore. Would love to win your give away. Happy stitching.
Carolyn Nwstitcher@ yahoo.com
So happy that Spring is arriving and the floral gatherings and thread would be a nice gift! Thanks so much for a chance to win. Happy Spring!
Kaaren. Sweet lucky girl!! That is one precious baby! your quilt is perfect and who wouldn't love those beautiful Aurifil colors. Thanks for the give away!
that is a wonderful quilt, I love the quilting and all the colors! little clara is so beautiful! I have never used this thread, but love the opportunity, pleas count me in too!
I have tried it and love the thread. it works great for everything
Judy from ND
I've also recently started using Aurifil thread and am loving it. I love your baby quilt! Thanks for the give-away. Linda
I am always excited to see an email from Painted Quilt, I open it first. I have tried Aurifil for handwork but not on the machine. I love the finished product with Aurifil. Your pictures are great and Clara must be a special little girl to get such a beautiful gift. Thanks for offering such a nice giveaway. Kathy
I have never used Aurifil thread but friends have said it is wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win some Aurifil thread!
k(dot)castanette(at)hotmail(dot)com
Love the quilt! Wish I had babies in the near future to make one for. Thanks for the wond-Aurifil giveaway :-)
What a sweet photo and I love the feather quilting on the quilt.
I am a fan of Aurifil thread and thankful that my local quilt shops carry it.
What a sweet photo and I love the feather quilting on the quilt.
I am a fan of Aurifil thread and thankful that my local quilt shops carry it.
Your baby quilt looks sweet and so does Clara! Thanks for the giveaway. I love Aurifil!
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