Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Aurifil Giveaway

I hope everyone had happy, healthy holidays.

Let's start off the New Year in a fun way with a giveaway, sponsored by Aurifil threads! Alex Veronelli, Product Manager for Aurifil, sent me an assortment of threads to giveaway, so I'll be giving away three bundles this time and another three next month. Sound good? (Incidentally, Alex just gave an interview about Aurifil threads over at Jolly Jabber - make sure to check it out. Did you know that Aurifil threads are produced in an environmentally friendly way?)

To enter please leave comment on this post telling me about some quilty-related item that you are excited about creating this year or some product or new fabric line that you can't wait to use. (Please become a follower if you aren't already.) Don't forget to leave me a way to contact you should you win!

The deadline is this Friday, January 6th, at midnight.

Happy New Year with lots of sewing!
Amanda

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231 Comments:

At January 4, 2012 at 5:54 PM , Laurie said...: I'm excited to be making a beautiful quilt with the yummy "Blueberry Crumb Cake" line. I plan to actually keep this one for me! Thanks for a chance to win - laurie

llsbaskets@comcast.net
At January 4, 2012 at 6:08 PM , LethargicLass said...: I really want to try making pillow covers... for some reason they seem impossible to me LOL...
At January 4, 2012 at 7:59 PM , Stephanie said...: I would love to try this thread. I have lots of quilty projects lined up - making a quilt for each of my 7 siblings this year for birthdays. Each will be a different design (many that I found online: Across the Sea quilt along, Color Brick quilt along, zig zag, diamonds, octagons, scrappy squares & rectangles, and 1 not-sure-yet. This thread would look great on these quilts!
At January 4, 2012 at 9:06 PM , KMSC said...: I've been told by my friends who are long-arm quilters that aurifil thread is the best thread available so I'm excited that you are giving some away (thanks!). The number one item on my quilting list is a wedding quilt for my daughter. Also, the small quilt group to which I belong decided on several group activities for the year so I will be busily quilting in 2012.
At January 4, 2012 at 9:35 PM , Helen L said...: Right now I'm working on a large (2" hexie) grandmother's flower garden quilt, and another hexie shape with 2.5" strips and having so much fun!! I'm looking forward to getting my hands on your Veranda fabric and making one of your patterns with it!! I'm already a follower of your blog :-)
At January 4, 2012 at 10:57 PM , NancyL said...: Would love to be the winner and try Aurifil thread! I've heard so many good things about it! I'll be making a baby quilt for my granddaughter who is due to arrive in May!!
At January 5, 2012 at 12:42 AM , Beth said...: A few years ago, I started a quilt for our king-sized bed. Somehow, it got bumped down on the list whenever a new project with a deadline came along. So now I've made quilts for many people we love, but our bed still wears a store-bought comforter.

I've decided to get the pieces ready for sewing, and keep them in a box by the machine. Then, anytime I sit down to work on a quilt for someone else, I'll sew a block or two for us. While it seems like small progress, it will be vastly more progress than I've made since I set it aside. I feel so good about this plan, because I'll be demonstrating to my sweetheart that he is not a low priority.

Thanks for letting us know about Aurifil's environmental responsibility. That kind of choice is one I'm anxious to support.
At January 5, 2012 at 3:51 AM , Mouster1 said...: First, I'd like to thank you and Aurifil for this giveaway. Last year, I purchased Blueberry Crumble to make a quilt for our family room. I also purchased my first spool of Aurifil for I had heard so many good things about it. I'm anxious and excited to get started and learn firsthand about Aurufil thread.
At January 5, 2012 at 4:09 AM , Katya said...: Le mie amiche mi hanno regalato tutto l'occorrente per farmi una trapunta: ricami, tessuti, imbottitura.......ma hanno dimenticato il filato per trapuntarla!!!! HELP! :)
At January 5, 2012 at 5:26 AM , Lisa England said...: After making so many gifts I am anxious to make something to keep. I've just done some redecorating, so I want a new wall quilt that I can enjoy in my home.
At January 5, 2012 at 6:20 AM , Tracey @ The Peony Teacup said...: I have lots of quilty goodness planned for this year... I'm working on a Harry Potter quilt for my son, I'm doing the Craftsy BOM, I've got plans for a quilt for my husband and myself, another for my daughter, a baby quilt for my new neice/nephew who is due to arrive in April.. I'm also participating in a Disappearing 9 Patch Swap and then of course, all the other things that will crop up as time goes by!

I'm also planning to learn how to FMQ this year, so I'm also doing SewCalCal's FMQ challenge. :)

And finally, I'm super excited to finally get to try out some Aurifil thread this year! ;)
At January 5, 2012 at 6:27 AM , Back Porch Extras said...: I have used Aurifil thread for machine embroidery and love the look. Now I am trying to gather new colors so I can work on a quilt top for my grandkids.
At January 5, 2012 at 7:05 AM , Staci said...: This comment has been removed by the author.
At January 5, 2012 at 10:07 AM , MaddyMaze Studio said...: I'm going to start on some quilted pillows for my living room...not really big, but quite a departure from the norm for me.
At January 5, 2012 at 11:39 AM , memmens said...: I'm a follower who is very excited about making a quilt with the stash of vintage sheets that I've been collecting since the summer. I now need to find the time to do it!
thanks for a superb giveaway
At January 5, 2012 at 11:59 AM , Barbara McD said...: I have been "collecting" various precuts over the past year or two and am finally feeling guilty that they haven't jumped up and made themselves yet! So, I'm super excited to try and get some of these future projects out of their current state and get some FINISHED!!!

Thanks for the awesome giveaway - I'd love to have some of this thread to use on future projects!!
At January 5, 2012 at 12:02 PM , SassyCathy said...: OOOOOhhhh that's pretty thread. I'd love to run it through my needle :)
One quilty project I hope to do this year is a Terrier quilt. I have a Westie named Willie, and a Westie/Jack Russell mix (Jack Westie) named Bratley. Love, Love, Love my doggies :) I want to make a quilt with some Terrier type dogs doing "doggy things" like - playing with a ball, begging for a treat, chasing a butterfly, and maybe even tinkling on a fire hydrant :P - etc.
Thinking that would be a fun cute cuddly quilt.
Would love to use some of this pretty thread on it.
Thank you for the giveaway
Cathy Byrd
byrd@gulftel.com
At January 5, 2012 at 12:47 PM , Carol A Spadea said...: I would love the chance to try this thread . My best frined swears by it . My plans for this year are to make tablerunners for all five of my children . In the years to come I want to make quilts for all nine of my grandchildren . A big task but I ma going to try to accomplish it . I am now a follower and LOVE your site .Piecefully Carol A Spadea
Fiberdiva@verizon.net
At January 5, 2012 at 1:53 PM , Jennyroo said...: I am excited to dig into the bundle of Marcia Derse fat quarters that Santa brought me for Christmas! Would love to try Aurifil, pick me pick me!
At January 5, 2012 at 6:51 PM , beeps said...: I'm really excited to play in my first quilt bee this year and to practice my free motion quilting!
At January 5, 2012 at 8:30 PM , txquilter said...: I want to do a Japanese style dk. blue and cream quilt for my guest room.
At January 5, 2012 at 9:11 PM , Jodi - usairdoll said...: I'm doing the civil war quilt General's Wives and actually had our first class today. Of course I'm starting off the new year with a new project, however, I'm going to make a big effort to get some (several) WIP/UFOs. I've also signed up to make some diaper covers for charity with Kristy at Hopeful Threads.

Thank you and Aurif for an awesome giveaway and a chance to win some great thread. Oh and I'm a happy follower.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
At January 6, 2012 at 1:17 AM , Bron @ Stop That Owl said...: This year I will be sewing a quilt for my sister and her one year old daughter. I would love to try out some Aurifil on these special projects - lately I seem to hear great things about Aurifil daily.
At January 6, 2012 at 6:11 AM , ThreadCatcher said...: In 2012 I want to improve my very limited FMQ skills using my sewing machine. Scary to try but I would love being able to make my quilts, start to finish. Thanks for the chance at some quality threads.
At January 6, 2012 at 4:15 PM , Eileen said...: My first quilty project of the new year will be a kitty quilt for my uncle's new kitten Chloe! She needs a warm, soft place to call her own! I love, love, love Aurifil thread and have been using it exclusively for piecing for a few years now. It is simply the best, low-lint, strong and consistent quality. To win Aurifil thread would be a great start to 2012!
At January 6, 2012 at 5:42 PM , Barb66 said...: I have never used Aurifil 12 wt thread but am a huge fan of
50 wt. One of my upcoming projects is "How Does Your Garden Grow ?" by Crabapple Hill. It uses embroidery, crayon tinting and piecing.....a perfect place to try new threads!
At January 6, 2012 at 6:08 PM , Rhonda D. said...: I would love to win this Aurifil thread. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
At January 6, 2012 at 8:31 PM , janequiltsslowly said...: The newest thing I'm trying is the Supreme Slider for free motion machine quilting. I've taken the Pledge at SewCalGal and I'm starting my practice. Leah Day's blog recommended this product. Thanks for the chance to win the Aurifil thread. I've never tried it, but I think it might come in handy.
At January 7, 2012 at 8:31 AM , Anonymous said...: I want to work on reducing my stash this year and having some beautiful thread would certainly help that cause!
tamiquilts at att dot net
At January 7, 2012 at 9:47 PM , rvquilter said...: I would love to win your giveaway of threads!
I am hoping to start an Hawaiian
hand applique WH.
Love your site, I recieve your feeds.
thanks :)
At January 10, 2012 at 2:41 PM , Twisted Sticks said...: I just love aurifil threads. I need to get busy as I would like to make a Valentine table runner and I even have the Red Aurifil I need!

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Name: Amanda Murphy

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I am a surface and quilt designer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the place that I record my ideas as I develop my artwork and share them with you! Welcome!

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