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Project QUILTING 12.5: You’re Crazy from Goer

This week's Project QUILTING challenge is You're Crazy, inspired by the "crazy quilt" movement of the late 1800s. I honestly hesitated a bit about participating, because I've become more aware of ableist language and I've tried to edit the word crazy out of my everyday vocabulary. Ableism is defined as discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. It includes the use of ableist words, many of which people don't realize have an impact on people with disabilities. If this isn't a concept you're ...

added by sarah 3 years, 2 months ago. under aurifil thread , aurifloss , challenge quilt , mini quilt , project quilting , quilting (Comments)

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added by PatSloan 3 years, 3 months ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , calendars , thread

You're Capable from Charm About You

I'm excited to share a new pattern with you because sometimes you just have to make things that make you feel good! I made this cushion after a period of self doubt, it's a bright happy cushion and a note to self that I am capable. Inspired by the lyrics of Gwen Stefani, "Life is short, you're capable". Hearing her song lifted my spirits, motivated me to take chances and I do ask myself 'What you waiting for?'!

So here's my note to you - a 13 page PDF pattern to make a 'You're Capable' cushion ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 3 years, 4 months ago. under a mantra , applique , aurifil thread , design , download , easy pattern , embroidery , gwen stefani , inspiration , life is short , lyrics , patchwork , quilting , sew , text

Christmas Thread Set Gifties from Sew Karen-ly Created...

Last year, looking for quick and unique gifts, I stitched up this cute little poinsettia mat using Aurifil 12 weight thread. It was fun to do, and I ended up making several of them.

I printed the pattern and instructions, and put together little Aurifil thread kits, perfect for Christmas stitching and gifting. Last year these were the Christmas special at the various pop-up shops and venues where I was vending, but this year being what it is, they are now available from the website.

These pieces have all been stitched on my regular domestic sewing machine, set up for ...

added by Karen 3 years, 5 months ago. under aurifil 12 weight , aurifil thread , christmas gifts , christmas stitchery , poinsettia

Slice and Stitch Challenge: Improv Curves Tutorial from Goer

The products featured in this post were given to me by Aurifil, OLFA, and Michael Miller.

I'm excited to share that I'm today's stop for the final 2020 installment of the Aurifil Slice and Stitch Challenge. Way back in November of 2019 I signed up as one of the Aurifil Artisans to participate. I was very excited about the Color Builder thread boxes that Aurifil had recently released. (They are such a feast of color!)

For the challenge I received the Florence Brown Aurifil Color Builder with three large spools of 50wt in Ermine (#2312), Toast (#6010 ...

added by sarah 3 years, 6 months ago. under aurifil thread , finished quilt , improv curves , michael miller , mini quilt , olfa , planned improv , quilting (Comments)

November Aurifil Designer of the Month Block and Interview from Pat Sloan's Blog

I'm thrilled to share the November Aurifil Designer with you!

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Our November Aurifil designer for November is Tiffany Sepulveda of Sew Tiffany. Head over and read my interview for Aurifil's Designer of the Month Series, you will love meeting here! Then come back for my tips on the block

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My Interview and block are At the Aurifil Website, read and come for my tips!

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Each month ...

added by PatSloan 3 years, 6 months ago. under aurifil thread

Lest We Forget from Sew Karen-ly Created...

Last December, I was asked to make a Remembrance Day parament for First Baptist Church in Amherst. This beautiful church is located downtown right next to the cenotaph and hosts the indoor part of the Remembrance Day service each year, right after the wreath laying.

I accepted the commission without hesitation as, having done hangings for this church previously, I felt comfortable with the task, plus I had almost a whole year in which to work. I started work on the project right after the new year began to ensure it would be done in lots of time. Ha!

The ...

added by Karen 3 years, 6 months ago. under antipendium , aurifil 12 weight , aurifil thread , island batik , parament , remembrance day

Change of Scenery, Change of Seasons from Sew Karen-ly Created...

Last weekend we had a beautiful drive through Nova Scotia's Wentworth Valley. The colours were spectacular, as they always are at this time of year.

Yesterday we enjoyed more of the same on our dirt road travels over Lynn Mountain.

Known for blueberry production, the red fields on Lynn stretch in every direction as far as the eye can see. We took a short drive down this side road to the quarry. Although we traditionally associate yellows, golds, and browns with our fall/Thanksgiving palette, clearly red is part of the mix as well.

I have been sewing red ...

added by Karen 3 years, 7 months ago. under antependium , aurifil , aurifil 12 weight , aurifil thread , fall colours , remembrance day

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Happy October 15th, Aurifil Designer of the Month Day!

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Our October Aurifil Designer of the Month is Sherry Shish who really wanted this purple to honor someone special to her, she tells you all about the meaning of it in my interview. so head over and read my interview for Aurifil's Designer of the Month Series! Then come back

***Enter your block at the Aurifil site for a chance to win a box of thread! ***
My Interview and block are At the Aurifil Website, read and come for my tips!

*** Featured Aurifil Collection ***

Each month ...

added by PatSloan 3 years, 7 months ago. under aurifil thread

Glitter in Green from Wendy's Quilts and More

My Glitter quilt is finished! And it won a prize in our guild's exhibition.

Yes, I won Best Hand Pieced and I was thrilled. Glitter is designed by Jen Kingwell from Australia. I started my Glitter quilt in a hand piecing class with Jen Kingwell at the Christchurch Symposium in October 2017. I did promise Jen that it would be finished by October 2019, and the top was finished by then, but I didn't start hand quilting it until January 2020.

Now it's finished, and it will look just right on our bed. I chose the greens ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 3 years, 7 months ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , capital quilters , capital quilters exhibition , glitter , glitter in green , glitter quilt , hand pieced , hand piecing , hand quilted , hand quilting , jen kingwell , jen kingwell designs

I won prizes! from Wendy's Quilts and More

I'm just writing this very brief blog post to let you know that won some awards at the Capital Quilters show this weekend.

First up is my "Glitter in Green" quilt - it won Best Hand Pieced quilt. I was thrilled because I do love this quilt. I'll do a proper blog post soon with ALL the details, but suffice to say it's a wonderful pattern by Jen Kingwell.

Next is my "We Built This City" quilt and it won a Merit in the Build It Up challenge, and also the Joanne Johnson Colour Award. This quilt was ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 3 years, 7 months ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , capital quilters , capital quilters exhibition , glitter in green , glitter quilt , hand quilted , jen kingwell , jen kingwell designs , marshal mystery quilt

September Aurifil Designer of the month from Pat Sloan's Blog

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Our September Aurifil Designer of the Month is Kate Toney who is an expert at using using Aurifil for machine embroidery. And I love her thoughts on organization, I bet it will help a few of you.

Go on over and read my interview for Aurifil's Designer of the Month Series!

***Enter your block at the Aurifil site for a chance to win a box of thread! ***
My Interview and block are At the Aurifil Website, read and come for my tips!

*** Featured Aurifil Collection ***

Each month the Aurifl color Builder box is named the ...

added by PatSloan 3 years, 8 months ago. under aurifil thread

Contact-less Pickup Available from Sew Karen-ly Created...

If you are a local, or passing through Amherst while taking advantage of our "Atlantic Bubble", don't forget that we offer contact-less pick-up on Aurifil thread orders. Simply choose "pick-up" at the checkout, and in the comment section let me know when you would like to pick up your thread.I will be in touch with directions. If you prefer to use e-transfer instead of going through the online checkout, kindly email your order and I will send you an invoice. You can see and order all the gorgeous threads here:
https://sew-karen-ly-created.square.site/

We deliver across Canada!

added by Karen 3 years, 9 months ago. under aurifil , aurifil online canada , aurifil thread , aurifil thread canada

August 15, 2020

August Aurifil Designer of the month from Pat Sloan's Blog

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Our August Aurifil Designer of the Month is Nicholas Ball, an amazing quilter from Wales. He is using the gorgeous shimmer shades from our Capri Box of thread.

My post today is tips on how to approach the block from my friend and fellow team member Carolina Assmussen https://www.carolinasmussen.com/ . Since I can't do any sewing yet as I'm still recovering from 2 broken wrists. She made my block and shared her process tips below

Go on over and read my interview for Aurifil's Designer of the Month Series!

***Enter your ...

added by PatSloan 3 years, 9 months ago. under aurifil thread

July 14, 2020

July Aurifil Designer of the Month Block and Interview from Pat Sloan's Blog

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Our July Aurifil Designer of the Month is from the super talented Alyssa Thomas of https://penguinandfish.com/ using the gorgeous orange shades from our Tuscany Box of thread.

My post today is tips on how to approach the block from my friend and fellow team member Carolina Assmussen https://www.carolinasmussen.com/ . Since I can't do any sewing yet with 2 broken wrists she made my block and shared her process below

Go on over and read my interview for Aurifil's Designer of the Month Series!

***Enter your block at the Aurifil site ...

added by PatSloan 3 years, 10 months ago. under aurifil thread

June 19, 2020

Capital Quilters' Retreat from Wendy's Quilts and More

This weekend I'm going to our guild's retreat. We're quite a big guild, so we usually have 3 retreats a year - 2 at Silverstream in Upper Hutt, and one at Home of Compassion in Island Bay, Wellington. Different groups of members are regulars at each venue. I only go to the Home of Compassion retreat which is usually in the middle of winter.

We arrive on Friday morning and stay for two nights, so I need to take plenty of things to keep me busy for three days.

The last couple of years I've left my ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 3 years, 11 months ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , capital quilters , jen kingwell , marshal mystery quilt , mystery quilt , quilt retreat , wendy williams

June 15, 2020

June Aurifil Designer of the Month Block and Interview from Pat Sloan's Blog

If you are reading this in your email, there are 3 new posts, scroll your email to see them all.

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Our April Aurifil Designer of the Month is from the wonderful Sandra Johnson, this is her block in Como Blue!

My post today is how I approached the block.

Go on over and read my interview for Aurifil's Designer of the Month Series!

***Enter your block at the Aurifil site for a chance to win a box of thread! ***
My Interview and block are At the Aurifil Website, read and come for my tips!

*** Featured ...

added by PatSloan 3 years, 11 months ago. under applique , aurifil thread , free quilt pattern , i love to make quilts , learn to quilt. fabric , pat sloan , patchwork , quilt , quilting , sewing

June 12, 2020

Catch All Caddy 2.0 from Wendy's Quilts and More

I've got another finished bag to share with you.

This is the Catch All Caddy 2.0 from Patterns by Annie.

I gave my mum the pattern for Christmas and the fabrics for her bag (Land Art by Odile Bailloeul for Free Spirit Fabrics), shown on the left above.

Then, after just a few days, it dawned on me that she might make one for me too, so I quilted the panels for my bag before mum went home to Auckland. She took them with her, and when we went to Auckland a couple of weeks ago she presented ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 3 years, 11 months ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , byannie , catch all caddy 2.0 , machine quilting , patterns by annie

May 28, 2020

Me Made May Aurifil Artisan Challenge: Blackwood Cardigan from Goer

The thread featured in this post was given to my by Aurifil.

Seven years ago, when they were small, I started making garments for my children. They were fun little projects and much faster than making and finishing a quilt. These clothes were all made out of quilting cotton, though once I made a satin skirt for a friend's daughter. Quilting cotton is easy to sew with.

For years now I've been wanting to make garments for myself. In August of 2017, I started listening to the new, weekly Love to Sew podcast. Co-hosts Helen and Caroline are ...

added by sarah 3 years, 11 months ago. under aurifil artisan , aurifil thread , blackwood cardigan , garment sewing , me made may , stripes (Comments)

May 16, 2020

Andra Tutto Bene from Sew Karen-ly Created...

Yesterday while sewing a stack of somewhat subdued colours into half-square triangles, I could hear a little voice whispering, "Pssst...you know there is a rainbow in the basket behind you."

I ignored it as long as I could, but somehow that basket ended up on my sewing table and sure enough...out spilled a rainbow...of Hoffman 1895 Bali watercolours.

The previous day, I had read a post on the Aurifil blog about a small wallhanging designed by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill of Whole Circle Studio. The post says, "Andrà Tutto Bene (Everything Will Be Okay in English) was inspired ...

added by Karen 4 years ago. under andra tutto bene , aurifil , aurifil thread , hobbs tuscany silk , hoffman 1895 watercolours , rainbow

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