Thursday, September 15, 2011

Aurifil Giveaway--CLOSED

A couple weeks ago I received a fun little package from Aurifil.

I received some spools of thread to try out.  I can't wait to find the right project for that variegated thread.
Aurifil has five different types of thread:
  • 12 wt cotton: Embellishment and Sashiko
  • 12 wt wool: Cross stitch and hand embroidery
  • 28 wt cotton: Hand quilting and blanket stitch
  • 40 wt cotton: Machine quilting and embroidery
  • 50 wt cotton: The best thread for piecing and applique
I received a spool of each type to try out. 

I also received a couple color cards.   I love all these colors.  I just want to display them.  These are all their wool thread colors.

And all the cotton colors.

These cute little spool were also in my package:

I admit I'm a little sad to give these away.  I love all the fun colors and could definitely find a use for them, but five of you will get a chance to win a set of threads from Aurifil.  Each pack contains a spool of all five Auriful threads.

Just leave a comment, and Mr. Random will pick our winners on Tuesday, September 20th.

200 comments:

Debbie B Sam said...

I've entered every contest for Aruifil thread and have yet to win :) Thanks for another chance!

Sarah said...

Oh yes please! I'd really love to try these :-) Thanks for giving them away ;-)

Michelle said...

such pretty colours! i'd love a chance to win some thread :)

Stray Stitches said...

I have yet to try Aurifil thread and would love a chance to give them a try. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway :)

Melanie said...

This is great. Thread is something I have not started stashing. I just buy as I go. Thanks for the chance.

SoozeM said...

They look so pretty sitting there, the little spools are very cute!!

Lindsey said...

I love Aurfil threads...thanks for the chance!

Martina said...

Lovely, thanks so much!

Barb said...

Oh.....I would love to win some. I have a fettish for threads...oh...buttons...fabric...jars with a lid (I think I need help)...

Thanks for a fun giveaway!!

mennikelly said...

I loved your mug rug.

Caitlin said...

How fun :) Thanks for the giveaway!

Katy Cameron said...

I've seen so many people raving about this stuff, but I've never seen it in the flesh. Thanks for the chance to win :o)

Irina said...

I'd love to try them!

krisgray said...

Great giveaway! In addition to piecing and quilting, I'd like to try it for embroidery, too.

Ashley said...

Love the great colors! Thanks for the giveaway!

Karenkay said...

This is wonderful! Thanks!!

Happy Cottage Quilter said...

How very cool. And what a great selection of samples to try. Thanks for the giveaway!

Janie said...

I have not yet tried their thread so I would love to win some
email is lovinthesunnow@yahoo.com

knottygnome said...

I would love to try out the thread. thanks for the giveaway!

knottygnome@gmail.com

Emma B. said...

I'd love to try their thread! Thanks!

shahann said...

Ohhhhhhhh! Mr. Random, pick me pulllllleeeeeesssss!

Brenna said...

Would love to try these!

erica childs said...

I love color cards as well!

MB said...

I haven't tried their thread, and didn't realize they made so many types.

Rebecca Lynne said...

Don't laugh at me but I feel bad now entering the giveaway when you'd love so badly to keep one for yourself! My heart goes "oh!". Thank you for pulling through and carrying on with the giveaway regardless!

Elizabeth D. said...

Oh, wow, I would love to try these out! I can understand not wanting to give them away, I've heard they are positively wonderful :)

Tiffany @ Another Pie In The Sky said...

Wow! I've been wanting to try aurafil thread for a while now. Thanks for the chance to win some.

Sequana said...

That is so nice of you to give them away. I'm not sure I'd do that. :)

I hear good things about this thread, but I have yet to try it.

LynCC said...

Wow! Thanks for sharing the Aurofils. I do love that thread.

Julie said...

I LOVE Aurifil and have been dying to try out the other weights, I usually use 50wt. I keep entering these giveaways and have yet to win, keeping my fingers crossed that I'll get lucky with yours!

Becky said...

Oh fun, thanks for the chance!

Rae said...

Thank you for the giveaway! I know how hard it is when you want to keep the thing you’re supposed to be giving away :)

I’ve had one taste of Aurifil—28wt that I used to quilt with. But that is the only thing the shops near me carry!

Jessica said...

I'd really love to try Aurifil! Thanks for the chance!

Kelly said...

I'd love a chance to win these! Thank you for the giveaway!

Manda said...

Ooo pretty pretty colours! :)

L&M Creations said...

I have been reading so much about Aurifil, I have yet to try it. This would be a lovely chance for me. :)

Belinda said...

Have heard so much adulation for this thread. Would love to have the chance to give it a try :)

Sasha said...

OOh, I'd love to give these a go. I'm a sucker for advertising and these are everywhere at the moment, just tempting me!

ellen gets crafty said...

The colors are beautiful, hope I win one.

hueisei said...

Thanks for the generous giveaway!!

Melissa said...

I've just started using some of this thread and I love it! I didn't realize 40 was the weight to use for quilting. I'm pretty sure I've always used the 50 that I piece with. I'll have to give it a try!

Michelle K. said...

I've heard great things about Aurifil, but I haven't tried it yet. Would love to win!

Moneik said...

I love Aurifil thread and would love to try some other colors. I use it mostly for piecing.

Anita said...

Me and my sewing machine both love this thread, I use it almost exclusively.

Natasha said...

I would love to try their thread. Lovely colors.

Regina said...

I usually use YLI, but I'd love to try something new.

Lindsay Conner said...

Wishlisting these! :)

Tammy said...

How fun! I've never tried Auriful before but I'd love to.

Bethany said...

I've never tried Aurifil, but I'd love to! :)

Jen S said...

Look at all those colors! I've never tried Aurofil. Thanks for the chance to win some.

Crafty Newbie said...

Hey Kati,

I've been watching this thread for weeks now. But, I have broke down and bought any yet. I hear so many good things about it... I would love to TRY it before I invest, ya know?

Thanks for the giveaway! I hope I win, so I can try it! :)

Carla said...

Wouldn't it be nice to win this! Thank-you for the chance.

Rebecca said...

I'd find it hard to give those away too - thank you :)

gill said...

I'd love to try some Aurifil thread!

What Comes Next? said...

I use the 50w all the time but haven't tried any of the others so a sample pack would be fabulous!

Flying Blind... said...

I treated myself to one reel and it really is as good as 'they' say! Thanks for the chance x

Debbie said...

uh, that would be great to have a pack to try!

RC said...

I'm so envious of those beautiful color cards! :) Would love to win a pack.

Esther said...

Oooh! So fun! Thanks for the giveaway!

diane said...

I would love to win to try the different weights of thread. Thanks for a chance to win!

Linda said...

Aurifil thread is the BEST! I buy white, beige and cream by the jumbo cone that's 6,472 yards! It may seem pricey at about $30, but it lasts for years for machine piecing, machine applique, and machine quilting. Thanks for the chance to win!

holly | bijou lovely said...

I'd love to test out some new thread! Thanks for the chance to win!

Amorette said...

i love these threads, i bought some aurifil recently and love it, but would adore some new colors. alas, quilting all colors in seagreen is not so great.

jmniffer said...

I would love a chance to try some Aurifil thread. I've never tried it, only read good things about it. Thanks for the chance.

Erin @ Two More Seconds said...

How fun are those! Thanks for the chance to win :]

Christie, Describe Happy said...

Aruiful is just a dream to quilt with! I would really enjoy trying the other weights for different applications! Thanks for sharing these!

angela@sfquilts.com said...

I keep entering all the contests for these threads but sadly I'm still Aurifil threadless. lol. I'm going to have to give in and buy it now. Thanks for the giveaway.

Darcy said...

Fun fun fun! Would love to try some if this - come on Mr. Random, pick me, pick me! ;-)

Jennifer said...

omgosh how fun! I would love to win this! - pick me, pick me!

Susie said...

I'm SO putting my name in the hat for this one! I haven't had the chance to use any Aurifil thread yet and so want to! I simply stink at picking weights of threads. *sigh* Thanks SO much for the chance to win!

Katie B. said...

Thanks, Kati! I'd love to win!

Carla said...

What fun thread! I'd love to try it!

Michelle in NH said...

I'm intrigued by the different weights...I HAVE TO try them all. Thank you for the chance to win the experience.

Pat V. said...

I would love a chance to try out aurifil thread! Thanks for the giveaway.

Eli said...

Lovely colours. You can never have too many different colours, can you? Thank you for a lovely giveaway.

The Polka Dot Apron said...

I have been wanting to try these out, so this would be a super win!!! **fingers crossed** Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

Elizabeth said...

I would love to try aurifil thread, it's not available anywhere near me! Thanks for the giveaway!

DianeY said...

I keep hearing such good things about aurifil & would love to try it

Kelly said...

I've been wanting to try Aurifil thread for quite a while; never have I heard a complaint. Thanks for the giveaway. oshnpashn at gmail dot com.

Sew Quine said...

thanks for the giveaway. I'd love to win some aurifil thread.

Sarah said...

Ooh I would love to win these, heard so much about Aurifil! Lovely giveaway thanks!

Rachel D @ Just Sew Y'all Know said...

I've been dying to try Aurifil! Thanks for the giveaway!

Amy said...

Thanks for the giveaway! Aurifil is the "in" thread, and I would love to give it a try :)

Little Island Quilting said...

Lucky ducky you. Lucky ducky me?!

Toni said...

Man, everyone talks about how great this stuff is, so I'm dying to try it! Thanks for the giveaway!

Beth-Sugarsmacks Boutique said...

I would love to try Aurifil thread, thanks so much!

Mims said...

those threads look positively delicious. thanks for the chance to win!

Svetlana said...

Love, love, love!!!

baukje said...

I never tried them, so I would love to win.....

leigh said...

I have been wanting to try out this thread for a while now!

Mitzi said...

I've never tried Aurifil before but I would love to! Thanks for the chance to win.

Rossana said...

Aurifil thread is like a rainbow! Thanks for the giveaway!

Jen said...

I really need to try this thread out! it's all over the place in blogland and I have yet to try it! Thanks for the chance!

Winona said...

I would love to try this thread. Please enter me in your giveaway.

Staci said...

Thanks for a chance to win these pretty little spools of thread!

Candace said...

I love Aurifil thread. Thanks for the opportunity to win some, and I enjoy reading your blog, I follow you on Google Reader.

Alli said...

I love Aurifil thread! Now my machine actually gets mad if I try to use anything else in the bobbin (...or I just hate adjusting bobbin tension :> ). Thanks for the chance to win!

Sew Lovins said...

lov this thread! thanks

Petit Design Co. said...

I keep hearing how wonderful these threads are but buying even one spool (online, no local shop around here) costs an arm an a leg. I would love to try it out and see if it really is as super as I've heard

sko_G knits said...

i would hang those color cards next to my Kona color cards!! thanks for the opportunity to win some aurifil!

Anne said...

What lovely colours. I too feel as though I need a colour card to go with my Kona one!

Bunny said...

I have never used Aurifil thread, but it sounds like it is THE thread of choice for many quilters. Thanks for the chance to win.

lilypadquilts.com said...

Thanks for the giveaway, I love trying new products!

Michelle
MKelley5199(at)metrocast(dot)net

Pam said...

I have read a lot of good things about aurofil and would love to win some to try myself.

WandaFish said...

I've heard such lovely things about Aurifil thread but so far it is proving as elusive in giveaways as the Go! Baby *sigh*
Thanks for the chance to win some, Kati. I understand how difficult it will be to part with them :)

robin said...

Great giveaway! Thanks!

ScissorsandThread said...

Thanks for fab giveaway

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Thanks for the Auril giveaway!

Sallie said...

I would love to win! Thanks for the chance!

Jennie {Clover and Violet} said...

Count me in please, I've been wanting to try these, but am trying to use up some of my stock of thread before I buy more! :)

Sammy said...

Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

Mommarock said...

Great Giveaway! I've never tried Aurifil, but keep hoping for a chance :)

Eryn said...

You are so lucky to get such amazing packages of awesomeness in the mail. All I ever get are love letters from VISA! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

Patchwork and Play said...

I'm amazed at the colour range of these threads! Thanks for the giveaway!

Heather A said...

I read so much about how fabulous this thread is. I'd love to try some.

Karyli said...

I have never tried Aruifil thread. I can't wait to use some. I've heard lots about it though. Thanks for sharing.

A.J. Dub. said...

I would love to try this thread! I keep missing chances at winning but at least now I have one. :) Thanks!

Surely Stitching said...

I have one spool of Aurifil and love it for machine piecing. It would be fantastic to have more colour options to try it out for quilting. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity!

Anita said...

How fun! Thanks for hosting this lovely giveaway...I hope to eventually win some of this thread to try! =)

Marcia W. said...

I want to try some Aurifil, especially the sashiko thread and hand sewing weight and applique weight and piecing weight. Thanks for the chance to win a sample.

modernquiltlove said...

I'd love to give these a try! I've been trying to find them locally so I could give them a try but I can't find them.

gatheredthreads said...

wonderful. thanks for the opportunity!

Kari said...

Do you know if you just sew wool or wool blend fabric with wool thread? I know my LQS just started stocking their cotton thread but I haven't tried it yet.

Stacey said...

I would love to win, I have never tried this brand. thanks!

Lori said...

I have seen aurifil on lots of websites but never tried it, this would be a nice chance. thanks for the opportunity to win! Loridawn222@gmail.com

Quilter in the Gap said...

While I am sure they are difficult to send off, I hope they will be visiting the Gap! Thanks for sharing...your mother can be proud!

Patty D from NC said...

Pretty colors. I'd love to give it a try.

Jenny said...

would love to try something other than the Guterman's ive been using for a long time!

Joanna said...

I'm hoping to win so I can try Aurifil. Everyone who has sewn with this thread raves about it.

jack said...

Oh I have been wanting t try this thread!! I am keeping my fingers crossed!!
snoodledoodlepoodle@hotmail.com

Ali said...

I've been wanting to try this thread. I've heard so many great things!

tpott said...

What a wonderful opportunity to try something new(new to me, anyway). Thanks for the chance!!!! ;->

Bailey said...

I'm down to the very last of my first spool of Aurifil, I love it. Thanks for the chance to win!

Cathy said...

Oooo I would love to try these...

SewLindaAnn said...

I use the thread for piecing all the time and LOVE it! I'm dying to try all the different weights and would love to win a set.

Beezus said...

I have to say that I am loving all the Aurifil giveaways! I just started using Aurifil a bit ago, and am sooo pleased with the results so far. Thanks for hosting the giveaway and sharing your loot! :)

Deborah in Atlanta said...

Please, please, please...I want to win...please, please, please. I'd love to try these threads. OMG - how awesome it would be to win this! THANKS!

Catskill Quilter said...

I would love to try this thread! It supposedly does not produce lots of lint -- can you imagine?

Debra said...

You can never have too much thread!

Hilachas said...

Beautiful threads. I'd love to win and thank you for the opportunity.

Anna said...

I love Aurifil! Thanks for the great giveaway :)

bee said...

oh wow! would love to try out these fantastic threads. *crosses fingers* :)

Cindy Anderson said...

Oh, I would love to win some Aurifil thread. I've never used it before, but have been wanting to try it.

Deb said...

I'd love to try out some of those colors...never used Aurifil before.

Linda V said...

I still have not tried Aurifil thread. There a no local stores that sell it, so it is available only online. Would LOVE to win these! Thanks for the giveaway!

Deonn said...

I've not tried Aurifil but I know of several longarm quilters that swear by it! Thanks for the chance.
D

Anne said...

Oh Mr. Random, I hope you choose me!! I'm dying to try out some of this!! Thanks so much for a lovely giveaway, and I totally understand you wanting to keep them all! :D

Sara said...

The colors are gorgeous. I would love to win. PS. I am new to your blog and loving it!

Ducks and Rabbits said...

I'd love some of those bursts of colour!

Brita said...

I'm a huge fan of Aurifil, and I'd love to add these to my (so far) sparse collection! Thanks!

Kathleen C. said...

Aurafil thread has received so many rave reviews-I'd love the chance to try them myself. Thanks for sharing your Aurafil gift.

Indianna said...

I love the variegated one too.

yorkie mom said...

Wow! I'm impressed! Giving away Aurifil!!! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa Marie said...

I have heard so many good things about Aurifil thread. I sure would love to try some!

Kelly O. said...

I have been a mettler girl for years but all this talk of aurifil lately and I think I need to try it out!

Nancy D. said...

I would love to try these threads. thanks for sharing!

tusen said...

Thanks for the giveaway. It would be great to try these threads.
I'd love to see what you will use the variegated thread for.

Colleen said...

This is great thread! Thanks for the giveaway!

Sheila said...

I would love to win these threads as I have heard such great things about aurifil but have never tried it ,thanks for the chance to win.

MoeWest said...

Oh yes please, I would love to win some Aurifil!

Kathy H said...

I love the aurifil thread for hand applique and would love to try the machine piecing thread as well. Thanks for sharing.

PDXPam said...

I keep hearing how great this thread is and would love to try it.

Rosa said...

I haven`t try them so It`d be great win.Thanks

Vesuviusmama said...

I'm such a novice when it comes to threads - I'd love the chance to try some different kinds and get a feel for what is out there available.

BaileyGirl5 said...

I'd love to try some different threads and see what is different and better. Thanks for the giveaway!

Aideen said...

loving the varigated thread thanks for the chance!

memmens said...

I would love the chance to try these out and discover what all the 'fuss' is about! I'm ready to be impressed!
thanks

Janet said...

I love Aurifil threads. Thanks for a chance to win.

Katherine said...

I love Aurifil thread, Kati. Thanks for a lovely giveaway!

rockgranny said...

I would love to try the Aurifil thread. thanks for the giveaway

Linda E in AZ said...

I'd love to win so that I could try Aurifil threads.
thanks for offering them!!

Tracey Rampling (The Peony Teacup) said...

I'm dying to try some of this.. everyone keeps raving about it!

Ginny Penn said...

You'll have to let us know how you like the thread. I've heard good things & keep meaning to try it out for myself.

Kathryn D. Duke said...

have not tried these yet BUT would like too...thanks for the give away!!

annmarie said...

I'm so sorry you are sad to give them awway but I'd be soooo happy to win them - I've never used Aurifil & the colors are so yummy. Thanks for the chance.

Mama Said Sew said...

I've heard such great things about Aurifil, but haven't tried it yet. I'm sure I can find a project or two to try it on. :)

Ella said...

I'd love to try Aurifil. Thanks for the chance!

Kira said...

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Sweet for the one who receives. Sorrow, sometimes, when your mind plans its use before you can blink.

Rachel said...

Cool! I love using Aurfil thread. It leaves behind less lint than other good threads.

manybooks said...

Oh, I'm looking forward to trying this thread. I hear such amazing reviews! Thanks for the chance.

Peggy said...

I agree with you...oh the colors, the wonderful colors! I'd love to win some Aurifil thread. Thank you. I am now following your blog.

Carla said...

I would love to try Aurifil thread! Those colors are great! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Salley said...

Dying to try some Aurifil. Have heard so much about the various weights. Cant find it at my LQS. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Bev C said...

Hello Kati,

Thank you for the opportunity to try out this thread. The colours look wonderful.
happy days.
Bev.xoxo

poppyinpink said...

There's lots of lovely things to be made with that thread...

Liz said...

I can't get Aurifil locally so I would love a chance to try it out!

James-Linda said...

LOVE THIS THREAD!
THANKS SO FOR SHARING!

jldouglas@wispwest.net

LethargicLass said...

crossing fingers, toes and eyelashes :)

Kylie said...

I really want to try these out, I fear they might turn me into a thread snob though. Thank you for the giveaway. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com

Jeanne said...

Beautiful thread - pick me, pick me!

Wendy D. P. said...

Gorgeous! I've been wanting to try Aurifil :) thanks for sharing!

Jane S. said...

I've never used Aurifil thread but I'd sure love a chance to try it out! The colors are very nice and would be good for tatting as well as for sewing.

thepalmierifamily said...

I doubt I have a chance in the world being so late, but here's a shot at it, Julie P.

deserae said...

I would love to win!

Mary said...

I keep hearing such good things about this thread, thanks for the chance to win!

twelfthzodiac said...

Look at all those colours in the cotton! I can understand your love of the colour card! lol

Spontaneous Threads said...

I think I have a project or 150 that could really use those threads.
Thanks for the giveaway.

R Carter said...

I've never used aurifil before, thanks for the giveaway! lovely colours :D

Carmen said...

Thanks for your selflessness! I can't wait to try these out:)

Marjorie Nath said...

I have never tried the Aurifil threads before and so far I haven't found them here in Mexico. I appreciate the chance to win some.