Friday, September 23, 2011

Friday Felicities #7 - Fall Giveaway sponsored by Aurifil!

It's no secret that I love LOVE Fall. The crisp air, the freshly-picked crisp apples, the pumpkin pie...Oh! And sweaters, boots, jeans, scarves....the leaves turning colour...yeah, I love me some Fall. That today is the first day of Fall is very felicitous for me.

To celebrate, let's have a giveaway! The fine folks at Aurifil sent me a wonderful package of threads to use, and some to give away!

I use Aurifil 100% cotton thread nearly exclusively these days. Bernie is a bit of a princess when it comes to what she likes to be threaded with, and nearly anything other than Aurifil causes a lot of complaining of the mechanical variety.

Aurifil 50/2 (50 means the weight of the thread, the higher the number, the lighter the thread; 2 means 2-ply) on the orange spool is my favourite for piecing. It's thin (so it doesn't mess with my ¼" seams), and virtually lint-free (so I don't have to brush out my machine as frequently). I sometimes use 50wt for quilting if I am quilting in the ditch or I don't want it to be too prominent, examples of both are here in this mug rug:

Mug Rug Complete

Aurifil 40/2 on the green spool is a great choice for quilting, including free-motion. It is smooth like buttah, I tell you, and it has quite a lovely sheen to it. Here are a couple of closeups of quilting done with 40/2 thread in a lovely aqua (colour 5006):
Aurifil 40/2

Aurifil 28/2 on the grey spool is another great quilting weight. I used this slightly heavier weight to quilt my For The Love of Solids pouch here:
FTLOS pouch quilting detail

I also used it to do the scribbly stitching on this mug rug:

Tweethearts_2

Aurifil also makes a 12/2 weight (red spool) which can be used for hand-quilting (like perle cotton), and I've used the 100% wool thread in that weight to do some NON free-motion quilting. The FMQ tended to break that thread. (No photos of that project because it's a secret!)

So! Here's the fun part! I've got 5 sample packs of Aurifil thread to give away to 5 lucky readers! Just leave a comment before 10 pm Pacific time on Sunday, September 25th, and Mr. Random.org will choose the winners soon thereafter. Good luck! Oh, and please make sure I have a way of contacting you!

Aurifil Giveaway @ Felicity Quilts

Giveaway closed; winners have been chosen. Thanks for entering!

138 comments:

  1. Thanks for the lovely review and giveaway :D

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  2. Yes please!! I'd love to try some Aurifil thread!
    I love your circle of flying geese!

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  3. WOW what a greate givaway!
    Please MR. Random Number pick ME:o))))

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  4. I love Aurifil but have only used the orange cone kind. Thank you for a chance to win!

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  5. Very nice! I think it's time to break up with my current thread of choice, so I need to give Aurifil a try!

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  6. I have only tried a few of the Aurifil threads. Would love to try the rest

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  7. ooh, fun! I've heard lots of great things about Aurifil, but I've never actually gotten to try it. Fingers crossed!

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  8. I think winning thread in different colours would be a great way for me to experiment and try to think of projects to make just to use that colour thread!! :)

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  9. I've never tried this kind of thread but it sounds wonderful. I love to machine embroider too. Which would you recommend?

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  10. I love both of your mug rugs especially the bird one.

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  11. I love aurifil! My shops only carry the 'neutral colors', i'd love to try out those gorgeous colors.

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  12. Thank you for the wonderful explanations/ review of the threads! I would love a chance to try them : )

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  13. This is very helpful - thank you. I'd love to try the different weights...

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  14. Me too! I just discovered Aurifil and would love some of the varigated colors.

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  15. Thanks for the great review! I learned a bit for sure. :) Cute projects too.
    Thanks!

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  16. Your birdie mug rug is fantastic! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. I've got one spool of Aurifil and my sewing machine and I both love it.

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  17. I just love Aurifil, for some reason I never have any issues with tension, breakage etc with it. Love it. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  18. I've heard such good things about aurifil-- I've decided that once I use up my current thread stash, I'll be trying some out! Thanks so much for the giveaway, it's always helpful to hear about what others are using for their sewing!

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  19. I love the mug rugs!!! I am starting to think about them and have some ideas running through my head.

    I am also starting to try different threads, lately I have been seeing the Aurifil thread on different blogs, but haven't tried it.

    Thank you!!!

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  20. I love Fall too!
    I've been using the Aurifil 50/2 for quite a while for piecing and quilting, and love it, but I've never tried any of the others, so would love to get my hands on a sample pack!

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  21. Yay fall, yay Friday, and yay Aurifil! I hope your day is going well.

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  22. I have never tried Aurifil thread before. thanks for the chance to try it.

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  23. I'm really considering doing the big switch to Aurifil thread after I run out of my current cone. So I'd be thrilled to win this and give the different threads a try! Thanks Felicity!

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  24. love this thread, and have been wanting to try the different weights! thanks for the chance!

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  25. Your mug rug looks so cute with that top stitching! Pretty, pretty thread... :)

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  26. I'd love to try this thread. Thanks for the giveaway! :o)
    aseostebo(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  27. I really want to try out this thread. Thanks Aurifil for the chance to win!
    blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com

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  29. I've actually never used Aurifil before. Would love to try it!

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  30. I love your mug rug. I would also love to get some of this thread.

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  31. Ooo those threads look GORGEOUS! Drool!

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  32. I've heard amazing things about Aurifil, thank you for the great giveaway!!!!

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  33. Great review-thanks. I would love to win this to try it out myself.

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  34. Ohhh yummy!!!! I love thread and I love Aurifil!

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  35. woo hoo! I would love to try some aurifil!

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  36. I would love to try some Aurifil!

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  37. Thank you for a great review. I have never used this thread, but now I am interested. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  38. I'd love to give Aurifil a try! I've heard about how wonderful it is from my mother, but I haven't laid hands on any yet :)

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  39. I love Aurifil. I have only tried the 50 weight before, so it would be awesome to try out the others!

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  40. Come on Mr Random! I really want to try this thread!

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  41. I really want to try this thread after seeing so many people rave about it. Thanks for the chance!

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  42. I love Aurifil and use the 50 and 40; thanks for a great giveaway.

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  43. glad I stopped to take a closer look at the mug rug and found your giveaway! I've always like the paper pieced circle--it remind me of birds. Your holiday one is absolutely adorable♥
    Please count me for the giveaway--I haven't tried this thread yet but I hear that it's great!

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  44. I love Aurifil! I didn't know about the heavier 12/2 thread, now i want to give it a try! :)

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  45. I would love to try some Aurifill thread! Haven't found any in my area yet.

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  46. Hi, Betsey and Ella(my Bernina and Elna) would love to try these out. Sometimes they can be sooky-la-la's too. Thanks.

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  47. Thanks for the information on the different threads, this always confused me! Would love to try these :-)

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  48. I love Aurifil thread - I use it for piecing and quilting. Would love to win some new colors. Thanks!

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  49. Thanks for the great information about Arifil threads. It sounds wonderful and I would love to try it.

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  50. I really don't know much yet about the different brands of thread so I am thankful that you blogged about this brand. I would love to give them a try myself.

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  51. I love Aurifil thread but only have tried the 50wt. I would love a chance to try some more. Thanks!

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  52. I love seeing your projects and hearing the difference the thread makes. Who knew?

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  53. I'd sure love to win this giveaway. thanks for the chance.

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  54. I've been wanting to try this thread because everyone raves about it. But I'm reluctant to spend the money to "try". Free would be great - thanks for the chance :) Met you from Ellison Lane Quilts today. Lovely profile of you, and your blog is wonderful too!

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  55. Thanks for the chance to win some pretty thread. I've never tried it and would love to!
    lisaandmariahcreations@gmail.com

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  56. I love Aurifil, I only have two colours so this would be fabulous. Linda

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  57. New to your site. Wow, lovely work. Thanks for doing the give away and thank you Aurifil!!!

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  58. I have used some in the past and just love it! My LQS doesn't carry it though. Great blog, btw. Found you from your spotlight on Ellison Lane :)

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  59. What yummy thread! I've never used Aurifil and would love to start building my thread stash as I'm a new quilter!

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  60. Can't wait to see this thread in my local fabric shop. They carry Guttermann and that's what I use but have heard so much of this thread that can't wait to try it myself.
    Thanks for this generous giveaway!
    naslyyadid(at)gmail(dot)com

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  61. Excellent giveaway! Loving your blog! Thanks!

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  62. This is my first visit over here and I love what I see! Your mugrugs are awesome! Does Bernie stand for Bernina? Because my Nina is very picky too...and she would love to try some Aurifil. Thank you for the chance!

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  63. i totally love Aurifill. Thanks for the giveaway! Lsaporito@aol.com

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  64. I'm a newbie to Aurifil and now completely smitten with it! Sadly, it's difficult to come by for me. Winning some would be amazing. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  65. Eeeep, I'm in love with your sunshine word quilt. Found you through Ellison Lane and I'm thinking about a word quilt myself!

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  66. I have my fingers crossed..

    Tracey
    thepeonyteacup.blogspot.com

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  67. I just love that birdie mug rug. Thanks for a chance to win some Auriful.

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  68. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Fingers crossed!

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  69. Thanks for the review. I also love fall.A colorful season!!

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  70. I'd love to try these threads! Thanks so much for the review and giveaway!

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  71. What beautiful examples in your post today Felicity!

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  72. Ah hah! I need to go this a smaller number. I have been using Aurifil and it is so fine, works good on my machine, but I likes heavier look for quilting.

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  73. Oh yes, please!! I just have to try some of this incredible thread! No lint-- I would be in absolute heaven!! Thank you!

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  74. Oh lucky girl!! It all looks so scrumptious. And how on earth are you so productive? I always love your work :)

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  75. Great giveaway. I recently joined after reading about you on Jennifer's page. Love your quilts.

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  76. I'm a brand new follower...thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  77. Yay for fall!!!!! I just took a walk with my doggie and the weather was crisp and we walk on CRUNCHY LEAVES! Then we stopped and bought apples and pumpkins on the way home. Perfect Saturday beginning ... but doing laundry and cleaning now. Oh well, even that's kinda fun in the cooler weather.

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  78. I've heard great things about Aurifil and want to give it a try. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  79. I've never used Aurifil - thanks for the great chance to use some :). VermontPines@aol.com

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  80. I would really love to try some Aurifil... thanks for the giveaway! I loved your For the love of Solids work :-)

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  81. I would love to try Aurifil, but haven't been able to afford it right now. I'd love to win some.

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  82. i love my aurifil, but only have 50 wt. i'm going to have to try the other wts for hand applique.
    love your quilts, and the mug rug with flying geese! i♥mug rugs! and the pair of birds on the limb - great.

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  83. I only have a couple of spools of Aurifil and would love to win some of this great thread. thanks.

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  84. I adore Aurifil, but have only used the variegated. BTW, your work is spectacular - get that "dream job" soon and keep sharing!

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  85. I've never used Aurifil, but after reading of the fact that it's thinner so that your seams are more accurate, and that it doesn't leave as much fluff in your machine, I'd certainly like to try it.

    Thanks for having a giveaway!

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  86. yaaayyy! i want to try some aurifil! :)

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  87. i can hear you saying "smooth like buttah, i tell you" in my head. ;)

    i've gotten hooked on the 50weight for piecing and occasional quilting, but i've yet to try any of the heavier weights. i'd love to win a pack to play with!

    now if there was just somewhere local to buy it from!

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  88. I love Aurifil thread. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  89. I'd love some aurifil. Thanks for all the info. My bernie is also a little temperamental about thread but since it id such a dream about everything else I try to be patient.

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  90. I'd love to try out some Aurifil, everyone who does seems to love it!

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  91. Would love to try some of this thread! Thanks for the chance!!

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  92. I've not tried this thread but it sounds great and lots of different weights too. I'd love to give this a try, thanks for a chance to win

    Jackie x

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  93. I enjoyed perusing our blog, Your work is so "free".
    I am a user of Aurifil thread, they are wonderful to work with.

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  94. Please pick me Mr RO as I would love to try this thread after the great review.

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  95. Would love to try all the different Aurifil threads.

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  96. I love how you worked the Aurifill thread. I've never used it before, and would love to be able to test it out sometime! I also have to say that I like your mug rug that you have there, love the little birds facing each other kissing. Very cute!

    Would love to be the winner to test this thread out! :) Good luck to anyone else who does. :)

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  97. I'd love to try it! Thanks yzobela (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  98. The Aurifil thread looks awesome. Can't wait to try some. Thanks for including me in your giveaway.

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  99. I love Aurifil! I use it all the time, but only the 50 wgt. I would love to get my hands on some other kinds/wgts. I appreciate the chance. Thanks!

    Leslie S. in MN
    esclante at comcast dot net

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  100. I would to try some Aurifil thread and thanks for explaining what the numbers mean.

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  101. super giveaway and you have great style!

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  102. What beautiful mug rugs! I'd love to have me some Aurifil. Thank you for a chance to win.

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  103. I would love to win the thread. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  104. Thanks so much for the information about the different threads. I've not been happy with my fuzzy thread and have been wanting to try something else.
    I just discovered your blog and it has been a pleasure to visit with you.

    Have a great Sunday with your sweet baby girl!
    Debbie
    imastampr(at)cableone(dot)com

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  105. Came over from Ellison Lane. Love your work! The Aurifil giveaway is fantastic; thanks for the chance to win!!

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  106. I would love to try this thread, I have seen so many rave reviews about it, but it is not so easy to get down here (NZ).
    Thankyou for the chance to win some!

    Anna

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  107. I've heard so many good things about Aurifil thread, but have never tried it. Being picked as a winner would be a great opportunity to check it out!! You should be able to contact me through my Google account.
    Thanks!!

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  108. WOW! I've always wanted to try some Aurifil! Thanks for hosting!

    Love the Mug Rugs! Nice job :)

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  109. I've never tried Aurifil thread, so I appreciate the review. Crossing my fingers that I win so I can try it. Thanks for the chance!

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  110. I would LOVE to try this thread! Thanks!

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  111. I've tried the 50wt but would love a go with the 40wt . Your mug rugs are so cute!

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  112. I love your mug rugs. So Cute!

    I'd love to win some Aurifil. Thank you for a chance.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  113. Thank you for the opportunity to win! :)

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  114. I would love to try out Aurifil thread as I've heard only good things about them. Cute Christmas Mug Rug!

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  115. Thank you for your real-world explanations of when you use each type of thread. Thank you for the chance to enter the giveaway.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  116. I have heard so many good things about this brand of thread....I would LOVE to win and give it a try!
    Thanks for the give-away!

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  117. Great review of Aurifil thread. I've only tried the 50 wt(fabulous) and would love to win so I can try all of these wonderful threads. Thanks.

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  118. I have heard lots of good things about Aurifil but haven't had a chance to try it yet.. Mr Random pick me please!! Love your blog BTW : )

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  119. Totally appealing mug rugs! Thanks for sharing the good thread too!

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  120. Such a lovely giveaway, thanks for the chance to win.

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  121. I would love to win! evamariebeij(at)gmail(dot)com

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  122. I need to play with thread more. Thanks for the review. I always get confused on what different thread weights are good for. And I've never tried Aurifil.

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  123. Thanks for this great opportunity to win some Aurifil ! I've not used it yet , so ...... I'd love to ! I just went and got a spool out a quilty blog friend sent me and I forgot about it ! I will try it later when I sew !

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  124. I'd love to try this thread. Thanks for giveaway.

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  125. I just started buying the 50 wt. I would like to try the other weights too. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  126. I would love to win some 40 weight Aurifil ... I have not tried it yet, but I love the 50 weight for piecing and almost everything! Thanks Felicity!

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  127. Beginner, did you say? That's me. I'd love to try the Aurifil thread. :)

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  128. Oh please pick me. I have wanted to try these threads. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  129. Your projects with this thread are wonderful. Please enter me into the drawing as want to try the Aurifil threads. Thanks for that chance.

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

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  131. I love Aurifil - I agree - so smooth! Nice to learn about you and see your beautiful work on Jennifer's blog. Thanks for the opportunity!

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