I still remember hearing the buzz about Aurifil when it first really started hitting the online world. At first, I thought it was just a lot of PR hype. But then I started using it, and I got it. In fact, it’s been just over five years since I started using Aurifil thread, as it was just before I won a fun competition at Lily’s Quilts to design my own 12 spool Designer Collection.
I have continued to almost exclusively use Aurifil thread, even when in Japan and I had to buy it in from overseas! Both of the machines I’ve owned have loved using it, and the range of 270 colours to choose from means there’s always a perfect colour for my projects. So when Aurifil opened up applications to become an Aurifil Artisan, I was so there. To have the opportunity to represent and promote a brand I love and already do promote? Hell yeah!
So it was with much squealing and excitement, compounded by the fact that I was with one of my quilty besties and fellow Aurifil Artisan when we each found out, that I was accepted to be an Aurifil Artisan! I’m honoured to be included in this impressive line up of fellow Aurifil Artisans, and I’m excited to see what the next year brings.
Let’s start things off with a quick personal Aurifil introduction, if you will…
My Aurifil Favourites
Machine piecing: 2021 in 50wt – I just recently bought my first cone, so I won’t be running out for quite a while! I use a sandwich-sized snaplock bag for taking it out and about for sewing events.
Machine quilting: 2000 in 40wt and 50wt – it’s a beautiful slightly-golden cream colour that blends so beautifully with a variety of fabrics. It’s my go to for any and all background fabrics, especially with my penchant for low volumes.
Needle turn applique: 80wt – a super-fine thread that melts perfectly into the fabric. I bought the Carolyn Friedlander applique collection because I love all those colours! I do need to add a couple of more colours though to make it truly versatile, although it’ll do perfectly for my Wildabon quilt.
Hand quilting: 12wt – I have a small rainbow collection of this smooth, thick thread that creates a lovely stitch when hand quilting.
Designer Collection: The Basics Collection – I was lucky enough to win one of these a few years ago, and it’s been my one-stop box for all the fabulous neutrals you could ever need, including the 2000 and 2021, and the popular 2600 Dove grey (all 3 of which have long since been used up!)
In fact, if I was to be asked “If you were an Aurifil colour, what colour would you be?”, I’d definitely say 2000. What about you? What coloud of Aurifil would you be?! Let me know in the comments!
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Patricia says
Congratulations! Thanks for the information of your choice of threads.
Alyce says
Thanks Patricia!
Jayne says
Congrats! How fun learning your Aurfil fun facts ! I think my favorite Aurfil, my must have go to color…the ever popular Dove Grey (2600), the one I couldn’t live without!
Alyce says
I must say, I so rarely use grey! Maybe that’s because I tend toward the warmer, beige-ish low volumes??
Allison says
I’ve been using a cone of 2600 50wt this year and it’s just great – almost seems to change colour to suit the fabric it’s stitching. I switch to 2000 if the background is predominately beige. I’ve made several quilts in rich Autumn colours and to quilt these I’ve used the dark gold 2975 40wt thread – gorgeous 🙂
Alyce says
Ooh 2975 is a good one!
Susan Nixon says
Congratulations! That’s great! I like 2021 and the lightest gray. I try to keep cones of both on hand all the time. I like the 12 wt for embroidery, too, and the wool, as well. It’s just a great line of thread.
Alyce says
I’ve tried the wool once for hand quilting and didn’t quite like it for that. I’m assuming it’d be much better for embroidery!
Susan Nixon says
No, I wouldn’t use it for quilting. For wool-on-wool applique.