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A detailed fabric applique of a seahorse in rich shades of teal, turquoise, and green, featuring layered fabric pieces and intricate stitching. Three coordinating spools of Aurifil thread (in mint green, seafoam, and lavender) are placed on the artwork.

Showcase Sunday is here! 10 amazing projects, endless inspiration. From bold quilts to fine details, it’s all a reminder of what’s possible when imagination meets thread.

📸 Feature: Jess Jones of Dandelion & Peacock
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/dpwuwedwqi

Showcase Sunday is here! From quilted jackets to FPP, appliqué, hand quilting, and longarm finishes—this week’s makers brought the wow. See the full lineup: https://f.mtr.cool/ulosiixdku
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📸 Karen Lewis Textiles 
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A close-up of a hand holding a small, intricately crocheted rainbow baby blanket in soft pastel colors. The rainbow features scalloped edges and is made with fine Aurifil 50wt thread. In the background, colorful spools of thread and a card with unicorn graphics and the text “MINI” are partially visible.

Ever crocheted with Aurifil 50wt thread? Aurifil Artisan Miss Xade did - and made the tiniest, dreamiest rainbow baby blanket using Tula Pink’s Unicorn Poop collection! 🌈

Tiny stitches, bold colours, and serious cuteness. We’re obsessed. 

💬 Drop a 🌈 if you love this mini make!

An open Aurifil mini thread case filled with pastel mini eggs, surrounded by sewing supplies including thread spools, scissors, hexies, embroidery fabric, and a hoop with thread gloss.

Big news in a small package! 🧵 Our new Mini Thread Storage Case is here—perfect for 10 small spools or your fave on-the-go sewing bits. Shop now via Shop Aurifil + show us what’s in your case! #AurifilMiniCase

https://auribuzz.com/2025/04/24/make-it-mini/

Colorful spools of Aurifil thread arranged in rows, featuring a translucent overlay with the Aurifil logo and the text “Artisan Application Open >” in bold black and blue lettering.

🧵 2025 Aurifil Artisan applications are OPEN! Join a global community of makers, get exclusive threads + creative prompts, and share your story through stitch. Apply by April 25th!

🔗 https://forms.monday.com/forms/d7239acce448b109a144bce585863da7?r=use1

#AurifilArtisan #Aurifil2025

A piece of pink linen fabric with a hand-stitched abstract tree design in teal thread and a spiral detail in cream. Two wooden spools of Aurifil thread (teal and cream) and a pair of black thread snips are placed beside the fabric.

It’s time for another Showcase Sunday! 🌟

This week’s community roundup includes modern quilts, hand embroidery, cross stitch, and a patchwork bag you’ll want to recreate ASAP. 🧵✨

Which one’s your fave?

https://auribuzz.com/2025/04/06/showcase-sunday-04-06/

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📸 @joaverystitch

A monochrome cross-stitch sampler in progress using black Aurifil thread on white linen, displayed in a wooden embroidery frame with stitching tools, scissors, and decorative accessories nearby.

A cross-stitch alphabet sampler stitched in blue on white fabric, shown alongside red scissors, blue Aurifil thread, and three pincushions in red, white, and floral patterns.

No pressure, no deadlines — just stitchy joy. 🧵💙

Part 4 of Stitch Buddies is here with Susan Ache & Wendy Sheppard! Spring samplers, WIPs, chart obsessions & more.

Read now 👉 https://auribuzz.com/2025/04/03/stitch-buddies-part-4/

#StitchBuddies #AurifilThread

A spring-themed quilted table runner featuring five playful bunnies, colorful butterflies, stitched sun, and appliquéd flowers with button centers. Finished with green ric-rac trim. Surrounded by buttons, fabric scraps, and Aurifil thread. Made by @blau.bear.nka.

Showcase Sunday! 
We’re celebrating the work of our talented community— stitchers, quilters, embroiderers & makers who continue to amaze with their creativity and skill. 🧵✨

Feeling inspired? Let us know which one you’d love to try!
https://auribuzz.com/2025/03/30/showcase-sunday-03-30/

A colorful appliqué quilt titled Seaside hangs between two trees on a sandy beach, with turquoise water and lush greenery in the background. The quilt features 22 stylized coastal birds in a variety of bright, patterned fabrics, all framed by a thin teal border on a white quilted background.

The Seaside Aurifil thread collection box, featuring a label with colorful illustrated birds and branding from Barbara Persing, Island Batik, and Aurifil. The box contains 12 large spools of 40wt cotton thread and sits next to a few seashells and a color card fan, evoking a coastal, creative theme.

A clear plastic storage box with 12 large spools of Aurifil 40wt thread in vibrant colors including turquoise, lavender, black, white, green, orange, yellow, purple, pink, and coral. A color card fan showing various thread shades is partially visible on the side, resting on a white wooden surface.

A close-up view of two appliquéd birds from the Seaside quilt. One bird is made from black-and-white patterned fabrics, and the other is bright green with black and white accents. Both stand on purple and red feet against a white background with swirling quilted details.

“Never hold yourself to one style or one technique of quilting; dare yourself to step outside your quilting box and become a one-of-a-kind artist.”

– Barbara Persing

🌊 Ready to dive in?
🧵 Explore Seaside - https://auribuzz.com/2025/03/21/seaside/#jp-carousel-61917

A quilted backpack sits on a patterned surface by a sunlit window. The front flap and body feature intricate machine quilting in diagonal and straight lines using golden thread. The patchwork design includes shades of mustard yellow, plum, pink, grey, and cream, creating a pixelated effect.

Close-up side view of the same quilted backpack, showing the detailed patchwork of small squares in warm tones. The stitching, done with a contrasting golden thread, highlights the structure and texture of the bag. The flap is slightly lifted, revealing a floral lining.

Back view of the quilted backpack, featuring diamond-pattern quilting in brown fabric. The adjustable straps are accented with pieced fabric in mustard, blush pink, and dark brown, paired with cream webbing and metal buckles.

Which Aurifil thread weight is still on your “to-try” list? 🤔🧵 Our Artisans took on the challenge to use a weight outside their norm—unlocking fresh creativity along the way!

Project by Janice Reimer // Full blog: https://auribuzz.com/2025/03/04/february-aurifil-artisan-showcase-3/

A hand-stitching setup displayed on a colorful quilt with polka dot circles. Two spools of Aurifil thread in pastel shades rest on the fabric, while an open tin holds additional thread spools, a beeswax thread conditioner, and needle clips. A small black tin with a bird illustration sits nearby, along with pink floral-handled embroidery scissors. A threaded needle is placed on the quilt, ready for stitching.

Every stitch tells a story! 🧵✨ This week’s Showcase Sunday is filled with stunning projects from our talented Aurifil Artisans—quilts, embroidery & more!

This week's maker is: 

🔗 https://auribuzz.com/2025/03/23/showcase-sunday-03-23/

#AurifilThread #ShowcaseSunday #AurifilArtisan

A colorful quilt featuring a spool-inspired design is draped over a gray couch. The Strippy Spools Quilt by It’s Sew Emma showcases vibrant fabric strips arranged to resemble thread spools, set against a crisp white background with light blue accents. The quilt has a modern, cheerful aesthetic with a variety of prints, including florals, plaids, and polka dots. A cozy and inviting scene, perfect for thread lovers and quilters alike.

The Strippy Spools Quilt by It’s Sew Emma is giving us ALL the Aurifil vibes! 🧵😍 Bright, bold, and never running out of thread! A Quilt Along starts in May with @fatquartershop—who’s joining?

Pattern & kits: https://www.fatquartershop.com/strippy-spools-quilt-pattern-its-sew-emma

A woman stitches at the Stitch School Community Embroidery table at The Stitch Festival, working on a collaborative linen artwork. Large spools of Aurifil 8wt thread in vibrant colors line the embroidery frame. A sign in the background invites visitors to join in, with Aurifil as the sponsor.

Looking to slow down, stitch, and connect? Join the Stitch-School Community Embroidery at The Stitch Festival UK and add your mark to a collaborative linen artwork—with Aurifil Floss & 8wt! 🧵💛

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i started today a new challenge: quilt every day a different free motion quilting design for 30 days. the #1 is this feather flower. i quilted with an @aurifil.bsky.social thread i bought at 2017 houston quilt festival. i’ll share the designs everyday in my blog www.priscilaserato.com/blog
#quilter

A close-up of a beautifully hand-embroidered floral design featuring delicate pastel flowers, leaves, and vines stitched with Aurifil 8wt thread. The intricate details and varying stitch textures create depth and dimension on a soft cream fabric background.

A work-in-progress embroidery piece held in a wooden hoop, showcasing a whimsical floral pattern stitched with Aurifil 8wt thread. In the background, six spools of Aurifil thread in shades of cream, blue, and green are lined up, complementing the embroidery’s soft color palette.

A side-angle view of a completed floral embroidery project, highlighting the raised texture of the stitches. The soft pastel colors, delicate clover leaves, and flowing greenery bring a sense of elegance and movement to the design, stitched using Aurifil 8wt thread.

🌿✨ Exploring New Thread Weights! ✨🌿

For this month’s Aurifil Artisan Challenge, Quito Quilts swapped longarm quilting for 8wt embroidery, bringing this whimsical floral design to life! 

Want more inspiration? Click the link: https://auribuzz.com/2025/03/04/february-aurifil-artisan-showcase-3/

A photograph features three framed textile art pieces by Emily Van Hoff, each displaying abstract, organic shapes in vibrant colors, layered on fabric backgrounds. Surrounding them are sewing tools: a pair of silver scissors, two yellow-headed pins, and three spools of Aurifil thread in shades of orange, blue, and lilac. The composition is arranged on a white background, highlighting the bold, modern color palette and clean textile craftsmanship.

✨ Showcase Sunday is here! ✨ ✨ Showcase Sunday is here! ✨ This week’s roundup is packed with inspiring projects featuring Aurifil thread—quilting, embroidery & more! 

📖 Read here: https://auribuzz.com/2025/03/09/showcase-sunday-03-09/

📸 Featured image by Emily Van Hoff → emilyvanhoff.com

A beautifully styled flat lay featuring the Aurifil Enchantment thread collection by Sweetfire Road Design Co.. The collection’s packaging, adorned with floral details and a bird illustration, sits among ten small spools of thread in rich, warm tones. A thread color chart, wooden embroidery hoops, and a textured wooden background complete the cozy, creative setup.

A smiling woman (Jackie MacDonald) with glasses and shoulder-length blonde hair stands outdoors near a calm lake surrounded by trees with autumn foliage. She wears a navy blue floral dress and holds a handmade quilt block featuring a heart design, framed by a patchwork border. The water reflects the vibrant fall colors, creating a serene backdrop.

A close-up of neatly stacked fabric jelly rolls from Moda Fabrics, featuring soft, romantic tones of pink, green, mustard, and navy with delicate floral and nature-inspired prints. Three tightly rolled fabric jelly rolls are wrapped in Moda-branded measuring tape and sit on a white cake stand, surrounded by fabric bolts and fresh green leaves.

A close-up of a box of Aurifil thread from the Enchantment collection. The side of the box features an illustrated guide to the thread colors inside, labeled with 50wt and 12wt. The open box reveals ten small spools of thread in a range of soft, earthy, and romantic tones. A hand holds the edge of the box, and the background includes wooden elements and a thread color chart.

✨ Introducing Enchantment ✨🧵

Fabric, thread & artistry come together in Enchantment, the debut Aurifil thread set by Jackie MacDonald. With 50wt & 12wt in soft, romantic tones, it’s perfect for quilters & makers.

💛 Read more: auribuzz.com/2025/03/07/enchantment-by-jackie-macdonald

A close-up of a hand holding seven colorful, handmade felt rings, each in a different shade of blue, green, and yellow. The rings are stitched with contrasting embroidery thread, featuring small, decorative dots.

A person wearing a necklace with three handcrafted felt pendants in shades of orange, pink, and purple, stitched with unique embroidery patterns. The pendants hang from a black cord, adding a playful, artistic touch to the outfit.

@joaverystitch is on this month's Thread Matters blog post! She’s sharing a fun felt bead tutorial using Aurifil 12wt Wool—perfect for pouches, jewelry & more! 🧵✨

🪡 Learn to make them here: https://auribuzz.com/2025/02/28/2025-thread-matters-felt-beads-tutorial/

A textile art piece by Sophie Standing featuring a lioness in motion, created using intricate fabric collage and detailed thread painting. The lioness's body is adorned with floral and patterned fabrics in warm golds, browns, and subtle blues, blending seamlessly into the textured, painterly background that mimics a natural landscape. The layering of fabric and thread gives the piece a rich, tactile quality, highlighting the lioness's strength and elegance.

Stepping away from the QuiltCon buzz to celebrate our amazing makers! 🧵 This Showcase Sunday, we’re spotlighting 10 stunning projects from our Aurifil community

📸 https://www.sophiestanding.art/
🔗 https://auribuzz.com/2025/02/23/showcase-sunday-02-23/

 #Aurifil #ShowcaseSunday

Mariana stands in front of shelves filled with colorful Liberty fabrics in a fabric store. She is wearing a light blue short-sleeve blouse, dark jeans, black sneakers, and a black crossbody bag with gold accents. She is smiling at the camera, surrounded by neatly organized bolts of floral and patterned fabric. In the bottom left corner, there is a circular logo that reads "Sew Mariana."

🚨 Weekend Takeover! 🚨
Aurifil Artisan @sewmariana is here to bring color, creativity, and a love for Liberty fabrics! 🌸✨ Follow along as she shares inspiration, tips, and a peek into her creative world. Don’t miss it! (Over on our Instagram page) 

#SewMariana #AurifilArtisan #Quilting #Sewing

✨ QUILTCON COUNTDOWN IS ON! ✨

Aurifil BOOTH 428 

🔥 What’s Happening? 🔥
🧵 Shop must-have threads
🤝 Meet & Greets + Demos
🎶 Stunning quilts, including @suzyquilts' Wildflower & an Amy Winehouse masterpiece!

See you in Phoenix! 🌵✂️ #QuiltCon2025

A close-up of the quilted rushing creek, with layered rocks and swirling water. The stitching adds depth and movement, mimicking the natural flow of water over stones. Shades of green, brown, and white blend seamlessly with hints of purple.

A detailed section of the quilt showcasing bright green and yellow leaves against a soft background. The quilted stitching follows the natural lines of the foliage, adding texture and realism to the scene.

Little Stony Creek by Nancy Hershberger is on display at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Papua New Guinea until 2027. Made with Aurifil 50 wt thread it captures movement of water & light in fabric.

🔗 https://www.nancyhershberger.com/

#Aurifil #TextileArt #Quilt #FiberArt #Handmade

A flat lay of a bright and cheerful sewing project featuring a blue fabric square with an appliquéd white daisy with a yellow center. Surrounding the project are sewing tools and embellishments, including a spool of yellow Aurifil thread, ornate gold embroidery scissors, yellow sewing clips, white daisy buttons, and a folded fabric star in yellow and patterned prints. The background is a light wooden surface, complementing the vibrant colors of the materials.

✨ Showcase Sunday is here! We’re spotlighting 10 stunning creations from our talented Aurifil community. 🧵💖 Each project is packed with creativity, skill, and a touch of thread magic—get inspired!

Check it out ⬇️
🔗 https://auribuzz.com/2025/02/09/showcase-sunday-02-09/

📸 by Kim Monins

Tamara of Remi Vail Studio is holding a folded quilt while looking and smiling directly to the camera wearing a denim jacket

A beautifully handcrafted woven fabric tote bag in warm mustard and brown gingham tones. The bag features quilted stitching, sturdy gingham handles, and a decorative checkered trim along the top edge. It sits on a stone surface with fabric bundles stacked beside it.

A fluffy white and gray dog with curly fur sits happily on a bed, surrounded by a cozy handmade patchwork quilt. The quilt features a mix of warm, earthy tones, gingham prints, and intricate stitching. The dog looks directly at the camera with a friendly, open-mouthed expression.

A black and gray curly-haired dog is curled up asleep on a bed, resting on a vibrant quilt featuring orange, pink, and blue tones. The dog’s face is nestled into the fabric, and a sewing needle with thread is visible in the foreground, hinting at the handmade craftsmanship of the quilt.

🌸 Tamara from Remi Vail Studio (@remivailstudio) is taking over our Instagram this weekend! 👋✨ She’s stitching the Mandala Flower by @joavery for Aurifil Thread Labs using 80wt, 12wt, & 50wt threads. Stay tuned for her process, fave projects & shop dogs! 🧵🐶 #Aurifil #Quilting

A close-up of an embroidered robin blowing a pink bubble, created with detailed thread painting techniques. The robin’s feathers are stitched in shades of gold, orange, and brown, blending seamlessly with painted fabric underneath. The artwork is displayed in a wooden embroidery hoop on a white fabric background, showcasing intricate texture and shading.

Aurifil Artisan Janine Heschl kicked off 2025 with this stunning thread-painted robin—bubblegum and all! 🫧✨ Inspired by the Rustic Chic Collection, she layered Aurifil 50wt over an Inktense pencil base.

https://auribuzz.com/2025/02/03/january-aurifil-artisan-showcase-aurifil-collections/

A handmade frog toy dressed in a black tutu and a knitted wraparound top, sitting on a soft duvet. The frog has a cheerful expression, with its arms resting on its legs, surrounded by the plush folds of the duvet fabric.

This week, we’re spotlighting 10 incredible creations from our Aurifil community. Each project brings a unique blend of creativity, technique, and a touch of thread magic!

 https://auribuzz.com/2025/02/02/showcase-sunday-02-02/

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📸 https://www.instagram.com/madewithmadness/
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Flat lay image of the Aurifil Thread collection 'Fundamental' by Patrick Lose, displayed on a warm wood background. The collection features an array of vibrant, coordinated thread spools in various shades, showcasing a mix of rich colors perfect for quilting and sewing projects. The spools are neatly arranged, highlighting the smooth texture and quality of the threads.

Patrick's newest Aurifil release, FUNdamental, encapsulates his playful approach to creativity, offering a versatile and colorful palette of 50wt threads perfect for a wide range of projects.

https://shopaurifil.com/collections/new-releases/products/fundamental

Showcase Sunday {01.26} Welcome to Showcase Sunday, where we share the gorgeous projects you all have been making using Aurifil threads. Want to be featured? Please remember to tag us @aurifilthread and include the h…

Wrapping up the weekend with Showcase Sunday! 🧵✨ Spotlighting 10 stunning projects from our Aurifil community—pure inspiration in every stitch!

Mastering Aurifil Threads: My Favorite Tips for Seamless Sewing As a dedicated Aurifil Artisan, I’ve spent countless hours stitching, piecing, and quilting with these incredible threads. From their vibrant colors to their versatility across projects, Aurifil threads are a staple in my sewing studio. Along the way, I’ve picked up some helpful tips and tricks that have not only made

🧵✨ Need sewing inspiration? Emily Herbster (Peach and Honey Studio) is sharing her best tips for mastering Aurifil threads! From creative storage ideas to smooth quilting hacks, her insights are a must-read for makers at all levels. Check out her blog post and elevate your projects!

Six fabric applique samples showcasing blanket stitching with different Aurifil thread weights. Each sample highlights a distinct thread effect: 80wt, 50wt, 40wt, 28wt, 12wt, and a 50wt variegated thread. The fabrics feature colorful patterns with visible differences in stitch texture and coverage.

Refine your raw edge applique skills with Heidi Pridemore's expert tips! 🧵 Explore thread weights, edge-stitching setups, & creative finishes in our latest Thread Matters blog post. ✂️
https://auribuzz.com/2025/01/24/2025-thread-matters-creative-finishes-for-raw-edge-applique/