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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Windy Wednesday Share

Hello everyone!    A quick and simple share for this Windy Wednesday.

I'm stitching away a 7" x 7" mini quilt to be donated to our local Council on the Arts for their 2nd annual "Artfully Squared" event.  The council collects and display hundreds of 7" x 7" pieces of art from local artists.  The work is on display for the month of April and each piece is available to purchase for $20.  All proceeds benefit the Arts Council.  It's a great event and I'm excited to participate this year -- just need to add some quilting to this "little" guy...

One very exciting thing to note on this stitchery is the THREAD!!  ... Thanks to the lovely bunch of coconuts {wink} at Aurifil Threads I had my hand at using their 28wt thread to stitch the bird and the stems.  Oh what a JOY!!..  

I used a double strand of Aurifil Mako Cotton 28Wt to blanket stitch the wren and stems by hand and I enjoyed every stitch of it.  The thread glides through fabric and wool just beautifully.   Insert Happy Dance here!! 

I have other Aurifil products to try including their Lana Wool and Mako Cotton 12Wt - keep an eye out for my feedback/review on those threads ;)
Be sure to stay tuned because in that shipment of Aurifil threads and flosses Aurifil gifted several items for YOU!   Lots of things to celebrate and what better way than a Giveaway (or two or three)!!   Here is a sneaky peek!!
See you next week with the start-up of some fun celebrations and giveaways!

Linking to bunches of parties today -- if you have a need for inspiration -- just hop around and see who's linking what -- ALWAYS a tremendous amount of beautiful projects and tutorials to view!

Hugs,
Karen

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20 comments:

  1. KateMarch 26, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    What a beautiful mini quilt, Karen! Methinks folks will be fighting over that buying that one. :)

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  2. Val's Quilting StudioMarch 26, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Karen what wonderful eye candy today!!! This mini certainly welcomes spring!!!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 26, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    I love your little bird Karen! And Lana wool thread is my all time favorite to use on my wool projects. I want every color!!

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  4. DebraMarch 26, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    What a beautiful little quilt. I am sure that one will go fast! Love aurfil thread too.. just started using it and love it - especially for buttonhole stitches! Visiting from WIP Wednesday.

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  5. JacquelineMarch 26, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Sew cute and generous of you.

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  6. KarynMarch 27, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    I love the flowers/blossoms. V pretty.

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  7. Angie in SoCalMarch 27, 2014 at 2:02 AM

    Your little quilt is so cute. I love that little bird and the branch he is sitting on. I know this one will sell for sure.

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  8. LeeMarch 27, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Beautiful wall art!

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  9. BéaMarch 27, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Very beautiful ! I like Aurifil products .

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  10. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMarch 27, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    this is just adorable! :)

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  11. Bonnie58March 27, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Love the quilt. It's gorgeous. I have a quick question, though. When you are hand stitching with 12 weight thread,. What type of needle do you use?

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  12. Bonnie58March 27, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Love the quilt. It's gorgeous. I have a quick question, though. When you are hand stitching with 12 weight thread,. What type of needle do you use?

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  13. Karen in Breezy PointMarch 27, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    What a sweet little bird--someone is going to be awfully lucky to get him for $20!!

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  14. Karen HMarch 27, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Love your little brown bird! Totally adorable.

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  15. TammyMarch 27, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Oh I really love this mini quilt. The bird is amazing. But I also love the flowers.

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  16. RosieGmaMarch 27, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Karen I love this mini quilt, the little birdie is perfect, but alas I sew either with cotton or flannel as I am allergic to wool!! But I love all your stiching, I am working on a cardinal right now, your berries and birds... I just love it, I am using 2 pieces of flannel with interfacing to give it some depth....good luck at the art show..............

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  17. liniecatMarch 27, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    I love stitching with wool and this little bird is so sweet! How lovely to make the mini quilt and have it sold on for a worthy cause too.
    Delightful piece

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  18. KarenMarch 27, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    What a sweet, sweet birdie! I'm betting your block gets snapped up in a heartbeat! What a great way to support the Arts Council!

    I look forward to learning about the threads you use. I have only used embroidery floss and floche

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  19. Esther AliuMarch 28, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    What a charming little quilt! And in aid of he Arts Council too, how fabulous!

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  20. pattiecobb3southMarch 28, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    I followed a link from Moda Bake Shop and now your blog is in my reader. If was fun to see that you're from Owego. I lived in the Binghamton area from the mid 80's until the late 90's. I call Colorado home now. Your blog is inspiring.

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