I'm thrilled to be sharing a post on the Aurifil blog as part of the 2020 Thread Matters Aurifilosopher Series. We write something fun and educational each month - don't miss out on all the great information and inspiration!!
In 2020 the Aurifilosophers are highlighting the luscious Aurifil Color Builders collections. Use this link to preview the Thread Matters series.
To prep for the post I pulled out a UFO from a fairly recent Workshop with the amazing Lorraine Turner of Calico Horses. Oh -- you must see the beautiful creations by Lorraine. Hop on over to her website for more inspiration and available workshops.
Let me introduce you to "Silent Awareness" the Eagle Owl -- one of Lorraine's many beautiful collage workshop subjects. I'm really excited to get moving on this piece because, you know, I kinda LOVE birds.
Antique Blush looked like it would blend perfectly with the background and feathers of my little red friend. As a bonus -- it works well with Burgundy too -- I'm hopeful it will give the feathers a little cast of glitter.
I outfitted my 221 Featherweight with all my favorite FMQ notions including this nifty replica Feed Cover Plate from The Featherweight Shop. Here's my "real-life" image of the feed dog cover (dust and all).
Here's the shined up version that the Featherweight Shop shares:
Isn't it sweet ?
It's simple to install too !!
I learned about the Featherweight Shop feed dog cover this winter -- just after I shared my first experience with Free Motion Quilting on my Featherweight.
If you missed that documentary {wink-wink} be sure to checkout Thread Matters from January 2020 -- 28wt and a Featherweight. I wrote about the awesome Horizontal Thread Post there too !!
I began using the Feed Dog Cover in March while preparing Springtime Hearts on my 221 - a mystery challenge between two Quilty friends.
Wendy Sheppard and I each quilted 2 hearts with 2 different weights of Aurifil thread. I just had to try the 80 weight -- see the 80wt heart and learn more of our adventure in this Auribuzz post.
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| FMQ on A Featherweight - With 28Wt Aurifil |
Jump on over to the Auribuzz April Thread Matters post for all the details and images of HOW and why I blended two shades of thread for my Eagle Owl work-in-progress.
While you're there -- be sure to leave a comment on the post -- just one of the steps necessary to make you eligible to win a 12 Large Spool Collection of Aurifil thread -- The Subtle Sampler.
The Giveaway!!
That's right -- I'm giving away The Subtle Sampler to one lucky winner in the USA. If you're from outside of the country I'd be happy to send you a digital version of one of my patterns for free! I'll look to find a USA winner for my favorite thread collection.
To Enter The Giveaway:
Before Midnight EST Saturday April 18th...
1. Leave a comment on The Auribuzz April Thread Matters post ==> click here
2. Leave a comment below on this blog post ==> scroll down
Be sure that I have a way of reaching you -- leave me an email address or a blogger profile that includes an email address.
I'll choose and notify a winner early next week !!
I so look forward to reading your feedback!
Tell me... what you love about the project(s) or share what you need to know to get free motion quilting on your home machine. Have a Featherweight ? Follow the Featherweight Shop? Tell me what you LOVE about your Featherweight !!
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