As I planned this post I realized that this is a day full of firsts....
I used my scraps of Birch fabric to make a little pillow of simple patchwork....
This was my first experience using Wool Aurifil Thread to machine stitch the pillow top....
The Wool Aurifil is 50% Wool and 50% Acrylic. Acrylic is a man made fiber often used as a substitute for wool.
I am pleased to say I love the results....it is a heavier thread {12 wt} and at the same time a bit of a loose twist. So the thread definitely has the appearance and feel of wool....the real test was how it would perform in the sewing machine.
To prevent the thread from shredding, I used a metallic needle. A metallic needle has a larger eye - so less friction on the thread. I also adjusted the speed of my machine to slow down my stitching...again a great idea to keep thread from shredding.
The squares are 3 inches square...and the entire pillow is just about 12 X 18....I stuffed it full with a small travel pillow. I really love this pillow :)
So on to my next first! I am pleased pink to be able to share samples of Aurifil thread with you!
Yes....this is my first giveaway!!! YAY!!!
I will keep this easy...just leave one comment on today's post and you will be registered to win.
I will close the giveaway on Monday at midnight....and the winners {yes I said winners!} will be chosen at random and be announced {hopefully} on Tuesday.... August 23rd.
And now for the best news yet....I have 5 sample packs...so there will be 5 winners chosen!!! Yippee!!! Do the Happy Dance :)
Just be sure if you want to win that you are NOT a No-Reply Blogger...
I want to be able to find you and let you know that you are a Happy Winner!
I did have another fun first today. I worked on a cute little 'person' block for a student in my quilt class....I thought she may like to incorporate this idea in her quilt...
I first fell in love with people blocks when I saw the adorable block done by Marit.... How cute would it be to dress your person in those bits of baby clothing saved from when your children were little.
And now, just one more first....I continued plugging away at my first ever Spiderweb Quilt...Or Star Quilt....however you want to look at it :) I wanted to share my progress with you!
Whew....what a day!
Have a wonderful weekend!
mary :)
