Thread Play - The New 8 Weight Aurifil Thread

Sarah Ashford Studio Blog · 3 years ago · 92 views

When the lovely people at Aurifil asked me if I'd like some of their brand new 8 weight thread to have a play with, I jumped at the chance.  I've been an advocate of Aurifil for many years, and as well as having 4 of my own collections I have loved experimenting with the different colours, thread weights and techniques.  So I was really excited when I heard that they had released an 8 weight thread!  Hand quilting is one of my favourite techniques and the thicker weight of the 8 weight thread lends itself perfectly to hand quilting. As it happened I had some of Suzy Quilt's 'Duval' collection for Art Gallery Fabrics, which was the perfect partnering for the Aurifil 8 weight, given that it is Suzy herself who has launched the 8 weight collection!  So I set about making a pillow using simple half square triangles.  Next it was to the fun part, the hand quilting!  The threads matched perfectly, and I decided to quilt in  a diamond formation, either side of the seams.  It was a joy to stitch with the 8 weight.  I love the additional definition that the thicker thread gives, and it really makes a feature of the quilting.  The thread has a wonderful feel to it, and it glided easily through the patchwork and batting.  I was thrilled with the final result.  Let me share some close ups.  For the back of the pillow I made a simple envelope back, and used a simple black popper to secure it in place.  I think it looks pretty stylish!  Here's the pillow in my living room.  It matches perfectly and might just have to stay here!  It's fair to say I'm a convert to the 8 weight Aurifil and I'm excited to get my hands on some more colours soon.  I know you're going to love it too.