Hi everyone! Welcome to my stop on theSew Mama Sew giveaway day! And welcome to the farm! If this is your first visit here, I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Jan and I am a farmer's wife living on a wee farm in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains with my darling farmer husband. He sows while I sew! We have lots and lots of cows, chickens, cats and dogs. Currently I have been bottle feeding orphan twin calves!
Needless to say, these two characters haven't left me much time for sewing lately. We spent the summer in the hay fields and hopefully we will soon be gathering our corn. I was finding less and less time at my sewing machine so I took up English Paper Piecing. I really didn't think I could hand sew ANYTHING, but I soon learned it is ALOT easier than it looks. I am particularly fond of Lucy Boston Patchwork of the Crosses blocks which use the traditional Church Window or honeycomb shape.
These are the blocks that I received from my Bee mates (with a couple of my blocks). I just love them. I chose soft florals for my blocks! These are so addicting to make. Especially all the fussy cutting. To share my love of sewing, I started a little quilt shop called "Featherweight Quilt Company". It has been so much fun sharing my designs with others. I sell block kits with the paper pieces to get you started on making your own blocks. It is a fun and easy way to learn the technique and to learn fussy cutting these adorable blocks. I also offer fat quarter bundles and other notions.
I firmly believe in having the right tool for the job. I use Aurifil 50 wt thread for all my hand piecing and machine sewing!. Aurifil has an 18 step process to produce their threads . Aurifil is a gorgeous thread with beautiful colors and a nice sheen. I love that it is very thin yet extremely strong. It doesn't tangle when hand sewing. Nor does it fray from running against my paper templates in English paper piecing! And the 50 wt seems to just melt into the fabric. The colors are just so rich and blend perfectly!
So I thought for this fun giveaway I would love to offer my favorite tool for sewing: Aurifil thread!
Aurifil is so supportive of our sewing and crafting community! When I contacted them about a giveaway they offered not one but two thread sets! So here we go:
Up first is a gorgeous Aurifil10 spool set of 12wt variegated thread : "Prism" designed by Michele Scott:
Yall, Aurifil is so generous! Both of these collections are beautiful! If you have never tried Aurifil thread, or would like to try a different weight, then here is your chance to win a beautiful set.
Now, you have FIVE FAT CHANCES TO WIN one of these sets! Enter once or all 5 times! It is up to you!
1. Leave me a comment letting me know which of these two collections you would prefer if you win!
2. Visit Aurifil's face book page - tell 'em Jan at Sew and Sow Farm sent cha over to say hi! Let them know if you have ever tried their thread. (optional 2nd entry)
3. Sew and Sow Farm followers NEW OR PREVIOUS get another chance - just let me know how you follow along with us. (optional 3rd entry)
4. Go and visit one of my followers. Yep, just go over there to my right sidebar and pick one or two or three of my Bloglovin or Google friend Connect followers and pay them a quick visit. Tell em I said hi! You will be so glad you did. There is alot of fun and inspiring things going on with these folks! Leave another comment letting me know who you visited! (optional 4th entry)
5. This is a new thing for me. Visit my new face book page Featherweight Quilt Company. Yep, I have a new Facebook page for "Featherweight Quilt Company" ! If you like what cha see, give me a good ole thumbs up! (optional 5th entry)
Yeehaw Yall!
That's 5 chances to win! Enter once or enter all 5 times. It's up to you. Just have fun!
It's kinda like a blog hop, giftaway, hen party! All rolled up into one!
PLEASE be sure and leave a separate comment for each entry. Also if you are a no-reply blogger, leave your email address in the comment so I can get a hold of ya! Open to International entries also!
Now you have all week to get er done! This giftaway will close at 5pm EST on December 12th, 2014. The two winners will be announced on or around December 14th, 2014!
Have fun yall! Thank you for stopping by! I hope to see you around here again real soon!
Good luck!
xo jan
I love Aurifil! Especially the 50wt, but I would love to win the Springtime Roses collection.
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I would love to win either but the second set is my favorite
I follow aurfil on fb but I stopped by to say hi
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Springtime Roses, beautiful set!
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ReplyDeleteI love both of them and would love to win either one. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI use the Aurifil 50 for my piecing. I would love the Springtime Roses collection. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI would love to win the 50 wt thread set. The colors are beautiful.
I would love the Springtime Roses collection! I do use Aurifil
ReplyDeletePrism in 12 wt...yum! would be great for applique or embroidery. I still need to get a start on those Lucy blocks :)
ReplyDeleteI stopped by Aurifil and said hi
ReplyDeleteSince I've never used Aurifil before I think either collection is awesome. I really do love the Springtime Roses Collection.The colors are amazing
ReplyDeleteWent over to Pursuit of Quilts and not only said hi but started following Maureen
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the 50 wt thread set. I love Aurifil!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.Aurifil is my favourite thread and I'd love to win either set.
ReplyDeleteI would love the Springtime Roses thread. Such lovely colors.
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ReplyDeleteThe solids.
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Such a beautiful colorful giveaway! I would thoroughly enjoy both, but prefer the Spring Time Roses Collection!
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I also stopped by Aurifil on fb :) Thank you for this opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI would love the Prism set, although they are both gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the spring roses threads collection!
ReplyDeleteI already follow with GFC. x
ReplyDeleteAurifil is the best! Love springtime roses ; )
ReplyDeleteI have visited Aurifil on Facebook. and left a comment too. x
ReplyDeleteWould love to try the 12 weight but never turn down Aurifil thread
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ReplyDeleteYes. I love aurifil thread and use it in my piecing. Would love to win.
ReplyDeleteI would like to win Springtime Roses in 40wt, but the first set looks also delicious!
ReplyDeleteBoth sets are gorgeous, but really love the Springtime Roses:)
ReplyDeleteI like the solid color collection! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI'm your new follower on Bloglovin':)
ReplyDeleteBoth sets are great, but I prefer the Springtime Roses.
ReplyDeleteEither one would be great!
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ReplyDeleteYour blocks on Featherweight Quilt Co. are beautiful, I am now a follower:)
ReplyDeleteI visited two blogs of one of your followers: Steffi (steffiscandyquilts blog and Pink Flamingo Quilts blog). Thank you for putting this task in the giveaway. I've just found absolutely gorgeous quilts, which I had to pin immediately:) (Amsterdam and Spinning Stars).
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan, for your fabulous giveaway. I would love to win the second giveaway. I love the colors in the Springtime Roses collection.
ReplyDeleteVisited Aurifil and left a comment there.
ReplyDeleteVisited Butt'ry and Book'ry and left a comment there.
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ReplyDeleteI'm sad to say I've never used Aurifil thread but have heard so much good stuff about it I can't wait to get some!
ReplyDeleteI have your facebook page 'liked' for some time now - love reading your posts there.
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ReplyDeleteI'd love a chance to try out the 12-wt threads!
ReplyDeleteI follow Aurifil on Facebook, but I stopped by and told them hi for you.
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ReplyDeleteI would love the 40 weight. Thanks for the chance!
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ReplyDeleteI would love to win the Springtime Roses collection. I love Aurifil thread and all the beautiful colors!
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ReplyDeleteSpringtime Roses is my favorite. The thread colors are the same fabric colors I gravitate to.
ReplyDeleteI visited the Sewing Chick's site and read about the mug rug blog hop she is participating in.
ReplyDeleteHello from another resident of the beautiful North GA mountains! I'm newly "back" to quilting now that my children are grown, and am learning about all the new techniques and materials. I'd love to win either set but the colors in Springtime Roses really speak to me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would looove to win Prism. Never worked with Aurifil until now.
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ReplyDeleteThe Springtime Roses collection would go great with my stash!
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ReplyDeleteI would prefer the variegated thread since I've never tried the 12wt before. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the verigated thread. It is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteAurfil thread, woohoo! Springtime Roses, 40wt is a winner!
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ReplyDeleteLove this thread - what a great giveaway would love either !
ReplyDeletePrism! Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI would be happy with either collection, I only ever use Aurifil now, my Janome loves it so I am happy too. Thanks for the chance.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would prefer the Springtime Roses collection - suits my sewing/quilting more.
Thank you!
I would love to win the variegated thread pack.
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ReplyDeleteI really LOVE the variegated Prism collection! Beautiful colors and they would be perfect for topstitching....
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Wow, that variegated 12w Aurifil is beautiful!! That's what I would pick.
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I love both collections, but the Springtime Roses in 40wt would be wonderful for some freemotion quilting.
ReplyDeleteI would love either package!
ReplyDeleteI prefer the Springtime Roses collection, thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove Karen's Cardinals! I have seen her work many times before. And of course, Bee In My Bonnet has such bright cheerful blocks. Love her Gingerbread Man! But I just know how to "follow" on Facebook.
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The Springtime Roses collection looks great! Thanks for the chance!
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Love your designs! The Springtime Roses collection would be my pick!
ReplyDeleteI'm a hand quilter and I love variegated thread, so I'd chose Prism.
ReplyDeleteI love both sets but set 2 would be my choice
ReplyDeleteAside note from the contest......I totally relate to your situation....I live in utah on a small Dairy farm....getting crops in and feeding calves and hauling muck are how I raised my six kids and now trying to instill some of that work ethic in my grandchildren. I love to sew but don't always have a lot of time for it....I always wanted to quilt lik my grandmother but I have been making rodeo queen clothes for my youngest daughter for the past 10 years. But I do love to sew and craft......I look forward to following you blog.
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ReplyDeleteI love them both, I'd choose the 2nd one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSeeing as I own one small spool of Aurifil I would really love to win the 2nd one with the large spools but I would be 100% happy with either!!
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ReplyDeleteI have only recently tried Aurifil and like it very much. I would love to win Springtime Roses.
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ReplyDeleteI would love to win the springtime roses color set. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIve never sewn with aurifil so dont know which would be best for me. I like both colour sets so if I won you can suprise me!
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ReplyDeleteI would be happy with either prize. I love Aurifil thread, it is the best. Thanks for the chance
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ReplyDeleteI would use either but more the 40 wt thread. Aurifil is the best thread to urchase
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ReplyDeleteI would be happy to win either of the sets. Thanks for a fab giveaway
ReplyDeleteI would be thrilled with either prize but of course the Springtime Roses collection would be first choice. Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteI would like the Springtime Roses collection. Not only are they beautiful colors it makes me fill good to say Springtime! I'm not made for winter weather :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my, the Springtime Roses would absolutely be my favorite! Thank you so much! :)
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I would LOVE the Springtime Roses collection!!
I think I would like the Springtime Roses collection if I won. The colours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the large spoil collection. Love the colors.
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I found LilyPad Quilting and follow them and your Featherweight QC on FB. I did everything else too and I would love to win the Springtime collection of thread! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog. But will follow in the future. Love the mix of animals and quilting. Going to your fb page now.
ReplyDeleteI would love that springtime collection!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I too live on a lil farm in Louisiana so I just love your animal pics almost as much as I love your pieced blocks. lol. I follow you using bloglovin
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If I should win "fingers crossed SO tight" I'd love either Aurifil set but my favorite would have to be the 12w. I've not used that yet and would love to try it out. Thanks!!
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I follow you through my email subscription.
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DeleteSpringtime Roses collection would be my choice
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ReplyDeleteWhat generous prizes of Aurifil Thread! I have never used the brand but would love to try. If I win, either collection would be appreciated.
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