Monday, September 2, 2019

Happy Little Things BOM - Block 2!!

It's the first Monday in September (where did August go???)   and that means it's time for the second block  Happy Little Things Block of the Month!!!    This fun BOM is hosted by Jacquelynne Steves and you can still sign up as it will go from now until the end of the year ;)   And you can read all about Block 2 over at Jacquelynne's blog!!!    And so here they are . . . my Block 2's :)




As a reminder from last time, I am making two blocks each month instead of 1 as I plan to do a slightly different layout in the end. Which is so fun because then I get to play with more fabric combinations.  And I just love the yellow and navy of the star points in this one!!!  And I choose not to do any embroidery or applique in the center of the blocks, and rather fussy cut the centers :)



I am using Gretel Fabrics from my wonderful friend Amy Smart and they are just so cute in these blocks ;)     I especially love making those scrappy log cabin borders!!  Not only does it help use up all of the little scrap pieces, which I love, but it also is a super cute way to finish each block!! 



And there they are!!!  Two #2 Blocks for the Happy Little Things BOM!!!    And if you are quilting along be sure to share all of your Happy Little Things  progress on social media with #HappyLittleThingsBOM and #HappyLittleThingsQuilt  and add them to the Happy Little Things Facebook Group.   And be sure to check out  these other bloggers to see lots more Block 2 Eye Candy and enter for more chances to win the September Giveaway!!!

A Quilting Life                               Flamingo Toes 
Podunk Pretties                            Kathy's Quilts  
The Crafty Quilter                         The Quilting Nook  
                  Allie-Oops Sweet Happy Life 

Yup, I said Giveaway!!!  With each month's block there will be a Happy Little Things Giveaway and you can enter at each blog as each blogger will be giving away a  Aurifil Prize Pack!!!  How great is that!!!



GIVEAWAY CLOSED - The winner is #122 . . . Wendy Zick . . . Congrats, I have emailed you!

To enter is simple.   We are going to run this the same way we do all of our Terrific Tuesday Giveaways :)   (Which is tomorrow so if you are visiting for the first time, be sure to come back for a chance to win some more!!!)      

You have two entry chances, the second being optional, and please leave a separate comment for each.  All Entries are welcome, including International Entries. (but international winners will recieve an alternate prize from Jacquelynne :)    Please just be sure to leave an email address if you are a no-reply blogger!!    Comments can be left by clicking on the # Comments link in Red at the bottom of this post :)


ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment that tells me if you have ever sewn with Aurifil thread before??

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Happy Quilting love. You can follow Happy Quilting on BloglovinEmail Updates, or RSS to get daily updates.  Or you can like Happy Quilting on InstagramFacebookPinterestTwitter or Flickr  Any one way will do . . . Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Happy Quilting Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Sunday, September 8th, when I will announce a winner and update it on this post :)

And if you are visiting Happy Quilting for the first time, welcome!!!   I hope you will look around for a bit as I have been writting here for 9 years and have so many fun quilt tutorials, project tutorials, quilt alongs, and patterns to share ;)  

Also, one last note.   Since we are speaking of sewing along with others, I wanted to let you all know that I have just announced the annual Happy Quilting Quilt Along and this year we will be making a medallion quilt!!!  It's called Starstruck and all the fun starts this Wednesday ;)    You can see a teaser post about it here, and if you want  to quilt along with me be sure to pop back over on Wednesday for all the fabric requirements, prize announcements, and essentially the basics on joining in this totally free and totally fun quilt along!!   




Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!
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198 comments:

  1. Aurifil is my favourite thread. Thank you for sharing your blocks

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  2. I have used Aurifil for piecing but not for anything else.
    Sandy A

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  3. I follow you through Bloglovin'!
    Sandy A

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  4. I use Aurifil for piecing and love it.

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  5. I have not tried Aurifil thread yet but I would love to!

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  6. Aurifil is the only thread I use to both piece and do applique. I love its variety of colors and its strength.

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  7. Your blocks look so scrappy and vintage...LOVELY! Not entering the giveaway. Wish I could make your quilt along but...so many other irons in the fire. But I'll be watching and admiring, love the design!

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  8. I use Aurifil thread regularly in my machine. To my go-to!

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  9. I receive JS newsletter via email!

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  10. Your blocks are so nice. I love Aurifil and use it for most of my sewing needs. Thanks for such a great giveaway.

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  11. Aurifil thread is my favourite thread to use!

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  12. I use Aurifil thread for all of my quilting projects.

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  13. I love your blocks and yes I have used Aurifui thread but it's my first spool really like it so far

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  14. I have not tried Aurifil thread yet. Im trying to use up what i have!

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  15. YES! I do use Aurifil - it is wonderful!

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  16. I signed up for your email newsletter.

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  17. I love your blog! I am on your e-mail list and follow on Facebook!

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  18. I love Aurifil thread! Definitely my go-to

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  19. Never used Aurifil. Would love to try it.

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  20. I have many spools of thread. The predominant type is Aurifil. It is the thread I reach for for all of my sewing projects. The other spools have been demoted to basting threads only.

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  21. I haven't used Aurifil thread but would love to give it a try!

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  22. Yes, I've used Aurifil thread, and I LIKE it! :) Badawson16 at aol dot com

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  23. Aurifil is my #1 favorite thread! Love it, and my Bernina loves it too.
    Thanks! nettiecrain@live.com

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  24. I also follow you on Bloglovin!
    nettiecrain@live.com

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  25. I use Aurifil occasionally. One machine likes it, the other doesn't!

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  26. I follow you on email and FB ... So looking forward to Starstruck.

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  27. I do have a few spools of Aurifil waiting to be used.

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  28. I haven't used aurifil threads.. Love your take on the blocks.. So cute! 😊

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  29. I love aurifil 50 wt for piecing. I love aurifil 12 wt for hand stitch/embroidery.

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  30. Pretty blocks. Yes I've tried Aurifil thread and it's wonderful!! Enjoy your day!! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom

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  31. I receive your emails. angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom

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  32. I have never tried Aurifil thread, but would love to try it.

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  33. Yes I have and I do love the thread

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  34. Oh my what pretty block nice colors too - follow you by email and I have never
    used Aurifil thread but have heard lots of good things about it.. would love
    to give it a try... Thanks for the nice giveaway... have a wonderful day..

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  35. Yes, I have used Aurifil thread -- just got another spool from a fellow embroider!!

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  36. I am already following you on Instagram and Facebook.

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  37. I love using Aurifil thread! Thank you!

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  38. i am a follower of yours w/ bloglovn!

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  39. Yes, I ONLY use Aurifil thread. My sewing machine and I love Aurifil. I have tried other brands of thread and they all break when sewing with my machine. I have never had a problem with Aurifil (I probably shouldn't say that out loud....)

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  40. I follow Happy Quilting with email updates, and I also follow you on IG!

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  41. Love the cute fabric! Yes, I've used auriful thread, and am slowly building up a supply!
    Diana A
    dgaheme@gmail.com

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  42. Yes, I have used aurifil thread and love it.

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  43. I have used Aurifil thread in my quilting. It makes for a polished product. Julie Taylor
    Email: Julieaover@hotmail.com

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    1. I've used Aurifil for applique and it basically leaves no lint in my machine!

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  44. Aurifil is a great thread..so many beautiful colors

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  45. I love using Aurifil for Machine emboidery, sewing down fusible pieces.

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  46. I follow Happy Quilting by email and Bloglovin

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  47. I have never used Aurifil thread.

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  48. Yes,I love Aurifil! It's like thread candy for sewists!

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  49. I have never sewn with Aurifil thread. I would love to win some so I can.

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  50. I follow you via email under a different email address from this one.

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  51. I have used a few spools of Auriful and my machine likes it because it is not as linty as some I've used. Thanks,
    joyecox@yahoo.com

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  52. I just recently started using their threads. They are wonderful.

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  53. I have used Aurifil thread and it seems to be very quality thread.
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  54. I follow you on Bloglovin'.
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  55. I haven't tried Aurifil thread yet but I would like to. I have a lot of other thread I need to use up first.

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  56. Yes I have sewn with Aurifil thread and I love it.
    shades000 at gmail dot com

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  57. I follow you via email.
    shades000 at gmail dot com

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  58. I do use aurifil for piecing and quilting!

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  59. I follow you by email and instagram.
    I'm looking forward to doing your quilt along again this year. I love the medallion quilt!

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  60. Amy's fabrics are so cheerful. I like how you've used them. I have used Aurifil 50 wt thread for piecing.

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  61. I have never used Aurifil thread but hope to try it someday.

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  62. I've never used Aurifil thread, but I've heard good things about it.

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  63. I love using Aurifil thread for free motion quilting.

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  64. Yes, I have used Aurifil thread, I love it! I have several machines, & they all love it too!!

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  65. I already get your e-mail newsletters!

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  66. I love Aurifil thread and use it a lot! Love your pretty blocks!

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  67. I follow you on Bloglovin and Email

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  68. I have used Aurifil thread and in my opinion it is the best there is.
    bestbelle2010@aol.com

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  69. I follow your blog, Instagram and facebook.

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  70. I have never used Aurifil thread, I am new to quilting so this would be great to try to see the difference it makes.
    Julieb354@gmail.com

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  71. I have not sewn with Aurifil before, I do however own a spool.

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  72. I love Aurifil thread,use it all the time.

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  73. Yes, I use Aurifil thread for all my quilty sewing!
    yoyopattycakes @ hotmail dot com

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  74. I follow your blog online!
    yoyopattycakes @ hotmail dot com

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  75. I love to sew with Aurifil thread!

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  76. I have not seen with Aurifil thread yet, but I do have some to try on my next quilt! Thank you, Susan

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  77. I follow you by email newsletter & bloglovin! Thank you, Susan

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  78. I have never sewn with Aurifil Thread. Anxious to try it out.

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  79. I receive the newsletter and follow the blog. Love your designs!!

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  80. I have never sewn with Aurifil Thread, but have heard a lot of people like it. I would love to try it our and compare to current thread.

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  81. I love Aurifil thread!!! So does my machine. I use it for hand stitching and applique as well.

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  82. I've never used Aurifil Thread. I would to try it. I've only heard great things about it.

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  83. I have never used Aurifil thread but have only heard good things about it. Please use my email 'happytrails2u-rv@att.net'. Thank you.

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  84. I have not used Aurifil thread since there are different brands more popular here in Luxembourg, Europe.
    mimishka1@yahoo.de

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  85. I love using Aurifil thread! lujewell@aol.com

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  86. I have not used aurifil thread before. Would love to try it sometime. deanbren87@gmail.com

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  87. I signed up for your emails already. Already following you on pinterest, facebook, and instagram. Love following you. Thanks for another great giveaway. deanbren87@gmail.com

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  88. I am relatively new to the quilting world and no I have not used this thread.

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  89. Our guild had an Aurifil rep as a speaker, quite a few years ago, and I did the threadplay workshop that followed. I've been hooked on Aurifil ever since!! :)

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  90. No I have not used this thread.
    tats4boo@gmail.com

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  91. Aaaaand ... I follow you on Facebook! Your latest blocks are cute -- I'll look forward to seeing your finishes! :)

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  92. I have been using aurifil thread for years! It is the absolute best thread I've ever used.

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  93. I haven't sewn with Aurifil thread, but I have heard lots of good things about it!

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  94. I follow Happy Quilting on Instagram and I get the email updates.

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  95. I bought some Aurifill thread at Paducah Quilt Week and it's fabulous!

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  96. I followed all of Happy Quiltings Social Media accounts.

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  97. Aurifil thread is the only thread that I use. My machine loves it and so do I.

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  98. I've used Aurifil a lot for both piecing and machine quilting on my domestic machine.

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  99. Love, love, love Aurifil thread, it is the best!!!

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  100. I don't think I have used Aurifil thread. Would love to try it!

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  101. I have not used Aurifil thread.

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  102. I use 50 wt Aurifil thread in my machines and 28 wt. to hand piece. Love it!

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  103. I receive email updates from Happy Quilting.

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  104. I love your blog! I use Aurifil thread for my quilting projects.

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  105. I adore Aurifil thread. First choice always!!

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  106. I have never had the pleasure of using Aurifil thread. Would love to try it by winning some.

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  107. I follow you (happy quilting) on instagram

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  108. I love Aurifil. I use it almost exclusively!

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  109. Yes, I've sewn with Aurifil. I don't budget enough for thread to use it exclusively...

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  110. I follow your blog by email. Thanks for all the creative content!

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  111. Aurifil thread is currently what I use most in my quilting.

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  112. I follow Happy Quilting on bloglovin

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  113. I've used it once, now I want to build a stash of aurifil

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  114. I quilt exclusively with Aurifil thread!

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  115. I follow you via email notification.

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  116. I have used Aurifil thread and it is one of my favorites! Thanks!

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  117. I follow (and love your blog) you on Bloglovin. Thanks!

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  118. I haven’t used Aurifil thread yet but it’s on my must try or do list :)

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  119. I follow Happy Quilting on Blogin, Pinterest....alway have terrific motivating projects.....thank you!

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  120. I follow Happy Quilting on Facebook.

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  121. I haven't used Aurifil yet but the colors are gorgeous.

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  122. I love piecing my blocks with Aurifil.

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  123. I use Aurifil for all of my piecing because it helps make my piecing more precise. I have many colors but mostly use grey or off white. jpworld@cox.net

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  124. I have been making quilts with Aurifil since I bought my Janome several years ago. I'll never go back to other threads for my quilts.

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  125. no I have never used Aurifil thread

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  126. I like using Aurifil thread! I liked Happy Quilting on FB

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  127. I don't have Aurifil thread that I know of, but think I have used it before.

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  128. Aurifil thread is the only thread I use on my 221 Featherweight. I Love this Thresd and all the colors!

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  129. I only use Aurifil thread for sewi g and for hand piecing and applique!!

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  130. I use Aurifil for piecing and also for applique. Love the thread. I like Happy Quilting on Facebook.

    stitchywoman@cox.net

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  131. I follow Happy Quiltings blog, and get your newsletter

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  132. Oh, what sweet blocks! The scrappy log cabin border is just perfect on them both!
    I do use Aurifil thread, but not always since it's expensive. I keep it for those really "special" projects.
    duchick at gmail dot com

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  133. I am a happy Bloglovin' follower of yours, Melissa!
    duchick at gmail dot com

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  134. I love aurofill to do my quilting with!

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  135. I love Aurifil thread! Great for all aspects of quilting and embroidery.

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  136. I have only used Aurifil thread and love it.. thank you

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  137. I use 50 wt. Aurifil thread for piecing, it is truly yummy thread and healthy for my machine.
    ycyoneda@gmail.com

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  138. I have not used Aurifil thread but I would love to give it a try. 😊

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  139. I've been using Aurifil for several years.

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  140. Several of my fellow quilters use Aurafil all the time. I use it occasionally since I have a limited supply and like to use it for machine applique.

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  141. I have a set of Aurifil thread with Maureen Cracknell's face on it. It's pretty great.

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  142. I have never used Aurifil thread but would love to!

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  143. I have not sewn with Aurifil but would love to give it a try.

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  144. I have used Aurifil thread once before and would be grateful to win the Aurfil Prize Pack. Cheers!

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  145. I have not used Aurifil thread but from the comments, I need to start.

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  146. I have used Aurifil for piecing.

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  147. I happily follow your blog by email and also follow on Instagram.

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  148. I have used Aurifil thread before for piecing quilts.

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  149. Followed Happy Quilting on IG. :)

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  150. I have often used Aurifil thread. Great quality.

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  151. Un bloque precioso. Nunca he cosido con Aurifil. Muchas gracias por la oportunidad del sorteo.
    Besos,
    Pilarín

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  152. I have sewn with Auriful and my machine loves it! Your blocks are beautiful Melissa.

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  153. I follow you on Bloglovin. Thanks for all the inspiratioin!

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  154. I've never sewn with Auriful. I have some that I won in a giveaway and I've been looking for just the right project to use them for.

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  155. I follow on instagram @juditupp

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  156. I love aurifil thread and use it all the time.

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  157. love...love...love Aurifil thread - works the best for applique.

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  158. I have not tried Aurifil, but it is on my list of things to do...winning would sure make it easier!! :):) Love your blocks! Such great color combos!

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  159. I have never tried aurifil threads. Although I hear they are superb to stitch with.

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  160. I follow you on Bloglovin!
    Renie A
    reniearrigo@gmail.com

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  161. I've never used Aurifil, would love to try it!
    Reniearrigo@gmail.com

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  162. I have not used Aurifil thread yet even though I do have some! This is for my next finished project to try!!

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  163. I also follow on Instagram and Facebook!

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  164. I have used aurifil a couple of times.

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  165. Yes, I have used Aurifil thread. They have a lovely variety of colors. bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  166. Love your block & newsletters! I hope my entry isn't too late? mainlineministries@hotmail.com

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  167. I have never used this type of thread but I have heard of others who love it.

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  168. I am now following you on Instagram and liked your newest block of the month.

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I just love hearing from you!!
Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa