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Aurifil Giveaway – Darlene Zimmerman Thread Boxes – GIVEAWAY CLOSED

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Is your stash bursting with 1930s prints? You know, collections like Lazy Daisy Baskets, Grandma’s Garden, and Betty Dear? Darlene Zimmerman’s new thread boxes by Aurifil Thread might be the perfect addition to your bright, colorful stash. These threads will match perfectly for your vintage-inspired applique and binding. We are giving away FOUR Darlene Zimmerman Thread Boxes to FOUR lucky winners! We have two Darlene Zimmerman Large Aurifil Thread Boxes and two Darlene Zimmerman Small Aurifil Thread Boxes up for grabs today!

First up, we have two Darlene Zimmerman Large Thread Boxes to give away. These boxes contain 12 playful thread colors to perfectly accompany any 30s-inspired project.

Each spool contains 1,422 yards of delicious 50 wt. 100% cotton thread. With all of that thread, you might have to dig through your stash and start an applique project or two. The Candy Store and More book by Kay Connors and Karen Earlywine might give you just the inspiration you need.

And next up, we have two Darlene Zimmerman Small Thread Boxes to give away. This little beauty is travel-friendly, and contains 10 spools of Darlene’s charming thread colors.

If you want a taste of this adorable thread collection, the Small Thread Box is for you. The 10 spools contain 220 yards of 50 wt. 100% cotton thread.

For a chance to win these playful thread boxes, leave a comment on this blog post letting us know what 30s-inspired projects you have in mind for these silky smooth threads. Four winners will be chosen on Friday April 25th. Eligibility is open to all, and please only comment once! Be sure to include your email address so we know how to contact you! Good luck!

Aurifil winners UPDATE! Congratulations to our winners!

The two winners of the large thread boxes are:

Michelle said…
I want to do a dresden plate quilt in 30’s fabrics. I am collecting a few every time I go to a quilt shop. Thanks for the chance to win.

CARMEN SANGUINO said…
Hermosos hilos, hermosos colores! Los voy a utilizar en cualquiera de los proyectos que tengo en mente, un bolso, un edredón, cosas de navidad… es que en mi país no se consiguen fácilmente. Seré muy feliz de tenerlos en mis manos. Gracias y abrazos desde Colombia!

The two winners of the small thread boxes are:

Paula Douglass said…
I am new to quilting and I am very proud of my first few projects. I was recently inspired by my 88 year old aunts quilt made of patchwork girls (I later found was called sun bonnet sue) using fabrics from her dresses she wore as a little girl. I enjoyed the excitement in her eyes as she recalled every patch and remembered her childhood dresses. I plan on making one of these quilts and although I do not have a dress collection to use for my patches, I do so love my fabric collection and will enjoy selecting just the right ones for my special quilt. If I only have some nice thread to sew them on with……..

Peaches1003 said…
Those colours!! I could eat them. I’d love to make a granny square quilt

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  2. I love the Dresden Plate block and have been wanting to use my large stash of 30's fabric for that those spools of thread would be amazing to use for that.

  7. My girls have Ruth and Molly, the 1930s and 1940s American Girl Dolls – I'm always making clothes and doll blankets and little things for them out of repro fabrics – I'd love to have this thread to use!

  8. What a great set of colors. I don't have a 30s project in mind, but would love to use these on the many donation quilts I make for kids. Such bright and cheery colors!

  13. These colors are perfect for some summer project. Although I would use them to quilt a mini quilt with ice creams and other sweets.

  14. I would make a couple of table runners and wall quilts for the summer. There are also a few baby showers coming up that I would use these colors for as well. Thanks for offering this giveaway. The thread is beautiful.

  15. How did you know that I have a box full of 1930's prints 🙂 I've been planning to make a dresden quilt with it … and I could probably make several before the box is empty!

  16. OMG! That is my favorite thread the Aurifil 50 weight. My machine loves it, and so do I. These colours are delicious. I have a small 30's fabric collection to make a baby quilt for this summer.

  19. I have a quilt in mind that I have been collecting fabric for. I don't know the name, but it is from American Patchwork and Quilting, and has a Irish chain type setting with a variety of 30s prints. My collection of fabric is just about there, so I will be starting this quilt soon. I have included several of Darlene's fabrics. Thanks for a chance at this lovely giveaway.

  21. I am having such fun making projects from Lori Holt's Quilty Fun book and just received my order of her Granny Square book! Lori's patterns and designs are perfect for 30's prints! Thanks for the inspiration and fun you generate for us all!

  26. I have such a stash of 30's it would be hard to pick one. But I don love the red and white featured today. Thanks for the chance to win.

  31. Recently, I've been working on a sampler quilt with all sorts of bright and airy vintage patterns, and these threads would be perfect 🙂 I love the quality! Thank you so much for the chance to win!

  37. i am working on some quilt blocks that were my cousin grandmothers and we are revamping the blocks to fit her taste

  40. I have purchased my fabric and getting ready to start my Granny Square items by Lori Holt. These threads would work perfect!

  42. I'd make myself a set of table runners that I could use in my lounge and dining room. I'd love the chance to sew with these threads as my friends rave about them!

  44. I have some Dresden plates that have been in my UFO pile for awhile now. These threads would be perfect for them! :o)

  47. I am all about baby quilts and other baby items right now because I am four months pregnant. So baby quilts, bibs, and sleeping bags are what I would love to use this thread collection for. Thank you!

  48. I have a "30s Playtime" mini charm pack ready to be made into a table topper for myself

    I'm looking at getting more fabric in this line, too.

  49. So many projects come to mind! I am thinking an apron, table runners, and a few pot holders. Love the 30s prints and this thread is beautiful!!

  55. I'm not sure I have any 30s style fabric. I'm not very familiar with some eras. I dabble mostly in modern and how-do-you-do-that's.

  59. I would love to use these making a small baby quilt using some of Darlene's older 30's collection I have purchased many years ago. Happy Easter to All!!!

  60. I really want to learn applique, and I think a lovely pillow would be a great place to start. Small enough to be manageable, and the 30's colors are perfect for spring and summer! Thanks for the chance to win!

  62. I have been collecting 30's fabrics for a few years, waiting for that perfect project. Well I think I found it, in a Medallion pattern that I saw in a LQS. Can't wait to dig out the pretty fabrics. Thanks!

  65. I made my Quilty Fun SAL with my 30's STASH. I have a 30's Sylvia's Bridal Sampler in the works too, so I would LOVE some Aurifil Thread to match the pretty colors.

  66. I absolutely love the Dresden Plate and haven't made one yet. I've been collecting 30's prints to make one. I still need to get a few more before making it but the threads would be wonderful to use.

  67. I'm just starting with 30's prints and would love to have pretty threads to go with. They are very cheerful colors to motivate me for more sewing…yay!

  74. My great grandmother-in-law will be needing to use a wheelchair soon and I am thinking that 1930's fabrics would be perfect to create a lap quit for her. I am thinking something with HSTs would be a perfect design. Thanks for the chance to win!

  77. These area such happy colors. I believe I would have to find some fabric with as much color and make a wonderful quilt or maybe some summer dresses…..mind is going a million directions 🙂

  83. I'm making a quilt with some of my grandmother's old embroidery work in some of the blocks. Would love to win the great thread giveaway.

  85. My very first quilt was made with 30s inspired fabric for my first grandson. I'm working on a 4th now and was thinking just last night that I wanted to revisit the 30s fabric and do a scrappy quilt. I love that Aurifil makes threads that go so well with the colors of the thirties!

  88. I've not done anything 30s inspired but those shades do also shout spring to me. I am thinking of a nice floral wall hanging! Thanks!

  89. I have a lot of 30's fabric waiting to be used. My intension has always been to use them for Dresden plates – love that block :o) And Iove Aurifil thread!

  90. I have been collecting Darlene Zimmerman 30's prints for years. Her thread collection would be a perfect pairing. Especially since Aurifil thread is the absolute best !!! I printed a free download many years ago called "Everything But the Kitchen Sink". Perfect ,,,,

  96. I honestly don't have a 30's project to do at the moment. But I do have a stash of them that are begging to be made into something. A Rob Peter to Paul quilt or a double wedding ring quilt might be just the thing to use these threads with.

  97. Oh my! I am completing a quilt made from Dresdens of my Great Gandmother's, a true 1930s project :)…it would be awesome to hand quilt with these beauties! Thanks for the chance to win some! And I know where to find them if I don't!

  101. I'm thinking of cute pillow cases for a guest bedroom that looks like an attic bedroom at grandma's house.

  104. With all of this beautiful 30's inspired thread, I could definitely finish up my Egg Basket quilt by Eleanor Burns. Thank you for the chance to win!!

    Tami
    tamiquilts(at)att(dot)net

  106. I have 2 baby quilts and a lap quilt made with 30s fabrics I'm working on now. These would be great for the quilting. Thanks!

  107. I have been collecting 1930's fabrics for years and have a whole stash of them. I love the bright, cheerful colors and when I am down all I have to do is look at them and they make me smile. If I won the threads, I would use them and my fabrics to make a quilt. Maybe a Grandma's Flower Garden or a disappearing nine patch….something fun 🙂

  109. These are sew very sweet! I would love to use them making Hexagon flowers. The threads would be perfect for applique too!

  111. I have a huge stack of retro fabric destined for a quilt, chair cover, curtains, dust ruffle and shams for my guest bedroom…..this prize would be awesome!

  114. Beautiful colors! I love Aurifil thread!!! I would make a granny square quilt with them. Thanks for the chance to win.
    onlybas(at)aol(dot) com

  115. I would make some placemats and an apron to go with my 30s style table runner. Thank you!

    quiltedlovelies [at] quiltedlovelies [dot] com

  119. I've been collecting Retro fabric FOREVER! (including lots of Darlene Zimmermann's). A friend of mine is pregnant — time to make a cute baby quilt with this beautiful thread ! I love the colors. Barbara (bjbtxred@sbcglobal.net)

  120. At our Guild Chapter Meetings every week we do hand sewing projects so I'm always working on Hexies which are perfect for 30's fabric.

  122. I would love to make a project from Lori Holt's Granny Squared or Quilty Fun books with some 30's fabric. I would also love to try Aurifil threads…I hear so many good things about it!

  123. I Have Been Planning On Making An Applique' Puppy Dog Quilt, I Have Most Of The Fabrics Selected. Love The 30'S Colors.

  126. I have a Scrappy 9-patch that I just started picking out my fabrics for , WOW !!! This would be one amazing item that anyone would love to have added into their Easter Basket this coming Sunday .
    I can think of so many different 30's items that I could make , a Orange Peel Lap Quilt , a square in a square , and all made with Darlene Zimmerman Beautiful prints to go along with that beautiful Thread .

  128. I really love these colors and, it's funny I think, that I've never sewn with them! I usually go for the standards-white, black, grey. I think it's about time to change my way of thinking and make something with these beautiful colors!

  130. I honestly do not have a project in mind – but I recently saw a quilt made with strips and the appliqued with large and medium sized dots – that would be a fun way to use such great colors.

  132. I don't have a specific project in mind but these colors are inspiring me to just lock myself in the sewing room all weekend!

  133. If I win one of those, I will do some embroidery or decorative stitching on some of the vintage flour sacks tea towels I found in a box that belonged to my Mom.

    Janet@ weser1@sasktel.net

  146. I would make a barn raising quilt following the Moda Bakeshop pattern that uses a Bella 1930s pastel jelly roll. These threads would be perfect to quilt it. thanks for the chance to win.

  150. Oh these are pure eye candy!
    A happy, happy quilt with pinwheels and some appliqued birds comes to mind…A Twirly Tweet!
    Thanks for a great giveaway!

  151. I think this is just wonderful line of fabric. I just had a grand niece born and would love to make a baby quilt for her. And I just think that 30's prints and patterns are just perfect!

  156. I love Heirloom sewing and will make one boy, one girl complete outfit for future grandchildren

  160. My MIL has several vintage quilts that are too fragile to use so I've been wanting to create a new quilt with new fabrics so she could actually use it. The 30s repros would be just the ticket for this project.

  173. I would definitely make an applique project – the threads colours are too lovely to be hidden! Tea cups and saucers are in my mind!

  175. Just recently I've started mixing 30's prints into my modern quilts. I'm making a couple retro camping-themed quilts right now that these threads would be perfect for. Thanks for the chance!

  178. I have some vintage fabric that would be perfect for kitchen linens. This gorgeous thread would make my day!

  180. I love these colors…and have been wanting to try these threads….everyone raves about them! I would definitely use mine for a kitchen set…pot holders, and place mats…have just the ones in mind too.

  181. I've got some 30's prints that were my mothers and some of Darlene's prints and this thread would be great to finally get going on a 30's Dresden plate quilt. Thanks for the chance!

  182. Well, my daughter is in the process of adoption – so excited for her and love Darlene's 30's fabrics so I will be making a baby quilt first. Then I have some Heart and Hand patterns for mini's that are screaming 30's fabrics. Thanks for the opportunity.

  183. We're moving to a new home, and I would love to make some place mats with these gorgeous threads and retro fabric

  185. I love traditional blocks, so just about anything I do would fit. I always need thread! If I had to choose, making a quilt with just Dresdens or a one-block quilt with a star.
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

  186. I LOVE the spring colors. I have 2 baby quilts to make for new grand babies that would be perfect to use this thread for.
    Thanks!
    Cheryl

  189. I just finished piecing a memory quilt in honor of my grandmother. It's made with her handkerchiefs, her embroidered pillowcases and dishtowels, and some of her blouses – definitely retro! These colors would be great for quilting it. Thanks for the chance to win!

  190. I'd finish up a glorified 9patch that I started years ago as a block swap online all in 30's fabrics…it will be awesome if I can get over the stress of sewing curves 😛

  197. A Dresden Plate block is on my "To Make" list using some 30's fabric and if I'm successful with the first block, I have plans for a lap quilt. The colors in this Aurifil box of threads look sew inviting!! Thanks for a chance to win.

  200. Would love to make any quilt with these threads I've onlyused white thread on my quilts they would be awesome

  202. I love the 30's fabrics which remind me of my grandmother's quilts! I am planning on making a Sunbonnet Sue quilt with the 30's fabrics for my daughter! I love the thread colors—-thank you!

  204. I'm collecting 30's prints and plan to make a Drunkard's Path quilt. These colors would be great for quilting and maybe appliqueing a fun flower border. Perfect for a Spring quilt.

  205. I just participated in a 1930's fabric swap and I plan to make a quilt with the fabrics. I have not chosen the design yet. I am also working on a Dresden plate quilt with 1930's fabrics.

  208. I think the 1930s prints would make some great kitchen items like potholderd and dish towels. Thanks for the chance to win this yummy thread!!��

  209. I plan on making another Charming Stars quilt from Moda Bake Shop, placemats with 30's embroidery, and a log cabin quilt. I would like to win these threads as all the Aurifil thread I have is in neutral colours. Thanks for the chance.

  213. Don't have a specific project in mind, but Imhave never used Aurifil thread before and am really excited about the prospect! Plus the colors are so yummy! I do have a jelly roll of 30s Playtime I haven't used it yet!

  214. I've been gathering 30's fabrics for a while. I want to make an old looking Dresden Plate quilt. That thread would be fabulous! Thanks for the chance.

  219. I would love to finish some quilts that have been sitting in a box for 6 years, maybe this will be good motivation.
    Thank You

  222. I think some retro inspired sampler with a lot of tradional blocks and some cute appliques. Wouldn't that be great?
    hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

  228. Wow, what fabulous prizes! Thank you for a chance. I've been thinking about finishing some thirties baskets I swapped a couple of years ago. I only have nine and need to make some more. dezertsuz at gmail

  229. Wow! Just gorgeous! And my granddaughter's favorites–pink and purple–are in there. I'll just have to make something for her.

  231. I would love to win so can finish off great grandmothers quilt blocks she started 50 plus years ago.. I inherited them from my mother in law before she passed.. would be nice to finish in the colors she began with…

  234. These look great! A baby-quilt would look great with these colors!
    cpoot at telus dot net

  237. I have finally collected enough 30's type fat quarters for the quilt I've been dying to make. This thread would be so great!

  239. Winning this thread might actually entice me to cut into my prized 1930's collection! I keep looking for the right pattern. I did receive one of Darlene's for Christmas and plan to work on that. That pattern has applique, so the matching threads would be perfect! I also want to make some hexagons.

  243. I would love some of this thread to make a Dresden plate quilt from the 30's prints (many by Darlene Zimmerman) that I have been saving.

  244. I am starting the new Lori Holt granny along square thingy with lovely vintage style fabrics. Beautiful threads. Thanks

  253. I am just starting to change all my threads over to Aurifil! Until I started to use them I had NO IDEA just how WONDERFUL they are are! I am working on a Delightful Stars Aiming For Accuracy quilt and these thread selections would look fabulous with the fabrics I am using!w

  254. Such beautiful colors! Like looking at a wall of jelly beans! I don't know of a 30's inspired theme project, but I do enjoy looking at memoribilia from the 30's! I am planning on making some kind of outdoorsey-patio-sea breezy kind of light weight quilt for my out door lounge chair this summer..those colors would be perfect for that1

  257. I would love to make a Dresden plate or sunbonnet sue quilt with 30's style fabrics and this gorgeous thread for my mom. Thanks!

  258. I have boxes of 1930's prints just waiting to be made into Dresden plate blocks and a quilt. These threads would be a nice change from my natural thread. I would enjoy working with the colors and the quality of threads.

  262. It would be such a treat to win one of these thread collections! The colors are so fresh and Spring-y! I think I would like to work on a flower basket block with 30's fabrics and the Aurafil threads.

  265. I have 2 quilts from 2 older books by Kay Connors and Karen Earlywine that I want to make – Jeweled Wedding Ring and Fancy Dish. I love the Aurifil thread colors! Thanks for the chance to win a set!

  270. I am working on a Fons and Porter Quilt, Maria's wedding quilt and those colors would be so great with it! I love them and Darlene is such a nice person!

  276. Going to make my sister the quilt of her dreams for her 40th birthday! She lives thousands of miles for me and I miss her every day. This way, even while we're apart, she'll be able to wrap my hug around her! Would LOVE to win!! JaneenKelley@yahoo.com

  277. OMG it's all so gorgeous. My great Aunt died at 94, after living through the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, she was a big part of my life and with the stories I remember her telling , they're vivid in my mind. She lived during an area we see glamorized in movies and some that we're terrible times. With pictures I have of her in the thirties I would make a quilt to go with them:)

    Quiltsnthings.wordpress.com

    Candiharris11@gmail.com

  278. I saw a pattern for a lovely wall hanging with applique flowers in an old issue of quilters world magazine that was made with 30's fabrics, I think I'd make that.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

  283. I just found a cute pattern that is a mix of machine embroidery and quilting. 30's print is going to be perfect for this sweet little quilt. I could really use the thread to make it even better.

  284. My machine loves Aurifil thread. I love Aurifil read, and pastels are my favorite color pallet. I'd use every color of this collection with the fabrics in my stash. I need to make a granny square scrap quilt. Wouldn't that be fun?

  288. I would love to use the thread to make a Grandmothers Garden small quilt. Terri
    Mo1tbird at charter dot net

  293. My sewy friend in town is collecting 30's prints for a future project (probably a quilt) – I get her scraps (YAY!) so we would play with the threads together 😀

  298. I have a row quilt top waiting for quilting that is made in 30's repros. Also have a sampler WIP that these would be perfect for!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Sandy A

  301. After recently purchasing some aurofil threads from you I cannot use anything else now. I have a lovely 1930s jelly roll that I am planning to make a quilt with, these would be the perfect addition

  303. I've been hoarding some 1930s Dresden Plate blocks. I want to blanket stitch them onto 1930s feed sack fabric – this would be perfect! VermontPines at aol dot com

  305. I have a stash of 30's prints that I plan to make into a pinwheel with alternating snowball block quilt. I think this is combination of blocks will make a traditional looking 1930s quilt.

  306. I have plans to make a Hexie quilt with 30's material and I'd also like to try my hand at a Grandma' Garden quilt! The thread would be perfect for either one. I don't own any Aurifil thread yet and have heard sooooo many good things about it. I'd love to have some to try out! Thank you for the chance o win some. ????

    Paige Gonzalez
    Paigegathome (at) yahoo (dot) com

  309. I would like to make a pinwheel quilt with prairie points on the edge. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your drawing.

  325. I have a huge stash of 30s fabrics. Just can't get enough and my daughter is wanting a wedding ring quilt made out of them. I also have been working on a Sunbonnet Sue for a couple of years using 30s fabrics. This thread would be great for machine appliqueing them.

  334. I just purchased a pattern from Piece O'Cake designs called Aunt Millie's Garden along with some sweet mint green dotted yardage for the background blocks and boarders to go with my reproduction 30's and 40's fabric stash. The only thing that I am missing is thread! This would be a wonderful prize to win to complement my next project!

  338. I've got a collection of 30's prints that I've been planning a scrappy quilt for a while. These threads would be perfect for making and quilting it.

  342. I would love to make a grandma's garden quilt for my husband to replace the one he lost in our house fire years ago that his grandmother made for him. He has been hinting, I have the material, now I need the thread. I would do some appliqué on the border for him.

  344. I would love to make a Great Granny Squared quilt to take to the park for picnics. I've never use 30's fabric. The thread is beautiful and tempting.

    Sharon Lagace
    (ronsha01@nycap.rr.com)

  345. I have just started making hexagons. I've gotten many 1930'sscraps from by guild friends. Hubby and I are heading out on a road trip in a month. Perfect time to start!

  346. I would absolutely love to get my hands on some 1930's print fabric! I've been eyeing them off online for near a year now! I have seen a number of hex projects that I am just dying to try with these fabrics!

  347. A scrappy quilt would be fun. I have a wedding ring quilt my grandmother made. Maybe I'll attempt one of those.

  351. I'm collecting 30s prints (including some Darlene Zimmerman) for a double wedding ring I hope to tackle some day in the future. These threads would be perfect!

  352. I started a Craftsy Block of the Month last year using 1930's repro's, many of which were Darlene's fabrics. These threads would be the kick in the pants I need to finish it, since I am only about 18 months behind. 😉

  355. I have some pillows for my front room that I have been meaning to do. Think this would be the perfect time to start!

  356. I just bought the 30's layer cake and I am going to attempt adding that material to some 50's embroidery linens I bought at an antique shop for display linens on my antique Hoosier cabinet. Thx for the chance at this great giveaway!
    gkpettit24@gmail.com

  359. I have an old hand appliquéd bed cover a family member made from flour sacks back in the 1930s. Each block is a large butterfly made from a patterned flour sack. I am going to separate out the blocks and turn it into a large quilt using my 1930s prints to frame each flour sack block and frame the quilt. My daughter will cherish this piece of family history.

  360. I'm actually making a 30's inspired project right now! It's my first EPP project and I'm doing a Grandmother's Flower Garden bed runner for my mother. Those pretty threads would be wonderful to use in this quilt! 🙂

  362. I would love to make one of the other quilts in Lori Holt's Quilty Fun book. I love the tulips and the butterflies from the row along. The thread is already making me happy! 🙂 K-

  367. OMG! I need these, I am in a 30's fabric swap right now! My first project is a couch runner, not sure if that is the name of it, but I did some furniture moving recently and you can now see the back of the couch so I want to sew something pretty to go over the top and hang down the back. grecomara at gmail dot com

  372. I would love to make a baby quilt for my little God daughter – these would be perfect for a little 1930's colourful quilt

  373. I would love to make a baby quilt for my little God daughter – these would be perfect for a little 1930's colourful quilt

  377. I'm working on a 30's themed quilt with flowers in Darlene's 30's fabrics fused to cream backgrounds and I soooo need these threads to blanket stitch around my flowers, stems and leaf appliqué!

  379. Pinwheel is one of my favorite patterns so I think making a quilt using these delightful colors would be beautiful. debgirotti at gmail dot com

  380. I would love to make Jeni Baker's giant vintage star quilt in 30s repro fabrics and quilted with Darlene Zimmerman's lovely thread. Thanks for the giveaway.
    suegribble at gmail dot com

  382. I have a pile of 30's fabrics that are just calling out to made into a quilt! It would be fun to incorporate applique and these colours match perfectly!! Thank you for a great giveaway!!

  384. I don't have any 30s prints, but have been admiring them for a while. Especially these threads would be a great motivation to start a new project ;).

  403. These look like my Easter egg colors. Love. Just started collecting vintage fabric because they are so bright and cheerful especially after this past winter! Would make a quilt for my newest sweet granddaughter who will be arriving this Spring,

  404. What a pretty thread collection. I have made a number of 30's inspired quilts. They make such pretty baby quilts for a little girl.

  405. Thanks for such a nice giveaway. I want to do a 30's quilt with the shoo-fly block, using mainly blues, greens and aquas.

  406. I have a Wildflower Charm Pack that is waiting to be used for a tablerunner. This thread would be a beauty with the Wildflower colors.

    Thank you!

  409. I have two thirties inspired quits languishing in my sewing room closet. Having these beautiful spools to quilt them with would be wonderful.

  413. OOOh. I think these would be perfect for the Dresden plate. I have always wanted to do a quilt with the Dresen plate. This would be a great excuse.

  416. Just beautiful colors….I would use them on some 30's print appliques….maybe chickens on placemats or potholders, or a small lap throw…..thank you for the chance…

  424. I've been thinking of making a Double Wedding Ring for a year or two. I think now's the time, and these threads would be perfect!

  425. Hermosos hilos, hermosos colores! Los voy a utilizar en cualquiera de los proyectos que tengo en mente, un bolso, un edredón, cosas de navidad… es que en mi país no se consiguen fácilmente. Seré muy feliz de tenerlos en mis manos. Gracias y abrazos desde Colombia!

  427. Beautiful thread colors. I love all things Darlene Zimmerman. I have a lovely stack of swap blocks in 30's prints for a quilt in the making and these threads would be he perfect finishing touches. Thank you for the chance to win! … 🙂 Pat

  430. We are making lap quilts for our shut ins at church. Retro 30's theme is perfect for a 96 year old who used to quilt all the time ( by hand) and is still very lucid and peppy!!! What wonderful opportunity this would be for our church guild. marylintruelove@gmail.com Thanks!

  433. I love Darlene Zimmerman's fabrics so much that as soon as I cut a piece I almost always go online and order replacement fabric. Why? Once it's gone, it's gone! At this rate I'll never use up my stash.

  435. I would make an English paper pieced Grandmother's Flower Garden. I love the happy colors of these threads and Aurifil is definitely my favorite thread.

  441. I'd love to recreate a quilt made by my husband's grandmother. It has been dearly loved by all her children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren so it's time to renew it in honor of her. Thank you for the opportunity to win those beautiful threads.

  443. Quilts from the thirties are what inspired me to start quilting. I love the scrappy, happy quality and the stories behind them.
    I'm a beginner and am planning to make a scrappy quilt for each of my two daughters. This thread would be an inspiration– the colors are so happy!

    Nancyjeanhomegoods.etsy.com

  446. Ohhhhh…what beautiful colors to inspire! I would love to do a grandmother's flower garden using 3/4" hexies with 30's fabric and these thread colors would push that project to the top of my list!

  447. 30's are my all time favorites! I have a stack just waiting to tackle Lori Holt's Quilty quilt along. I adore Aurafil thread. Such aperfect collection!

  448. I have some very cute 30's inspired fabric but, honestly, I can't decide which quilt pattern to use so they continue to sit. Maybe some fabulous thread will inspire me to get moving. Thanks.

  449. 30's are my all time favorites! I have a stack just waiting to tackle Lori Holt's Quilty quilt along. I adore Aurafil thread. Such a perfect collection!

  452. these threads would be perfect for my in progress Grandma's Kitchen quilt for which I am using 30's and 40's inspired fabrics.
    thanks for the chance to win

  453. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on some of the 1930's Lazy Days collection! Then I will try one of my favorites from Darlene's Fresh From The Clothesline quilt book.

  454. I have a little collection of 30's reproduction fabric and would love to make a cheery quilt with a laundry theme. Thanks for a chance.

  457. Oh my goodness! Those threads are the same colors as the unfinished 30's quilt my gma started which has been sitting in my trunk for MANY years. My gma actually taught me to quilt making potholders from her old clothing. Perhaps if I had those threads I could finish her quilt as a tribute to her! 🙂

  458. I have a pattern in my head using 30's fabrics with applique and decorative stitches for mug rugs. I love these threads. They are so pretty and sew up so beautiful. I would love to win some of these.

  461. I have a thirties block exchange quilt that is waiting to be quilted. Also cleaning up old projects from several years–these would definitely inspire

  462. First off, the thread boxes are beautiful and thanks for the chance to win one! I love Aurifil thread and have purchased these thread combo boxes before, they are super handy. I just bought a quilt circa 1930-40. It is a simple Ohio Star, but I would love to reproduce it in some repro 30's prints.

  464. I have lots of 30's fabrics that I've been collecting! but no thread. My plan is to make a quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

  467. I LOVE Aurafil and it is perfect for English Paper Piecing… I am working on hexies with a 30s Alice in Wonderland theme. What an AMAZING giveaway!!! Plus, Darlene is just wonderful!!!

  468. These colors are gorgeous. I think they might match the quilt I am working on now… Simply Woven.
    thanks for the giveaway

  469. I have lots of 30's fabrics that I've been collecting! but no thread. My plan is to make a quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

  473. There is a 30's inspired quilt in my near future. It may be a DWR,, or a Grandmother's Fan. Or perhaps a Dresdan Plate. I just can't decide.

  475. I have some wonderful 30s fabric that I have been saving to make a quilt. I came across a great pattern in McCalls Quilting Magazine about three years ago and I just need to get in gear and get sewing! Thank you for this great giveaway!!
    tfitzleahy at sbcglobal dot net

  476. There's a 30s quilt in solids on Moda Bake Shop I'm thinking about for quite some time. That's the perfect thread for quilting it.
    Thanks for the chance!

  477. I've been ogling the Oopsie Daisy pattern for a year or so and would like to get started on it soon. These threads would be perfect! Thanks for the giveaway.

  478. Yesterday I started another quilt with the 30's reproduction prints, have three block done of the Button Bloom block – love the 1930's fabric prints. Would love to win this give-away to finish it. Thank you………….

  479. I want to make a Ode to the 1930's quilt. It will use a lot of my 30's fabric. It has just enough white in the background to pull everything together. Thank you for the giveaway. The thread colors are amazing!

  481. I am having a fit over this thread, it's so vibrant and would be great on any ones quilt. It would be nice to be mine.

    I love to quilt and really would like to add this thread to my thread box.

  484. Just discovered the beauty of Aurifil threads and love using them. Unfortunately they are hard to come by in my area. No project planned yet but they will definitely be used!

  487. I want to start an appliqué quilt using scrappy 1930 prints in a leaf wreath pattern. The aurifil threads would be perfect to use.

  492. My first new quilting project after the UFO's are done (and they nearly are) is my 30's quilt for ME!! Guess what this thread will be used for, yep sewing and quilting on the quilt. Thanks

  493. I am in the middle of making 16~ patch blocks, with each block having 2 contrasting/coordinating 30's prints. I love the true Springy colors of 30's fabrics!The Aurafil thread is gorgeous!

  495. The Small Thread Box collection perfectly matches my large stash of 30's fabric and it would be a wonderful addition to my growing collection of Aurifil thread. I would love a quilt with pieced baskets & appliqued flowers.

  499. I have been wanting to use 30s fabrics for a while so these will be an inspiration.

  501. Pinwheels, pinwheels, pinwheels. I love a fun pinwheel quilt and made one for a friends granddaughter and now I'd like to make one for MY granddaughter. I have collected a beautiful selection of 30's fabrics and would use the thread for that project. Thanks! My email is ridadeemer@verizon.net

  508. Love the pastel colors, but I'm not a fan of '30s prints. Definitely need to do an applique project if I win these wonderful threads.

  509. I love working with 30's fabrics in the summer,their so cheerful. I'm make an Apple Core quilt.
    Would love to win! Thanks for the chance!

  511. I am working on hand piecing hexagons for my own version of Grandmother's Flower Garden in retro 30's fabric! I would love these to use appliquing on the flowers!

  512. I have recently discovered aurofil thread and love it! I am wanting to make a hexies flower garden quilt for my Granddaughters. There is probably a correct name for the design, but I don't know it! Fairly new to quilting!

  513. If I win I think I will make a Sunbonnet Sue for my granddaughter. I had one when I was young and it made me love quilts. Darlene is a really nice lady.

  516. I always think of baby quilts when I see reproduction 30's fabrics. Aurifil thread is wonderful!
    k(dot)castanette(at)hotmail(dot)com

  517. I'm thinking either a Hexagon or Dresden plate quilt combined with a fresh white for summer.

  518. I would love to do a thirties inspired EEP hexi flower garden quilt. Wouldn't that be just perfect. Thanks for the chance to win. Aurifil is my only thread choice. Best thread ever!!!

  520. This collection would be perfect with a reproduction double wedding ring quilt that I'm going to hand appliqué! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

  522. Darlene's threads are beautiful! I have never used them and would love to win some to work on a small quilt using some vintage fabrics I received from my mother in law. When she passed, she left several pieces of vintage fabrics in a cedar hope chest and I would like to make 5 small quilts for each of my grand children to have as keepsakes from their great grandmother.

  525. Darlene's threads are beautiful! I have never used them and would love to win some to work on a small quilt using some vintage fabrics I received from my mother in law. When she passed, she left several pieces of vintage fabrics in a cedar hope chest and I would like to make 5 small quilts for each of my grand children to have as a keepsake from their great grandmother. sleighton71@gmail.com

  526. I have in mind retro inspired kitchen accessories. An apron or two, potholders, quilted appliance coverstitch and a cute pieced table cloth or runner. All from my expanding stash.

  529. I absolutely love these new colors. I have so many projects waiting to get started on that these colors would work on. Can't wait to try a spool. Darlene's colors are what my daughters would call "mom's colors".

  530. I saw 2 quilts made with 30s fabrics that I am going to make. one was a Trip Around the World and the other is Bowtie. The Bowtie is so simple with snowball corners on one side of 2 blocks. I have been collecting fabrics and am ready to start sewing.
    paweis at yahoo dot com

  535. WOW!! Let me win this thread and I will have more than one throw back to the 30's project to do!
    Thanks for the chance to make something wonderful!

  537. I've never used Aurifil before and have been wanting to get some. I have a baby quilt to make for October and these would be perfect to use on that. I'm doing a vintage inspired scrappy quilt with a star so I think these would be a good compliment! Thanks for the chance to win! shopgirl7232(at)yahoo(dot)com

  539. Getting ready to do a Thimble Blossoms mini by Camile Roskelley. Love Aurifil threads. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to win some. Judy C in NC

  542. Thanks for the opportunity! I'd like to make a picnic quilt using 30's fabrics and these threads… I'm thinking some big Dresdens to really give the prints a chance to shine and play together, while leaving plenty of negative space for the quilting!

  543. I have some unfinished Dresden quilt blocks from my grandmother that I'd like to finish and add to for a special quilt in her memory. The thread would be terrific to use!

  552. I have been collecting 30's prints to make a Dresden plate quilt. Would love to use this thread

  553. I have some 30'sfabric I would like to use for a Grandmother's fan quilt. this thread would be lovely to have.

  554. I would make a dresden quilt, but I would do some research to make sure there is not another quilt design that I would like to make more. Thanks for the chance to try your thread.

  558. I will use these to make a vintage quilt using 1 1/2" squares beginning with a triangle shape in the middle and expanding out with a different fabric on each row of the triangle. I love vintage fabric quilts!

  560. Would Love to use these fabulous threads to enhance some well needed pillow covers in my family room. Gorgeous….and thanks for the chance! Spetzie at att dot net

  561. I don't have any 30's prints. They are beautiful, so I may have to go shopping for some. Thanks for the opportunity!

  566. I was thinking to make Dresden plates on place mats and a table runner!! this is one design i haven't tried to make yet!!!

  569. Wow do I have to pick just one. I am new to quilting so I want to make everything I see. LOL. Love the colors so beautiful. I guess if I had to choose just one to start it would be the Dresden just so beautiful.I love Aurifil thread it is so nice to work with. Thanks again.

  571. I am making a sampler quilt with 30's prints. There are wonderful paper pieced apron patterns that I would love to try with 30's prints too!

  574. What beautiful colors! I would love to use this thread with my fabrics! Thank you for offering this give away.

  576. 30's prints are my absolute favorite. I can't help myself from going right to them at any quilt shop. My stash truly does overflow of 30's prints. I am going to make an Irish Chain baby quilt with embroidered baby circus animals.

    AuntPauly@gmail.com

  581. In addition to using Aurifil for all my piecing, I use Aurifil for all of my needle turn applique. These would be ideal for many of my quilt projects as I don't have most of these colors!

  584. I would love to make a quilt for my mom's birthday in August. She was born in 1928 and would love the vintage style fabrics!

  586. I have two projects this would be great for. I have collected 30's fabrics from various designers and have a pattern with various blocks of 30's fabrics in it. Sorry can't get my hands on pattern for the name of it but I can't wait to get it going. I also have about 20 OLD 30's blocks made from 3/4" paper piecing blocks that I want to make into a quilt. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

  587. As soon as I saw these thread colors together, the first project that came to mind was a dresden plate. So far, I have not made one yet. Winning this thread should be the inspiration I need to do so.
    Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

  588. Ilove the older prints, may use mine in the Ap&Q quiltalong pattern. I was also considering a dresden plate. Can't go wrong there, these colors are lovely!!

  596. The Draped Dresdens quilt is stunning…I can remember making a Dresden Plate quilt back in the 80's. I would make some sweet baby day gowns with these yummy thread colors.

  597. Wow with all of the quilters leaving comments how can you choose just one? I have some old style apron patterns that would make up beautifully with matching appliqued mug rugs!!!

  601. I'm working on a Grandmothers Flower Garden that this thread would go beautifully with 🙂
    rail at railsplace dot com

  602. I've been wanting to make a pattern that I think is called paddle wheels. I've seen it in antique quilts and love the design.

  603. I have been collecting 30's fabrics to make a king size Dresden Plate quilt. I would use the thread to quilt each plate in a different color. Thanks for the chance to win.

  605. I am currently making 7 quilts for a friend using blocks that were found at her grandmother's house after she passed away. I would love to use these threads for the quilting! (posting again because my name didn't appear the first time)

  609. i would make a beautiful baby quilt for my friend who is going to have a new grand daughter in July. I get lost in those beautiful thread colors! Aurifil is the BEST!

  613. I am not sure what I would make but the Quilt MN shop hop goes on in my area starting in August and a couple pieces of the Quilt MN fabric reminds me of 30's fabric. I plan to purchase some of that and these threads would go wonderfully with the fabric.

  614. OH my, this would be lovely. I have a quilt made from the 30"s prints. It will soon be ready to quilt the top. These threads would be perfect.

  615. I have an unfinished flowers of the states (only 48 states)quilt handed down from an great aunt. These thread colors would be perfect to use on it. Thanks for the chance to win.

  616. I love the dresden plates as well as my vintage patterns! I've got a couple dresses I need to make! 🙂 mfrapp_83 [at] yahoo [dot] com

  621. I've just been "petting" my 30s fabrics and trying to decide to start a new quilt with these fabrics. Winning would be a great incentive to get started.

  623. I have a sampler kit I have been wanting to get to. This would be just the impetus I need to get it done! Thanks for the give away.

  624. I've already made a bow tie baby quilt using the 30's fabric. It turned out beautiful. I have a drawer full of thirty fabrics waiting to be made into a quilt. My plans would be pinwheel, churn dash or Ohio star quilt. The colors of the thread is gorgeous. Thank you for the chance to win

  626. My plans are to make a second Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt once again using 1930's reproduction fabrics. Of course Darlene's Aurifil thread collection would be a match made in heaven.

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to win them!

  627. I have been saving "retro" fabrics for a special quilt. Should have enough to do something like a granny square quilt! Love these threads.. they will go awesome!

  628. I am working on an Irish Chain quilt made entirely with thirties reproductions. I would love to be able to quilt it with some of those lovely threads.

  632. I inherited fabric stashes from grandmothers on both side ofy family (mone and my husbands). I have been working on a crazy quilt project incorporating the fabrics with black and white photos on fabric. these threads would be fantastic for the embellishment stitching.

  633. I have been working on a Grandmothers Flower Garden for 18 months now and I could really use this thread, Its the perfect assortment of colors. Thank you for the chance to win.

    nancyannmcfall@yahoo.com

  636. love 30s prints so pretty, I would have to make a quilt, something to snuggle under and still be able to stroke the fabric!!

  638. I wouldn't actually make anything with this thread. I would love to give it as a gift to a friend who never enters giveaways, but loves LOVES LOVES 1930s fabrics. She probably has every print ever sold from this style. I think it would make a fabulous gift for her
    Jaye
    artquiltmaker.com/blog

  642. Quilts would be my first choice, but I have five patterns for small pincushions using 30's fabrics that I would love to use these threads for.

  643. I have a pretty pile of feedsack prints ready to make into a dresden plate quilt. These threads would be a beautiful addition.

  644. Eye candy! I have two quilts that need to be quilted that this thread would be perfect for plus some 30's fabric waiting to be cut and pieced.

  646. I need to assemble and sew the signature quilts squares we made for my granddaughters.

  647. I have a UFO in 30's fabrics- cut out but not sewn! So I know exactly what I would use them for. All I need is some border and backing. Thanks for the chance to win!

  648. AURIFIL is my favorite thread to use for everything! I have a strong attachment for vintage fabrics also, and this 30's playtime collection is adorable.
    I am collecting repo fabrics to do a big queen size quilt-bedspread for my guest bedroom.
    Thanks a bunch!
    nettiecrain@live.com

  652. I have an idea to make a '30's inspired kitchen apron, pot holders, trivet mats, and fabric trimmed kitchen towels. This rainbow collection of threads would be wonderful to use.

  653. Last June we moved from Illinois to Alabama to be near our oldest daughter and her family. It was hard to leave our community and church of 52 years, so I decided to make a friendship quilt using 1930's reproduction fabric. Instead of embroidering the names, I had people write with different colored pens. Some just signed their names, but some wrote messages. I have several blocks done, but have had to set it aside for several quilts with deadlines like graduations and birthdays. I have 4 deadlines still to meet, but then I want to get back to the friendship quilt. I just realized that it will be the 1st quilt that I will have made for us. All my other quilts have been for gifts.

  657. Recently becoming involved in a new organization "Kuddlin' Kids", we will provide quilts for those less fortunate. Being in the early stages of start up and we were approached by the "Nurse Family Partnership Program" for baby quilts. I along with others on the team will use these threads to make baby quilts to donate to this program.
    Thanks for hosting the give away.
    Laura

  658. I would so LOOOOVE to win this thread. I have a very large box of 30's prints that I've been saving to make a super cute quilt and that's what I would use the thread for!

  662. I have a box of 30's fabrics and one of darlene's earlier books waiting to do a quilty project- perhaps a teapot cover, table runner or something that would brighten up my kitchen.
    Thanks for the chance to win some lovely threads. I have never tried the Aurifil threads and would like to try them.
    Regards from Alberta,
    Anna
    quiltmom1(at)shaw(dot)ca

  664. I would make a great sampler quilt for my fabric fairy. She loves 30s and is so generous with sharing her stash.

  669. Pam Miller said,
    I have lots of 30's fabrics and would love to have these beautiful Aurifil threads to sew them with. I want to make a Dresden quilt or one with my novelty 30's prints.

  670. These 30s prints are so perfect to use for baby quilts that I plan to use my current stash for quilts for all of my future baby gifts. The problem is parting with them once made! Thank you for the opportunity to win these lovely spools.
    Sylvia
    quiltknit@gmail.com

  680. I have a large stash of 30's prints those threads would be perfect for. I've never wanted to win a give a way this bad before! I would have so much fun with those threads. I am picturing a king size scrappy churn dash quilt with my 30's prints (many Darlene Zimmerman prints)and the Aurifil threads. Thanks for the chance to win.
    traditionalquilter@gmail.com

  683. I'm into the retro look for baby quilts have made a few with the 30's fabrics. These threads would look great with any of the tops I have finished. Am going to try one of the embroidery next.

  686. I love using Aurifil. It is my favorite thread. These colors would go perfectly with projects I make with my vintage feedsack collection. Would love to win them.

  688. Can see a couple of retro quilts on my horizon. would love to do a little fancy stitching with these threads.

  691. A beautiful baby quilt would be in order! Love the thread colors! Thank you for the chance at the giveaway.

  692. "Double Wedding Ring" even though it may not be accurately a 30's quilt pattern, it will be the one I will make sooner than later (hint to Son).

  696. I have a new pattern for appliqued flowers in a garden. The 30 prints are going to be used for this project and I would love to have this thread.

  702. Hmmm, not 30's inspired but I just finished a quilt that could have used most of the colors in the large collection! Beautiful thread!

  705. I have started a " Patience Around the Corner" Quilt in scrappy 30s repro prints with natural off white background. I have a Dresden Plate and a two color Pinwheel Quilt to reproduce that were given to me by my Great Grandmothers. This thread would be perfect to completel those family reproductions for my grandchildren.