As promised I am here to tell you about this fabulous thread I got in my little mail box. In fact it was so awesome that I heard music coming from my mailbox a block away (for real) :)
My one and only experience with Superior Threads before, was a donut that my good friend Pam loaned me to finish my pony applique. It was a lot of fun to use, and it's now on my shopping list.
I was excited to have the opportunity to play around with some superior threads, on a new project I started for a swap.
The thread I used was Masterpiece by Alex Anderson. To be honest a little fear crept over me, being that I have used the same gutterman thread in my smaller viking since I purchased it 3 years ago. As I wound up the bobbin and got ready to tackle some paper piecing, I was pleasantly surprised how smooth my stitches were. This machine is a workhorse that doesn't like change. (ok so it's really just me) I could almost hear the breath of fresh air coming from her and she accepted the new thread. (I'm Corny, I know. Yes I talk to my machine)
I got this weird idea a few weeks ago to make spools for my partners sewing machine cover, but in a more 3D version. After paper piecing these with the new thread, I pulled out some floss and kept the thread theme going with a little thread detail. The floss and thread sang together wonderfully and I continued to sew....
I could go on forever about how much my little workhorse loved this new thread, and I am excited to try it in my quilting machine as well.
Now I will show you what I have for you now, I am sure the suspense is hard to take.. Superior Threads has also sent a little something for you. Two spools of the Masterpiece Thread by Alex Anderson in black and neutral. Great for piecing and fine quilting as well as applique. Each spool has 600 yards and is 3 ply extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton. I have paired it up with a few fat quarters, because everyone loves fabric, am I right?
Here is what you can win.
Leave a comment on this post with a comment on this thread (if you have used it before) or what you would try it on. A current project maybe?
Have fun with it .
Good luck and thank you Superior Threads for the AWESOME goodies. And to Cindy as well for inviting me to participate in this blog hop.
Check out these awesome bloggers for another chance to win. (some are still open)
Elizabeth from Occasional Piece-Quilt!
Cindy from Live A Colorful Life
Lee from Freshly Pieced
Sherri from A Quilting Life
Leanne from She Can Quilt
Thelma from Cupcakes 'n' Daisies
Jeni from In Color Order
Amy from During Quiet Time
Carla from Lollyquiltz
Jennifer from That Girl, That Quilt
Corey from Little Miss Shabby
Terri from Sew Fantastic
I'll choose a winner on Wednesday March 7th
COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED THANK YOU EVERYONE
I'll choose a winner on Wednesday March 7th
COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED THANK YOU EVERYONE
You're making me really curious... I haven't tried this thread yet, but I'd love to. For quilting of course, my LEGO quilt is still on the to-do-list! :-)
ReplyDeleteI have not tried that thread before and would love to.
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the threads, and well....I must be corny too..I talk to my machine, my fabric, my scissors....hummmm (I can't believe I just told you that...don't send the rubber jacket)
I haven't tried this thread! Like you I have A Husqvarna Viking sewing machine and I've only used Gutermann!
ReplyDeleteI haven't used this thread before, but it looks awesome! Thanks for the giveaway !
ReplyDeleteI've bought some Superior thread- Razzle Dazzle- for bobbin work, but haven't used it yet. I'd love a chance to try out the Masterpiece thread! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGiveaway sounds great! haven't tried these threads so this would be a fabulous opportunity. Linda 0n travjonuk@yahoo.com (not the Googler address, thanks)
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL THREADS! I'D LIKE TO TRY THEM!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING!
I haven't tried it, but have heard good things!
ReplyDeleteI love your spools...that is so dang creative!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to give it a try on some appliques!
ReplyDeleteHaven't used it before. Would like to try piecing and quilting with it.
ReplyDeleteI sure would love to give it a try. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this thread - I am working on (procrastinating about) a quilt for my niece's wedding and this thread would be perfect! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this thread. (and of course make something lovely with the fat quarters) I recently began making my own blocks- i'm by no means a skilled sewer. I know how to create a handbag or a pin cushion but have not yet tackled an artful, symmetrical quilt with a beautiful pattern. I see this thread at my favorite fabric shop and I have wanted to try it but tell myself "well, I need to use up what I have first" ..so I have not YET purchased any. I have been in the works of a lap quilt to be my companion near a drafty window in my studio at home, I would love to try this thread on it. I have seen,heard and now read about the thread ;-) I'd love to be able to try it out!
ReplyDeleteI got the same sewing machine that you have for Christmas. I am using different threads for all my projects to find the best for it. After your positive experience I'd love to try this. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have been using So Fine! from the first day I got my Janome 6500 machine back in 2008. I love it for both piecing and quilting. As soon as I finish with my all time favourite Lace stock, I want to purchase the Master Piece.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I will be sewing a coordinating top and bottom for a birthday girl who will be turning 4 on Mar 6. Yeah, taking about meeting deadlines. Luckily the little girl is at home with her momma and I will be seeing her later this week (unless my sister brings her with a birthday cake).
I haven't tried it yet, but would love to!
ReplyDeleteI love the spools you made Terri! I've never tried this thread, but I'd love to use it while quilting one of the quilts I'm currently working on! Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try the thread - have not yet. :)
ReplyDeleteI have not used this particular Superior thread, but would sure like to!
ReplyDeleteI have some king Tut,but haven't tried it. I have been faithful to Gutermann for a couple years now. I am always up for change though!! Love,love,love your spools!
ReplyDeleteNever have used this thread but would love to try it. Thanks for the chance. I would love to try it out on a quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried it, in fact don't even know if they sell it here in the UK, but I'm game! Great spools x
ReplyDeleteYep they do! I'll bring some to London for you to try!
DeleteThanks for the giveaway Terri. I have not tried this thread before, in fact I have used only Gutermann 100% cotton thread so far in my quilting. I'm curious if using a different thread will make a noticeable difference. I hear people say sometimes "changing threads made all the difference" and I'm so curious about that. Not that I've had problems with my current thread.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried it, but would love to. I'm making a quilt for my son, so the black would really come in handy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried it but would be so happy for the chance to do so. Love the paper pieced spools you are working on!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried it, but I just saw their booth last week at a quilt show. I've been stuck on Gutermann too.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of Superior Bottom Line, but I'd love to try Masterpiece. I've heard good things about it.
ReplyDeleteI have never used this thread before...but would love to try it out!
ReplyDeleteJust got some Superior thread and tried it...only thing you can say," Like butter!"
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried Superior before, but I'd really love to and see how it compares to Aurifil. I'm on the look out for the best threads for quilting.
ReplyDeleteFirst off--I love your spools! They are so cute and very creative!
ReplyDeleteI fully admit-I have not been adventerous enough to try new thread. I have Gutterman thread, but that is only because my Aunt gave it to me when she quit (Gasp-I know-who could ever quit) sewing. Otherwise I've been using Coats & Clark, mainly because it is what is most available in my area.
I have not tried this yet, but would LOVE to use it on my next quilt.
ReplyDeleteNo I haven't used this brand of thread before (like you I usually use Gutermann) but would love the chance to try it out on an upcoming project (probably a baby quilt). Thanks for chance to win, (marshudson at comcast dot net)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Superior threads, use bottom line in the bobbin and on the top for a finer look, use Rainbows constantly, Lava, So fine, Master piece and King Tut. I even love their Kimono Silk thread, metalics and am loving the ver new so fine variegated! This thread plays nice on every machine! Even the metalics! did I say I Love it! lol Love your spool blocks :)
ReplyDeleteNo,I haven´t used it before and I`d like to play with it in my quilts.
ReplyDeleteI recently used the King Tut variegated black/grey/white thread in a project - loved the effect!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity! Thanks! I'm working on V&Co's pattern houndstooth and would love to quilt it in black
ReplyDeleteI have never used it before, I too am a Guterrman fan. I'd love to try it though. I am learning paper piecing right now so would use it for that I think.
ReplyDeleteI have used it before and liked it for piecing blocks together.
ReplyDeleteYour little spools are so cute! I haven't used this thread before but I'd love to try it on a mug rug. :)
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try this thread, but have not found it locally. I have been told that it has less lint than other brands, so it would be good to my machine.
ReplyDeleteI've just finished a mini with some Superior King Tut, and it was lovely, thanks for the chance to win some piecing thread :o)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your spools! I know, I know, not what I need to say for a comment for the threads but just had to tell you - the embroidery thread detail is so cute! So, what would I use these threads for if I won? I would love to try them out on some quilt kits I bought and haven't worked up yet. Crossing my fingers!
ReplyDeleteI certainly love your cute spools. I'd certainly love to quilt with this thread, but I'm also seeing a beautiful bag with those fabrics and thread. Yeap, a cute little bag is what I'd create.
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I haven't tried Superior Threads yet. I could try it out on some piecing I need to do. I'd also like to try some for hand stitching and machine applique. I love that fat quarter combo!
ReplyDeleteWould love to try this thread on a wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried it yet but would love to. For a quilt.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used this thread before either, I would love to give it a try on my next big project, my first ever quilt :)
ReplyDeleteWow, count me in! Superior thread AND text fabric. Woohoo! I love their King Tut for quilting. The B.C. rep is coming to our quilt show in June. I can't wait to stock up!
ReplyDeleteI am making present for the teachers of my kids, and I would use the thread and fabric for that. It would be great to win :-)
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ReplyDeleteI have never used Superior Threads before and I should based on all that I am reading about it lately!! I have a quilt that I put together for my husband, all I need to do is hand-quilt it and I'd love to try Superior Threads - thanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteI have used a "try me" spool, but that was for quilting the quilt. I would love to try it for applique.
ReplyDeleteI've never used this thread, but I've wanted to try it! :)
ReplyDeleteI did not have the chance to try it but I would love to. Especially on some free motion quilting.
ReplyDeleteSusanne
I love Superior's King Tut line but haven't tried Masterpiece. I want to try it for paper piecing -- some of those tiny pieces might come out better with a nice thin thread.
ReplyDeleteI've never used Superior thread. Or any premium thread, for that matter. I've always heard that it works better in the machine, but I've never actually tried shelling out for it. I'd love to try some nice thread and see how it changes my life! :)
ReplyDeletei haven't tried this thread, but would love to! thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWOW awesome, I have been using some old cotton thread and it keeps braking (I am too lazy to go out and buy the colors I need and just want to use up what I have). I would love to try this new thread!
ReplyDeleteEu AINDA não usei esses fios...Quem sabe não começo depois do sorteio?Obrigada pela chance de .tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI've never tried it, I've been using Aurifil for piecing and I'd love to check out another brand.
ReplyDeleteI have not tried Masterpiece thread before, but would love the opportunity to check it out. I would use it to create something with the coordinating fat quarters.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to give it a shot! Always looking for the next good thing.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried this thread before, but I'd loved to win it. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
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