I am the host of Aurifil’s Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers! I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it’s darling and many of you might have missed it! (I know.. hard to believe!)
Our January block is designed by my friend Roseann Kermes that is on my talk show often, you know her right? She is delightful and a very talented designer. This is her January bird block.
We are making the blocks again with AuriFloss and a black and white setting, I am IN LOVE with the AuriFloss, wooden spools, yummy colors.. yes please!
This is the original quilt done in 2012, you are going to LOVE these blocks!
I may make some of the shapes with applique, like the bird and branch.. do you think that would be cute?
If you are looking for a beautiful embroidery book, this is my new favorite!
PLUS… drum roll.. make the block by the last Thurs in Feb (Feb 23, 2017), share it at the Aurifil page and YOU might win a set of AuriFloss threads!
*** DOWNLOAD block & enter contest AT the Aurifil Page ***
The Goodies
- SIGN UP for New Article Notices
- BUY my favorite Embroidery BOOK
- BUY AuriFloss in kits & single Spools
- Buy my new Favorite Embroidery book
- The Lightbox I use, I have the 17″ but they make a larger & smaller size
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13 Responses
I can not believe I am hooked already on another block of the month. I loved the embroidery blocks in the splendid sampler so here I go again!
so good to see you are bringing this back as I was not quilting when it was first done, presume if we alredy get your emails we do not need to sign up for these blocks. Also doing winter solstice but think I will be embroidering the heart as applique is not a technique I have learnt yet
I have done embroidered pieces many years ago (20+), it seems that I’ve lost the art of it for some reason. Everything I’ve played with it, it looks like a tangled jungle of thread. I will keep working at it, although I Adore your idea of adding bits of fabric to complete the look!
I love this because I love to embroider. I find it so relaxing. I can’t wait to see everyone’s blocks.
Julie i use Bella Solids. You can find them at http://shrsl.com/?g80i
Please tell me what fabric I should choose to embroider the lovely pattern onto. Thank you
Es precioso el bloque del pájaro. Gracias Pat Sloan por estas cosas tan preciosas que nos regalas. Saludos.
Alvera the Floss only comes in one size.. you can get it at
http://shrsl.com/?g7v5
Tana I gave you a link right under the download, actually lots of them through the text, click Aurifloss anywhere i mention it and it goest to http://shrsl.com/?g7v5
What size Aurifloss do you use?
Pat, I would love to do this as I love handwork. My problem is where do I get the hand stitching thread by Aurifil.
Barbara where it says DOWLOAD takes you to the Aurifil Page
https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/stitch-the-2012-dom-reboot-january/
my top side bar has the signup page.. here is the link again
https://madmimi.com/signups/354180/join
I don’t see the Link to block or link to join?