Winners of Aurifil Thread Blog Hop - The Letter L

Time to announce the winners of the Aurifil Thread Blog Hop - The Letter L. 

But first, a few announcements and clarifications.

I do want to thank Pat Sloan and Aurifil for having SewCalGal participate in this fun blog hop.  I love all the free block patterns that the nine participating bloggers created and the beautiful setting pattern that Pat also created.  Just lovely.  Still time for those that haven't yet downloaded the free patterns to go back and visit all the blogs in this hop and get free copies of these patterns. 

In my post, I got excited about The Letter "L" and wasn't very clear when I spoke about Lint. Thus, I want to clarify.  Aurifil is 100% cotton and like all cotton threads (vs poly/blends) there tends to be some lint when sewing/quilting.  For me this is just a matter that we all need to remember to clean out our sewing machines from lint build up. I haven't noticed Aurifil producing more lint for sewing/quilting, if anything less than other 100% cotton threads.  But, as Aurifil is also the first 100% cotton thread that I've found of good enough quality to endure high speed machine embroidery, when I compare the use of Aurifil vs typical machine embroidery thread, which tends to be poly, rayon or a blend, I do see an increase in lint.  But, I'm so happy with the colors and quality of Aurifil that I've fallen in love with it for machine embroidery, so a little increase in lint is well worth it when I'm doing machine embroidery. 


LEAPING LIZARDS don't you just LOVE Aurifil's colors?  I'm not greedy, but I will confess I want every color there is of Aurifil thread.  As it works beautifully for sewing, quilting and machine embroidery I think I deserve to use the best.  Yumm.


Do you like to win prizes in giveaways and contests, but haven't ever won?  If you want tips on how you can win, I recommend you check out the page on my blog labeled "giveaways".  Sadly, many enter giveaways and contests where their settings are at a "no-reply blogger" level, which means that they can not easily be sent an email reply to let them know they have won when they are selected as winners.  Which means, the majority of bloggers will pass this winner and select another.

A no reply blogger can also result when someone has an account on one blog platform and leaves a comment on another blog platform.  For example, "blogger" is the platform for SewCalGal's blog.  But if I leave a comment on a blog that is a typepad platform, I am at risk of being a no reply blogger. The exception is that some typepad blogs will prompt users for contact info when they leave a comment.  So, if you are leaving comments on a variety of platforms and not sure if your settings are at the no reply comment level, be sure to leave your email address embedded in your comment to avoid the risk of being a no reply blogger.

Some blogs, including this one, allow "Anonymous" comments to be made where you need not have an account on a given blog platform. But like they are called "Anonymous" doesn't tell the blogger how to contact the person should they win in a giveaway.  So, if you leave a comment to enter a giveaway and use the Anonymous option, you need to embed your email address within your comment if you want a chance at winning a prize.

Sadly, there were a number of people that visited and left a comment to enter the Aurifil thread, but were no reply bloggers.  If you left a comment and didn't receive an email reply from me there is a good chance you are a no-reply blogger.  If you leave comments on blogs and never get email replies back, there is even a higher chance you are a no reply blogger.  If you are a no reply blogger, or not certain, please take time to review the tips I have written on the page labeled "giveaways" and verify your settings, or be sure to leave your email address whenever you leave a comment where you enter a giveaway or contest.  It just  might increase your chances of winning in the future!

Ok, now for announcing the LUCKY winners of the Aurifil Thread Blog Hop - The Letter L.  Each of these winners will receive a 5 pack of Aurifil threads. 




#1 - Sarah (a comfortable cup of tea)
#2 - Joanne Lendaro (Splitting Stitches)

Please email me with your contact info so I can mail these to you on Monday.  While I will send you an email today, if I do not hear back from you, to confirm you want this prize, I will select another winner on Monday.