Last year, Aurifil launched our inaugural thread education subscription, developed in celebration of our 40th Annniversary and in honor of all of you. We’d noted your curiosity and hunger for knowledge and were compelled to share a program offering a deep dive into each of Aurifil’s available thread weights. Thread Labs 1.0 started from the beginning, turning to Master Educator Karen L. Miller to share all the details of how our threads are made, and leaning on our trusted Aurifilosophers and Designers to share insight into usage via practical application. The subscription was a wild success and we knew straight away that we wanted to continue with a second season.
Today, Aurifil is excited to announce the launch of Thread Labs 2.0, the sophisticated successor to Thread Labs 1.0. Building upon the foundational knowledge provided in 2023, this new program will offer an intriguing exploration of techniques and applications, guided by a new and distinguished team of educators. From July to December, participants will engage in an immersive learning experience, covering a diverse range of skills from FPP to Machine Quilting, through the practical use of various Aurifil thread weights.
The first box, Lab 2.1, grants early access to the Aurifilosophy Cool Thread Exemplar, a compact spool storage case, and a unique thread tracking booklet. Aurifil Designer Nicholas Ball will lead subscribers through a creative project that utilizes several thread weights included in the Thread Exemplar, while tutoring via exclusive video content to ensure a comprehensive learning experience for all proficiency levels. Subsequent labs will introduce new educators, thread assortments, and innovative techniques, fostering an environment where creativity and skill development flourish.
We’ve designed Thread Labs as an essential resource for both seasoned Aurifil users and those new to our products. Each session, developed by our esteemed Aurifilosophers and Designers, includes an exclusive project that serves as both an educational tool and a source of inspiration for the featured thread weights. Subscription boxes deliver a meticulously selected assortment of threads, while a secure online portal provides subscribers with access to a wealth of exclusive materials, including project PDFs, interviews with educators, tutorials, special offers, and more.
SCHEDULE
Lab 2.1 | JULY / THREAD EXEMPLAR
Featured Educator: Nicholas Ball / @quiltsfromtheattic
Lab 2.2 | AUGUST / 50wt, FOUNDATION PAPER-PIECING
Featured Educator: Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill / @wholecirclestudio
Lab 2.3 | SEPTEMBER / 80wt & 12wt, BIG STITCH QUILTING
Featured Educator: Sarah Fielke / @sfielke
Lab 2.4 | OCTOBER / 8wt & 12wt, EMBROIDERY
Featured Educator: Anna Maria Horner / @annamariahorner
Lab 2.5 | NOVEMBER / 28wt, 12wt, & Aurifloss, MENDING & APPAREL
Featured Educators: Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh / @jennismithsews & @kaynwalsh
Lab 2.6 | DECEMBER / 50wt, 40wt, Forty3, MACHINE QUILTING
Featured Educator: HollyAnne Knight / @stringandstory
Thread Labs 2.0 is the thread lovers dream… a perfect way to simultaneously build an enviable thread stash and become an absolute thread connoisseur. Feeling inspired? Want to get involved? Be sure to submit an inquiry via the button below so that we can direct you to a host shop near you!
As we get ready to dive into all things Aurifil thread… tell us what you’re most excited to learn?
The form requires a phone number but does not accept one.
Same here
The link brought me to the concierge page. I expected it would bring me to a shop locator. Still need locator info.
Same for me🤷
How does one subscribe to receive the monthly boxes?
I’d love to try these out and feature on my Flosstube-Linen and Scraps.. sent you a DM.