Are you ready to step into a year of creativity, connection, and collaboration?
Every year, we open our doors to a new group of makers — and every year, the community that forms around this programme reminds us why we love what we do.
Today, we’re opening applications for the 2026 Aurifil Artisan Team, and we’d love for you to help us spread the word. Know someone whose work stops you mid-scroll? A maker who brings something genuinely special to whatever they create? Point them this way.
What is the Aurifil Artisan Program?
At its heart, the Aurifil Artisan Program is about people. Each year we hand-select a group of makers from around the world and spend twelve months creating, challenging, and growing together. Monthly themed challenges are the backbone of the programme, with Artisans taking part in at least four across the year.
As part of the team, you’ll enjoy:
— A welcome package arriving at your door.
— Thread support throughout the year.
— Monthly challenges that spark something new.
— A private community of makers from around the world who just get it.
— Affiliate opportunities, workshop support, and a seat at the table at some of the industry’s biggest moments— QuiltCon, Festival of Quilts, H+H, and more.
A lot can happen in a year. This is one way to make it count.
Who are we looking for?
Quilters, sewists, embroiderers, textile artists, slow stitchers— if thread is part of how you make and how you think, this programme was built with you in mind.
We’re not looking for perfection or a particular follower count. We’re looking for makers with a genuine point of view, who create with intention and share with heart. Whether you’re quietly building something beautiful or already sharing your work with a growing audience, what matters most is that you love what you do.
Every year, this community surprises and inspires us, and we can’t wait to see who joins it next.
Why Apply?
✨ Join a supportive community of global creatives
✨ Access exclusive resources and insider opportunities
✨ Gain exposure across Aurifil’s digital platforms
✨ Collaborate on new product launches
✨ Grow your skills, share your story, and inspire others
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from anyone with a love of textiles and a desire to connect with a wider creative audience. Our team spans quilting, embroidery, garment making, slow stitching, and so much more. You can be anywhere in the world— we celebrate diversity, individuality, and inclusion in everything we do.
Ready to Apply?
Applications close Friday, April 20, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
We read every single application and choose our team based on craftsmanship, creativity, visual storytelling, and community spirit. We’re always drawn to makers who see thread not just as a material, but as a medium.
Know someone who’d be a perfect fit?
Please forward this email or share the application link— we’d love to discover even more talented voices.
📩 Have questions? We’re here to help: artisans@aurifil.com