This program is COMPLETE, but we do have a few complete sets available for purchase.  Complete Set Purchase

Introducing Thread Labs, Aurifil’s 2023 subscription series curated in celebration of our 40th Anniversary. Thread Labs is a six part series that tells the story of Aurifil– from our history and unique production process to an in-depth education on our revered threads. It was developed as a no-fuss program for you, our valued retailer, in reaction to the increased consumer demand for education and is aimed at generating new revenue, securing brand loyalty, and strengthening customer relationships.

From July through December 2023, you will gain the necessary tools to more confidently create with a variety of thread weights and techniques. You will finish the year inspired, armed with new skills and a wealth of knowledge.

The subscription is a must-have for both the Aurifil enthusiast and novice.

Each lab presents

  • a project designed to educate and inspire via a featured thread weight.
  • A secure online portal plays host to exclusive content including downloadable project PDFs,educator interviews, thread tutorials, and more.
  • Month one provides early access to our newfangled swatch book, an exploratory Aurifilosophy session with Aurifil’s Master Educator, Karen L. Miller, as well as other essentials.
  • Variety of threads for the projects, in a variety of weights

 

 

 

What you can expect in your lab box!

Lab 1.1 | JULY / FUNDAMENTALS

  • Featured Educator: Karen L. Miller
  • In the box: Aurifilosophy 7 spool pack, Aurifil Swatch Book, Product brochure, SOAC12 
  • Digital assets include: Aurifil history with the Gregotti family, exploratory Aurifilosophy session with Karen L. Miller, exclusive project by Karen, added value items/discount codes from our partners.

Lab 1.2 | AUGUST / 50WT, FOUNDATION PAPER-PIECING

  • Featured Educator: Amy Friend
  • In the box: 4 Large Spools + 6 Small Spools of 50wt threads
  • Digital assets include: 50wt education video by Karen L. Miller, Recorded conversation talking about technique and best practices with our featured educator, exclusive FPP project from our featured educator, added value items/discount codes from our partners, access to monthly giveaway.

Lab 1.3 | SEPTEMBER / 40WT & 28Wt, Machine Appliqué

  • Featured Educators: Barbara Persing & Annie Smith
  • In the box: 1 Large Spool + 5 Small Spools of 40wt & 8 Small Spools of 28wt Threads
  • Digital assets include: 40wt & 28wt education videos by Karen L. Miller, Recorded conversation talking about technique and best practices with our featured educators (2 for this month), exclusive appliqué projects from featured educators covering 2 methods, added value items/discount codes from our partners, access to monthly giveaway.

Lab 1.4 | OCTOBER / 80wt & 12wt, Needleturn Appliqué and Big Stitch quilting

  • Featured Educator: Jo Avery
  • In the box: 4 Small Spools of 80wt, 5 Small Spools of 12wt Cotton, and 5 Small Spools of 12wt Wool Threads
  • Digital assets include: 80wt & 12wt education videos by Karen L. Miller, Recorded conversation talking about technique and best practices with our featured educator, Exclusive project incorporating needle turn applique and big stitch quilting & embellishment, added value items/discount codes from our partners, access to monthly giveaway.

Lab 1.5 | NOVEMBER / Forty3 & Mono, Machine quilting

  • Featured Educator: Karen L. Miller
  • In the box: 1 full size + 2 sample cones of Forty3, 1 Large Spool of Monofilament (Clear), 1 Small Spool of 40wt & 1 Small Spool of 50wt (for bobbin use)
  • Digital assets include: Forty3 & Monofilament education videos by Karen L. Miller, Project video on machine quilting with Forty 3 & Mono by Karen Miller, Exclusive project by Karen Miller incorporating her expert free motion quilting, added value items/discount codes from our partners, access to monthly giveaway.

Lab 1.6 | DECEMBER / Floss, Cross Stitch and Embroidery

  • Featured Educators: Susan Ache & Aneela Hoey
  • In the box: 16 Small Spools of Aurifloss (8 for each project)
  • Digital assets include: Floss education video by Karen L. Miller, Recorded conversation or written interview talking about technique and best practices with our featured educator, exclusive projects by our cross stitch and embroidery designers, added value items/discount codes from our partners, access to monthly giveaway.