This is a monthly education subscription program running from July to December 2024.
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 2024, 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.
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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
Shipment Dates: on or around our Tues/Fri Shipping dates
- July 25
- Aug 25
- Sept 26
- Oct 24
- Nov 24
- Dec 29
Sign up NOW for your Subscription! Please sign up for JULY start date, we will then bill you August-December (monthly) automatically and auto ship your program do you. When you start the program, you will be committing to the 6 month program.
If you are finding out about this wonderful program after the start date, it's ok - we can fill the back date of thread for you as well! If you sign up after the start date, we will reach out to you about the previous months.
NOTE: if you are too close to the shipping date, you may miss the cut off for the one month. If that happens, we will ship you two months at a time. All cut offs are the 7th of that month. If you've placed your order after that time frame, we may contact you to inform you that you will get your shipment after.
LAB NOTES
Lab 2.1 | JULY / THREAD EXEMPLAR
Featured Educator: Nicholas Ball
In the box: Aurifilosophy Cool Thread Exemplar (2535 in Floss, 8520 in 12wt Wool, 1128 in 12wt, 5021 in 80wt, 1148 in 28wt, 2830 in 40wt, 2882 in 50wt), 4 Small Spools 12wt (2582, 2784, 2810, 2870), 2 Small Spools 40wt (2600, 2630), Product brochure, Mini Thread Storage Case, Thread Tracking Booklet.
Digital assets include: Exclusive project & project videos by Nicholas Ball; Video Interview between Karen L. Miller and Nicholas Ball; Added value items/discount codes from our partners; Access to a monthly giveaway.
Lab 2.2 | AUGUST / 50WT, FOUNDATION PAPER-PIECING
Featured Educator: Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill
In the box: 15 Small Spools 50wt thread (2250, 2530, 1154, 2220, 2134, 2130, 2884, 1231, 1125, 2720, 1243, 2520, 2535, 2479, 6722, Exclusive Aurifil Swag Item.
Digital assets include: Exclusive project & project videos by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill; Video Interview between Karen L. Miller and Sheri Cifaldi Morrill; Added value items/discount codes from our partners; Access to a monthly giveaway.
Lab 2.3 | SEPTEMBER / 12WT, BIG STITCH QUILTING
Featured Educator: Sarah Fielke
In the box: NEW Tula Pink 12wt Neons (one month early — in store date is October 2024), 1 Large Spool 12wt thread, 4 Small Spools 80wt thread, Exclusive Aurifil Swag Item.
Digital assets include: Exclusive project & project videos by Sarah Fielke; Video Interview between Karen L. Miller and Sarah Fielke; Added value items/discount codes from our partners; Access to a monthly giveaway.
Lab 2.4 | OCTOBER / 8WT & 12WT, EMBROIDERY
Featured Educator: Anna Maria Horner
In the box: 10 Small Spools 8wt thread, 5 Small Spools 12wt thread (2410, 2445, 2452, 2460, 4030), Exclusive Aurifil Swag Item.
Digital assets include: Exclusive project & project videos by Anna Maria Horner; Video Interview between Karen L. Miller and Anna Maria Horner; Added value items/discount codes from our partners; Access to a monthly giveaway.
Lab 2.5 | NOVEMBER / 28WT, 12WT, FLOSS, MENDING & APPAREL
Featured Educators: Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh
In the box: 3 Small Spools 28wt thread, 6 Small Spools 12wt Thread, 6 Small Spools Floss, Exclusive Aurifil Swag Item.
Digital assets include: Exclusive project & project videos by Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh; Video Interview between Karen L. Miller, Jenni Smith, and Kay Walsh; Added value items/discount codes from our partners, Access to a monthly giveaway.
Lab 2.6 | DECEMBER / 50WT, 40WT, FORTY3, MACHINE QUILTING
Featured Educator: HollyAnne Knight
In the box: 3 Large Spools 50wt thread (4671, 5007, 2220), 2 Large Spools 40wt (2140, 2745), 1 Sample Cone Forty3 (2600), Exclusive Aurifil Swag Item.
Digital assets include: Exclusive project & project videos by HollyAnne Knight; Video Interview between Karen L. Miller and HollyAnne Knight; Added value items/discount codes from our partners; Access to a monthly giveaway.
** please note that specific box contents are directly related to feature projects and are subject to change. Overall retail value of each box will remain the same in the event of a change.
