Description
Introducing Thread Labs, Aurifil’s 2023 thread education programme created in celebration of their 40th Anniversary.
Thread Labs is a six part series that tells the story of Aurifil— from it’s history and unique production process to an in-depth education on their revered threads.
This subscription is a must-have for both the Aurifil enthusiast and novice. Developed as a no-fuss educational program for you, from July through December, 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.
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 their brand swatch book in a brand new easy to use format, an exploratory Aurifilosophy session with Aurifil’s Master Educator, Karen L. Miller, as well as other essentials. See below to see what else is in store!
How To Subscribe – The cost of Subscription is £65 per month, payable at the beginning of each month. After you have paid for the first months subscription payable by the 11th May 2023, we will then invoice you at the beginning of the following 5 months and will ship your subscription to you monthly. Shipments of the subscription boxes and access to the digital files will commence in July and will be shipped and digitally available each month thereafter to December 2023.
Refunds are not permitted on this item but cancellations are possible with a 30 day notice. Example: You cancel your subscription in mid-August. You will still receive your September box, but will not receive your October box.
Sign up by May 11th to guarantee your subscription as places are limited.
What is the Aurifil Thread Labs Subscription Box program?
Threads Labs is a monthly education subscription program running from July to December 2023. Subscribers to the program will receive monthly thread boxes. Over the course of the six months, customers will gain all the necessary tools to more confidently create with a variety of thread weights and techniques, finishing the year inspired, armed with new skills and a wealth of knowledge.
What is included in the boxes?
Each box will include a range of Aurifil threads relevant to that month’s featured thread weight + technique along with access to a secure portal containing education materials & projects, exclusive videos, a monthly giveaway, and partner offers. Lab 1.1 (July) will be our largest box featuring an Aurifilsophy thread set (7 Small Spools/7 Thread Weights), an Aurifil Storage Case, and Aurifil’s newfangled Thread Swatch Book.
What is the affiliated cost of this program?
100% of the cost is for product included in the box. The education portion of the box– along with any bonus assets– is fully complementary and exclusive to subscribers. For specific pricing details, please contact your Aurifil Sales Rep.
What do you get in the Subscription Boxes and Digitally:
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: 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: 40wt & 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: 80wt, 12wt Cotton, and 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: Forty3, Monofilament, 40wt & 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: Aurifloss!
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.
Refunds are not permitted on this item but cancellations are possible with a 30 day notice. Example: You cancel your subscription in mid-August. You will still receive your September box, but will not receive your October box.