Do you remember the good old gays of Blogger, when you came across a giveaway every month? Well, it's been much too long since I hosted a blog giveaway, and am delighted to offer one now.
Scanfil Thread Company has graciously offered to give away, to one of my blog-readers, a three-spool set of their wonderful thread.
I can say "wonderful" with sincerity because I have begun using Scanfil myself since discovering it at the company's vendor booth at QuiltCon 2025 in Phoenix.
Scanfil is made in the Netherlands by a family-owned company that began in 1970.
Scanfil is organic cotton thread.
Scanfil 50-weight 2-ply is fine, light-weight, strong, and is my favorite thread for piecing.
I've been using it to piece my scrappy Filmstrip Quilt.
My piecing stitches are so fine! (Bernina 2.5 stitch length.)
I especially appreciate that Scanfil thread doesn't pigtail around my sewing machine needle (like another brand).
A happy bonus is having this used-up wood spool. Can I get a refill? Ha, ha! I'll be keeping these spools with eyes peeled for a project in which to use them.
While I've only purchased the 500-yard spools (thus far), I've got my eye on a 5000 yard cone (or two).
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| 5000-yard cone shown: color Safari, #4853 |
Scanfil also makes a 30-weight, 2-ply thread that I definitely want to try for domestic machine quilting.
The Giveaway
- Everyone in the United States and Canada is eligible to enter. (Apologies to blog-readers in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, and France.)
- Comments/entries open Thursday, September 18 through Sunday, September 21.
- One three-spool set will be sent to the winner. Choose a color trio AND the size you'd like!
- Tell me your views about thread. For example:
- What makes you buy the thread you do?
- Strength? Fineness? Durability? Color options?
- What do you most use thread for?
- Piecing a quilt? Quilting? Clothes sewing? Doll-making? Handwork? All the above?!
- How do I reach you?
- Many commenters are "anonymous," or "noreply-commenter" so I don't know who you are, or how to communicate with you.
- Be sure I know who you are, and/or how to email you.
Scanfil is offering a discount to my blog-readers who are first-time buyers.
Pick 12 spools of thread.
Use code WELCOME2FREE to receive two of those spools for free!
Best wishes, friends! You're all winners in my book! Linda
I buy thread that is strong for the purpose I want, fine or thicker weight depending again on what I want, lint free and available! I use thread for machine piecing, machine embroidery, machine quilting and of course handwork! I have a huge stash from my mom that I use for sewing clothes. I looked at the set options and like the 50/2 weight of stormy greys. I will definitely try this thread.--TerryK@OnGoingProjects (quilting00@aol.com)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to add to my Scanfil 50 wt threads. The Denim Blue 3 spool thread set will be my choice.
ReplyDeleteSeveral months ago I purchased 5 spools of the 50 wt. thread and have been extremely happy with the quality, durability and strength of the thread. There is no fraying, pilling or breaking with this thread. I have used the thread for piecing and quilting on special projects and the thread adds a extra beauty to my work. Your previous post had me interested in the thread, and now I am sold on it. Thank you again. Sunshine and Smiles, Donna Weeks (dweeks4602@gmail.com) PS fingers crossed that I am your lucky recipient of this offer.
I buy thread that works in my longarm, which is currently Aurifil and I haven’t figured out why. I look for a strong thread that isn’t lint-y. I use almost exclusively 50 weight for both piecing and quilting. My choice would be 50 weight tan shades. I haven’t heard of this company until I read your posts, so thanks!
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