Aurifil Artisan - September Challenge

Our Aurifil Artisan challenge this month was to utilize a thread that we don't use often.

This was interesting for me because first, I don't quilt with 40wt often, but I NEVER match my fabrics and thread! I usually use a complementing thread (or variegated) across the entire project. When I bought this Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids bundle from Everyday Fabrics, I knew that matching Aurifil Thread would be a bonus in this beautiful retro rainbow!

Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids shown: Sweet Pink, Coral Reef, Raw Gold, Turmeric, Olive Oil, Warm Wave and Ocean Waves.

Take a look at my thread choices for this project! Aren't they gorgeous? Threads shown: Aurifil Thread 40wt - #2425 Pink, #6729 Dark Coral, #2155 Caramel, #2140 Gold, #2920, Green, #2835 Aqua, and #2805 Blue.

Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids retro rainbow bundle matching Aurifil Threads - Aurifil Artisan

I decided to make a cute exploding sawtooth star wall quilt with my bundle. No matter really, other than what I scratched out on paper! Maybe I'll make this a free pattern in the future!

After piecing my fabric, I basted with Hobbs batting and quilted the wall quilt on my Juki TL2010Q.

Using the various Aurifil Threads in each color was so satisfying!

Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids retro rainbow bundle matching Aurifil Threads - Aurifil Artisan

And just like that I'm finished!

Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids retro rainbow bundle matching Aurifil Threads - Aurifil Artisan

I think this challenge was a success with a pot of beauty and the end of this rainbow! What do you think?

Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids retro rainbow bundle matching Aurifil Threads - Aurifil Artisan