Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest! We have selected our winners. To find out who won, click here: Winners!
We're having another really fun giveaway! We've been really pleased with the success of our new Essential PRO thread (ideal for long-arm quilting) and in honor of that, we have decided to give some of it away to those of you who still haven't tried it.
As if that weren't enough, we are also giving away a book! The book is Freemotion Quilting by Judy Woodworth and is a great read for anyone looking to learn how to do long-arm quilting.
Freemotion Quilting offers inspiration, how-tos, patterns, and examples. The author is an award-winning quilter, and she is willing to share her secrets with you! The tips, techniques, and secrets in this book are must-haves for anyone interested in improving their free motion quilting skills.
Two winners will get the book AND a spool of Essential PRO in Natural. Two more winners will just get a spool of thread. The contest ends at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, February 13th. If you would like to win this awesome book and/or thread, simply post a comment.
Rules: One entry per person. To be considered, you must have a US or Canada mailing address. No purchase necessary.
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Feb 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM What a neat idea! I've been a long time Connecting
Threads customer and am always amazed at the time
and consideration put into making out customer experiences with you more enjoyable.
I love all aspects fo quilting, but free motion is
perhaps my favorite part. It's what makes a quilt.
Thanks again for this nifty little contest.
Kathy
Feb 13, 2011 at 7:47 PM I would love to win the thread and book. Just got a mid-arm quilting machine.
Feb 13, 2011 at 7:45 PM How do I enter the give away contests?
Feb 13, 2011 at 7:28 PM I am always looking for information on freemotion quilting! I love to try new threads. Thanks for the chance to win the book and thread!! Quilting is my passion!!!!
Feb 13, 2011 at 3:23 PM I would love to learn more about FMQ, I am only able to stipple so far.
Feb 13, 2011 at 6:24 AM I love freemotion quilting and am always looking for new ideas and spectaclar threads that will run welll, and show up great. I haven't tried your new thread and the book would a wonderful source on inspiration. Count me in on the give away! Thanks for thinking of doing this.
Feb 13, 2011 at 6:10 AM I'd LOVE to win. I do all my own quilting on my home sewing machine - it can be done! I'd sure like to get better though, and I'd love to try the thread. Thanks for the chance. :)
Feb 13, 2011 at 4:26 AM This is a very nice giveaway. I have tried my hand at quilting but not freehand quilting but I would love to learn.
Feb 12, 2011 at 9:56 PM This is so awesome !!! It would be terrific to win this book and thread
Feb 12, 2011 at 9:33 PM Would love to win--have several UFO's that need to be moved to "finished it!" and maybe either or both of these wonderful items would help...
Feb 12, 2011 at 4:00 PM I've been using your cotton thread since the beginning, but haven't tried this one. The book looks great and I don't have it ...... yet.
Feb 12, 2011 at 10:20 AM This is a beautiful book. I would welcome the chance to own it and the thread. I am constantly looking to improve my quilting lines.
Thank you for the opportunity to do so.
Feb 12, 2011 at 9:49 AM I am very interested in the free motion quilting book I am new to free motion and I could use all the help that is given to me in teaching me how to do this.
I have been quilting for 3 years now and it seems i can't get enough of it.I just would like to be able to do free motion.
Thanks for all of the oportunities that are on your site..
Jean
Feb 12, 2011 at 7:02 AM Would love to try out the polyester thread, I LOVE the cotton thread and the book would be great also! Thanks for the opportunity.
Feb 12, 2011 at 6:07 AM I would love to win the book or the thread. I do a lot of freemotion quilting and this book sounds as though it would be very helpful. thank you, Judy
Feb 11, 2011 at 11:08 PM Great giveaway, thank you for the opportunity!
Feb 11, 2011 at 9:48 PM Quality thread AND an inspiration book? What more could a quilting girl ask for!?!?!? (Oh I hope I win, I hope I win.) Sign me up for sure!
Thanks!
Feb 11, 2011 at 5:00 PM What a great giveaway! Thank you for the chance to try your items!
Feb 11, 2011 at 4:24 PM What would we ever do without thread to sew our quilts. I would love to try new thread and have better ideas to quilt my quilts.
Feb 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM Hi everyone, thanks for doing this! What a great giveaway. I love everything you offer at Connecting Threads (my favorite place to shop)and would like to try the thread on my longarm.
Feb 11, 2011 at 2:45 PM I'm just learning how to quilt properly on a home machine. I'm working my way through another book. This would be an excellent 2nd step.
Feb 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM This would be perfect for my daughter who is undergoing chemo. She has recently become interested in quilting and would certainly give her a needed boost!
Feb 10, 2011 at 5:43 PM Being a new quilter and just putting together my quilting room, it would be fabulous to win the book and thread or even just the thread. I've never won any kind of prize. Just found the website and am really excited about learning more. Thanks for all the really great info!
Feb 10, 2011 at 12:41 PM I would love to become more comfortable with my free motion quilting. I need to spend more time getting a rhythm and getting comfortable with the process. I've been meaning to try to the new thread out too. This book would be a great addition to any library.
Feb 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM Would love to give the thread a try! Thanks for another great giveaway.
Feb 10, 2011 at 6:08 AM I am new to your website and somewhat new to quilting. My goal for this year is to learn freemotion quilting. The book would be a fantastic resource. I have also recently discovered that not all threads are created equal and would love to try the Essential thread. Thanks for creating this opportunity.
Feb 9, 2011 at 7:52 PM I love books and love to do freemotion quilting. You know a quilter can't get enought thread! Would love to try the thread.
Feb 9, 2011 at 7:49 PM I've seen this book mentioned several times. Thank you for the giveaway to brighten our winter-laden days of late :)
Feb 9, 2011 at 7:47 PM Oh wow love to win the thread. Thanks
Feb 9, 2011 at 5:49 PM Please enter my name for the thread and book contest. I am a bit skittish on free motion and need lots of help and encouragement. Thank you for the opportunity.
Feb 9, 2011 at 5:15 PM I was just thinking about buying the thread from your website...would LOVE to win it instead. And a new quilting book? Who could ask for more?
Feb 9, 2011 at 5:11 PM My husband has made me a frame to hold my domestic machine and do machine quilting and I would love to try the Essentials thread. I am sure the book would help me improve my quilting!
Feb 9, 2011 at 5:08 PM Haven't tried the thread, but would love to have the opportunity to do so. And I could always use a "push" to learn free motion quilting, and this book would be wonderful for me. Thanks for the giveaway! dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com
Feb 9, 2011 at 4:56 PM Oooh, please enter me in your giveaway.
Feb 9, 2011 at 4:54 PM I could always use some tips on free motion quilting.
Feb 9, 2011 at 2:40 PM Please enter my name! I enjoy free-motion on my Bernina and would like to try your thread!
Feb 9, 2011 at 2:27 PM I would love to try the Essential thread and of course to win the beautiful book to help with my machine quilting! Thanks for the chance! Linda
Feb 9, 2011 at 2:27 PM I love your cotton Essentials thread but have not tried your Essential Pro. I have a frame but have not had time to really practice free motion quilting yet. This would set me up perfectly!
Feb 9, 2011 at 1:29 PM I am new to quilting and just getting started on my first quilt. I would really love to win the thread and the book as I plan to FMQ my quilt.
Feb 9, 2011 at 1:21 PM Oh.....I am so excited. Please enter my name in the giveaway for the tread and book. I have a small quilter that just sets there collecting dust. I have had a problem with the tread breaking and would love to try the Essential Pro thread. Thank you.
Feb 9, 2011 at 1:17 PM I would love to win the book and of course the thread. I am ordering some of the thread tomorrow! And I am always on the look out for FMQ hints and help.
Thanks so much. Barb
Feb 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM Totally sold on Essential threads! Just can't have enough. Love the colors and quality. Would love to learn more about free motion quilting!
Feb 9, 2011 at 11:41 AM Just took a workshop on free motion quilting....the book and thread would be a great addition....thanks for the opportunity...
Feb 9, 2011 at 10:25 AM Oh wow, I would love to win that book. I have looked at it several times but never bought it. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Feb 9, 2011 at 9:34 AM I have seen the author on The Quiltshow and would really enjoy her book and/or the thread.
Feb 9, 2011 at 8:08 AM I need all the help I can get with my free motion quilting! Both the book and/or the thread would be greatly valued!
Feb 9, 2011 at 5:50 AM I'm guessing that the thread could be used in a home sewing machine, too, right? If so, please add me to your giveaway, as FMQ is on my list of things to tackle this year!
Feb 9, 2011 at 3:15 AM I would love a chance to improve my quilting skills.
Feb 8, 2011 at 9:58 PM very nice giveaway, would love to win this.
Feb 8, 2011 at 8:58 PM I am just discovering the art of free motion quilting. I'd love to have a pro share her tips.