Cindy and Elizabeth invited me to join their Leap Day Superior Thread Giveaway. I had never used Superior Thread before but had heard Cindy rave about it on her blog. Sadly, the closest distributor is over 50 miles from my home. But Superior Threads has a great online store where you can order direct. I was given the three spools of King Tut quilting thread pictured above to giveaway to you! I also received one spool to try out,
along with a package of their titanium coated topstitch needles.
I didn't have a lot of time to play with the thread before this post. I did practice a little free motion quilting on a quilt sandwich, and I constructed this half square triangle pillow with my Anna Maria Horner Innocent Crush scraps from this quilt in order to highlight some straight line quilting.
My initial observation was that these neutral threads were just beautiful. I love the colors. They are just the sorts of colors that I like to use when I quilt. The King Tut thread is described as an "extremely low lint #40/3-ply extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton." As I have come to expect with high quality thread, there was very little lint generated as I stitched. That claim is definitely true. The thread was easy to thread through my machine and I didn't have any problems with tension or breakage, especially because I followed the information that Superior Thread provides with each different kind of thread. For the King Tut, they recommend a Topstitch #90/14 needle, 3-4 tension setting, and a 50 weight bobbin thread.
I tried the titanium-coated #90/14 needle and I noticed a big difference while quilting using this needle.
Sometimes, while straightline quilting near seams, I will notice that my machine has trouble getting through the thickness caused by multiple seams and my seam might jut out a bit rather than maintaining the straight line. Using this needle changed that. It took the thickness like a champ. I have nice straight quilting lines to show for it.
I finished my pillow off with a natural Essex linen backing (just the color of the King Tut Col. No. 999 thread that I used to quilt, by the way)and a beige invisible zipper closure. The pillow is in my shop.
If you would like to learn more about Superior Thread, check out their website.
To enter to win one of these spools of thread, please leave a comment below. I can only send to US residents this time (sorry!). I will use the random number generator to pick a winner on Friday, March 2nd.
For additional chances to win and more opinions on Superior Thread, please visit:
Elizabeth from Occasional Piece-Quilt!--http://www.opquilt.com
Cindy from Live A Colorful Life
Lee from Freshly Pieced
Sherri from A Quilting Life
Leanne from She Can Quilt
Thelma from Cupcakes 'n' Daisies
Jeni from In Color Order
Carla from Lollyquiltz
Jennifer from That Girl, That Quilt
Corey from Little Miss Shabby
Terri from Sewfantastic
The giveaway is now closed 3/2/2012 8:00 am...I'm going to go pick winners now.
I mainly use Superior Thread for piecing and I do love it. I used a very light gray that I call silver (I'm so sure it is not silver) but it really sinks right into the fabric. I've also used the metallic thread and I really love that. No breakage issues. As I type this I realize I have lots of Superior Thread and obviously I am a fan!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother fan over here....and of the needles too. They last a long time and never break.
ReplyDeleteYour little pillow is a great example and really pretty to boot.
Wow, titanium coated needles? I bet those snap and bend a whole lot less than my cheapy ones. Also that silver thread is amazing looking. What a great way to give a quilt that extra something. Thank youbforbthe chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI'm having a lot of trouble quilting with the needles I have. I would love to win these instead of going out to buy some this weekend :) Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd live to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow! Thanks for the chance to win the thread and for the good advice on needles.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance and the info on those needles...will look for those, as well!
ReplyDeleteI almost exclusively use Superior Threads for my machine quilting and I've always had great experiences with them. I also almost exclusively use 90/14 needles because of the amount of paper piecing that I do. I find it makes the paper easier to tear after I'm done with the bigger holes.
ReplyDeleteyour pillow looks amazing!!! Thanks for the chance to win some thread : )
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow! Haven't tried superior, but would like the chance to.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try this thread. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteboth thread and needles sound like really great products Amy. Thanks for the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it when I have time to follow links from other blogs and can 'meet' new quilters. I just love your pillow. Give-away or not, I'm glad for this opportunity to visit a new blog. Now on to peruse your archived posts....karen
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this tread, thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us. I would love to try out that thread (less lint sounds great). Your pillow is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this thread. I've used the Titanium needles before, and they are great! Thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat tip about the needles - I've seen them in my LQS and will have to give them a try. I use King Tut for quilting but have never tried any other Superior thread. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to be entered in your Superior Threads Leap Day giveaway. I might just have to give those needles a try.
ReplyDeleteNow I get to go peruse your previous posts. This is such a fun way to meet bloggers and have a morning cuppa. Come on over to my place and say "hi".
I have used this thread and love it!
ReplyDeleteSO excited to win a chance to try a new product! Also, that pillow is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I'd love to try out this thread.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to try the King Tut thread but like you there are no local sellers. Would love to win.
ReplyDeleteI would like to try this thread!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pillow! I'd love to try this thread ;)
ReplyDeleteThose look wonderful - very useful colors. I'm trying to get better at machine quilting, and I would love to try these. Thanks for the introduction!
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to try King Tut and Bottom Line...but not available locally and I really don't like making such a small purchase (postage) online.
ReplyDeleteI haven't run across these threads before and would love to try them given your experience. Thanks for the plug...it would be a shame to try finishing a carefully pieced top with a material that won't behave in the machine or won't hold up to love and use.
ReplyDeleteI love superior's threads. My favorites are highlights and masterpiece and bottom line (for the long arm) and I've heard really good things about king tut. thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try King Tut
ReplyDeleteSounds like I need to try some of those titanium needles...
ReplyDeleteI have used King Tut and Masterpiece by Superior Threads and LOVED them. I did not buy the Needles though. I must put them on my shopping list. ; ) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove Superior Thread! I'm like you....no local sellers of the thread but online shopping is a great way to get it!
ReplyDeleteHaven't tried any of these threads yet, but now I'm going to have to give them a try! Glad to hear about the titanium needles--will have to add them to the shopping list too!
ReplyDeleteOh, those are great threads! My lqs doesn't carry them, I'd love to get my hands on more!
ReplyDeleteWednesday, Hump Day and Leap Day AND a giveway. Awesome and thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove Superior and their web site! Thanks for the tip about the needles - been wondering if I should give them a try.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried Seperior thread yet. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to try working with good thread. I just have never given any thought to the type of thread that I use.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm glad you found a good needle! Makes a difference!
ReplyDeleteWay cute pillow! I would love to try out some new threads!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to try these needles!! Thanks for the chance to win. =)
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Cute pillow. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've never used Superior thread. Thanks for the chance to win some!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blog hop. I would love some of this thread. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you guys are mentioning the information Superior Threads offers about matching thread types with certain needles and sewing machine settings. I would have never thought anything needed to be changed. I just jump on and start sewing. And I have had the same problem you mentioned when sewing over thicker areas.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win some thread amy! great tips too
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to try out lots of threads & needles now! happy Leap day!
ReplyDeleteWhat great information! We all can use tips like these, and thread is an extra bonus! Thanks for the blog,
ReplyDeleteDebbie Hall
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Always looking for great thread to quilt with, thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWould love to try out this thread. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI will certainly check out this thread
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip on quilting
I always have some issues when I try free motion
I am going to take your suggestion and try a different needle
thanks
I can always use thread! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours of the pillow! And, I dig new threads! :P
ReplyDeleteOooh Id love to try that thread out...and LOVE that pillow! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow looks great! Especially nice work on the zipper!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance! I have never used this brand before so I'd love to try it!
ReplyDeleteThread still had me baffled so thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this thread!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try their thread. I've heard really good things about it.
ReplyDeleteI've got to get some of that Essex linen.
ReplyDeleteSuperior Thread is great, would love to win some.
ReplyDeleteI must order some of those needles.
Thanks for the demo on how well they work.
I have just a few spools of this thread in special thread box that I use for special quilts like the ones I get around to quilting that is. That should change this year because my free motion quilting is getting better and I am really enjoying finishing up projects.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! Good info about the titanium plated needle too. I have the same issue sometimes, so I will have to try one.
ReplyDeleteI love your color choices for the pillow....very anthro!
Wow! There is still a lot for me to learn about thread and needles and such! Thanks for playing with the thread, and thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAfter having used superior threads for several years I like to try the masterpiece thread.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is gorgeous! and you are right, Superior thread is great for low-lint and good performance. Bottom Line is in my machine AT ALL TIMES.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed that you went the extra step of using and invisible zipper for that pillow. Nice.
ReplyDeleteI can always use more thread!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for the review! I would love to try the thread, and now I am curious about the needles!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the opportunity to enter this wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow. I've been wanting to try the titanium needles. It's nice to read about someone who used them.
ReplyDeleteI love their threads for machine embroidery but I haven't used one of the needles. That would be nice to try.
ReplyDeleteLove that pillow! I think the straight lines accent the design so well.
Thanks for the chance, would love to try this thread.
ReplyDeleteLove the King Tut thread...
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this thread. The neutrals are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteYay for the giveaway! Maybe I'll make something for my mother if I win - it's her birthday today!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the giveaway! I have to admit I love the look of the quilting you did on that pillow!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow - it's great to be able to match the thread so closely with the backing. I'm definitely buying Superior next time, and will look for needles as well - thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow and good information on those needles!
ReplyDeleteI adore King Tut thread and would love to win these spools! Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteI love the pillow! Great colors. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Amy! Thanks! I'd love to give this thread a try!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about the needle size--I have had that problem...love those neutrals---Julierose
ReplyDeleteBecause I'm new to quilting I haven't tried this thread yet. Thanks for the opportunity! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for chance to win, Rhonda (marshudson at comcast dot net)
ReplyDeleteI've never used Superior Thread but would love to give it a try. Thanks
ReplyDeleteGood thread is always a treat!! Thanks for the give away.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this thread! I am becoming more and more convinced that better thread = better results!
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOUR BLOG+FOLLOW U VIA BLOGLOVIN'!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY THREADS-THANKS FOR SHARING!
I've heard great things about Superior threads & would love to try! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love the opportunity to try out this thread. And I have heard amazing things about those needles, too!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Superior thread for quilting! I can't wait for the distributor to come to my guild's show in June. Their variegated threads are to die for. I piece with Aurifil, but typically quilt with Superior King Tut. Thanks Amy - I'm going to sneak my entry in and will use my covert US mailing address if I'm the lucky winner!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this thread
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried Superior thread - eek... probably the only person in the quilting world! Thanks for this opportunity!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe threads are lovely!
Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review of the thread and needles. I have never tried the thread, but have considered the needles several times and wondered if they would really make a difference. I'll have to give them a go next time I purchase needles. Thanks!
ReplyDeletei am a follower and i wont to enter your giveaway
ReplyDeleteLovely threads and great needles from Superior! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWow! That pillow is great! I love the quilting and all the tiny HSTs! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love neutral colored thread. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! Thanks! And the pillow is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove your work. Thank you for the chance to win this thread.
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I've become accustomed to great thread the "superior' way, and I love all their lines of threads, using and teaching on them! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is gorgeous, love it!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try some Superior Thread! If I win would your ship to my SIL in the USA as I'm up in Canada? Thanks for a chance to win1 :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow. THanks for the chance to win Superior Thread - haven't used it before.
ReplyDeleteI've just started using metallic threads. I had a not so nice start with them a few years ago, but my machine seems to like them much better now.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to try a new product - especially if if works well!!! Beautiful pillow. Thanks for the fun giveaway
ReplyDeleteLove the great tip with changing the needle. My machine HATES multiple seams and it gets very angry at me. Thanks for the giveaway! Hope I win some thread today!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try out those needles. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project you're working on... love the colors! I would love to win in the Leap Day Giveaway and try out the thread!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of Superior Threads. Thanks so much for the wonderful giveaway. ;-> Toni Anne
ReplyDeleteI have used the omni threads and love them. Thanks for the chance to try another.
ReplyDeleteI like that Superior Threads gives full instructions including which needle to use.
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are just amazing! I sew straight lines also and love the bright colors of threads. Being new I use the thread that matches my fabric. I did not realized I need a different needle though so I'll get some next time. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWow that thread makes those pillows POP! I love it. Thanks for participating!
ReplyDeleteCould I enter if I'm from Canada, but have it shipped to North Dakota? I'd love some Superior Thread!
ReplyDeleteThose straight lines over seams are a challenge for me, too. I'd like to try the needles and the thread!
ReplyDeleteI love the King Tut thread...will have to try those needles!
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow topper and great pictures. Really shows off the thread well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow, Amy! I would love a chance to try that thread (and the needles). Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow, I've been curious about those top stitched needles too. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try out the King Tut thread. I hear it is great to work with.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win and info. Love the pillow!
ReplyDeletecute pillow! what a fun leap day giveaway. :)
ReplyDeletebess
Would love a chance to try this thread from Superior. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try this thread. The pillow project was great!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love King Tut thread!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWould love to try those needles & thread. Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeletei love the look of this pillow, and just may have to try one myself! the quilting is lovely, but no match for those gorgeous colors, so it lets them shine. perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is absolutely beautiful. And the quilting looks amazing. I would love to try this thread myself because I need to buy quilting thread and start building a stash of that. I have tons of machine embroidery thread but not much at all for quilting. Great idea to do this so others can test Superior threads.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I use the Superior threads a lot, but have not used the titanium needle. I think I need to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try those threads! I have bought the needles and really like them, thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the Superior threads! I have used their needles and they are...well...Superior! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway and for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win some of this neutral thread!
ReplyDeleteI like your pillow. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow! Thanks for the chance to win Superior Threads. patricia277 at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway. I think King Tut threads are awesome. I like them a lot. Good colors, too. I need to learn how to put a nice invisible zipper in on my pillows. Have you by chance written a tutorial on it? :-)
ReplyDeletethat pillow looks great!
ReplyDeleteReally nice pillow.
ReplyDeleteAmy, I love King Tut quilting thread and the regular Superior thread. I have never tried the needles, that must be something new to try out. Thanks for the chance to win some thread!!!!
ReplyDeleteNancy P. aka QueenPeach20
It's alwasy fun to try something new!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this thread-thanks!
ReplyDeleteI`d love to try this thread.Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to have a chance to try this thread! Your stitches on your pillow are perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow! I would love to win the thread.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
I would love to try this thread. thanks for the review and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOoh thanks for a chance to try this thread that I have heard SEW MUCH about.
ReplyDeleteObrigada por todas informações importantes para mim.Estou fora do sorteio porquê moro no BRASIL,sua almofada ficou linda parabéns.
ReplyDeleteSome new thread would be so nice! Thanks
ReplyDeleteQuilt, quilt, quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this thread. Superior is what I usually use and the newsletter emails are very funny!
ReplyDeleteI've ordered some Superior Thread. Don't you just love their website and all their educational help? I'd love to try the new titanium needles (and thread, too.) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow! Beautiful stitching!! Thank you so much for this chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try some thread! Great giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to try Superior thread! Great pillow!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried that brand of thread - looks delicious though! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDelete(love the pillow too!)
Great giveaway...thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful giveaway. I would like to try Superior thread. Thanks also for the information regarding the needle to use.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info & a chance to win some Superior thread. Happy Leap Day!
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow idea!
ReplyDeleteI am in hopes of getting lucky in one of the blogs and winning some thread. Thread is something I never have enough of!
Cute pillow! Thanks for the chance to win some King Tut thread.
ReplyDeleteReally want to try this thread so thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try some Superior thread. I haven't used it.
ReplyDeleteI always have good results using Superior thread, and I also buy their titanium needles. They are just the best. Kathie L in Allentown
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try this thread.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win. Been wanting to try this brand for quite some time
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome giveaway for leap day! thanks so much for sharing, Reba
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ReplyDeleteI'd love to give this thread a try.
ReplyDeletevery pretty pillow..thanks for the give a way would love to try the king tut thread...
ReplyDeletei love your pillow!, it's gorgeous. thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI have never used this thread but would love to give it a try!
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Great! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried this thread but it sure looks luscious!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this wonderful thread.
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I have never used this thread but looks really cool! And the needles sound amazing! Thanks for the chance to win some.
ReplyDeleteI have only tried King Tut thread once in my hand-quilting and I loved it! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great idea to have titanium coated needles. I'd love to try the thread.
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I'd love to try this thread! Thanks for the chance! Happy Day! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this thread!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win and be able to sew with something fancier than Coats & Clark. Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeletewould love to try this thread, thank you for the chance to win :)
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ReplyDeleteyour pillow is great. thanks for those tips and for a chance to win some great thread.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow! I'm going to have to try some of those needles for sure - I have the same problem you were having. And I'd love to try that thread too. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI have used Masterpiece and King Tut thread and been delighted with the results.
ReplyDeleteI have used King Tut before and loved it...
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is so cute.. I just need to make more pillows pretty, useful and quick.