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My first Aurifil Artisan Challenge was even more exciting than I imagined! Our June 2022 Challenge was to create a project using some the beautiful collection of threads we received in our Aurifil Artisan Collection Welcome Packages.
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Everything in the collection is simply gorgeous! I had this adorable charm pack and chose a matching 50wt Aurifil Thread in Very Light Delft. I just knew that my first challenge project would have to be a project with my favorite 2.5" square patchwork.
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I created this adorable patchwork project from a charm pack! I have a super fun and quick tutorial on how to make 4 patches from 5" charm pack squares, you can read about HERE. Instead of cutting all of the 2.5" squares used in this project, I simply used this fun technique to create them!
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I initially had envisioned making a 20" throw pillow for this project, but as the quilting came alive, I knew that I wanted to display it in a different way. We have a beautiful wooden table on our back covered patio that my husband stained and finished. I knew that this project would instead make a charming table topper for that area! Now I can admire the patchwork and the quilting!
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What do you think? I'm so excited to have my first Aurifil Artisan Challenge project under my belt and can't wait to plan the next!
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