![Thread Play - New Aurifil 8 weight thread](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/Aurifil_8_Weight_Blogpost_480x480.jpg?v=1704371526)
When the lovely people at Aurifil asked me if I'd like some of their brand new 8 weight thread to have a play with, I jumped at the chance. I've been an advocate of Aurifil for many years, and as well as having 4 of my own collections I have loved experimenting with the different colours, thread weights and techniques. So I was really excited when I heard that they had released an 8 weight thread!
![3 Aurifil 8 weight spools in a box on a patchwork](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4376_480x480.jpg?v=1704372815)
Hand quilting is one of my favourite techniques and the thicker weight of the 8 weight thread lends itself perfectly to hand quilting.
![Aurifil 8 weight thread on patchwork](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4375_480x480.jpg?v=1704374958)
As it happened I had some of Suzy Quilt's 'Duval' collection for Art Gallery Fabrics, which was the perfect partnering for the Aurifil 8 weight, given that it is Suzy herself who has launched the 8 weight collection! So I set about making a pillow using simple half square triangles.
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4367_480x480.jpg?v=1704374158)
Next it was to the fun part, the hand quilting! The threads matched perfectly, and I decided to quilt in a diamond formation, either side of the seams.
![Hand Quilting with 8 weight Aurifil thread](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4377_480x480.jpg?v=1704374335)
It was a joy to stitch with the 8 weight. I love the additional definition that the thicker thread gives, and it really makes a feature of the quilting. The thread has a wonderful feel to it, and it glided easily through the patchwork and batting. I was thrilled with the final result.
![Patchwork cushion on chair hand quilted with 8 weight Aurifil thread](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4371_480x480.jpg?v=1704374564)
Let me share some close ups.
![Aurifil 8 weight hand quilting](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4370_480x480.jpg?v=1704374628)
![8 weight Aurifil thread hand quilting](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4372_480x480.jpg?v=1704374651)
For the back of the pillow I made a simple envelope back, and used a simple black popper to secure it in place. I think it looks pretty stylish!
![Cushion back with envelope backing and popper](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4373_480x480.jpg?v=1704374732)
Here's the pillow in my living room. It matches perfectly and might just have to stay here!
![patchwork pillow on a chair in my living room](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2756/6532/files/ACS_4368_480x480.jpg?v=1704374842)
It's fair to say I'm a convert to the 8 weight Aurifil and I'm excited to get my hands on some more colours soon. I know you're going to love it too.