Jan Hicks Creates - A review of AURIFIL Cotton Embroidery Floss

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[@kimmikemoissinac5175]

Thanks Jan, That was a great presentation. Thank you very much. I’ve been very curious about that particular floss. Kim

[@barbarashires6178]

Thank you for this video, I really appreciate your review!!!!

[@jackiewessel7195]

Thank you for your very thorough review!

[@mm-qm9zh]

I love it when you do reviews. Thank you! 🙏 Meline

[@cindycrawley8851]

price gets me!!!!!!!!! whoa $90? I'll stick to the DMC, thank you. Love your videos.

[@stitch_in_woodstock]

Thanks so much for the review. I have joined several of Fat Quarter Shop's stitch-a-long projects, and my budget is stretched enough with just those. I would love to try Aurifil someday, but if you're going to spent $4.75 on cotton, then get NPI Silk for almost the same price. And I cannot afford any silk right now. Fortunately, I purchased almost all of the colors of NPI while I was still working. Planned stashing -- which I'm glad I did. Take care. "See" you soon. Kate B.

[@JanHicksCreates]

Planned stashing! Yes! That is perfect! That is going to be my new explanation for my purchases because retirement is coming!! ❤️

[@sandyenglund6732]

Their quilting/sewing machine thread is wonderful

[@JanHicksCreates]

How is the price on their other threads, Sandy? More reasonable? Hope you’re staying safe. I’ve been seeing your photos on FB. How’s it looking in your area today?

[@joanne4191]

Good review, I will check them out, but most times I go with DMC because of the price.

[@kathyosborne7514]

Thanx Jan that was a very good review xx

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks for the information Jan❤️

[@cyndiwatanabe7439]

I LOVE cross stitching with the 12wt!! It is Amazing!!

[@JanHicksCreates]

I’ve used the Sulky 12 wt and really like it. I’m going to try the Aurifil 12 wt and see if it’s similar. And I’ll do a cost comparison, too.

[@cyndiwatanabe7439]

Jan! I bought the 12 wt. Auriful in RED on a sampler! I LOVE IT!!!

[@patandrews3288]

Love their sewing thread but will stick with DMC for floss.

[@cherylemoon8186]

Thanks for the info. I’ve wondered about that thread. It does seem pricey!

[@karideising1675]

Thank you for the review. I have been wondering about that floss!

[@meezermeowmy]

Thank you for your forthright review, including the high price of Aurifil.

[@ChiaraOsborne]

I am a sucker for packaging and do have some because I bought a kit but I don't think I would buy much more than I currently have. Great review.

[@micheleh4016]

I use their sewing and quilting thread but have been curious about the floss. Great review. Thanks

[@hannamansfield2894]

Thank you for your review. Great to know.

[@NonniMcMac]

This was very helpful, Jan! The price of Aurifil held me back when I began stitching Lori Holt's "Sew She Did". I wondered if I was missing some great quality and appreciate having had that question answered. Thanks!

[@allisonferber5474]

Thanks for the review. I wish you had talked more about coverage on different count fabrics. I also just want to point out that with DMC , you don’t have another mass produced object, the spool, left over when the thread is gone. I’ll take the kinks from bobbins any day.

[@JanHicksCreates]

True about the spool, but at least it’s wooden and biodegradeable, and I’m sure most people would reuse them. I am going to be doing a video on showing the coverage of various brands of black floss. Not quite what you’re asking about here, but hopefully still helpful.

[@CadesCrafts]

Thanks for the review!

[@paulettecurt-costa8902]

Thanks Jan for the info. Very helpful.

[@suzsewsquilts]

They make the best thread, love it

[@JanHicksCreates]

So which all of their threads do you use, Suzanne? How is the price of their sewing threads?

[@suzsewsquilts]

@@JanHicksCreates I use the 50wt for sewing quilts, I use the wool for wool applique, and the flosses for embroidery & cross stitch

[@carolreid9755]

Thank you Jan for your update, sO hope you are having a good break. I saw handwork maniac on floss tube using Sulky blendables 12 wt for pandemic so I bought 4 spools and here in the UK they are £2.70 a spool. I am loving it and a really good alternative for those who can't justify buying silk at the moment ,or at anytime for that matter. It is working up a t treat , no splitting of thread (it is one strand) and being varigated no change of colour. Aurifil sounds interesting ,I will have a look at their website. Always good to get a true review thank you.

[@JanHicksCreates]

Yeah, Sulky is a great thread, too. Glad to see that that one is reasonably priced for you. I’d be interested to know what price you are seeing for the Aurifil floss. In Canadian dollars, someone commented that it’s 13.50. Crazy!

[@carolreid9755]

I have checked Aurifil 4.86 dollars per spool of 50 m. Sulky 3.50 dollars 300 m. Both of these are 12 weight.

[@gingermccafferty9572]

I am wondering how you are liking the Aufofil now that you have stitched longer with it at this date? I chuckle as I was certain it must have more length on it than DMC, but could not find how long. SO THANKs for that tidbit too. Enjoy your flosstubes. Ordered some French patterns today Lol. I really was surfing thru your library today and got side-tracked trying to find your start of Prim. I think I have it narrowed down now and will head to that one next. If not the one no worries as I am enjoying looking thru them all immensely. (Still working full time, so my sewing room is neglected, but I certainly am still managing to supply my retirement fund with no trouble thanks to your help!)

[@JanHicksCreates]

Hi Ginger! I’m always happy to help a fellow stitcher stock up on her retirement fund! That is very important! As for the Aurafil floss, no, I don’t particularly care for it. For some reason, it feels more papery to me. (That sounds weird, doesn’t it. LOL) I don’t know how to describe it really, it’s like it’s drier, and it doesn’t have a nice sheen to it like mercerized cotton. I also think it knots more easily. So while I am glad that I tried it, and am happy I did the Prim Stitch series in the called for floss, I won’t go out of my way to use it again.

[@newobmat]

Very factual review. Thank you! Price is a major bummer.

[@JanHicksCreates]

It really is kind of crazy.

[@jamjams_9678]

thank you, stay safe!

[@dianeperkins7229]

Thanks for the review. I use Aurifil floss exclusively for my piecing and quilting. It is a great quality thread. Sounds like the floss is equally as good. But, like you mentioned, their products are pricey but definitely worth it if you can afford them.

[@JanHicksCreates]

Yes, and I guess that’s what it comes down to, if you can afford it, why not splurge. If you can’t afford it, there are wonderful alternatives. I don’t think Aurifil will ever replace DMC as the go to thread for stitchers, though, not at that price and color range.

[@lisashults1676]

How about just using the black spool...you know like the DMC 310 vs Anchor black vs Sulky black as far as coverage? Age old question I know but I would buy just the black if it was way better. Seems like as of late my 310 frays more that I have noticed before but may just be older skein. Just wanted to know your thoughts and hope your staying safe and having a better month🧡

[@JanHicksCreates]

This is a great idea for a video, Lisa! I’m going to collect the black threads from various companies and I’ll do a video comparing the coverage. Thanks!

[@cherylmarch9293]

Thank you Jan for this review!. I love the quilting/sewing thread. I love the thread. I have some of the aurifil floss. It is a bit pricy. Have a lovely day! 🌼

[@theresamorgan1033]

Jan, very informative.. I've learned so much Tonite... You need a (buy me a cup of coffee). This was a lesson n I would have bought you several🤭🤭🤭🤭 Now what's this about hubby n a book???? Is it something we would like???? Blessed weekend..

[@JanHicksCreates]

You know, I’ve thought on and off about that buy me a coffee thing. I’ll need to look into it. Thanks for mentioning it! As for Mike’s books, he writes sci-fi/action/space opera type of books. You can check him out on Amazon under Michael R. Hicks. He has the first books in his trilogies free, so you can try them out and see what you think.

[@wombathollowcrafts]

Thank you for the review - I found it very helpful 💜💜

[@karenkorn8180]

Thanks, Jan! Always good to know about any alternatives! Love your flosstubes! Karen of Prom Queen Stitcher 🌸.

[@JanHicksCreates]

Thanks Karen!

[@donnavanboxel9174]

Thanks for the video.

[@hildejohnson8780]

Stay safe on your trip and I love the colors on that on the school so you're nice I like that someday when I can afford it I love the colors and thanks for sharing and stay safe be careful out there and God bless 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@JanHicksCreates]

Thank you, Hilde!

[@SmilingDaisy_]

Jan thank you so much for this review. I am currently using (and loving) Sulky and was wondering how this compared. What are your thoughts about AuriFloss vs Sulky?

[@JanHicksCreates]

I haven’t used Sulky that much, but I can say that Aurafil is more like DMC thank Sulky, since it is a 6 strand floss.

[@marymccarty4725]

Thanks for the review and you are right it is out of my price range. I am having trouble with black DMC and Anchor. I would buy the black if it was good coverage. Thank you with your help on my Pattern Keeper question. Love your videos. Mary

[@JanHicksCreates]

Someone else said that about the black. I’m going to get a variety of brands and do a video comparing them.

[@frederikaunterberger6695]

Hi Jan I think you get a lot more floss on a Aurifloss reel so that makes it cheaper.

[@JanHicksCreates]

You get 18 yds vs 8.8 yds. So, buy 2.5 skeins of DMC which would be roughly the same as 18 yds, you would still only be spending, at the highest cost I’ve seen here in the States, maybe around $2.50 rather than $4.74.

[@sharynhutchinson885]

Thanks for the review and I agree completely. I would love to get the Bee Basics box (I have the Prim Box) but the price is so high.

[@JanHicksCreates]

Yeah, these boxes are definitely a splurge!

[@ginaballard2095]

Thank you for the review. Have you tried Sullivan s thread ? I see it at a good price,,,was wondering about quality.

[@christineking4778]

I’m interested in what you think of Sullivan’s too.

[@JanHicksCreates]

The only experience I have with Sullivans thus far is with punch needle. It seemed to be a perfectly fine floss from what I could tell from that. But someone did request I do a review video comparing the blacks of a bunch of the different flosses and their coverage. Sullivans is one of them, so stay tuned for that.

[@rebeccafelker8851]

Thx for the review. I was curious about aurafil, I am using sulky now. It is very nice for the money and of course DMC has the colors and the price. I do not like doing bobbins I get a 3 ring notebook put in baseball card saver pages, use Velcro dots to keep the floss in each card saver. It is pictured on my Instagram a couple times. yarn.sticks if u would like to look. Love your floss tubes.

[@JanHicksCreates]

Thank you, Rebecca! I will check it out. I am currently in the process of changing up my floss storage system...again! Lol. Do you find the floss gets caught on the Velcro dots at all?

[@rebeccafelker8851]

Jan Hicks Creates it can, but not often or bad. All storage ideas seem to have an issue. I like this as I can just flip thru to look for a color, saves time hunting for the right color. Try just one page maybe and use 1/2 to 3/4 in size Velcro dots. The small ones do not work well.

[@christineking4778]

I appreciate your honesty. Does it fray like sulky?

[@JanHicksCreates]

I haven’t noticed much fraying. I use about 18 in lengths.

[@FluffyTurtles]

Would love to see a short video of coverage comparison of black DMC, Aurifil, Cosmo, Sulky, and Anchor.

[@ginaballard2095]

And Sullivan

[@JanHicksCreates]

Such a great idea! I’m going to gather those brands and I’ll do that. The only one I’m not sure of is Cosmo. Not sure who sells that one.

[@themirrorimagestitcher]

Aurifil thread is wonderful for quilt piecing, makes your blocks super accurate, highest quality of thread I’ve used. But the price of the embroidery floss, $13.50 in Canada 🇨🇦 per spool is not in my budget. But funny that you should do this video because I just bought a few different weights in black 12, 28, 40, 50, 80 And I’m testing them out for back stitching. I have a project that suggests 1 thread bs in an area , 2 threads in another & 3 threads in a few spots. I thought I’d try different thicknesses of thread and see if gave me the same results.

[@JanHicksCreates]

Oh, that’s a cool thought. FQS has a sampler pack of different Aurifil threads that I’ve ordered to try different weights. Someone also requested I do a video comparing coverage of different brands of black threads, so I’ll be doing that, too. But yeah, 13.50 for a spool is just impossible.

[@pamkahmann3833]

Great review. Very informative. My LNS carries Cosmo. Do you have any knowledge of that thread?

[@JanHicksCreates]

No, I’ve never used Cosmo. Where is your LNS? Someone asked me to do a video showing the coverage of black for all the different floss brands. It would be good to know a source for Cosmo.

[@pamkahmann3833]

Jan Hicks Creates My LNS is Quilter’s Station in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Rita is the owner’s name. I am new to Flosstube and thoroughly enjoying all your videos. It’s like sitting and stitching with a friend. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!

[@annemousseau8757]

thank you

[@tracyj4439]

Aurifloss is my favorite. For me, I think it’s cheaper than DMC. Dmc has the cost of floss bags, rings, bobbins, etc. I seem to waste a lot of DMC as it gets balled up and knotted and has more thread breakage. I like the wood spools too and use those for different crafting projects and for binding.

[@JanHicksCreates]

All good points, though I would say that everyone has much different experience with DMC. But the important thing is that there are so many options for all of us.

[@beverleygardam151]

I am interested in the book your hubby is writing ,has he written books before ? If so what name do l look for Jan ? Thankyou for reviewing these cottons .

[@JanHicksCreates]

Thanks Beverly! Yes, Mike has quite a few books out there. This is the last in a series of....9 or 10 maybe? I’ve lost count. His books are in the sci fi/action genre. You can find him on Amazon under Michael R Hicks.

[@chickadee04287]

I think the ends of the spools come off if you wiggle them a bit. Nice review!

[@JanHicksCreates]

Someone else mentioned that, too. That’s how the Kreinik spools are, too. Good to know that these work the same way!

[@lindaharmon4925]

Do you separate the strands for 1 over 1 or are you using the entire ply?

[@JanHicksCreates]

One strand of floss over 1 thread.

[@krystalrowe96]

Overall, it is out of my price range but I do think the colors are so pretty.

[@crishertel]

To me this Aurifloss feels very dry and doesn’t shine as well as DMC. I end up using thread conditioner on it. It is very easy to store.

[@sheriking4041]

I think 123 Stitch sells Arifloss

[@tealelder6475]

This flosstitute agrees with your review. I love the cute box that they come in. Have I started the prim Sal? That’s none of your business. 🤪 No! 😳🙈

[@JanHicksCreates]

Not enough time in the day to stitch it all! Luckily, it all just sits and waits for us!

[@lynettedalton-stitchinmyst7358]

that is why i have never bought it. i love my dmc, i have the whole set with the variegated. i get wdw monthly from fat quarter shop. i am getting into silk 100.3's right now and aurifil floss is not a good fit for me, unless i with the lottery, lol, thank Jan

[@JanHicksCreates]

Yep, so many other pretty threads out there. As someone else said, I’d rather spend my money on silks!

[@shimmerysparkles123]

Good review. I don't like the price of it nor that "wood" bobbin. I prefer acid free products only in my stash. However, even if they were sold in plastic bobbins, there's not enough incentive to purchase them at that price. I'd go for silk first, which will outlast most cotton fibers IMO.

[@JanHicksCreates]

Yes, I would rather spend my money on silk!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Thank you?