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Flash Sew & Quilt carries nine of the most trusted thread brands in quilting, embroidery, and serging — available in-store at our Sarasota, Naples, and Jupiter locations and shipped anywhere online. Whether you're piecing a quilt top, running an embroidery design on a Bernina or Baby Lock, or loading a serger for the first time, you'll find the right fiber, weight, and color here.

Find the Right Thread for Your Project

Piecing & Quilting

Fine cotton 50wt is the standard for piecing quilt tops and machine quilting. Aurifil is the staff favorite — lightweight, lint-free, and available in hundreds of colors. Mettler and Quilters Select are strong alternatives.

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Machine Embroidery

Polyester 40wt runs cleanly through every Bernina and Baby Lock embroidery machine. Isacord is the industry standard. Exquisite gives you over 500 colors at an accessible price. Madeira delivers premium color saturation.

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Metallic & Decorative

Kingstar metallic is engineered to run smoothly without shredding — the problem that plagues cheaper metallics. WonderFil rounds out the specialty range with everything from ultra-fine to heavy decorative threads.

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Serging & Bobbin

Maxi-Lock is the standard choice for overlocking and serging. Ask us about pre-wound bobbins (Fil-Tec Magna-Glide) for longarm quilting — we carry those too.

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Soft Gold IFS138

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Soft Gold IFS138

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Soft Gold IFS138 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine bu...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Black IFS101

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Black IFS101

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Black IFS101 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but su...

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Besties by Tula Pink - Aurifil Thread 50 wt

Aurifil
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At its core, Tula Pink’s new Besties collection is a tribute to unconditional love. It represents both the love we give to the beautiful creatures ...

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Isacord Thread 9927 Mochalatte Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Mochalatte 9927 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is ava...

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Isacord Thread 9918 Ol' Glory Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Ol' Glory 9918 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is avai...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Golden Oliver DZ4120

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Golden Oliver DZ4120 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a ...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Apricot Blush DZ1127

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Apricot Blush DZ1127 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a ...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Frost Green DZ6108

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Frost Green DZ6108 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a si...

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt linen thread in color 2325, which is a neutral grey tone, with the Aurifil logo visible.
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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Linen 2325 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Linen (2325) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in L...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Grey 2605 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Grey 2605 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Grey (2605) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Grey (260...

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Very Light Delft 50wt thread by Aurifil 1300 meters

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Very Light Delft 2770 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Very Light Delft (2770) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thr...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1552 Gold 1000M ES1552

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1552 Gold Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1552 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1716 London Fog 1000M ES1716

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1716 London Fog Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1716 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 345 Opalescent Pink 1000M ES345

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345 Opalescent Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES345 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Greenery RZ4146

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Greenery RZ4146 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that is...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1423 Blueberry 1000M ES1423

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1423 Blueberry Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1423 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Isacord Thread Iced Pink 2160 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 5553 French Navy 1000M ES5553

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5553 French Navy Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES5553 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Steampunk 6730 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Steampunk 6730 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Steampunk (6730) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 838 Napa Red 1000M ES838

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838 Napa Red Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES838 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 811 Oyster 1000M ES811

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811 Oyster Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES811 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Bright Navy SP53

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SP53 Bright Navy - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cot...

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Isacord Thread Yellow 0310 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Artic Ice 2625 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Artic Ice 2625 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Artic Ice (2625) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Arti...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Lavender FT19 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Lavender FT19is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top sti...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Laruel Green 2902 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Laruel Green (2902) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton T...

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Isacord Thread Buttercup 0630 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Buttercup 0630 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 381 Violet Blue 1000M ES381

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381 Violet Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES381 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1708 Moonlight 1000M ES1708

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1708 Moonlight Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1708 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Isacord Thread Iris Blue 2905 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Iris Blue 2905 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 385 Saphire 1000M ES385

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385 Saphire Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES385 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 675 Volcano 1000M ES675

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675 Volcano Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES675 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Soft Black SP201

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SP201 Soft Black - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cot...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 953 Swamp Green 1000M ES953

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953 Swamp Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES953 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 020 Black 5000M X020

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020 Black Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X020 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Isacord Thread Purple 2920 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Tamarack 6011 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 445 Pacific Blue 1000M ES445

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445 Pacific Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES445 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Isacord Thread Blossom 1921 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Fuchsia 2521 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Prism Violet DZ 5118

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Prism violet DZ5118 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a ...

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Isacord Thread Spearmint 4240 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Birch Leaf 5740 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 116 Charcoal 1000M ES116

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Isacord Thread Meringue 1140 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Rich Gold SP11

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SP11 Rich Gold - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotto...

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Isacord Thread Orchid 2810 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Urban Garden RZM14

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Aurifil

Italian-made 100% cotton, beloved by quilters worldwide for its lint-free performance and vast color range. The 50wt is the everyday piecing and quilting standard; 40wt adds visible texture; 28wt and 12wt for decorative and hand-look stitching. Our staff's first recommendation across the board.

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Exquisite

Our widest color selection — over 500 shades in a polyester 40wt that performs beautifully in embroidery machines. Priced accessibly without sacrificing quality. The go-to brand for prolific embroiderers who need precise color matching across a massive palette. Thread color conversion chart — between Exquisite Isacord & Madeira →

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Isacord

The industry standard for machine embroidery. Isacord polyester 40wt is colorfast, strong, and tested in Bernina and Baby Lock embroidery machines by dealers across the country. If you're starting out in machine embroidery and want a thread you can trust, start here. Thread color conversion chart — find Isacord equivalents in Exquisite & Madeira →

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WonderFil

A specialty brand with a thread for every technique — from Invisafil 100wt for invisible hand-look quilting to DecoBob pre-wound bobbins for longarm work. WonderFil is the brand for quilters who want to push what their machine can do beyond standard piecing thread.

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Madeira

A premium German thread brand with a long track record in embroidery and decorative stitching. Madeira's rich color saturation and high sheen make it the choice for embroidery projects where color depth matters — particularly on darker fabrics. Thread color conversion chart — between Exquisite Isacord & Madeira →

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Kingstar

Metallic thread engineered to run smoothly through machine needles without shredding or breaking — the chronic failure mode of lesser metallic threads. Use Kingstar when you want genuine sparkle and shine in embroidery or free-motion quilting without the frustration.

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Mettler

Premium Swiss mercerized cotton with a signature silk-like finish. Ben, our Sarasota technician and Bernina specialist, recommends Mettler for Bernina machines — consistent tension and a beautiful sheen on finished quilts. Available in 50wt for both piecing and quilting.

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Quilters Select

Designed specifically for quilters — smooth delivery, consistent tension, and reliable performance in both piecing and free-motion quilting. A strong alternative to Aurifil for quilters who want the same quality focus at a different price point.

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Maxi-Lock

The cone thread standard for serging and overlocking. Maxi-Lock delivers consistent tension through the multiple loopers and needles of an overlocker — essential for garment sewers, bag makers, and anyone working with a serger regularly.

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Thread Weight Quick Reference

Thread weight is counterintuitive: the higher the number, the finer the thread. A 100wt is nearly invisible; a 12wt is chunky and decorative.

Weight Fiber Best For Brands We Carry
100wt Cotton or polyester Invisible appliqué, hand-look quilting WonderFil Invisafil
80wt Cotton Micro-piecing, precision quilt tops Aurifil 80wt
50wt Cotton Piecing & quilting — the everyday standard Aurifil, Mettler, Quilters Select
40wt Polyester or cotton Machine embroidery, visible quilting lines Isacord, Exquisite, Madeira, Aurifil
28wt Cotton Decorative top-stitching, big-stitch hand look Aurifil 28wt
12wt Cotton or wool Chunky decorative, hand embroidery look Aurifil 12wt
Cone / serger Polyester Overlocking, serging, longarm bobbins Maxi-Lock, WonderFil DecoBob

Thread FAQs

Cotton or polyester thread for quilting — which should I use?
Cotton thread is traditional for quilting cotton fabrics — it breathes the same way as the fabric and creates a classic matte finish. Polyester is stronger, more colorfast, and the right choice for machine embroidery. Rule of thumb: cotton for piecing and quilting, polyester (Isacord, Exquisite, Madeira) for embroidery.
What thread do you recommend for Bernina machines?
Ben, our Sarasota technician, recommends Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt for general sewing and quilting. For machine embroidery on a Bernina, Isacord 40wt is the industry standard — it's what Bernina certified dealers recommend across the country.
Do you carry these thread brands at all three locations?
Aurifil, Isacord, Exquisite, and WonderFil are stocked at all three locations — Sarasota, Naples, and Jupiter. Specialty brands like Kingstar, Mettler, and Maxi-Lock may vary by store. Call Sarasota (941-960-1189) or Naples (239-304-8387) to confirm availability, or order online for guaranteed fulfillment.
What thread weight should a beginner start with?
Start with 50wt cotton for piecing and quilting — it's the standard for a reason. Aurifil 50wt is our top recommendation: forgiving in the machine, easy to handle, and available in a color for every project. Once you're comfortable, the weight guide above will help you branch out.