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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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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Forest 1000M V102

Exquisite
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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Forest 1000 Meters (V102) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisite com...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 842 Bright Gold 1000M ES842

Exquisite
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842 Bright Gold Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES842 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 4419 Aquamarine 1000M ES4419

Exquisite
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4419 Aquamarine Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES4419 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Isacord Thread Whale 0111 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Whale 0111 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 240 Hedge 1000M ES240

Exquisite
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240 Hedge Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES240 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Isacord Thread California Blue 4103 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord California Blue 4103 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiast...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 415 Cobalt Blue 1000M ES415

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415 Cobalt Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES415 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1241 Spiced Cranberry 1000M ES1241

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1241 Spiced Cranberry Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1241 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Aubergine 2570 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Aubergine 2570 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Aubergine (2570) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 635 Lemon Whip 1000M ES635

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635 Lemon Whip Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES635 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Isacord Thread Deep Purple 2900 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Deep Purple 2900 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1163 Chicory 1000M ES1163

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1163 Chicory Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1163 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 54 Neon Fuchsia 1000M ES54

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54 Neon Fuchsia Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES54 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Berrylicious 4647 (Variegated) - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Berrylicious (4647) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in B...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 5559 Stainless Steel 1000M ES5559

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5559 Stainless Steel Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES5559 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as r...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Citrus 1000M V105

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Citrus 1000 Meters (V105) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisite com...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 819 Wicker 1000M ES819

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819 Wicker Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES819 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Isacord Thread Winter Sky 3761 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Winter Sky 3761 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Isacord Thread Heather Pink 2152 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Heather Pink 2152 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. ...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Pale Yellow 1135 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Pale Yellow 1135 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Pale Yellow (1135) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Pa...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Blossom Pink 2530 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Blossom Pink 2530 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Blossom Pink (2530) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread ...

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Isacord Thread Corsage 1840 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Corsage 1840 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Isacord Thread Frosted Plum 2640 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Frosted Plum 2640 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. ...

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Isacord Thread Brick 1514 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Brick 1514 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 5552 Ink 1000M ES5552

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5552 Ink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES5552 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 501 Beige 1000M ES501

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501 Beige Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES501 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Mountains FT17 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Mountains FT17is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top st...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1324 Iris 1000M ES1324

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1324 Iris Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1324 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 588 Light Grey 1000M ES588

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588 Light Grey Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES588 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 840 Burnished Copper 1000M ES840

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840 Burnished Copper Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES840 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ra...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 134 Saffron 1000M ES134

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134 Saffron Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES134 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Lamb FT41 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Lamb FT41is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stitchi...

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Mako Thread Cone Light Beige (2310) 6452 yards

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread – Light Biege (2310) – 6452 Yards, Cone Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Light...

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Quilters Select Prewound Bobbins (Black & White Set) 135 Yards - 80 Wt.

Quilters Select Prewound Bobbins (Black & White Set) 135 Yards - 80 Wt.

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Quilters Select Prewound Bobbins (Black & White Set) 135 Yards - 80 Wt. QS-B40BW Discover the perfect balance of convenience and quality with Q...

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Spring Grass Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0274

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Spring Grass QST60-0274 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available...

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Pale Peach Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0110

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Pale Peach QST80-0110 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to ...

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Italian Blue Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0393

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Italian Blue QST80-0393 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Amazone 9509

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Amazone 9131B-9509 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread th...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Natural 8822

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Natural 9130B-8822 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread th...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Coral Fish 9506

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Coral Fish 9131B-9506 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Pumpkin 8651

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Pumpkin 9130B-8651 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread th...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Red 8380

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Red 9130B-8380 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread that h...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Denim Gold 8550

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Denim Gold 9130B-8550 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Blue 8420

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Navy Blue 9130B-8420 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread ...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Royal Blue - 9660

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Royal Blue - 9660 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to l...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Steel Grey 8111

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Steel Grey 9130B-8111 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Orange - 8765

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Orange - 8765 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last ...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Yellow - 9360

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Yellow - 9360 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last ...

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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.