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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.
Shop Piecing Thread →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.
Shop Embroidery Thread →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.
Shop Metallic Thread →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.
Shop Serger Thread →Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Red 8380
MadeiraRed 9130B-8380 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread that h...
View full detailsMadeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Light Grey - 8100
MadeiraLight Grey - 8100 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to l...
View full detailsMadeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Steel Grey 8111
MadeiraSteel Grey 9130B-8111 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread...
View full detailsMadeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Navy Blue - 8965
MadeiraNavy Blue - 8965 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to la...
View full detailsMadeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Olive Drab - 8992
MadeiraOlive Drab - 8992 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to l...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Tree Top GM4131
WONDERFILTree Top GM4131 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new threa...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Lagoon GM3130
WONDERFILLagoon GM3130 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thread ...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Winet Sky Grey IFS718
WONDERFILWinet Sky Grey IFS718 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fin...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Soft Royal Blue IFS311
WONDERFILSoft Royal Blue IFS311 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fi...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Black IFS101
WONDERFILBlack IFS101 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but sur...
View full detailsBesties by Tula Pink - Aurifil Thread 50 wt
AurifilAt 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 ...
View full detailsIsacord Thread 9921 Grape Crush Variegated Thread1000m
IsacordIsacord Grape Crush 9921 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is av...
View full detailsIsacord Thread 9918 Ol' Glory Variegated Thread 1000m
IsacordIsacord Ol' Glory 9918 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is avai...
View full detailsWonderfil Dazzle Thread Frost Green DZ6108
WONDERFILFrost Green DZ6108 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a si...
View full detailsWonderfil Dazzle Thread Claret Red DZ1130
WONDERFILClaret Red DZ1130 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a sil...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Linen 2325 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Linen (2325) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in L...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Grey 2605 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Grey (2605) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Grey (260...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 115 Gettysburg 1000M ES115
Exquisite115 Gettysburg Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES115 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 1716 London Fog 1000M ES1716
Exquisite1716 London Fog Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1716 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 345 Opalescent Pink 1000M ES345
Exquisite345 Opalescent Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES345 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...
View full detailsWonderfil Razzle Thread Greenery RZ4146
WONDERFILGreenery RZ4146 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that is...
View full detailsWonderfil Razzle Thread Hint of Mint RZM08
WONDERFILHint of Mint RZM08 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 101 Light Silver 1000M ES101
Exquisite101 Light Silver Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES101 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....
View full detailsIsacord Thread Tropical Pink 1950 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Tropical Pink 1950 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts....
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 1423 Blueberry 1000M ES1423
Exquisite1423 Blueberry Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1423 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Cobblestone 0108 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Cobblestone 108 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Iced Pink 2160 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Iced Pink 2160 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Steampunk 6730 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Steampunk (6730) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 838 Napa Red 1000M ES838
Exquisite838 Napa Red Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES838 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 811 Oyster 1000M ES811
Exquisite811 Oyster Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES811 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...
View full detailsWonderfil Spagetti Thread Bright Navy SP53
WONDERFILSP53 Bright Navy - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cot...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 1148 Safari 1000M ES1148
Exquisite1148 Safari Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1148 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Yellow 0310 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Yellow 0310 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Artic Ice 2625 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Artic Ice (2625) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Arti...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Penny 1154 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Penny 1154 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...
View full detailsWonderfil Fruitti Lavender FT19 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)
WONDERFILWonderfil Fruitti Lavender FT19is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top sti...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Laruel Green 2902 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Laruel Green (2902) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton T...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 443 Turquoise Green 1000M ES443
Exquisite443 Turquoise Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES443 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 381 Violet Blue 1000M ES381
Exquisite381 Violet Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES381 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Iris Blue 2905 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Iris Blue 2905 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Poppy 1703 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Poppy 1703 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 385 Saphire 1000M ES385
Exquisite385 Saphire Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES385 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...
View full detailsWonderfil Spagetti Thread Soft Black SP201
WONDERFILSP201 Soft Black - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cot...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 2518 French Beige 1000M ES2518
Exquisite2518 French Beige Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES2518 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...
View full detailsWonderfil Razzle Thread Island Living RZM13
WONDERFILIsland Living RZM13 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread tha...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 020 Black 5000M X020
Exquisite020 Black Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X020 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Tamarack 6011 - 1000 Meter Spool
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Isacord Tamarack 6011 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 445 Pacific Blue 1000M ES445
Exquisite445 Pacific Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES445 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....
View full detailsShop by Brand
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.
Shop Aurifil →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 →
Shop Exquisite →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 →
Shop Isacord →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.
Shop WonderFil →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 →
Shop Madeira →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.
Shop Kingstar →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.
Shop Mettler →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.
Shop Quilters Select →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.
Shop Maxi-Lock →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.