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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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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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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Baby Blue 9320

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Baby Blue 9130B-9320 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 - 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 - 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 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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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Purple - 9922

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Purple - 9922 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 - Pink Rose - 9917

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Pink Rose - 9917 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to la...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Graphite 8110

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Graphite 9130B-8110 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread t...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Blue Steel - 8105

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Blue Steel - 8105 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 Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Brown - 9290

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Brown - 9290 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last t...

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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - White GM8201

Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - White GM8201

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White GM8201 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thread w...

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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Summer Shower GM7126
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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Summer Shower GM7126

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Summer Shower GM7126 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new ...

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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Grenadine GM1179
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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Grenadine GM1179

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Grenadine GM1179 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thre...

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Isacord Thread 9973 Summer Peonies Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Summer Peonies 9973 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is...

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Isacord Thread 9302 Bark Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Bark 9302 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is available...

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Isacord Thread 9925 Saffron Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Saffron 9925 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is availa...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Aqua Sea DZ3130

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Aqua Sea DZ3130 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a silky...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Vermillion Orange RZ1140

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Vermillion Orange RZ1140 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen threa...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Tango Red RZ1148

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Tango Red RZ1148 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that i...

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Isacord Thread Tan 1141 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Irish Green 5415 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Zinnia RZ2142

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Zinnia RZ2142 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that is c...

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Isacord Thread Shrimp Pink 1060 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Liberty Gold 0824 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Paprika 1301 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Paprika 1301 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 831 Peachy Keen 1000M ES831

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831 Peachy Keen Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES831 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Isacord Thread Sea Shell 0170 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Mauve 2241 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Ivory 1172 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Dandelion RZ2117

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Dandelion RZ2117 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that i...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Amber Glow 1000M V114

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Amber Glow 1000 Meters (V114) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisite...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 190 Rosewood 1000M ES190

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190 Rosewood Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES190 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Blush 2415 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Blush 2415 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Blush (2415) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in B...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1710 Zinc 1000M ES1710

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1710 Zinc Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1710 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Raspberry Wine DZ1106

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Raspberry Wine DZ1106 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 525 Honeysuckle 1000M ES525

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 3015 Scarlet Red 5000M X3015

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Blue Danube RZ3132

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Isacord Thread Dusty Mauve 2153 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Strawberry 1805 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1241 Spiced Cranberry 5000M X1241

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Lemon 2110 - 1422 yds

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 112 Ash 1000M ES112

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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.