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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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Isacord Thread Straw 1161 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Straw 1161 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Orange SP40

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SP40 Orange - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton T...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Spearmint #2908
Aurifil Thread 50wt Spearmint 2908 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Spearmint 2908 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Spearmint (2908) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 878 Coffee 1000M ES878

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878 Coffee Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES878 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Blue Iris RZ3121

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Blue Iris RZ3121 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 Polyester Thread - 3142 Bronze 1000M ES3142

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3142 Bronze Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES3142 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Stone 2324 (1300 meters)
Stone Aurifil Thread 50wt

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Stone 2324 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Stone (2324) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in S...

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Isacord Thread Easter Dress 0230 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Easter Dress 0230 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. ...

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Isacord Thread Smoke 0131 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Peach Fuzz DZ1176

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Peach Fuzz DZ1176 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a sil...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dark Cobalt 2740 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dark Cobalt (2740) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 642 Zinnia Gold 1000M ES642

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642 Zinnia Gold Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES642 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Isacord Thread Citrus 0600 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Citrus 0600 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...

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Sardinia Pink by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2410 - 2425 - 2530

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SARDINIA by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2410 — 2425 — 2530 Code: AC50CP3-001 The Spiaggia Rosa sparkles and glistens i...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Roise Outlook RZM03

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Roise Outlook RZM03 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread tha...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Dark Pewter 2630 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dark Pewter 2630 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dark Pewter (2630) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Da...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 650 Carrot 1000M ES650

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650 Carrot Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES650 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Isacord Thread Cardinal 1904 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 216 Russet 1000M ES216

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216 Russet Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES216 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Olive SP54

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SP54 Olive - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Th...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 909 Montego Bay 1000M ES909

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909 Montego Bay Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES909 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 947 Tea Green 1000M ES947

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947 Tea Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES947 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Canary 2120 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Canary (2120) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Isacord Thread Very Dark Brown 0576 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Very Dark Brown 0576 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiast...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Deep Rich Tomato Red SP09

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SP09 Deep Rich Tomato Red - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti...

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Isacord Thread Sisal 0832 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Deep Ocen Green/Blue SP13

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SP13 Deep Ocen Green/Blue - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 906 Legendary Blue 1000M ES906

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906 Legendary Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES906 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Clear Blue SP34

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SP34 Clear Blue - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cott...

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Isacord Thread Limelight 6031 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Limelight 6031 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Billiard RZ4138

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Billiard RZ4138 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 - 5550 Postal Blue 1000M ES5550

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5550 Postal Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES5550 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Isacord Thread Oxford 3840 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Oxford 3840 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Blue Pride 1500M T4004

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Blue Pride Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T4004 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew &...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 409 Windjammer 1000M ES409

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409 Windjammer Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES409 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 33 Golden 1000M ES33

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33 Golden Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES33 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Isacord Thread Yellowgreen 6043 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Cornsilk 0651 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 829 Barely Beige 1000M ES829

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829 Barely Beige Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES829 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Wonderfil Fruitti Storm FT20 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Storm FT20is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stitch...

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Isacord Thread Shrimp 1362 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 383 Dark Lilac 1000M ES383

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 864 Heirloom Rose 1000M ES864

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt mint colored (#2830) thread with an orange cap.

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Mint 2830 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Mint (2830) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Mi...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1545 Toasted Almond 1000M ES1545

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Capri Breeze RZ3142

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Capri Breeze RZ3142 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread tha...

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Isacord Thread Bark 1055 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Light Cocoa 1134 - 1000 Meter Spool

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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.