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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 Polyester Thread - 8010 Volcano Grey 1000M ES8010

Exquisite
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8010 Volcano Grey Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES8010 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Parrot Green RZ4151

WONDERFIL
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Parrot Green RZ4151 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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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Hyacinth RZ5107

WONDERFIL
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Hyacinth RZ5107 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 - 32 Neon Green 1000M ES32

Exquisite
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32 Neon Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES32 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 3014 Papaya 1000M ES3014

Exquisite
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3014 Papaya Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES3014 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Isacord Thread Taupe 1061 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Taupe 1061 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 612 Butter 1000M ES612

Exquisite
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612 Butter Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES612 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 347 Crepe Myrtle 1000M ES347

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347 Crepe Myrtle Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES347 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 253 Hazel 1000M ES253

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253 Hazel Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES253 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 4735 Shaded Spruce 1000M ES4735

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4735 Shaded Spruce Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES4735 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Greenery DZ4146

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Greenery DZ4146 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a silk...

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Isacord Thread Chartreuse 5830 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Chartreuse 5830 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Marine Blue SP49

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SP49 Marine Blue - 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 Dark Indigo 3355 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Dark Indigo 3355 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Isacord Thread River Mist 3962 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord River Mist 3962 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 379 Powder Blue 1000M ES379

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379 Powder Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES379 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 46 Neon Pink 1000M ES46

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46 Neon Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES46 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Isacord Thread Parchment 0640 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Parchment 0640 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Zebra 1000M V111

Exquisite
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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Zebra 1000 Meters (V111) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisite comb...

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Isacord Thread Fieldstone 0124 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Fieldstone 0124 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 451 Heartland Green 1000M ES451

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451 Heartland Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES451 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1615 Seafoam 1000M ES1615

Exquisite
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1615 Seafoam Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1615 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Coral SP35

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SP35 Coral - 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 - 867 Rose Pottery 1000M ES867

Exquisite
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867 Rose Pottery Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES867 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Wonderfil Fruitti Slate FT40 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Slate FT40is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stitch...

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Quilters Select Prewound Bobbins (Neutral - Class 15) 135 Yards - 80 Wt.
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Quilters Select Prewound Bobbins (Neutral - Class 15) 135 Yards - 80 Wt.

Quilters Select
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Quilters Select 40 Class 15 Prewound Bobbins with Bobbin Ring – Neutral Colors Enhance your sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects with the vers...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Currant 1392 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Currant 1392 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Currant (1392) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery 1...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Bordeaux 0109 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Bordeaux 0109 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Bordeaux (0109) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery ...

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Trinity Blue Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-3763

Quilters Select
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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Trinity Blue QST60-3763 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available...

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Stormy Ocean Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-3765

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Stormy Ocean QST60-3765 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available...

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Poppies Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0188

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Poppies QST60-0188 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 6...

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Teddy Bear Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0739

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Teddy Bear QST60-0739 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available i...

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Party Pink Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0703

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Party Pink QST60-0703 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available i...

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Storm Cloud Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0487

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Storm Cloud QST60-0487 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available ...

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Seashell Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0180

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Seashell QST60-0180 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in ...

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Honeysuckle Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-5205

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Honeysuckle QST60-5205 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available ...

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Garnet Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0198

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Garnet QST60-0198 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60...

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Cerulean Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0374

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Cerulean QST60-0374 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in ...

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Autumn Leaves Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0785

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Autumn Leaves QST60-0785 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is availabl...

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Cappucino Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0829

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Cappucino QST60-0829 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in...

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Coral Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0187

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Coral QST60-0187 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60 ...

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Harvest Moon Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0700

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Harvest Moon QST60-0700 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available...

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Ruby Red Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0703

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Ruby Red QST80-0703 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to rem...

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Rosetta Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0104

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Rosetta QST80-0104 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to remo...

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Celtic Green Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0200

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Celtic Green QST60-0200 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available...

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Harvest Brown Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0745

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Harvest Brown QST80-0745 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated ...

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Bean Green Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0237

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Bean Green QST80-0237 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to r...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Taupe 9270

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Taupe 9130B-9270 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread that...

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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.