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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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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Purple 9922

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Purple 9130B-9922 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread tha...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Deep Red 9470

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Ruby 9130B-9470 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread that ...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Confetti 9609

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Confetti 9131B-9609 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 - Turquoise - 8730

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Turquoise - 8730 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 - Orchid 8323

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Orchid 9130B-8323 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread tha...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Pink - 9150

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Pink - 9150 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last th...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Gold - 8700

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Gold - 8700 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last th...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Light Salmon - 8656

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Light Salmon - 8656 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Chicory - 8960

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Chicory - 8960 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 - Charcoal - 8401

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Charcoal - 8401 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to las...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Deep Red - 9470

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Deep Red - 9470 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to las...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Teal IFS607

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Teal IFS607

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Teal IFS607 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but surp...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Navy IFS608

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Navy IFS608

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Navy IFS608 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but surp...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Aqua IFS713

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Aqua IFS713

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Aqua IFS713 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but surp...

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Isacord Thread 9982 Pine Forest Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Pine Forest 9982 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is av...

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Isacord Thread 9805 Shades of Grass Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Shades of Grass 9805 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread i...

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Isacord Thread 9924 Atomic Orange Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Atomic Orange 9924 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is ...

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Isacord Thread 9603 The Blues Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord The Blues 9603 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is avai...

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Isacord Thread 9506 Baby Boy Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Baby Boy 9506 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is avail...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 43 Neon Orange 1000M ES43

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43 Neon Orange Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES43 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Beetroot Purple RZ1180

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Beetroot Purple RZ1180 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread ...

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Isacord Thread Gold 0704 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Limelight DZ2111

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Limelight DZ2111 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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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Bone 1500M T812

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Bone Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T812 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Quilt...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 266 Country Rose 1000M ES266

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266 Country Rose Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES266 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Isacord Thread Marsh 0352 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Marsh 0352 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Blue Violet 1128 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Blue Violet (1128) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Th...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Pansy Patch 1000M V115

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Pansy Patch 1000 Meters (V115) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisit...

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Isacord Thread Apricot 1220 - 1000 Meter Spool

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt medium mint colored thread (#2835) with the brand logo visible.

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Medium Mint 2835 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Medium Mint (2835) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Me...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 530 Cranberry 1000M ES530

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530 Cranberry Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES530 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Isacord Thread Basic Seafoam 5450 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Light Blue Grey 2610 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Blue Grey 2610 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Blue Grey (2610) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thre...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 812 Bone 5000M X812

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812 Bone Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X812 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exqu...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Caramel 1500M T619

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Isacord Thread Nutmeg 0932 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Blueberry 3210 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Tulip 1906 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 010 White 5000M X010

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010 White Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X010 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Isacord Thread Shamrock 5411 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Spring Frost 5650 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Majolica Blue DZ3116

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1520 Antelope 1000M ES1520

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Wonderfil Fruitti Grass FT29 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Isacord Thread Soft Pink 2550 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 455 Dark Seafoam 1000M ES455

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Lavender SP29

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SP29 Lavender - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton...

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Isacord Thread Light Sage 0555 - 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.