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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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A spool of Aurifil 50wt cotton thread in color Midnight 2745. Sold out

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Midnight 2745 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Midnight (2745) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Carnival 1000M V113

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Carnival 1000 Meters (V113) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisite c...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 165 Maize 1000M ES165

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165 Maize Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES165 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Isacord Thread Antique 0721 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Antique 0721 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Mars Red RZ1184

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Mars Red RZ1184 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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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Soft Blue SP28

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SP28 Soft Blue - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotto...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 585 Dark Grey 1000M ES585

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585 Dark Grey Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES585 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Isacord Thread Caramel Cream 1123 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Caramel Cream 1123 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 118 Grey Cat 1000M ES118

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118 Grey Cat Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES118 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Coconut Kiss RZM18

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Coconut Kiss RZM18 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that...

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Isacord Thread Seaweed 0232 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Seaweed 0232 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 951 Light Swamp Green 1000M ES951

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951 Light Swamp Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES951 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as r...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 5829 Silver Mirage 1000M ES5829

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5829 Silver Mirage Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES5829 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 627 Tusk 1000M ES627

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627 Tusk Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES627 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Shell FT37 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Shell FT37is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stitch...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Toast 6010 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Toast 6010 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Toast (6010) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in T...

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Isacord Thread Canary 0311 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Canary 0311 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1149 Pewter 1000M ES1149

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1149 Pewter Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1149 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 990 Verde Bright Green 1000M ES990

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990 Verde Bright Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES990 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1031 Vintage Grapes 1000M ES1031

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1031 Vintage Grapes Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1031 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ra...

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Isacord Thread Light Kelly 5613 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Light Kelly 5613 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Crème Brule 4150 (Variegated) - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Crème Brule (4150) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread ...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Cactus RZ4115

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Cactus RZ4115 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 Olive Drab 0454 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Olive Drab 0454 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 529 Persimmon 1000M ES529

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529 Persimmon Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES529 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Iron DZ7133

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Iron DZ7133 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a silky fin...

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Milan Grey by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2600 - 2610 -5004

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MILAN by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2600 – 2610 – 5004 Code: AC50CP3-010 Your morning begins with a brisk walk throug...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1386 Enchanted Sea 1000M ES1386

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1386 Enchanted Sea Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1386 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...

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Isacord Thread Golden Grain 941 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Golden Grain 941 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 601 Custard 1000M ES601

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601 Custard Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES601 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Isacord Thread Buttercream 270 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Buttercream 270 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - French Lilac 3840 (Variegated) - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread French Lilac (3840) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread ...

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Isacord Thread Toffee 0842 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Toffee 0842 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 449 Shutter Green 1000M ES449

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449 Shutter Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES449 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Marigold SP47

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SP47 Marigold - 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 Dark Pewter 132 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Dark Pewter 132 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Snowmoon 1090 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Snowmoon 1090 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Snowmoon (1090) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery ...

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King Tut Cotton Quilting Thread 3-ply 40wt 500yds Carefree

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12101-1038 40 wt. 3-ply Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton thread. Designed for quilting. King Tut is one of nature’s finest threads. It is ce...

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Aurifil Thread Labs 2.1 -July Box

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The Aurifil Thread Labs 2.0 is a six-month Subscription Program.  The cost to you is $100 per month, which covers the cost of the products you wil...

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Madeira 8 Spool PolyNeon threads in case
Madeira 8 Spool Poly Neon colors in case

Madeira 8 Spool Polyneon Thread Box

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Gift Box Polyneon Neon Madeira Threads This special collection of neon color thread has 8 spools of Madeira 200m/220yd Polyneon in bright Neon Colo...

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Raspberry Sorbet Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-1032

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Raspberry Sorbet QST60-1032 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is avail...

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Topaz Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0503

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Topaz QST60-0503 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60 ...

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Turtle Green Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0212

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Turtle Green QST60-0212 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available...

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Sprout Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0231

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Sprout QST60-0231 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60...

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Serenity Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0170

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Serenity QST60-0170 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in ...

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Cherry Blossom Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-1034

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Cherry Blossom QST60-1034 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is availab...

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Grasshopper Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0273

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Grasshopper QST60-0273 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available ...

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Chocolate Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0361

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Chocolate QST60-0361 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in...

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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.