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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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Banana Pudding Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0573

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Banana Pudding QST60-0573 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is availab...

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Mineral Green Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0275

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Mineral Green QST80-0275 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated t...

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Mediterranean Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-P52

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Mediterranean QST80-P52 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated t...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Gold 8700

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Gold 9130B-8700 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 - Cappucino 9510

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Cappucino 9131B-9510 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 - Fuchsia 9100

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Fuchsia 9130B-9100 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 - Sunset 9600

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Sunset 9131B-9600 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 - Oyster Shell 9514

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Oyster Shell 9131B-9514 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thre...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Orchid - 8323

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Orchid - 8323 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 - Sour Apple - 8990

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Sour Apple - 8990 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 Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Blue Steel 8105

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Blue Steel 9130B-8105 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 - Teal - 8790

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Teal - 8790 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 - Taupe - 9270

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Taupe - 9270 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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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Blue - 8420

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Blue - 8420 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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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Sunny Yellow GM2118

Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Sunny Yellow GM2118

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Sunny Yellow GM2118 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new t...

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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Prawn GM1127

Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Prawn GM1127

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Prawn GM1127 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thread wil...

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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Limelight GM2111
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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Limelight GM2111

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Limelight GM2111 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thre...

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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Dark Blue GM50

Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Dark Blue GM50

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Dark Blue GM50 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thread...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Tan IFS464

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Tan IFS464

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Tan IFS464 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but surpr...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Fuchsia IFS704

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Fuchsia IFS704

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Fuchsia IFS704 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but s...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Hunter Green IFS707

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Hunter Green IFS707

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Hunter Green IFS707 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine ...

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Wonderfil DecoBob Thread - Dove Grey DB113

Wonderfil DecoBob Thread - Dove Grey DB113

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Dove Grey DB113 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that has...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Serenade FT09 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Serenade FT09 is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top st...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Meadow 1000M V125

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Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Meadow 1000 Meters (V124) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisite combines prem...

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Maxi-Lock Stretch Thread Eggshell 32674

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32674 Eggshell Maxi-Lock STRETCH Thread (2,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Textured Nylon Yardage: Cone (2000 yds) Recommended Needle Size: ...

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Isacord Thread 9975 Autumn Harvest Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Autumn Harvest 9975 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is...

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Isacord Thread 9914 Neon Brights Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Neon Brights 9914 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is a...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Ginger Bread DZ7110

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Ginger Bread DZ7110 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a s...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Copper Brown 4012 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Copper Brown 4012 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Copper Brown (4012) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread ...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Lemon 2115 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Lemon 2115 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Lemon (2115) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in L...

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Isacord Thread Tangerine 1300 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Tangerine 1300 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 589 Steel Wool 1000M ES589

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589 Steel Wool Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES589 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Bubblegum 3660 (Variegated) - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Bubblegum (3660) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt red peony cotton thread.
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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Red Peony 2230 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Red Peony (2230) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Azalea 1500M T315

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Azalea Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T315 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Qui...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 146 Sienna 1000M ES146

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146 Sienna Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES146 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Butter 2123 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Butter 2123 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Butter (2123) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 117 Greyhound 1000M ES117

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117 Greyhound Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES117 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Isacord Thread Bordeaux 2123 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 616 Harvest Gold 5000M X616

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616 Harvest Gold Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X616 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 528 Flame Red 1000M ES528

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528 Flame Red Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES528 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Isacord Thread Pansy 2715 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 309 Shrimp 5000M X309

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309 Shrimp Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X309 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Dark Pumpking SP10

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SP10 Dark Pumpking - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt C...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Cinder RZ6106

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Cinder RZ6106 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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Carrara Black/White by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2021 - 2625 - 2692

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CARRARA by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2021 – 2625 – 2692 Code: AC50CP3-012 There is a low rumble and your eyes open w...

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Isacord Thread Pine Park 0945 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Country Red 2101 - 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.