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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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Aurifil Thread 50wt Neon Orange 1104 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Neon Orange 1104 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Neon Orange (1104) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1145 Straw 1000M ES1145

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1145 Straw Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1145 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 888 Twig 1000M ES888

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888 Twig Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES888 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Dark Antique Gold 2372 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dark Antique Gold 2372 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dark Antique Gold (2372) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Th...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Golden Toast 2930 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Golden Toast 2930 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Golden Toast (2930) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread ...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Stormy Blue SP14

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SP14 Stormy 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 Raspberry 2320 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Raspberry 2320 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Dusty Pink SP30

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SP30 Dusty Pink - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cott...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Dockside RZM11

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Dockside RZM11 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 Light Grey Taupe SP18

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SP18 Light Grey Taupe - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12w...

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Isacord Thread Bright Ruby 2300 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Star Gold 0622 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Dusty Blue Violet 2525 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dusty Blue Violet 2525 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dusty Blue Violet (2525) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Cerise RZ1117

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Cerise RZ1117 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 Tantone 0861 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Tantone 0861 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Soft Green SP27

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SP27 Soft Green - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cott...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Deep Ultramarine RZ3118

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Deep Ultramarine RZ3118 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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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 505 Gingham Peach 1000M ES505

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505 Gingham Peach Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES505 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Pueblo Pink 1500M T306

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Pueblo Pink Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T306 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew &...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Army Green 2905 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Army Green 2905 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Army Green (2905) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Golden Yellow SP03

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SP03 Golden Yellow - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt C...

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Isacord Thread Danish Teal 4114 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Paloma RZ6103

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Paloma RZ6103 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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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 5558 Bark 1000M ES5558

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5558 Bark Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES5558 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 432 Marigold 1000M ES432

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432 Marigold Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES432 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Isacord Thread Jalapeno 6051 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Jalapeno 6051 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Como Blue by Aurifil Color Builder 50 wt 2770 - 2735 - 2784

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COMO by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2770 – 2735 – 2784 Code: AC50CP3-006 You watch intently as the Brunate Funicular s...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1183 Erin Green 1000M ES1183

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1183 Erin Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1183 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 363 Cranapple 1000M ES363

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363 Cranapple Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES363 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Isacord Thread Wedgewood 3641 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 777 Christmas Green 5000M X777

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777 Christmas Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X777 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Sequin Sash RZM17

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Sequin Sash RZM17 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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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 450 Azure 1000M ES450

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450 Azure Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES450 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 333 Burgundy 1000M ES333

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333 Burgundy Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES333 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Celtic Blue 1500M T4453

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Celtic Blue Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T4453 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew &am...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Fresh Lime SP33

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SP33 Fresh Lime - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cott...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 504 Illusion 1000M ES504

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504 Illusion Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES504 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1713 Armory 1000M ES1713

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1713 Armory Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1713 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Isacord Thread Royal Blue 3543 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Fruitti Stone FT39 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Stone FT39is 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 Goldenrod 0800 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 854 Nutmeg 1000M ES854

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Isacord Thread Swiss Ivy 5422 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 213 Jockey Red 1000M ES213

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213 Jockey Red Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES213 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Wheat FT38 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 3325 Lincoln Green 1000M ES3325

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 652 Amber 1000M ES652

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 905 Burnt Sienna 1000M ES905

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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.